Washington University in St. Louis

Washington Magazine

October 2021

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October 2021

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An enduring gift, a lasting responsibility

Since 1998, the Danforth Scholars program has been transformational to nearly 700 students, their college educations, and their careers and lives of service afterward.

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Celebrating WashU Athletics’ return to full competition

For the first time since the pandemic began, in spring of 2020, Washington University’s varsity athletic teams are returning to competition. In this video, we celebrate all of our scholar-champions as they start the 2021-22 season.

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Celebrating WashU Athletics’ return to full competition

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Upcoming events

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OCT

Advocacy & allyship: Welcoming Afghans to St. Louis

12:30–1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25

The St. Louis area is preparing to welcome up to 1,000 Afghans as part of the effort to resettle thousands who worked in support of the U.S. during two decades of conflict. Join this conversation, moderated by Brown School Associate Dean for Global Strategy & Programs Lindsay Stark, to hear what you can do to help welcome our new neighbors.

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Embrace everything: A conversation on the art of podcasting

4–5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27

Join us for a conversation with Aaron Cohen, director of programming operations at New York Public Radio and producer of the podcast, “Embrace Everything: The World of Gustav Mahler,” led by Caroline Kita, associate professor of German and comparative literature.