Book Launch: “Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb” by Kiara Wyndham
Join us at Left Bank Books for a conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing to celebrate the launch of Diversityland by Professor Kiara Wyndham.
Past Events
Davarian L. Baldwin on University and Community
A free public event in the Sawyer Seminar Series
Hillman Hall, Clark-Fox Forum
Constitution Day: Supreme Court Review
An annual overview and discussion of recent important Supreme Court Cases by members of the Law School faculty. Cosponsored by the Weidenbaum Center.
WashU Law, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom, Room 310, Danforth Campus
Constitution Day Spotlight: Book Talk & Reception
Tom Sullivan, President Emeritus, University of Vermont; Former Associate Dean, WashU Law, will join us to discuss his new book, "U.S. Presidency: Power, Responsibility, and Accountability," with WashU Law Professor and Weidenbaum Center Research Fellow Andrea Katz. Cosponsored by the the Weidenbaum Center.
WashU Law, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom, Room 310, Danforth Campus
The Longest Table_2026
An annual civic dialogue featuring a long table, delicious food, and guided discussion on meaningful topics. Cosponsored by the Weidenbaum Center.
Tisch Park, Danforth Campus
Angela Davis on Academic Freedom
A free public event in the Sawyer Seminar Series
Graham Chapel
Frick Initiatives: RFP Q&A Webinar
Join Kristin Henningfeld for a virtual Q&A webinar covering RFP components and questions from interested applicants.
Zoom
Building the Future: Frick Initiatives Launch
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin requests the pleasure of your company to celebrate the launch of the Frick Initiatives in the Weidenbaum Center. Washington University's Frick Initiatives are designed to catalyze open discourse about all aspects of individual liberty as practiced today.
Emerson Auditorium, Room 110, Knight Hall, Danforth University Campus
2026 Weidenbaum Center Annual Reception
Please join us for an evening of conversation and connection with Weidenbaum Center friends and colleagues. A special presentation of the Weidenbaum Center Award for Excellence will take place at 6:00 p.m., honoring Steven Fazzari, Bert A. and Jeanette L. Lynch Distinguished Professor of Economics, Professor of Sociology, and former Weidenbaum Center Director.
in-person only | Saint Louis Club, 7676 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Newmark Endowed Sociology Lecture: Alexander Heffner
The Newmark Lecture, generously underwritten by Michael and Barbara Newmark, focuses on issues of pluralism in the modern world, and seeks to enhance understandings across lines of differences, foster dialogue, and celebrate our diversity.
Goldberg Formal Lounge
Healthcare at a Crossroads: A Bipartisan Conversation on America's Future
The Weidenbaum Center invites you to join us for a bipartisan panel discussion on the future of U.S. health care, bringing together leading voices who approach today’s most urgent health policy challenges from across the political and professional spectrum
WashU School of Law, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom, Room 310 | Washington University in St. Louis
The Triumph of Economic Freedom with Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm
Former United States Senator Phil Gramm discusses his new book "The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism." The event is cosponsored by Washington University's Olin Business School.
Emerson Auditorium, Room 110, Knight Hall, Danforth University Campus
Civil Society Brunch: Conservative and Progressive, American Style
Dan Haybron (Saint Louis University)
Knight Center 210
Covering Immigration under Trump 2.0
Hear award-winning journalist and Pulitzer Center Grantee Simón Ríos break down the urgent challenges immigrant families face seeking refuge under the second administration of Donald Trump.
Weidenbaum Center, Seigle Hall, Suite 170 | Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus)
Your Voice, Your City: A Conversation with Tishaura Jones
In this student-centered conversation, former Mayor Tishaura Jones reflects on the practice of civic engagement and the ways citizen voices shape local governance. This event is cosponsored by the Weidenbaum Center.
Civil Society Brunch: Somebody Should Do Something
Michael Brownstein (John Jay College of Criminal Justice), Daniel Kelly (Purdue University), and Alex Madva (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)
Knight Center Room 210
The Unfolding War in Iran
Professor Krister Knapp will offer remarks assessing the historical context behind the current conflict, the strategic interests driving events on the ground, and the implications for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy.
Weidenbaum Center Conference Room, Seigle Hall, Suite 170 | Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus)
Perspectives in Public Leadership: A Mayoral Conversation
This mayoral panel brings together former St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones and leaders of other cities for a wide-ranging conversation about governing in today’s complex civic landscape. This event is cosponsored by the Weidenbaum Center.
David T Konig Lecture: "What Would the Constitution's Framers Think About Today's Supreme Court?"
Stuart Banner, Norman Abrams Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA
Moot Court Room | Located within Anheuser-Busch Hall
Civil Society Brunch: The Politics of Futurity
Deva Woodly (Brown University)
Knight Center 210
The Economic Forecast from Inside the Trump White House
A conversation with Aaron Hedlund, Chief Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers at the White House. This event is co-sponsored by the Purdue University Mitch Daniels School of Business.
Weidenbaum Center, Seigle Hall, Room L006 (tiered classroom-basement level) | Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus)
Dinner & Dialogue: Should Animal Testing Be Phased Out?
Anne Baril (Philosophy) and Erik Herzog (Biology)
Danforth University Center, Room 276
Interior Immigration Enforcement and the American State
In response to recent developments in federal immigration enforcement, the Weidenbaum Center convenes a timely conversation to examine what is unfolding inside the United States—and how we should understand it.
Weidenbaum Center, Seigle Hall, Suite 170, Room 152 | Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus)
Women's Luncheon and Public Policy Event
An Annual Weidenbaum Center Tradition: Connecting Women, Ideas, and Policy
Knight Center, WashU Danforth Campus
Trump, Venezuela, and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine
Professor Krister Knapp will discuss the unfolding situation in Venezuela and the Monroe Doctrine
Weidenbaum Center, Seigle Hall, Suite 170, Room 152 | Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus)
Governing Past Gridlock: Why Fiscal Responsibility Still Matters
Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux, former U.S. Representative (GA-07), discusses federal fiscal responsibility. The event is cosponsored by Washington University's Olin Business School.
Emerson Auditorium, Room 110, Knight Hall, Danforth University Campus | Washington University in St. Louis
2025 Weidenbaum Center Holiday Party
Join us to celebrate the holidays with your Weidenbaum Center friends and colleagues!
Saint Louis Club
High Stakes, Uncertain Gains: Trump’s Economic Experiment So Far
Join us for a timely and engaging conversation on the impact of dramatic changes in economic policy during the first year of the second Trump administration. Cosponsored by the WashU Law Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series.
WashU School of Law, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom, Room 310 | Washington University in St. Louis
Civil Society Brunch: Sex, Gender, and Sports
The Civil Society Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis is pleased to present a public symposium featuring four WashU faculty: Zack Bowersox (Political Science), Marina DiMarco (Philosophy), Ophelia Vedder (Political Science), and Lucy Vollbrecht (Philosophy). We’ll have lightning presentations from our four panelists about their research, followed by discussion with the audience. Sponsored by the Frick Initative and the Weidenbaum Center.
Knight Center, Room 220
Critical Race Theory at the Bottom of the Well
Derrick Bell’s ‘Grandchildren’ Reflect on the Future of CRT." Roundtable with Robert Chang, UC Irvine School of Law; Adrienne Davis, WashU Law; and Anthony Farley, Albany Law School. This event is sponsored by the WashU Law Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series, and cosponsored by the Weidenbaum Center and many other WashU sponsors.
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom
Civil Society Brunch: Democracy without Elections?
Alex Guerrero (Rutgers University)
Knight Center Room 200
AI at the Crossroads: Power, Politics, and the Future We're Building
Join the Weidenbaum Center for a rare insider's look at the global power struggle behind AI's rapid rise.
Clark Fox Forum, Hillman Hall, Brown School | Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus)
The Past, Present, and Future of the Federal Reserve
Join us for a special event featuring a conversation among three distinguished leaders of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Together, they will explore the evolving role of the Federal Reserve in the U.S. economy, drawing on decades of leadership and experience at the St. Louis Fed. This event is co-sponsored by the Purdue University Mitch Daniels School of Business.
Graham Chapel, Danforth University Campus | Washington University in St. Louis