University Film Series

For film details and a complete film calendar, click here

Contact Information:
Film Series Recording
314-968-7487


2009-10 Conservatory of Theatre Arts Productions

Conservatory Play "Company"
Audrey McHale & Michael Curtin in a scene from "Company"

"Company"
Sep. 30-Oct. 4, 7-11, 7:30 pm; Sundays, 2 pm
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by George Furth
Emerson Studio Theatre, Loretto-Hilton Center lower level

BFA Choreographic Dance Concert
Oct. 8-10, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.
Stage III, ground floor, Webster Hall, free

BFA Choreographic Dance Concert
Nov. 5-7, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.
Stage III, ground floor, Webster Hall, free

The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare
Nov. 18-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 pm
Browning Mainstage Theatre, Loretto-Hilton Center

The House of Blue Leaves by John Guare
Dec 2-13; 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 pm
Stage III, Webster Hall, ground floor

BFA Choreographic Dance Concert
Feb. 4-6, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.
Stage III, ground floor, Webster Hall, free

On the Razzle by Tom Stoppard
Feb. 17-28, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 pm
Emerson Studio Theatre, Loretto-Hilton Center lower level

Cloud Nine by Caryl Churchill
Mar. 25–Apr. 4; 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 pm
Stage III, Webster Hall, ground floor

Webster Dance Ensemble Concert 2009
April 16-18, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 pm
Browning Mainstage Theatre, Loretto-Hilton Center, $12/$6

The Wedding Singer (Based on the 1998 film)
Apr. 28-May 2, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.
Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Browning Mainstage Theatre, Loretto-Hilton Center

For more info

Admission:
$12 general admission/$6 to senior adults (62+) & students (age 13 to College seniors/free to children under 13 and Webster University students, faculty and staff (with valid ID)

For Information or to Order Tickets:
Fine Arts Hotline 314-968-7128


Community Music School of Webster University
Free "Hands-On" Demonstrations of Young Years Music Classes

Parents and their children, ages birth to 8 years, are invited to sample Young Years music, movement and keyboard activities during the Community Music School's free "Hands-On" Open Houses. Parents can speak with the Young Years' teachers as well as join in musical activities representing the program's various curriculums with their children.

Sat., August 15; 9-11 a.m.
Community Music School of Webster University
535 Garden Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119
314-968-5939

Thurs., August 20, 5-7 p.m.
Community Music School of Webster University
(Leon R. Strauss Center at Faust Park)
14941 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, Mo. 63017
636-537-1601

For more info

Contact Information:
Mary Peterson
314-246-5939
or visit

Admission:
Free


Speaker Christoph von Marschall, PhD - "After Obamania: The State of the German-American Relationship in Times of Global Crisis"

Christoph von Marschall is the Washington Correspondent for Der Tagesspiegel based in Berlin. He has been with the Tagesspiegel in various capacities since 1991 and also has worked at the Süddeutsche Zeitung and Die Zeit. He earned his earned his PhD from the University of Freiburg and received a Kellen Fellowship from the American Council on Germany in 1998.

This event is sponsored by the American Council on Germany and the European Studies Program at Webster University.

For more info

Warren Rosenblum
Assistant Professor
History, Politics and International Relations
314-968-7066

Day & Time:
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Location:
Emerson Library Conference Room
101 Edgar Road

Admission:
Free and open to the public.


Men's Soccer Home Games

• 9/1, 7 pm - Millikin University
• 9/10, 7 pm - Washington University
• 9/13, noon - Illinois Wesleyan
• 9/20, 2:30 pm - University of Dubuque
• 9/26, 3 pm - Westminster College
• 10/6, 7 pm - Principia College
• 10/10, 3 pm - Eureka College
• 10/13, 7 pm - Blackburn College
• 10/31, 3 pm - Greenville College

For more info

Niel DeVasto
Sports Information Coordinator
314-968-6989

Location:
St. Louis Soccer Park
I-44 & Soccer Park Road

Admission:
Free


Women's Soccer Home Games

• 9/1, 5 pm - Millikin University
• 9/5, noon - Rose-Hulman Institute
• 9/13, 2 pm - Grinnell College
• 9/16, 4:30 pm - Central College
• 9/20, 12:30 pm - University of Dubuque
• 9/22, 5 pm - Fontbonne University
• 9/26, 1 pm - Westminster College
• 10/6, 5 pm - Principia College
• 10/10, 1 pm - Eureka College
• 10/13, 5 pm - Blackburn College
• 10/24, 1 pm - Greenville College

For more info

Niel DeVasto
Sports Information Coordinator
314-968-6989

Location:
St. Louis Soccer Park
I-44 & Soccer Park Road

Admission:
Free


Women's Volleyball Home Games

• 9/1, 7 pm - Maryville University
• 9/22, 7 pm - Blackburn College
• 9/25, 5:30 pm - Aurora University
• 10/6, 7 pm - Spalding University
• 10/10, 1:30 pm - Central College
• 10/10, 5 pm - Elmhurst College
• 10/27, 7 pm - Principia College
• 10/31, 10 am - Spalding University
• 10/31, 2 pm - Eureka College
• 11/3, 7 pm - Fontbonne University

For more info

Niel DeVasto
Sports Information Coordinator
314-968-6989

Location:
Grant Gymnasium
University Center

Admission:
Free


International Studies Symposium Series

• Thurs., 10/15, noon-1:30 p.m., Sverdrup 101
Colin Taylor, "Nestle: Feed the World"
Taylor is former business executive manager for Nestle-West Africa, marketing manager of Nestle Ghana Ltd., culinary advisor for Nestle-South and East Africa, and current owner/founder of Taylor Matters, a marketing consultant group within the consumer goods industry.

• Tues., 10/27, noon-1:30 p.m., Library Conference Room
Stephan Schindler, "Europe: Quality of Life"
Schindler is a professor of German and Comparative Literature and film studies chair, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Washington University.

• Thurs., 11/12, noon-1:30 p.m., Sverdrup 101
Mary Johnston, "Engaging Students Through Service Learning"

• Tues., 12/1, noon-1:30 p.m., Library Conference Room
Jill Knight, "Dualism: Chinese/American"

• Thurs., 12/3, noon-1:30 p.m., Sverdrup 101
Sara Hale, title TBA
Hale is the co-founder of Fair Shares, a non-profit organization dedicated to getting fresh, local, seasonal food into the hands of more St. Louisans, regardless of their income.

For more info

Contact Information:
Brady Koch
Center for International Education
314-968-7119

Admission:
Free and open to the public


Annual Folkfest featuring David Rovics and Al Baker

Sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences Year of International Human Rights: Right to Food and Water.

For more info

Contact Information:
Kyle Whiteworth

Day & Time:
Sat., Oct. 3, 2 p.m.

Location:
University Center Quad

Admission:
Free


Joel Salatin Lecture - "Ballet in the Pasture"

Joel Salatin

Joel Salatin

Farmer, lecturer and author Joel Salatin produces "beyond-organic" meats on his farm, Polyface, in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Salatin is the author of You Can Farm and Salad Bar Beef and was recently featured in the film, Food, Inc. Event sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences as part of the International Year of Human Rights 2009-10: The Right to Food and Water.

For more info

Day & Time:
Monday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.

Location:
Grant Gymnasium

Admission:
Free and open to the public; no tickets required; seating on a first-come, first-served basis.


Wind Ensemble Concert

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$3


Meet the Authors Book Signing and Reception

Meet some of Webster's alumni and faculty authors, hear about their writing experiences, do some networking and enjoy light refreshments. Sponsored by Alumni Association. Participating authors include: Susan Hacker Stang, Webster photography professor and author of Encountering Florence-Firenze un incontro; Marilynne Bradley, MAT '75 and School of Education adjunct professor, who has written several books including St. Louis in Watercolor: the Architecture of a City; and Nancy Doering, Johnny Cathcart, Florence Cannon Chambers, Antoinette Franklin, Nancy Hall Jones, Len Pellman, Sue Lauber-Fleming, and many others.

Detailed information and complete list of authors and their works

RSVP

Mary Krchma
Alumni Programs
mkrchma@webster.edu
314-968-7141

Day & Time:
Friday, Oct. 9, 4-6 p.m.

Location:
Emerson Library
101 Edgar Road
Webster Groves, Mo. 63119

Admission:
Free


Hunt Gallery Exhibition: Grant Miller

Grant Miller image
Image by Grant Miller

Opening Reception: Friday, 10/9, 6-8 p.m.
Exhibit dates: Oct. 9 - Nov. 6, 2009
Gallery hours are 10 am-4 pm or by appointment.

For more info

Contact Information:
Stephanie Jones
Art Department
314-968-7171

Location:
Cecille Hunt Gallery
8342 Big Bend

Admission:
Free


May Gallery Photography Exhibit - Cindy Lappin/Kevin Vogler

Lappin’s meditative walks through the Webster Groves community provide the inspiration for her magery of natural sights in a defocused and yet reflective manner. She is a Webster University alumna. Meditative walks also inspire Kevin Vogler’s photography, but he is intrigued by the natural found objects encountered along the way. Lappin and Vogler, who are wife and husband, have worked in photography for many years.


Image by Kevin Vogler

For more info

Date & Time:
On display Oct. 9 - 30
Gallery Hours: 9 am – 9 pm, Monday – Friday

Opening Reception:
TBA

Location:
May Gallery, Sverdrup Complex
Parking is available in the Garden Park Garage, 568 Garden Ave., east end of Edgar Road.

Contact Information:
Bill Barrett
314-961-2660, ext. 7673

Admission:
Free


Fallfest - Homecoming & Parents Weekend

Day & Time:
Fri., Sat., & Sun., Oct. 9-11

Schedule:
Friday, Oct. 9

4-6 pm - Check-In & Campus Tours
4-6 pm - Alumni & Faculty Authors Meet & Greet
4-9 pm - Fallfestival
5-7 pm - May Gallery Exhibit & Reception
6-8 pm - Fallfest Welcome Reception

Saturday, Oct. 10
12 pm - Golden Circle Luncheon
12:30-2 pm - Parents Picnic
1 pm - Tour of Loretto-Hilton Center
1:30 & 3:30 pm - Home Volleyball Games
2-3 pm - 5th Annual Student vs. Alumni & Parents Flag Football Game
2 pm - Special Matinee of Company and Cocktail Reception
3-5 pm - Jazz Reception with Special Guest Butch Thomas
4 pm - 1960's Alumni Happy Hour
5-8 pm - Taste of Webster
7:30-10 pm - 1970's Annual Coffee House
8-11 pm - Trivia Challenge

Sunday, October 11
10 am - Reunion Mass
11 am - Service of the Spirit
11:15 am - Blue & Gold Brunch

For more info


Faculty Voice Recital - "From Merrie Old England"

Victoria Carmichael sings a set of songs composed to Shakespeare texts by Gary Sims. Noel Prince performs selections from "Songs of Travel" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, with poetry by Robert Louis Stevenson. Jeffrey Carter, Music Department chair, presents a set of songs by Roger Quilter, with texts by Shakespeare.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Sunday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m.

Location:
Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Admission:
$5


Webster Symphony Orchestra: Inaugural Concert of New Conductor Paul G. Davis

Paul Davis
New Conductor Paul Davis

A "Uniquely American" concert will feature Aaron Copland’s "Dance Scenes from Rodeo,” and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Performing the Gershwin will be Webster music professor Daniel Schene.

Dr. Davis comes to the podium with an extensive professional background spanning classical and jazz idioms in conducting, performance and teaching. He has performed throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, including a highly acclaimed concert with the Grand Orchestre d’Harmonie des Guides of Brussels, Belgium.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032 or
Fine Arts Hotline 314-968-7128

Day & Time:
Sunday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$10


Community Music School Audition Workshops for Young Musicians

An opportunity for a trial audition with one of our ensemble conductors, Wm. Shane Williams, provides students a rare opportunity to obtain instant feedback in an audition setting.

As conductor of the Community Music School's Young People's Concert Orchestra, the St. Charles County Symphonic Youth Orchestra and assistant professor at Lindenwood University, Williams has many years of audition experience to share.

For more info

Contact Information:
Mary Peterson
Community Music School of Webster University
314-246-4448

Day & Time:
Sat., Oct. 17, 2-6 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School
535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$15 per student (Grades 6-12 only)
$10 per observer as seating is limited.


Jazz Concert: "Celebration of the Great American Songbook

Concert will include the music of Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, Sammy Fain, Tadd Dameron, Burton Lane and Paul Simon performed by: vocalists Amanda Carr, Ashley Mason, Peter Ayres, the Webster Jazz Singers directed by Debby Lennon, and Webster Jazz Faculty members Steve Schenkel, Paul DeMarinis, Kim Portnoy, Carolbeth True, Willem von Hombracht and Kevin Gianino.

All proceeds benefit a scholarship established in memory of Terry Jackson, Kirk Cappello and Tony Saputo.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.

Location:
Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Admission:
$10


Pizza & Politics with Mo. Dept. of Agriculture Director Jon Hagler

Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for free pizza and a roundtable discussion with Jon Hagler. Questions for discussion include: Will green technology revolutionize the agriculture industry in Missouri? Where does Missouri stand on a global scale? What policies need to be enacted to help Missouri farmers? What are Gov. Nixon's and Director Hagler's plans for Missouri's future?

For more info

Day & Time:
Wed., Oct. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.

Location:
University Center Sunnen Lounge
8300 Big Bend, 63119

Admission:
Free


HR Leadership Roundtable Session: "Getting What You Pay For: Managing Your Healthcare Plan Provider"

Sponsored by the Center for Professional Development.

RSVP online
or call 314-246-3135

Day & Time:
Wed., Oct. 28, 8-9 a.m.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for continental breakfast and networking.

Location:
Old Post Office Campus
815 Olive St. 63101

Admission:
Free but advanced registration required.


AAF-Ad Club St. Louis College Speakers Series

Dave Geile and Tim Leon, principals of Geile/Leon Marketing Communications, will talk branding and strategy. The two-hour session begins at 9 am at the Webster University Emerson Library Conference Room.                                     

For more info

Contact Information:
Ad Club St. Louis 
314-231-4185

Day & Time:
Friday, Oct. 30, 9-11 a.m.

Location:
Webster University Emerson Library
101 Edgar Road
Webster Groves, Mo. 63119                                                                 

Admission:
$20 per session or $50 for a series of three events


The Beijing Opera presents: "Highlights of Chinese Theater"

Performance by a troupe from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, the premier school in China for training professional Beijing Opera performers.

An expert will explain the meanings of the different masks, roles, costumes and movements, as well as the stories of each performance. There will also be English subtitles so that the audience will understand what is being sung.

  
Chinese Theater Performance                      

For more info

Contact Information:
Deborah Pierce 
Center for International Education & Confucius Institute
314-968-7432

Day & Time:
Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School Concert Hall
535 Garden Ave. 63119

Admission:
Free
and open to the public, however, tickets are required. Pick them up at the Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave., or Webster University's University Center, 175 Edgar Road. For more information, call the Confucius Institute at 314-246-2202.


WU Jazz Combo 1

Classic jazz selections performed by Webster jazz students. Combos are comprised of three to eight jazz studies' majors directed by a faculty member or graduate teaching assistant. Paul DeMarinis, Dave Black, Willem von Hombracht and Chris Braig direct the combos.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$3


Webster University Chamber Orchestra

Music of Rossini, Dvorak and Haydn.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Sunday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
Free


May Gallery Photography Exhibit - Gunther Cartwright: "Industrial Blues"


Image by Gunther Cartwright

For more info

Date & Time:
On display Nov. 6 - 25
Gallery Hours: 9 am – 9 pm, Monday – Friday

Opening Reception:
Friday, Nov. 6, 5–7 p.m.

Location:
May Gallery, Sverdrup Complex
Parking is available in the Garden Park Garage, 568 Garden Ave., east end of Edgar Road.

Contact Information:
Bill Barrett
314-961-2660, ext. 7673

Admission:
Free


Berlin Wall Replica

In conjunction with scheduled events related to the fall of the Berlin Wall, this replica will be available for student graffiti artists.

For more info

Contact Information:
Paula Hanssen
Chair & Assistant Professor
International Languages & Cultures
314-968-7054

Day & Time:
Nov. 4 - 12

Location:
Webster Hall, 3rd Floor, west end hallway


German Film Das Versprechern (The Promise) with introductory remarks by Paula Hanssen, chair, International Languages and Cultures

For more info

Contact Information:
Paula Hanssen
Chair & Assistant Professor
International Languages & Cultures
314-968-7054

Day & Time:
Sunday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Moore Auditorium, 470 East Lockwood

Admission:
$6 for the general public
$5 for seniors, Webster alumni and students from other schools
$4 for Webster University staff and faculty
Free for Webster students with proper I.D.


Chorale and Saint Louis Chamber Chorus: "Music of the Fall"

Artistic Director: Philip Barnes; Conductors: Orin Johnson and Kathryn Smith Bowers.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$24 for general public; $10 for students


WU Jazz Combo 2

Classic jazz selections performed by Webster jazz students. Combos are comprised of three to eight jazz studies' majors directed by a faculty member or graduate teaching assistant. Paul DeMarinis, Dave Black, Willem von Hombracht and Chris Braig direct the combos.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

Location:
Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Admission:
$3


Speaker Geoff Eley: "What Happened in 1989? Reflections Twenty Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall"

Eley is Karl Pohrt Distinguished Professor of European History at the University of Michigan.

For more info

Contact Information:
Warren Rosenblum
Assistant Professor
History Politics & International Relations
314-968-7066

Day & Time:
Monday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m.

Location:
Emerson Library Conference Room
101 Edgar Road

Admission:
Free


Speaker Esther N. Chow, PhD: "Global-Local Activism & Educational Empowerment"

Dr. Chow is the Sociologists for Women in Society Distinguished Activism Award recipient.

For more info

Contact Information:
Elizabeth Grissom
Center of Interdisciplinary Study
314-246-7703

Day & Time:
Tuesday, Nov. 17, noon

Location:
UC Sunnen Lounge

Admission:
Free and open to the public


2009-10 Success to Significance Speakers Series presents Designer Vivek Nagrani

Nagrani is the designer and owner of the Ovadafut Hosiery Company. Refreshments will be served and reservations are requested.

RSVP or for more info

Contact Information:
Charla Lord
School of Business & Technology
314-968-5963

Day & Time:
Wed., Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Location:
Woody's Men's Store
10411 Clayton Road #104
Frontenac, Mo. 63131

Admission:
Free but RSVP requested.


Dimensional® CollaborAction™ - Partnering for Results

Sponsored by the Center for Professional Development by special arrangement with Psychological Associates®. Increase coordination among divisions, departments and work groups by showing employees how to get cooperation from coworkers over whom they have no authority. CollaborAction helps solve the day-to-day problems that reduce productivity.

For more info

Contact Information:
Elizabeth Schroeder
Center for Professional Development
Old Post Office Campus
314-246-3135

Day & Time:
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location:
Old Post Office Campus
815 Olive Street, Suite 23
St. Louis, Mo. 63101

Admission:
$795


Power Writing Workshop

Sponsored by the Center for Professional Development in partnership with WeissWrite, LLC. Half-day workshop introduces necessary skills to write crisp, clear and concise copy. Appropriate for anyone who wises to improve their written communication.

For more info

Contact Information:
Elizabeth Schroeder
Center for Professional Development
Old Post Office Campus
314-246-3135

Day & Time:
Thursday, Nov. 19, 8 a.m. - noon

Location:
Old Post Office Campus
815 Olive Street, Suite 23
St. Louis, Mo. 63101

Admission:
$195


Hunt Gallery Exhibition: Asma Kazmi

Exhibit dates: Nov. 13 - Dec. 18, 2009
Gallery hours are 10 am-4 pm or by appointment.

For more info

Contact Information:
Stephanie Jones
Art Department
314-968-7171

Day & Time:
Opening Reception: TBA

Location:
Cecille Hunt Gallery
8342 Big Bend

Admission:
Free


Daniel Schene Piano Recital

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Sun., Nov. 15, 4 p.m.

Location:
Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Admission:
$5 for general public; $3 for senior adults; free for students


Webster Symphony Orchestra

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032 or
Fine Arts Hotline 314-968-7128

Day & Time:
Sunday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$10


Webster University Big Band

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

Location:
Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Admission:
$5 for general public; $3 for senior adults; free for students


"Selling the Scream"

Robert Fishbone shares his experiences as an entrepreneur selling the Inflatable Scream. Using his skills as a storyteller and musician, Fishbone's presentation comes alive through songs and anecdotes. Hear about the the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur where art and business collide. Refreshments will be served after event.

For more info

To register for this free event

Barrett Baebler
Assistant Professor, Management
Director, Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
School of Business & Technology
314-246-7940

Day & Time:
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location:
Emerson Library Conference Room
101 Edgar Road

Admission:
Free


Webster University Book Club

Bring your lunch and help discuss the July selection: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, by Eric Larson. Everyone is welcome.

For more info

Barb Ehnes
Director of Community Relations
314-968-7174

Day & Time:
Tuesday, Nov. 17, noon

Location:
Emerson Library Conference Room
101 Edgar Road

Admission:
Free and open to the public.
During the Book Club hour, you may park in any visitor or unmarked space in the garage at 568 Garden Ave. Handicapped parking is available in the circle drive in front of the Library.


Pizza & Politics: The Term Limit Debate with Mo. Representative Chris Kelly and Ed Martin

Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for free pizza and an expert roundtable about term limits in Missouri's House and Senate. Kelly suggests 12 years in each chamber and Martin, who heads Term Limits for Missouri based in St. Louis, counters Kelly's position. Come hear both sides of the debate.

For more info

Day & Time:
Wed., Nov. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.

Location:
Emerson Library Conference Room
101 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, Mo. 63119

Admission:
Free


Friday Artist Lecture Series: Sun Smith-Foret

For more info

Contact Information:
Stephanie Jones
Art Department
314-968-7171

Day & Time:
Friday, Nov. 20, noon

Location:
Sverdrup Building #123

Admission:
Free


A Beautiful Harvest: Soul Food Dinner

A special Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Association for African American Collegians (AAAC). Friends and family welcome.

Please join in as AAAC hosts it's annual Soul Food Dinner. Prepare yourself for an evening of warmth and good food with music and entertainment on Sunday, Nov. 22.

For more info

Contact Information:
Kearston Harris
Marketing & Adverstising
AAAC
618-222-1310

Day & Time:
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Location:
Marletto's Marketplace

Admission:
Free, however, please bring one or more canned food items to be donated to area food banks during the holiday season.


Choral Concert: "In Praise of Music: "Choral Music in honor of St. Cecilia performed by the Webster University Chorale, Concert Choir, and Choral Society

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m.

Location:
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Adams, Kirkwood, Mo., 63122

Admission:
Free


Webster University Wind Ensemble Concert: Tubular Bells, Sleigh Bells and More

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$3


WU Big Band

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$5


Community Music School of Webster University 2009-10 Concert Season

November
Wed., Nov. 11— School Recitals, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 22 — Pre-College Music Preparatory Program Concert, 7 p.m.

December
Sat., Dec. 5 — School Recitals, 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 6 — Suzuki Recitals, 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 12 — Suzuki Class Recitals, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m., Concert Hall
Sun., Dec 13 — Suzuki Recital, 1 p.m., Room 10
Sun., Dec 13 — Jazz Lab Ensemble Concert, 6 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 20 — Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m.

For more info

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-5939

Location:
Community Music School Concert Hall (unless otherwise noted), 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
Free


Pizza & Politics with Linda Martinez, Director of Mo. Dept. of Economic Development

Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for pizza and a roundtable discussion with Linda Martinez. A former lawyer with Bryan Cave in St. Louis, Martinez is the first woman ever named to the position. Hear a discusion about the effects of the current economic recession on Missouri.

For more info

Day & Time:
Wed., Dec. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.

Location:
University Center Sunnen Lounge
8300 Big Bend, 63119

Admission:
Free


2009-10 Success to Significance Speakers Series presents Bill DeWitt - "The Economics of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball"

As President of the St. Louis Cardinals, Bill DeWitt oversees all aspects of business for one of the most successful franchises in baseball. In the last decade alone, the Cardinals won seven National League Central titles, two pennants and a World Championship. Hear directly from Mr. DeWitt what it takes to make the Redbirds fly higher than their competition.

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Contact Information:
Charla Lord
School of Business & Technology
314-968-5963

Day & Time:
Wed., Dec. 3, 7:30 a.m.

Location:
University Center Sunnen Lounge
174 Edgar Road, 63119

Admission:
Free but RSVP requested.


Friday Artist Lecture Series: Sandra Marchewa

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Contact Information:
Stephanie Jones
Art Department
314-968-7171

Day & Time:
Friday, Dec. 4, noon

Location:
Sverdrup Building #123

Admission:
Free


Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1"

The entire 24 preludes and fugues will be performed by students and faculty. Refreshments provided.

Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-5939

Day & Time:
Sat., Dec. 5, 2-5 p.m.

Location:
Recital Hall, Thompson Music Building
8282 Big Bend Blvd.

Admission:
Free and open to the public


Webster University New Music Ensemble

Under the direction of Duane Bridges, an eclectic group of student composers and instrumentalists play a variety of instruments and engage in collaborative music making.

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Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032 or 314-968-7128

Day & Time:
Friday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.

Location:
Community Music School, Room 11, 535 Garden Ave.

Admission:
$3


May Gallery Photography Exhibit - Photo Imaging Education Association International Juried Exhibition

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Date & Time:
On display Dec. 4-18
Gallery Hours: 9 am – 9 pm, Monday – Friday

Opening Reception:
TBA

Location:
May Gallery, Sverdrup Complex
Parking is available in the Garden Park Garage, 568 Garden Ave., east end of Edgar Road.

Contact Information:
Bill Barrett
314-961-2660, ext. 7673

Admission:
Free


Webster Jazz Singers

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Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Monday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

Location:
Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Ave.

Admission:
$5


A Gift to the City

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Contact Information:
Jean Huber
Music Department
314-968-7032

Day & Time:
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m.

Location:
Christ Church Cathedral
1210 Locust St.
St. Louis, Mo. 63103

Admission:
Free


Commencement at The Muni


SBT speakers series


ISS speakers series


cafe philo


Directions to (Winnifred) Moore Auditorium:
Moore Auditorium is on the first floor of Webster Hall, 470 East Lockwood, directly across the street from Eden Seminary. Enter the center door, facing East Lockwood, and proceed straight ahead to the auditorium. Directions to Webster Hall: From I-44: Take Elm Ave. exit north to Lockwood Ave.; turn right (east) on Lockwood and proceed one mile to campus. Webster Hall is on the right side, directly across from Eden-Webster Seminary. From Highway 40: Take Hanley Road south to Big Bend Blvd.; turn right (west) on Big Bend; bear right at the Big Bend/Lockwood fork; proceed 1.5 blocks to campus. Webster Hall will be on the left. From I-270, I-70, or I-55: Take interstate to I-44 or Highway 40 and follow above directions.

Directions to UC Sunnen Lounge:
The Sunnen Lounge, 174 Edgar Road, is on the main floor of the University Center, located on the west side of Edgar Road, just south of the intersection with Big Bend Blvd.

Directions to Emerson Library Conference Room:
Conference Room is located on the first floor of the Library. Library is located at 101 Edgar Road, on the west side of Edgar Road, directly across the street from the Loretto-Hilton Theatre, one block south of the intersection of Big Bend and Edgar Roads.