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For fifty years the Assembly Series has presented some of the most interesting and important voices of our time to the University community. On Wednesday mornings during most of the academic year, one can listen to a wide range of speakers who are distinguished in their fields and who complement the curriculum or relate to some aspect of university life.

Speakers are chosen by the Assembly Series Committee. The Committee is composed of faculty and students who are selected to represent a cross section of the university.

The Assembly Series is committed to presenting a broad spectrum of ideas to the campus community to create a forum with the goal of generating dialogue and discussion. This takes place on many levels, from students meeting informally over lunch to freshman honors students meeting formally every Wednesday evening to discuss the Assembly Series speaker that day.

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Kiernan examines the history of genocide Yale historian examines the history of genocide for the Assembly Series Nov. 3, 2009 -- Yale historian Benedict Kiernan to speak on the history and telltale warning signs of genocide on Nov. 11 for the Holocaust Memorial Lecture.

'We must succeed in meeting this challenge' Top officers of energy companies meet in St. Louis Nov. 2 to discuss the National Research Council's roadmap for the energy future Oct. 27, 2009 -- Download America has the potential to solve its energy crisis over the next decade, but doing so will require immediate investment in clean energy technologies, says Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis and vice chair of a National Resource Council report on America's energy challenges. The report will be the topic of a symposium to be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the May Auditorium in Simon Hall on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

Pickled in Brine Mars may once have been awash in water but the water was very salty Oct. 26, 2009 -- Andrew H. Knoll, Ph.D., Fisher Professor of Natural History and professor of earth and planetary sciences at Harvard University, will discuss the evidence for life on Mars at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in Room 300, Laboratory Sciences Building, on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

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On campus, the debates continue USA Today online and 4 others Oct. 17, 2008 -- The three presidential and one vice presidential debates traversed regions, traditions and history. Belmont proved that small places with big ambitions could be world-class stages. WUSTL, which has hosted more debates in the modern age than any other place, became part of history by hosting the first vice presidential debate involving a Republican woman.

Schools Spend on Debates, but Gain Prestige The New York Times and 1 others Oct. 16, 2008 -- Financial outlays to host a debate, not to mention the strain on human resources on campus, might seem a lot for a university to pay for some visibility and a one-time enhancement of its student experience. But consider the potential payoff, especially for smaller schools. WUSTL spokesman Steve Givens comments on the subject.

While spending millions on debates, universities hope to draw attention and educate students Los Angeles Times and 11 others Oct. 6, 2008 -- WUSTL officials comment on support measures in place to cover production expenses, facilities work and campus grounds maintenance related to hosting the vice presidential debate.

Palin - Biden: The Main Event/ Behind the Scenes ABC News 'Good Morning America' Oct. 3, 2008 -- Kate Snow reports on pre-debate preparations of both VP candidates. Snow asks WUSTL psychology professor and memory expert Mark McDaniel if there's any risk to cramming too much.

Unusually high stakes in vice presidential debate The Christian Science Monitor Oct. 2, 2008 -- On Thursday, Sarah Palin has a chance to restore her image, while Joe Biden must avoid being long-winded or aggressive.