Past Events

Past Events

Un Día Normal Film Screening

Join us for an insightful and timely discussion on immigration through the lens of film.
Hillman Hall, Brown School, WashU

The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves and a panel of faculty experts will explore the critical development and implications of the first 100 days of the Trump Administration.
Room 340, Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center, WashU Danforth Campus

The Federal Budget and Social Policy: Challenges, Goals, and Proposals

Federal deficits and debt have heightened the risk of significant economic disruption in the United States. Amid broad consensus that the current path is unsustainable, how can the United States address fiscal issues while forging a new social contract that attends to social and economic development priorities?
Brown School, Hillman Hall, WashU

Mexican Security Challenges in the Trump Era

A presentation and discussion with Dr. Sandra Ley, an expert on the political consequences of criminal activity. Her research investigates criminal violence in Mexico and its impact on political behavior.
Weidenbaum Center, Seigle Hall, Suite 170, Room 152, Washington University in St. Louis

A Fireside Chat, Health Law in Action: Insights from Former General Counsel, Department of Health and Human Services

A fireside chat featuring Sam Bagenstos, Frank. G. Millard Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, and Former General Counsel, Department of Health and Human Services.
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom, Room 310, Anheuser-Busch Hall, WashU School of Law

Public Policy Reception: Small Grant Awardees

The Weidenbaum Center is proud to showcase groundbreaking research funded through our internal grants. Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Washington University scholars whose work—directly supported by the Weidenbaum Center—explores critical political, economic, and social issues. This event highlights the impact of our funding in advancing research on global conflicts, electoral systems, policing, and political extremism.
Weidenbaum Center, Suite 170, Seigle Hall (Conference Room 152 inside Center)

David T. Konig Lecture -- "The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War"

Join us as Joanne B. Freeman, Class of 1954 Professor at Yale University, presents a lecture on her book "The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War"
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom, Room 310, Anheuser-Busch Hall, Washington University School of Law

Labor, Regulation, and the Changing Economy

Join us for a conversation on labor and regulatory policy, from a politically diverse panel of experts. This dynamic discussion will highlight workforce trends, tariffs, immigration, and the potential shifts ahead. Expect thoughtful insights, informed debate, and a range of perspectives on one of the most pressing issues shaping our economy: Labor.
Emerson Auditorium, Room 110, Knight Hall, WashU Danforth Campus

A Fireside Chat with Daniel Freeman

A dialogue and discussion with Professor Daniel M. Freeman on his 35-year tenure on Capitol Hill, life as an academic, and time at WashU.
Weidenbaum Center, Seigle Hall, Suite 170, Room 152, Washington University in St. Louis