Assembly Series

Assembly Series

The Assembly Series, Washington University’s signature lecture series, enjoys a long and rich tradition.

Our Names, Our Stories

students reading monologue

Our Names, Our Stories is a common experience for all first-year students during Bear Beginnings.

First 40

students viewing an outdoor movie screening

New students participate in a wide-ranging series of social and cultural events during the first forty days of classes.

First Year Finale

Students sitting outside eating icecream

A celebration to allow students to reflect on their first year experiences and recognize outstanding members of the university community.