Mar 29 Friday
Emilee Chapman (Stanford University), author of Election Day: How We Vote and What It Means for Democracy (Princeton University Press, 2022), will present a talk entitled "What are Elections for and How Can we Make them Better?" at 10am, with brunch served from 9:30am. All are welcome!
Abstract: This talk invites us to think broadly about how elections contribute to the realization of democratic values. Much debate over election reform centers on questions about how we can gather the most accurate and equally representative information about citizens' preferences and how we can ensure that this information determines who gets to govern. But elections are not merely information-gathering exercises. We would have good reasons to continue our practice of voting even if we had better ways of ensuring that government reflects what the people want. This is because elections - and other occasions for popular voting - profoundly influence how citizens experience and relate to the otherwise very abstract notion of democracy. When elections are characterized by inclusiveness, equality, and a certain momentousness, they dramatize the nature of democracy as something that simultaneously depends on all of us and each of us. They also provide regular opportunities for citizens to perform their equal political agency. Understanding how these experiences and the political culture built around them contribute to a functional democratic system sheds new light on contemporary debates over electoral reform.
Mar 30 Saturday
AUTHOR TALK & BOOK-SIGNING EVENT: PETER DOWNS, “ST. LOUIS CIVIL WAR SITES AND THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM“Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum welcomes author Peter Downs on Saturday, March 30, 2024, to discuss his book, St. Louis Civil War Sites and the Fight for Freedom.
Schedule of Events
2:00-3:00: Presentation about the book3:00: Book signing and meet the author, Peter Downs
Event Location
This event will be held at the Historic Hotchkiss Chapel inside Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum.Once you arrive at Bellefontaine Cemetery at 4947 W. Florissant, please follow the directional signage to Hotchkiss Chapel.
Apr 06 Saturday
April 5th is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Moses Dickson - abolitionist, Black activist, leader, and organizer. In 1903, Father Dickson Cemetery opened, named for the noted leader. Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Professor Emeritus of History at Lindenwood University discusses the significance of Dickson and the evolution of the African American burial ground named for him.
This program is free. Please call (314) 842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
Join Psychedelic STL's pivotal session with Mike Berger, featuring lobbyist Eapen Thampy, who advocates for psychedelic legalization through Psychedelic Missouri.
Since 2021, Eapen has been instrumental in proposing legislation for psychedelic access in the Missouri General Assembly and Congress, representing entities like American Shaman and Midwest Psychedelic Training. This event focuses on community building, education, and advocacy, welcoming all interested in the therapeutic and transformative potential of psychedelics.
Get involved in shaping an informed, compassionate society and explore volunteer opportunities to promote psychedelics' healing powers.
Apr 15 Monday
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Burroughs is partnering with the National Poetry Series to host a panel discussion about the evolving role and relevance of language.
Moderator:Imani Perry - National Book Award Winner for South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation
Panelists:Natasha Trethewey - 19th Poet Laureate of the USA & Pulitzer Prize Winner for Native GuardMichael Cunningham - Pulitzer Prize Winner for The HoursMaggie Smith - winner of multiple awards - author of Good Bones
Student:Shangri-La Hou - one of five National Student Poets for 2023 - 2024. The National Student Poets Program is a partnership of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, presenter of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, from which the winning poets were selected. Shangri-La is also a member of the Class of 2024 at Burroughs.
Apr 29 Monday
Learn about Green Burial at Our Free Info SessionCurious about green burial but don’t know what or who to ask? Join Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum’s Green Burial expert, Gracie Griffin, as she provides a closer look at green burial practices, dispels myths, and explores some exciting and fascinating options available throughout the world.
You will learn about the range of “green” funeral and cemetery options available today, like being “planted” in a meadow, what one can expect when choosing a green service, and the environmental benefits of green burial as compared to cremation and traditional burial.
This 1.5 hour presentation with a Q&A to follow will be held in Hotchkiss Chapel at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Enter the main gates (main entrance) of the Cemetery at 4947 W. Florissant Ave. then follow the signs to the Hotchkiss Chapel.
This event is free. You must sign up to attend. Register now!
May 11 Saturday
Immerse yourself in a journaling experience facilitated by somatic practitioner Dr. Grace Holland. Related to the current exhibition "Delcy Morelos: Interwoven," participants will engage in prompted exercises of personal and collective experiences followed by guided discussions.
This workshop is designed as a sequence of three one-hour sessions and will take place in the museum, Park-Like, and Spring Church. Journaling materials will be provided.
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Please contact programs@pulitzerarts.org if you require any accommodations to participate.
May 14 Tuesday
May 29 Wednesday
Aug 26 Monday
The International Summit on Infrastructure and Construction Engineering-2024 (ISICE2024) aims to become the leading annual conference in fields related to Infrastructure, Civil, Structural, and Construction Engineering. This conference will be held in Valencia, Spain, on August 26-28, 2024. We solicitation for your assistance and collaboration with the goal of the achievement of this event.