The McDonnell Academy Fireside Chat featured Victor AI, Olin alumnus and Founder & CEO of Terminus Group, and Kurt Dirks, Director, McDonnell International Scholars Academy, and Vice Chancellor for International Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis for a conversation and Q&A – From St. Louis to Beijing: The Story of How AI is Re-Imagining […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person proceedings of the 8th International Symposium will be postponed to fall 2021. We continue to hold virtual sessions throughout the fall. GLOBAL TOWN HALL: Hope in a Time of Uncertainty OCTOBER 8 | 2020 This event was conducted virtually via Zoom. The first event of the McDonnell International […]
MCDONNELL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS ACADEMY Global Town Hall: Hope in a Time of Uncertainty Answer the question: What gives you hope for the future? Contribute a short video message, or Share a written response Video Guidelines & Submission: Your video should be less than 60 seconds in length. Create your video. Upload your video using the online form […]
MCDONNELL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS ACADEMY Global Town Hall: Hope in a Time of Uncertainty Submit your questions to any of the speakers. Guidelines for video submission: You may submit a question via video upload using the online form in the link below. You can hold a sign with the question in addition to asking the question on […]
Hope and Resilience Around the World Deadline: September 15, 2020 The McDonnell Academy invites photo submissions on the theme of “Hope and Resilience Around the World” from any of the Academy’s partner universities. Share your images of how people around the globe are adapting to and thriving amidst today’s challenges and crises, and what gives […]
Hope in a Time of Uncertainty OCTOBER 8 | 2020 | 8:30 – 10:00 AM (CST) This event will be conducted virtually via Zoom Register Today The burden of the global pandemic on health systems, economies, and societies has been the most disruptive force in 2020. It has brought into sharper focus other problems such […]
One of the most anticipated events of the year, the 2017 total solar eclipse, was experienced by McDonnell Scholars and guests at the home of Mr. John F. McDonnell, founding benefactor of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. The Scholars, Chancellor and Mrs. Wrighton, and Mr. and Mrs. McDonnell, along with other invited family and guests enjoyed […]