Members: Complimentary admission with prior registration.
Program Description
St. Louis County Library Foundation and University of Missouri-St. Louis Present:
University of Missouri-St. Louis Chancellor Emerita Blanche M. Touhill
Author of “The History of the University of Missouri-St. Louis: 1983-2003”
Blanche M. Touhill is chancellor emerita and professor emerita of history and education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. As chancellor from 1991 to 2002, she greatly expanded academic programs and centers at the university, built endowed and distinguished teaching professorships, and added acres of land and several new buildings and programs to the campus. Under her leadership, a new student center and new performing arts center were built, the latter of which bears her name.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Parking is onsite at the St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch.
Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Reserved VIP seating will be reserved for up to 40 Forum members. A list of St. Louis Forum registrants will be supplied to the event check-in staff.
Event Timeline
Doors Open: 6:00 pm Program Begins: 7:00 pm
Registration will close at on Monday, August 31st so the registration list can be submitted to event staff. For more information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
The pace of change has never been faster, and AI is at the center of it all. Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop and educational forum that will help you understand today's AI innovations and prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Together members will explore: current AI trends and business applications; the evolving role of leaders in managing change; practical ways to embrace AI in the workplace; and what the future of work may look like. This session is designed to be interactive, informative, and immediately relevant to today's professional landscape. Special thank you to our Forum member Taryn Pulliam for providing this opportunity.
Presenter
Taryn Pulliam
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships GadellNet Consulting Services
Program Timeline
Registration Begins: 11:30 am Meal & Presentation Begins: 12:00 pm Program Concludes: 1:30 pm
Registration closes one week prior to the event. Refunds will be issued to your prepay balance or original payment method if requested before registration closes. After the registration deadline, attendance numbers are finalized with the venue and/or caterers, and refunds will no longer be available. Please note that registration may be extended under certain circumstances; however, the stated deadline will remain the final date for refund eligibility. For additional information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
Members: Complimentary admission with prior registration.
Program Description
The St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor Present:
National Book Award-winning Author and Poet Elizabeth Acevedo, Author of “Anger is Only a Shadow”
In Conversation with Novelist Shawntelle Madison
National Book Award-winning young adult novelist and poet, Elizabeth Acevedo presents a stunning novel-in-verse about doing the right thing, no matter what. Lil is rebellious, she's loyal; she's figuring out what kind of good person she wants to be. But more than anything? Lil wants to be free. When her instinct for freedom leads to juvenile detention, Lil knows the only person who might understand is her big brother, Aldwin. Except he’s more distant now than ever, and only Lil seems to realize how important it is to get to him. As her court hearing ticks closer, a question looms over Lil: will she follow the rules or put her future freedom on the line?
Books for signing will be available for purchase from The Novel Neighbor.
Parking is onsite at the St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch.
Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Reserved VIP seating will be reserved for up to 25 Forum members. A list of St. Louis Forum registrants will be supplied to the event check-in staff.
Event Timeline
Doors Open: 6:00 pm Program Begins: 7:00 pm
Registration will close at on Friday, September 18th so the registration list can be submitted to event staff. For more information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
This program will focus on pressing issues related to the current state of environmental justice and safety, with consideration of St. Louis, women, families, and the broader community.
For example, did you know that St Louis has considerable manufacturing and has a major superfund site, has many old buildings and housing which pose environmental hazards? How will our region explore and navigate new opportunities ensuring that all environmental decisions are made with public health, equity, transparency and meaningful community engagement at the forefront?
Join us to learn from expert guest panelists who will share pertinent information on a variety of pressing issues from their professional, industry and nonprofit organization perspectives, along with additional insights on how individuals can advocate for their rights to achieve fair and more balanced outcomes (short-term and long-term).
The program will include breakout sessions, providing attendees with the opportunity to further explore the information presented, engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop key questions to inform the panel discussion and convening.
Registration closes one week prior to the event. Refunds will be issued to your prepay balance or original payment method if requested before registration closes. After the registration deadline, attendance numbers are finalized with the venue and/or caterers, and refunds will no longer be available. Please note that registration may be extended under certain circumstances; however, the stated deadline will remain the final date for refund eligibility. For additional information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
Members: Complimentary admission with prior registration.
Program Description
The St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Believe Projects Present:
Super Bowl Champion and Children’s Book Author Malcolm Mitchell, Author of “My Super Duper Me”
In Conversation with Julius B. Anthony, Founder - The Believe Projects
Literary crusader and New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell shares a delightful picture book celebrating the power and joy of words! Welcome to a day in the life of Rhodes, the new kid at school. He’s the only student who eats alone, ends up at the back of the line, can’t throw a ball far enough, gets mixed up in math, and reads slower than everyone else. Then Mr. Burton, the new school librarian, arrives with a Super-Duper Bookshelf that changes everything!
Parking is onsite at the St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch.
Doors open at 3:00 PM.
Reserved VIP seating will be reserved for up to 25 Forum members. A list of St. Louis Forum registrants will be supplied to the event check-in staff.
Event Timeline
Doors Open: 3:00 pm Program Begins: 4:00 pm
Registration will close at on Friday, September 25th so the registration list can be submitted to event staff. For more information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
Members: Complimentary admission with prior registration.
Program Description
St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Westfall Politics and History Series Presents:
Pulitzer Prize-winning Historian Marcia Chatelain, Author of “How Bright the Path Grows: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington"
In Conversation with Sowande’ Mustakeem, Washington University Department of History and Department of African & African American Studies
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marcia Chatelain shares the little-known story of the pioneering Black women artists and activists at the 1963 March on Washington. There is no shortage of footage immortalizing the men who spoke in front of the 250,000 people gathered beneath the Lincoln Memorial to call for an end to segregation. Chatelain weaves a gleaming group portrait of the women. Among this cohort were several household names: vaudeville icon Josephine Baker; civil rights activist Rosa Parks, gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, and Daisy Bates, champion of the Little Rock Nine. But many were relative unknowns. “How Bright the Path Grows” renders the lives of thirteen Black women visionaries—some famous, others soon to be.
Parking is onsite at the St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch.
Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Reserved VIP seating will be reserved for up to 25 Forum members. A list of St. Louis Forum registrants will be supplied to the event check-in staff.
Event Timeline
Doors Open: 6:00 pm Program Begins: 7:00 pm
Registration will close at on Friday, September 25th so the registration list can be submitted to event staff. For more information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
A facilitated lunch panel exploring Missouri's current election landscape ahead of the November 3 general election — how votes are administered and secured, the technology behind Election Day check-in, and how to identify reliable information in an era of AI-generated misinformation. Ties to the Learning and Collaboration pillars, addressing member interest in timely, substantive civic programming.
Registration Begins: 11:00 am
Meal & Panel Begins: 11:30 am
Program Concludes: 1:00 pm
Registration closes one week prior to the event. Refunds will be issued to your prepay balance or original payment method if requested before registration closes. After the registration deadline, attendance numbers are finalized with the venue and/or caterers, and refunds will no longer be available. Please note that registration may be extended under certain circumstances; however, the stated deadline will remain the final date for refund eligibility. For additional information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
Join us at DOORWAYS’ Jefferson Avenue Campus for a dynamic Housing Rights Panel designed to inform, challenge, and inspire women leaders across the St. Louis region. This timely conversation will explore the urgent realities facing low-income individuals and those battling homelessness, while examining the structural and policy barriers that continue to limit access to safe, stable, and dignified housing. Moderated by fellow Forum member Opal Jones, the discussion will feature leading regional experts who are shaping housing solutions on the ground and advocating for systemic change.
During this engaging session, participants will:
Gain insight into the region’s most pressing affordable housing and homelessness challenges
Examine gaps in policy at the local, state, and federal levels—and what must change
Understand the complexities of developing and operating quality affordable housing
Learn how advocacy efforts are evolving and where leadership is urgently needed
Identify tangible ways to collaborate, influence policy, and drive meaningful progress
This forum is an opportunity not only to learn—but to lead!
Registration closes one week prior to the event. Refunds will be issued to your prepay balance or original payment method if requested before registration closes. After the registration deadline, attendance numbers are finalized with the venue and/or caterers, and refunds will no longer be available. Please note that registration may be extended under certain circumstances; however, the stated deadline will remain the final date for refund eligibility. For additional information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
Step behind the scenes and experience one of St. Louis' most iconic landmarks in a unique and exclusive way. Join us on Wednesday, November 18, for a light breakfast, an informative presentation, and a guided tour showcasing the exciting renovations of the Historic Old Courthouse. The morning will begin at the Gateway Arch Park Foundation office, where guests will enjoy breakfast and learn about the preservation and transformation of this treasured landmark. Following the presentation, members will be escorted on a special guided tour of the Old Courthouse renovation project, offering a rare look at the work done to preserve its rich history. Special thank you to our Forum member Andi Blaylock for this opportunity.
Parking will be available at 701 Market Street (Peabody Building), Kiener West at 604 Pine Street, or metered street parking.
Program Timeline
Registration & Breakfast: 9:00 am Introductions & Presentation Begins: 9:15 am Program Concludes: 10:30 am
Registration closes one week prior to the event. Refunds will be issued to your prepay balance or original payment method if requested before registration closes. After the registration deadline, attendance numbers are finalized with the venue and/or caterers, and refunds will no longer be available. Please note that registration may be extended under certain circumstances; however, the stated deadline will remain the final date for refund eligibility. For additional information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
Kick off the holiday season with St. Louis Forum and enjoy an opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new members--all over delicious food and drink. We’ll gather at COCA, a national leader in arts innovation with a mission focused on using the power of the arts to build a region that is creative, connected, and inclusive. A highlight of the event will be a brief performance from COCA’s Allegro Vocal Program -- sure to put you in a festive holiday mood!
Free parking will be available in the garage located directly across the street from the COCA entrance.
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Registration closes one week prior to the event. Refunds will be issued to your prepay balance or original payment method if requested before registration closes. After the registration deadline, attendance numbers are finalized with the venue and/or caterers, and refunds will no longer be available. Please note that registration may be extended under certain circumstances; however, the stated deadline will remain the final date for refund eligibility. For additional information, please contact admin@stlforum.org. more info...
