WashU hosted a fireside chat with New York Times columnist David French in which he discussed the current state of free speech and the First Amendment both in the United States and on college campuses, Sept. 12.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke to a packed crowd of over 3,000 community members, students, teachers, and alumni in the Athletic Complex last Wednesday, Sept. 9. She entered and left to a standing ovation and frequently had to pause for thunderous applause. The first words from moderator Chancellor Martin were that the event had “sold out in 52 minutes.”

Washington University will host U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor for a “fireside chat” Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Field House of the Athletic Complex.