The Calhoun Lecture Series, made possible by a generous gift and in memory of David R. Calhoun (1902—74), contributes to the study and discussion of the role of business in a free society.
About the Calhoun Lecture Series
What role does business play in a free society? How can business change the world, for good? The David R. Calhoun Memorial Lecture Series seeks to answer these and other questions about business scholarship by bringing important and influential voices to the WashU community. The series began in 1978 in memory of St. Louis business leader David R. Calhoun (1902—74). Mr. Calhoun was a prominent St. Louis civic leader, a member of Washington University’s Board of Trusteses, and, in 1956, the inaugural recipient of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat Man of the Year award.
Recent Speakers
October 31, 2019 | At the Table: Chef as Artist and Executive An insider’s perspective on the business behind culinary arts. Celebrating WashU Olin's new Minor in the Business of the Arts, At the Table was a morning of insights on the drive, purpose and strategy poured into translating a passion for the culinary arts into a successful business venture. View a one-on-one conversation with Danny Meyer, plus a panel with local St. Louis culinary experts.
Previous Speakers
Past speakers have included business, academic, and government leaders. A few examples of topics and speakers are listed below.
How Business Should Respond to the New Pro-Business Climate
Arjay Miller
Emeritus Dean
School of Business, Stanford University
The State as a Domestic Servant
George J. Stigler
Charles R. Walgreen Professor
University of Chicago The Continuing US Economic Recovery and the Challenges Ahead
Jim Bullard
President and CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis An Update from Petsmart’s President
Michael Massey
President and CEO
Petsmart One-on-One with JP Morgan’s CEO
George Gatch
Chief Executive Officer
Global Funds Management and Institutional Asset Management
JP Morgan One-on-One with Nasdaq President
Adena Friedman
President
Nasdaq, Inc. Beyond Buffet
Tom Maneti, MiTek
Lawrence Cunningham, author
Hilay Sale, moderator, professor of law Citi Housing Discussion
Jane Fraser, Citi
William Emmons, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Anjan Thakor, moderator, John E Simon Professor of finance Fireside Chat
Ajay Banga
President and CEO
MasterCard
Political Physics: Accountability Vacuums and Social Dynamics
Harold M. Williams
Chairman
Securities & Exchange Commission Energy and the Market Place
George P. Schultz
Former Chairman
Council on Economic Policy Technology Is the New Measure of the Wealth of Nations
John R. Opel
Chairman of the Executive Committee
IBM Japan in Transition: A New Paradigm for Managers
Yotaro Kobayashi
Chairman and CEO
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Five Centuries after Columbus: Exploring America's Place in the World
Robert Allen
Chairman
AT&T
