Uno, first beagle named best in show at Westminster, to visit Danforth Campus Aug. 25

Uno, the beagle

WHAT: Uno, winner of Best in Show at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club dog show, will visit the Danforth University Center as part of a year-long celebration of the building’s opening. Uno was the first beagle to ever win the competition where he beat out more than 2,627 participants representing 169 breeds. Uno will have his picture taken with students and special “treats” will be served. Uno will be accompanied by David Frei, the “paw by paw announcer” for USA Network’s coverage of the Westminster Kennel Club show.

WHERE: The Danforth University Center at 6475 Forsyth Boulevard on Washington University’s Danforth Campus.

WHEN: From 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 25

For more information, contact Mary Zabriskie in the campus life office at 935-7199.