Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton offers his thanks to the hundreds of faculty, student and staff debate volunteers gathered for an appreciation lunch at the Field House in the Athletic Complex Oct. 10 for the countless hours and dedication put into making the vice presidential debate a success. Also offering praise was Rob Wild, assistant to the chancellor and chair of the Vice Presidential Debate Steering Committee. “We have so many talented people here who came together to make sure that Oct. 2, 2008, was a historic and spectacular day for Washington University,” Wild said. “I could not be more proud of this team effort.”