Who Knew WashU? 8.23.16

8.25.16-- Move In Day 2016 on the South 40 of the Danforth Campus of WUSTL. Photos by Joe Angeles/WUSTL Photos
Students move in to the South 40 area of the Danforth Campus Aug. 25. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)

Question: Students are drawn to the university from every state in the U.S. and far beyond. How many countries are represented among first-year students, who moved in Aug. 25 and will start classes Monday, Aug. 29?

Answer: D) First-year students hail from 25 countries. They join a student population that overall represents more than 80 countries.

Congrats to this week’s winner, Ida Early, secretary to the Board of Trustees, who will receive an “I Knew WashU!” luggage tag! 

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