Who Knew WashU?
Question: As the Summer Olympics are set to begin in Paris, we ask: Which of these took place for the first time during the 1904 Olympics held on WashU’s campus?
Answer: A) The tradition of awarding of gold, silver and bronze medals began in 1904. WashU also boasted the first gymnasium and stadium built for the Olympic Games.
Congrats to this week’s winner, Bill Lowry, a professor emeritus in Arts & Sciences, who will receive an “I Knew WashU” luggage tag!
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A professor’s past life: Richard Chapman
In this video profile, produced by sophomore Sanchali Pothuru, veteran Hollywood producer Richard Chapman, now a senior lecturer in film and media studies in Arts & Sciences, discusses his career, how he broke into the business and the interplay of luck and hard work.
