5.3.16

Question:

Which university building, whose cornerstone was laid in May 1901, is named after a businessman who helped open a preparatory school for the university?

A) Brookings Hall
B) Cupples Hall I
C) Eads Hall
D) Wilson Hall

Answer:

B) Cupples Hall I. Samuel Cupples, a St. Louis merchant, worked with Calvin Woodward, a mathematics professor, to establish a Manual Training School, the first of its kind, based on the philosophy of Rousseau and Benjamin Franklin.

Congrats to this week’s winner, Mary Coyle, who works in the Department of Radiology at the School of Medicine and will receive an ‘I Knew WashU’ luggage tag!

Each week, contestants can submit answers here. Include your name, school or department (or note that you’re an alum, parent, retiree etc.) and mailing address (or campus box) to be recognized if you’re selected as the week’s winner from a random drawing of correct responses. Winners will receive an I Knew WashU! luggage tag and a mention in the Record. (Note: You can only win once per semester). Thanks for playing!