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Several of the people who shaped the University in its earlier years are pictured here celebrating Arbor Day April 22, 1905. From left are Marshall S. Snow, acting chancellor (1887-1891); Edward Mallinckrodt Sr., trustee (1902-1928); Isaac H. Lionberger, trustee (1894-1919); Robert S. Brookings, chairman of the Board of Trustees (1895-1928); Winfield Scott Chaplin, chancellor (1891-1907); […]

Estimating the birthday party crowd at more than 15,000, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch highlighted Washington University’s gala 150th Birthday party in a long, colorful feature story published Sept. 15. “No one could have wished for a happier 150th birthday party,” suggested the PD.

Mary Butkus/WUSTL PhotoGoldilocks (far left) and her lawyer Porridge “Porry” Mason await the jury’s decision.Despite the best efforts of attorney Porridge “Porry” Mason, Goldilocks was found guilty of breaking Babe E. Bear’s chair. The three bears — Pop A. Bear, Mom A. Bear and Babe — applauded the verdict, which was returned by a jury of 15 children. The mock trial was just one event staged by Washington University in St. Louis as part of its 150th birthday celebration. The Goldilocks trial was hardly the main event of the day, though, which kicked off at 11 a.m. More than 200 events took place from nearly every department and program in the university. Here’s another update on the day’s festivities.

Bob Boston/WUSTL Med PhotoLearning about micro-organismsLooking for high-resolution digital images to illustrate news coverage of Washington University’s 150th birthday? Look no further than the Birthday Party Gallery, an online archive offering easy access to print quality images from party events on both the Hilltop and Medical School campuses.

Joe Angeles/WUSTL PhotoTweedel Dum and Tweedle DeeLooking for high-resolution digital images to illustrate news coverage of Washington University’s 150th birthday? Look no further than the Birthday Party Gallery, an online archive offering easy access to print quality images from party events on both the Hilltop and Medical School campuses.

Joe Angeles/WUSTL PhotoChancellor “Magic” Mark S. Wrighton drives nails made of rubber exposed to liquid nitrogen during his chemistry magic show.With more than 200 activities and events planned — ranging from lectures, readings and performances, to health screenings, sports clinics and interactive mock trials — WUSTL’s 150th Birthday Party promises to offer something of interest to everyone. The event, which takes place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 14, is free and open to the public. Complimentary food and beverages will be available during the open house. A performance by the world-renowned Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra will cap the day at 7 p.m. in Brookings Quadrangle. Ongoing coverage of the day’s events will be available on this page.

Joe Angeles/WUSTL Photo”Magic Mark,” a.k.a. Chancellor Mark S. WrightonLooking for high-resolution digital images to illustrate news coverage of Washington University’s 150th birthday? Look no further than the Birthday Party Gallery, an online archive offering easy access to print quality images from party events on both the Hilltop and Medical School campuses.

The university passed the 150-year mark this year. And on Sunday it’s throwing itself a very public birthday bash, complete with more than 200 activities between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the main and medical school campuses. It’s a family affair with lots of kid stuff and a birthday cake, 8 feet in diameter and made of lollipops in the school’s colors, red and green. Everything is free and everyone is invited.

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Both the Medical School bookstore and the Campus Store on the Hilltop Campus will be holding sales in the next week.