Who Knew WashU?

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

Question: What major piece of medical imaging equipment was first built at the School of Medicine?

Question: In all, how many people affiliated with Washington University have won a Nobel Prize?

Question: What was the name of the precursor to Thurtene Carnival (which will take place this weekend, April 15-17, in front of Brookings Hall on the Danforth Campus)?

Question: In recognition of Earth Day this month, we have another environmental trivia question: What percentage of the 1 million pounds of artificial turf removed in the 2012 renovation of Francis Field ended up in landfills? A) 35 percent B) 70 percent C) 9 percent D) 0 percent

Question: How many seats are there in the balcony of Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus?

Question: In recognition of March being Women’s History Month, what Washington University distinction does Phoebe Couzins hold?

Question: What happens to the leftover cooking oil from the university’s dining locations?