Who Knew WashU?

Question: Legendary St. Louisan Ted Drewes died in August at age 96. Years ago, he created which special menu item in honor of a WashU chancellor? 

Answer: C) Drewes created the Mocha Mark in recognition of Mark Wrighton becoming chancellor. A 1950 Arts & Sciences alumnus, Drewes was a strong supporter of WashU and St. Louis causes.


Congrats to this week’s winner, Aimee Geary, who works in the Office of Technology Management and will receive an “I Knew WashU” luggage tag!


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Janie Brennan

Trained as an engineer, Janie Brennan, a senior lecturer at the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering, now builds courses instead of machines. She’s using her classroom to peel away systemic and cultural barriers to engineering. 

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.


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