Partners in Excellence: A Celebration of Gratitude

On April 20, 2024, amid the excitement of Reunion at ThurtenE Carnival, the Office of Planned Giving was honored to welcome many of our Brookings Partners on the Danforth Campus for Partners in Excellence: A Celebration of Gratitude. In person for the first time since 2019, Partners in Excellence is a celebration of those individuals […]

Alumni Spotlight: Patricia Penkoske

At age 17, Patricia Penkoske, MD ’74, dreamed of being a Pan Am international stewardess. Her father made her a deal: she had to go to college for two years first, and then she could pursue anything she wanted. She enrolled at what was then Lindenwood College for Women in St. Charles, Missouri, and loved it. Majors in biology, chemistry, and art history started her on a path that brought her to Washington University School of Medicine in 1970.

Alumni Spotlight: Justin Lewitus

A native of the greater Boston area, Justin came to WashU to study finance, and expanded on his interests by adding minors in history and computer science.

WashU Giving Day Social Media Ambassador Toolkit

Thank you for spreading the word about WashU Giving Day on Wednesday, April 10, via social media. Your participation is crucial to our success! Below are a few assets and examples to help you get started. If you have any questions, please email Evan Young, associate director for social media. Things you can do to […]