community · Thursday, November 5
WSU’s Penguin the Dog Got Three Weekly Pickup Rides
A 1976 gift from drama critic Stan Adler came with special care for his dog.
In 1976, Washington State University received $750,000 from Stan Adler, a drama critic who cared deeply about animals. His gift included special conditions involving Penguin, his dog. One requirement gave Penguin three rides each week in a pickup truck. The unusual arrangement became part of WSU history.
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