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The Markwardt-Turco family

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Markwardt and Chuck Turco

Jennifer Markwardt, BS ’93, MS ’99, and Chuck Turco, BS ’95, BS ’95, MS ’96, are 30 years WashU loyal. Their commitment to giving started with Jennifer’s initial pledge to her class gift in 1993. The couple, who met as engineering graduate students at WashU, give back not just financially, but also with their time. They serve on the Eliot Society committee and the Alumni Advisory Board for McKelvey Engineering. They have mentored engineering students, and Jennifer was part of the group that started WashU’s Women & Engineering. Jennifer is also on the external curriculum committee for the university’s Department of Energy, Environment, and Chemical Engineering (EECE).

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Sarah del Carmen Camacho, AB ’23

Sarah says she is incredibly proud to attend WashU and she “learned here that I can make a career out of my intellectual curiosity.” “As a first-generation college student, I thought my dreams could only be of a certain size,” says Sarah del Carmen Camacho. A global studies and education major, Sarah explores the relationships […]

WashU Giving Day Social Media Ambassador Toolkit

Thank you for spreading the word about WashU Giving Day on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, via social media. Your participation is crucial to our success! Below are several 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 […]