Photo Story: English at MU meets for annual Pizza with Professors event

Dylan Heinrich

October 11, 2023

English majors at the University of Missouri gather to enjoy a night of good food and better company at Shakespeare’s Pizza

English at MU hosted their annual Pizza with Professors event on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Shakespeare’s Pizza. The event allowed English majors to get to know professors within the department while enjoying a free meal.

Man rolls dough behind a glass panel. — A Shakespeare’s Pizza employee kneads pizza dough in front of patrons on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 at Shakespeare’s Pizza in Columbia, Mo.

Sign showing a 30 minute wait for pizza. — A sign displays estimated wait times to patrons in line at Shakespeare’s Pizza. As the pizza is made by hand and the restaurant often hosts events, Shakespeare’s sometimes has wait times.

Woman speaking with a girl. — Nancy West, director of undergraduate studies for the English department, speaks with an MU English student.

Interior of a restaurant filled with people. — MU English majors sit in the main lobby of Shakespeare’s Pizza. This annual event is designed to let students get to know English department faculty as well as one another.

Girl smiling while holding a slice of pizza. — Senior Reagan Swatosh talks to another student while eating a slice of pizza.

Tray of pizza sitting atop a table. — A tray of Shakespeare’s pizza lies on a table during the Pizza with Professors event hosted by English at MU.

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Dylan Heinrich, Sports Editor

Dylan Heinrich is a sophomore and their second year with the Maneater. In addition to his role as the sports editor, Dylan writes soccer/women’s basketball for Rock M Nation, operates cameras for Mizzou Broadcast Operations and has several shows on FM radio with KCOU Sports.

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