The View From Here 4.4.16

April 4, 2016

The green, green grass inside Brookings Quadrangle provided a fine outdoor study spot on a warm early spring day March 29, 2016. — The green grass inside Brookings Quadrangle provided a fine outdoor study spot on an early spring day, March 29, 2016. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)

Olivia Williamson (front), dances during the Mr. WashU show at Edison March 31, 2016. Money raised from the annual competition benefits City Faces. — Olivia Williamson (front) dances during the Mr. WashU show at Edison March 31, 2016. Money raised from the annual competition benefits City Faces. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)

Junior outfielder Janet Taylor gets a pregame handshake from her teammates before a softball game at home against Illinois Wesleyan March 29, 2016. — Junior outfielder Janet Taylor gets a pregame handshake from her teammates before a softball game at home against Illinois Wesleyan March 29, 2016. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)

A home softball game March 29, 2016, was one way the Washington University campus dove into spring. — A home softball game March 29, 2016, was one way the Washington University campus dove into spring. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announces the 2016 Commencement speaker to students during the senior class toast at Danforth University Center. — Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announces the 2016 Commencement speaker to students during the senior class toast at Danforth University Center. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)

March 29, 2016 proved to be a pretty spectacular day on the Danforth Campus, as evidenced by these flowering trees north of the Gingko Walk. — March 29, 2016, proved to be a pretty spectacular day on the Danforth Campus, as evidenced by these flowering trees north of the Gingko Walk. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)

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Announcements

Faculty invited to apply for leadership grants

Reminder: apply for staff leadership program today

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Notables

Lohmann installed as the George Engelmann Professor of Botany

Roberts named fellow of American Mathematical Society

Knight installed as Bank of America Professor

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Kenneth F. Kelton, professor emeritus of physics, 71

J. Claude Evans, philosopher, 79

Research Wire

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