The View From Here 5.9.16

By Kelly Wiese Niemeyer May 9, 2016

people launch a red weather balloon into the sky — Students in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts launch a weather balloon over Givens Hall April 28, 2016. The launch was part of Public Lab River Rat Pack, a spring seminar — led by Derek Hoeferlin (at right), assistant professor of architecture — which used the balloons and other inexpensive techniques to map portions of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)

two people talk in front of a research poster — “Research without Walls,” the Brown School’s annual student research symposium, was held April 28, 2016, in Hillman Hall. Graduate students presented summaries of their research on posters. Nishita Dsouza left) discusses her project “Peer Coaching and Intergenerational Lifestyle Change: A Pilot Study.” (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

student and man chat — Student Schuyler Atkins (left), who received the George Washington Carver and Langston Hughes Awards at the university’s 2016 James E. McLeod Honors and Awards Program, speaks May 2, 2016, with Donald Suggs, publisher and executive editor of The St. Louis American newspaper, in Whitaker Hall. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)

three people in chairs chatting on a stage — Washington University hosted a CEO 2 CEO event April 26, 2016, at Hillman Hall featuring Maxine Clark (right) and Johnna Beckham, who earned her executive MBA at Olin. The event, sponsored by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, is a Q&A session designed to match a startup’s CEO with an established business leader for mentorship opportunities. Beckham’s company creates custom-made suits for women; Clark is the founder of Build-A-Bear. Brian Feldt of the St. Louis Business Journal moderated the event. (Photo: Jerry Naunheim Jr./Washington University)

man speaks to students — Acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma (center, in black) speaks while attending an architecture review in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ Steinberg Gallery May 4, 2016. Kuma, who recently unveiled the design for the new Hans Christian Andersen Museum in the Danish city of Odense, also delivered the school’s annual CannonDesign Lecture for Excellence in Architecture and Engineering. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)

group of students smiling — The Excellence in Leadership Awards celebrated outstanding students and student groups. Winners included Lunar New Year (Outstanding Established Program), SARAH (Outstanding Student Group), and Amanda Harris (Helen Davis Humanitarian Award). The ceremony took place May 1, 2016, in Holmes Lounge. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)

student speaks at microphone — Graduating seniors closed the Excellence in Leadership Awards ceremony by sharing their favorite university memory. Senior Danielle Blocker said she was grateful for the friendships she made with those who work here. ”My favorite memory came this week when some of the people who are part of the dining staff baked me and some other students a cake because we are graduating. I thought it was so touching that they would spend their own money and time to do something nice for us,” Blocker told the crowd. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)

men laughing at reception — Mahendra Gupta (center) enjoys a reception held April 29, 2016, in Knight Hall to celebrate his tenure as dean of Olin Business School. Gupta will conclude his deanship June 30. (Photo: Jerry Naunheim Jr./Washington University)

Annual Friedman Lecture and awards. — Stephanie Herber, manager of the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at the Institute for Public Health, moderates a panel discussion on arts and aging during the 16th annual Friedman Lecture and awards April 28, 2016, in Hillman Hall. The Friedman and Kopolow awards were also presented. For more information, visit https://publichealth.wustl.edu/news/2016-friedman-lecture-recap-awardees/.

student installs artwork on floor — Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual arts install their work in the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum May 4, 2016. The students were preparing for the May 6 opening of the annual MFA Thesis Exhibition, which features artworks by 20 graduating students. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)

Students enjoyed great weather and music at spring WILD April 29, 2016. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)

Students enjoy the band All-American Rejects at spring WILD April 29, 2016. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)

chalk art of owl reading — The Harvey Media Center hosted professional artists Chalk Riot April 21, 2016. The artists and students worked to create chalk art in the hallways. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)

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