The View From Here 6.26.19

June 26, 2019

Three teacher hold object made of with felt, string and pipe cleaners. — About 30 educators from around the region learned how to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to bring literature to life during a two-day Novel Engineering Conference, hosted by the Institute for School Partnership, in collaboration with Tufts University, June 13 and 14 in Risa’s Commons in College Hall. Learn more here. (Photo: Myra Lopez)

Teacher proudly holds up a paper creation made at the conference. — Janet Creek of the South-Central Regional Professional Development Center at Missouri University of Science and Technology built a hammock chair for the character in the book Peter’s Chair, as part of a session during a two-day Novel Engineering Conference, hosted by the Institute for School Partnership, in collaboration with Tufts University, June 13 and 14 in College Hall. Learn more here. (Photo: Myra Lopez)

Four young girls dance on stage in grey costumes. — Members of Better Family Life Inc.’s Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble perform during the second of three events in the Washington University series “Blacks in America: 400 Years Plus” on June 2 in Graham Chapel. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

Two women and one man smiling and chatting. — Alumni catch up before listening to the lecture “Exploring Washington U.” during Reunion at Commencement May 18 with Jim Burmeister, an alumnus and former director of Commencement. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

Gospel choir stands while singing on stage with Blacks in America slogan projected behind. — The Missouri African Methodist Episcopal Conference Choir performs during the second of three events in the Washington University series “Blacks in America: 400 Years Plus” on June 2 in Graham Chapel. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

Group of people standing while listening to tour guide speak on WashU campus. — Washington University alumni enjoy a tour of the Danforth Campus May 18 while gathered for Reunion at Commencement 2019. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee (left), Athletics Director Anthony Azama, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin (third from right), his daughter Olive, Paralympian Steve Cash and many others join together June 21 to celebrate Olympic Day on Francis Field before walking the track. (Photo: Joe Angeles/ Washington University)

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