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Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.

Two outstanding educators — one who served generations of Washington University graduates, another who is helping develop the college students of tomorrow — will be honored at the first Washington University Trailblazers recognition ceremony.

Jenna Epstein, an undergraduate in Arts & Sciences, was a delegate and speaker at the Northwestern University Community for Human Rights annual conference. She also is participating in this year’s Fair Labor Association Student Engagement Program.

Kent Theiling Jr., grounds and landscape design manager for the Danforth Campus, will lead a spring arbor tour from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 5, starting at the south entrance of the Danforth University Center.

Thurtene Carnival of Washington University in St. Louis has selected as its community partner Ready Readers, a leading local nonprofit that inspires children to love books.

The next universitywide blood drive will be held Wednesday, April 6, at seven locations throughout the campuses. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate.

Leisha Elmore, MD, a general surgery resident at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, has been selected to represent the Society of University Surgeons at the Society of Academic & Research Surgery’s annual meeting in January 2017 at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to volunteer to help with the annual Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20. From ushering guests and graduates to passing out programs and other duties, volunteers help ensure a special day for students, families and friends.

Question: How many seats are there in the balcony of Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus?

Denver-based artist, architect, businessman, designer and philanthropist Ralph J. Nagel is among seven alumni to be honored March 31 as part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts annual Awards for Distinction dinner.