The View From Here 4.18.16

By Kelly Wiese Niemeyer April 18, 2016

students sing at a cappella show — Mosaic Whispers singer Kevin Jiang performed with Crystal Young at Splash of Color 2016, the a cappella act’s annual spring show, April 9 at Graham Chapel. The group will be competing at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella National Finals in New York on April 30. (Photo courtesy of Andy Koh, BS ’14)

Lisa Rois, left, a research technician, and Melissa Manis, a research assistant, have lunch on the Medical Campus. (Photo: Robert J. Boston/School of Medicine)

Eddie Huang answers questions from the audience — Author and chef Eddie Huang gave an Assembly Series lecture, “An Evening in Eddie’s World,” April 11, 2016, in Graham Chapel, and answered questions from the audience. The event, also sponsored by the Chinese Students Association, included a reception and book signing. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

Chamillionaire chats with students — Grammy award-winning rapper and entrepreneur Chamillionaire speaks with Washington University students after his talk at the School of Engineering & Applied Science April 14, 2016. Chamillionaire visited campus with Upfront Ventures founder Mark Suster. (Photo: Whitney Curtis)

Aaron Bobick talks with rapper Chamillionaire — Aaron Bobick (right), dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, chats with rapper and entrepreneur Chamillionaire prior to his talk. Chamillionare shared startup insights with students. (Photo: Whitney Curtis)

Carnaval dancers perform — The Association of Latin American Students presented Carnaval April 8-9, 2016, at Edison Theatre. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)

Pow Wow celebration — Participants and spectators gathered for Washington University’s 26th annual Pow Wow at the Field House April 9, 2016. The event was sponsored by the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at the Brown School. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

student hands flowers to cancer survivors — Members of the university community gathered for Relay for Life 2016 at Francis Field April 9, 2016. The event raises money for the American Cancer Society. Student Abby Hermes presents carnations to survivors and caregivers before the first lap. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)

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