The rain didn’t dampen the spirit or the message. An estimated 12,000 gathered in Brookings Quadrangle for the 157th Commencement. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)
Smiling through the rain — and the university issued poncho at Commencement May 18. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)
Students line up for the Commencement procession on a rainy Friday, May 18. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)
A graduating student makes good use of the School of Engineering & Applied Science towel on a wet morning May 18. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)
During the reception for the Chancellor’s Dinner, enjoyed by about 1,400 graduates and guests, bass player and Provost Holden Thorp (standing, right) joins the band led by university music faculty for a couple of tunes. The event also included a dinner and awards ceremony. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)
During the reception for the annual Chancellor’s Dinner for Graduating Seniors, held May 14 at the St. Louis Marriott Grand Hotel, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton joins a group of students for a celebratory selfie. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)
Graduating students enjoyed taking photos in front of a lighthearted campus backdrop May 18. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)
Students and loved ones celebrate at Commencement May 18. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)
Students celebrate at Commencement May 18. (Photo: James Byard/Washington University)
To view more photos from Commencement, visit the university’s Flickr page.
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