February news and events for W&L alumni
 
The 2024 Mock Convention
February 2024
 
A Note From Campus
We have a jam-packed edition of Generally Speaking this month. February is always a busy time on campus, made even busier this year with the alumni trustee election (read more below) and Mock Convention 2024. The students were amazing, and you can learn more about their process and nominee prediction below.
I also want to highlight the dance performance a few weeks ago in New York City that brought together students and alumni from the Repertory Dance Company for a great show, followed by a reception hosted by Alumni Engagement. We look forward to bringing elements from campus to a city near you! Finally, we are entering the reunion time of year, with Five-Star Festival and Alumni Weekend coming up. Be sure to register!
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services
 
Newsworthy
Wangdali C. “Wali” Bacdayan ’92 Sworn in as Rector of Washington and Lee University
The board elected Bacdayan as the university’s 32nd rector during its October 2023 meeting.
Jack Sharman ’83, P’20 ’22 to Join W&L Board of Trustees
Sharman will be sworn in at the board’s spring meeting. He was elected to the board by fellow alumni, following a process led by the W&L Alumni Association’s Board of Directors that invited all alumni to nominate and vote on a slate of three candidates.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Sixth Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked third among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
W&L’s 2024 Mock Convention Predicts Donald Trump Will Win Republican Nomination
A student-run academic exercise, Mock Con remains the most accurate political mock convention in the country.
Love Generally
W&L holds a special place in the hearts of its alumni, especially those couples who met on campus.
Student Organization Spotlight: Remote Area Medical
Washington and Lee’s chapter of Remote Area Medical takes students to remote rural areas to provide medical services and gain valuable practical experience along the way.
Alumni and Students Connect Through Choreography
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s alumni-student dance performance in New York City’s Center for Performance Research returns after a four-year hiatus.
Read more W&L news on The Columns
 
Alumni in Action
2024 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award winners.
Ryan Snow ’01L
Snow was installed as the 136th President of the Virginia Bar Association.
Life After Fulbright
W&L alumni’s Fulbright experiences expand their worldviews and shape their post-graduate careers.
 
Alumni Events
Institute for Honor
The 2024 IFH symposium will explore a range of ethical considerations, from pharmaceutical company culpability to physician prescribing practices. The symposium will feature expert panel discussions and a keynote address from journalist Beth Macy.
Learn more
 
Alumni Weekend 2024 (May 2-5)
Registration for Alumni Weekend 2024 opens on Feb. 15. We look forward to welcoming back the classes of 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979 and 1974. Visit go.wlu.edu/aw for all the weekend details and an up-to-date schedule.
Register here
 
In Memoriam
Florinda Ruiz, former director of the Writing Program
Ruiz, who taught Spanish and writing courses and led the Writing Program at W&L for nine years, brought joy and light to everyone around her.
 
Connect
Podcast: W&L After Class with Rob Straughan
In this episode, we chat with Rob Straughan, the Crawford Family Dean of the Williams School and professor of business administration, about Straughan's journey at W&L, the evolution of the Williams School's distinctive approach within a liberal arts curriculum and exciting initiatives on the horizon, including plans for a new Williams School building.
Listen here
 
To W&L, With Love
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate your love for W&L with a gift to the Annual Fund.
Make your gift today
 
Save the Date
03-07
Five-Star Festival and Institute for Honor Symposium
We look forward to welcoming back all classes 1973 and earlier, featuring the 55th, 60th and 65th reunion classes of 1969, 1964 and 1959.
Learn more
04-12
Archaeology 50th Anniversary and Reunion
Mark your calendars now for a fun-filled weekend including a student and alumni mixer, lunch and learn session and celebration dinner.
Learn more
04-12
Law Alumni Weekend 2024
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 reunion classes: '74L, '79L, '84L, '89L, '94L, '99L, '04L, '09L, '14L and '19L, as well as our legal legacies.
Learn more
04-26
19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend's seminar will feature author Tess Gunty and her novel, "The Rabbit Hutch."
Learn more
05-02
Alumni Weekend 2024
We're celebrating you, Classes of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009.
Learn more
 
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