January news and events for W&L alumni
 
Holekamp Hall in the snow Holekamp Hall in the snow
January 2023
 
A Note From Campus
Happy New Year from Lexington! If you haven't had a chance to view the New Year's video linked below, I encourage you to take a look for a peek into some of the extraordinary things our students are doing here on campus every day. We are gearing up for a packed spring calendar. Check out the "Save the Date" section below for more information. Cheers to 2023!
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services
 
Happy New Year from W&L!
A thumbnail from W&L's New Years Video 2023
A university. A community. Washington and Lee.
To the entire W&L family, best wishes for a peaceful and joyous new year.
Alumni in Action
Chris Chino ’21L
Career Paths: Chris Chino ’21L
As a public defender, Chris Chino enjoys fighting for his clients in the "theatre of trial."
 
Alumni Events
Five-Star Festival 2023
On March 2-4, we look forward to welcoming back all classes 1972 and earlier, featuring the 55th, 60th and 65th reunion classes of 1968, 1963 and 1958. Celebrations begin on Thursday and lead directly into the Office of Lifelong Learning’s Institute for Honor programming. Register or learn more on the W&L website.

Read more.
 
Douro River Cruise
W&L Traveller: Douro River Cruise
Join the W&L Traveller program Aug. 9-19 for an exploration of the Douro River region in Portugual! The 7-night cruise will trace the Douro’s path through sun-drenched vineyards, famous for the production of port wine.

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Newsworthy
CBL Class at Central Elementary School
Community-Based Learning’s Fall Term Collaborations
Community-Based Learning’s collaborations this fall offered students an opportunity to deepen community connections.
Morning ice-breakers at the 2023 Greek Leadership Institute
W&L’s Greek Leadership Institute Returns for Its Second Year
Washington and Lee’s second annual Greek Leadership Institute provides students with foundational leadership skills and a chance to connect.
Melanie Wilson to Serve as President-Elect of AALS
The AALS House of Representatives voted to accept Wilson’s nomination as the 2023 President-elect.
W&L After Class Podcast logo
W&L After Class Podcast Begins Its Fourth Season
The monthly podcast explores Washington and Lee faculty's research, teaching and passion projects.
Amanda Green and students in the greenhouse at Yonderyear
Helping a Local Business Bloom
This fall, Washington and Lee Student Consulting tackled a new project for a local business with a sustainability focus.
 
Connect
Considering a Career Move?
Sign up for the alumni careers email list to receive updates on job opportunities from alumni for alumni, tailored by experience level and areas of interest.
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Give Back in 2023
Setting goals for the new year? Make one of them a recurring gift to the W&L Annual Fund. Monthly gifts add up to major impacts for students!
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In Memoriam
William Dunlap “Bill” McHenry ’54
William McHenry ’54, former athletic director
The alum, who was inducted into W&L’s Hall of Fame in 1998, worked at the university for two decades.
Virginia
Virginia Holton, former W&L trustee
Holton served as trustee from 1986-1995.
 
Save the Date
03-02
Five-Star Festival 2023
We look forward to welcoming back all classes 1972 and earlier, featuring the 55th, 60th and 65th reunion classes of 1968, 1963 and 1958 on March 2-4, 2023.
More info
03-03
Institute for Honor Symposium – McDonald’s vs. Putin
Please join the Office of Lifelong Learning for a substantive weekend getaway pondering the question, “What are the responsibilities of a corporation or other business in a war?”
For more information
04-14
Law Alumni Weekend 2023
We hope you can join us for Law Alumni Weekend on April 14-16, 2023!
More info
04-28
The Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar: The Lincoln Highway
Come back to campus for W&L’s ultimate book club. This year we host Amor Towles who will discuss his latest novel, "The Lincoln Highway." Sponsored by the W&L Class of 1951 in honor of their late classmate, Tom Wolfe.
For more information
05-04
Alumni Weekend 2023
Mark your calendar for Alumni Weekend on May 4-7, 2023!
More info
06-17
The MAZE Program 2023
Offered every other summer, the MAZE program is available to rising 11th or 12th grade students who are children or grandchildren of W&L alumni. Registration for the event will open in early April.
More info
 
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