January news and events for W&L alumni
 
Washington Hall Washington Hall in the winter.
January 2024
 
A Note From Campus
Happy New Year from Lexington! The alumni trustee election is now open. We have three outstanding candidates – please take a moment to access Colonnade Connections and submit your vote by Feb. 7. Looking ahead, we're preparing for an exciting spring calendar. Information about many of these programs is shared below. All the best in 2024!
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services
 
Alumni Trustee Voting Open Through Feb. 7
Alumni voting for the election of a member of the university's Board of Trustees is now open. Please click on this link to view the biographical information of each candidate on Colonnade Connections. When you are ready to vote, click on the link to the actual ballot. Select only one candidate and click submit. NOTE: Once you have submitted your selection, you will not be able to change your vote or vote again.
The voting will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
As a reminder, a Colonnade Connections account is required to vote. Please verify your existing account here, or visit colonnadeconnections.wlu.edu and complete the New User Registration. Thank you for your participation in this important way for all alumni to have a direct voice in the selection of a university trustee.
 
Alumni Events
Slovenia and Croatia
Wonders of Slovenia and Croatia
Coveted by the ancient Greeks and Roman emperors, the Adriatic coastline of Croatia and Slovenia continues to entice modern explorers with its many riches—stunning natural beauty, significant history and cultural jewels. This seven-night cruise with stops along the coastline promises magical moments with ample time in port to sample regional cuisine and mingle with the locals.
Learn more
 
Five Star Festival
Five-Star Festival 2024
Registration for Five-Star Festival 2024 (March 7-9) is live. We are welcoming back all classes 1973 and earlier, featuring the 55th, 60th and 65th reunion classes of 1969, 1964 and 1959. Celebrations begin March 7 and lead directly into the Office of Lifelong Learning’s Institute for Honor programming. The weekend will conclude with a Five-Star Finale at Hotchkiss Alumni House on March 9.
Register here
 
Newsworthy
Mock Con display
Special Collections Showcases Mock Convention Memories
Washington and Lee University’s Special Collections and Archives has been working with the 2024 Mock Convention students to debut an exhibit showcasing extraordinary items from past conventions.
Melanie Wilson
Melanie Wilson Assumes AALS Presidency, Named to List of Most Influential in Legal Education
Wilson appears at No. 14 on the list as she begins her presidency of the Association of American Law Schools.
Carnegie Foundation Elective Classifications
Washington and Lee University Receives National Designation for Commitment to Community Engagement
W&L is one of 15 private colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
Jaden Keuhner
Jaden Keuhner ’24 leaves a legacy honoring Gold Star families
Keuhner helped establish a memorial at Jordan’s Point dedicated to veterans killed in the line of duty and their families.
WLSC students meeting with the owners of Blue Sky and Skybar in downtown Lexington
W&L Student Consulting Group Makes Connections on Campus and in the Community
Students in the Williams School consulted on a number of projects including marketing, research and social media strategy for businesses and organizations.
Read more W&L news on The Columns
 
Alumni in Action
Patrick Bolling
People Focus: Patrick Bolling '14L
A principal at Woods Rogers, Bolling advises a variety of employers on traditional labor and employment matters.
 
Connect
2024 Institute for Honor Symposium
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.
Register here
 
Snow falls on the Colonnade
Give Back in 2024
Make a New Year’s resolution that’s easy to keep! A monthly recurring gift to the W&L Annual Fund is easy to set up, and you will know that your gift is continuously impacting today’s students and shaping W&L. Schedule yours today.
Schedule now on PayPal
 
Happy New Year from W&L!
New Year's video 2024
From our cozy neck of the woods to yours ...
Wishing the W&L family everywhere a peaceful and joyful new year.
 
Save the Date
02-09
Mock Convention 2024
The 28th Mock Convention is only weeks away! The Mock Con delegate parade and two sessions take place Friday, Feb. 9, followed by two more sessions Saturday, Feb. 10, culminating in the political nomination. For ticket information, speaker announcements, livestream details and other convention content, visit mockconvention.com.
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
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
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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