Campus experienced its first snowfall of the year.
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| Happy New Year from a chilly and snowy Lexington! 2025 is off to a roaring start with regional campaign chapter events, a new W&L: The Washington and Lee Magazine hot off the presses and a wonderful story on past Executive Committee presidents reflecting on the impact the Honor System has had on their lives. |
| I look forward to seeing many of you this year as we travel across the country to celebrate the official launch of Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee. Be sure to mark your calendars for an event near you. |
| The Alumni Board member nominations are now open, so please submit your nominees. Looking ahead, we have an exciting spring in store. Information about our many programs is shared below. |
| I hope you all have had a great start to 2025! |
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services |
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| Join Washington and Lee University President Will Dudley and the Campaign Council as they host special receptions and programming celebrating Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee across the country. |
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On Our Honor
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| Past presidents of Washington and Lee University’s Executive Committee reflect on how it prepared them for a life of values-driven leadership. |
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The Science of Sleep
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| Associate professor Ryan Brindle’s sleep lab gives students unparalleled opportunities to conduct hands-on research at the undergraduate level. |
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W&L Law Faculty Present, Honored at AALS
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| Suzette Malveaux was recently honored for her work, and several other members of the W&L Law faculty presented at the annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools. |
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An Invitation from the Institutional History Museum Working Group |
| One of the major campus initiatives in Washington and Lee's 2018 Strategic Plan is the creation of an Institutional History Museum to serve as an educational resource for the W&L community and the broader public. Community input is a critical part of this work, and we invite you to share your input on what would make this museum experience a rewarding one for you. Your participation in our 3- to 5-minute survey will help us understand our community's priorities, as well as determine the exhibits that will be showcased in the new museum. |
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 The fall/winter issue of W&L: The Washington and Lee Magazine is out now! Be sure to check your mailboxes to learn more about ways W&L alumni, faculty and students are making an impact.
Stay in touch! Have a professional milestone or personal achievement you want to celebrate? Submit a Class Note through your Colonnade Connections account. Did this issue spark any reflections you'd like to share? Send us a note for a future Letters to the Editor column by emailing magazine@wlu.edu. |
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W&L Theater, Dance and Film Studies: Encore
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An inspiring event of arts, community and celebration! Reconnect with fellow Theater, Dance and Film Studies graduates, faculty and current students. Join us March 15 for a day of reconnecting with alumni, engaging with current students and honoring the legacy of our Theater, Dance and Film Studies programs. |
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2025 Institute for Honor Symposium
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The 2025 IFH Symposium will consider “Food, Housing and Health: Exploring Corporate Impact on the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in the Shenandoah Valley.” The symposium will explore the intersection of corporate responsibility and development from varied perspectives, with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin delivering the keynote address. |
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| With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we want to ask: How has W&L played a part in your love story? Did you meet your partner here? Did you get engaged on the Colonnade? We want to hear all about it! Share your love stories (and a photo!) with us at magazine@wlu.edu for possible publication in a future article. |
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From the Canals of Venice to the Ancient Monuments of Athens
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The Dalmatian Coast is one of the most intriguing destinations in the Mediterranean. Join us as we sail from Venice, Italy, to Athens, Greece, and discover the rich culture and history of this majestic corner of the world. |
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Happy New Year from the W&L Fund
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Thank you to everyone who supported the W&L Fund in 2024. All gifts to the W&L Fund keep our university thriving and provide vital opportunities for students. Make your annual gift today, because every dollar makes a difference. |
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Faculty Frontiers: Bridging Ideas, Advancing Knowledge |
Start the new year off strong by getting expert perspectives on current events, timely topics and interesting subjects from W&L faculty who are working on the frontiers of their respective fields. George Bent, Sidney Gause Childress Professor in the Arts, and Erich Uffelman, Bentley Professor of Chemistry, lead the next webinar in this two-month-long program from Lifelong Learning with their lecture, "A Day in Early Modern Europe." Be sure to check out each webinar in the series, which began Jan. 14. Each session starts at 7 p.m. Enjoy them live, or watch archived versions at your convenience.
Learn more about all the Faculty Frontier webinars
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2025 Institute for Honor Symposium |
The 2025 IFH symposium will explore the intersection of corporate responsibility and development from a range of perspectives, particularly as it relates to access to food, housing and health care. The symposium will feature a panel of experts, as well as a keynote address from Ambassador Ertharin Cousin.
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W&L Salutes: Generations of Service |
This special event from March 15-16 will honor the service of our W&L alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the armed forces, alongside current ROTC students.
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W&L Theater, Dance and Film Studies: Encore |
This exciting event is designed to reconnect you with your alma mater and allow you to engage with current students and celebrate the rich legacy of W&L's theater, dance and film studies programs. During this one-day event, you can engage with fellow alumni, share your professional journey and inspire the next generation of artists and scholars.
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Energy Forum |
Join us in Houston for an exclusive industry affinity event from March 27-28 that will bring together alumni working in the energy sector. Connect with fellow professionals, expand your network and engage in meaningful discussions on the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.
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Law Alumni Weekend |
Washington and Lee School of Law will celebrate the 2025 reunion classes of '75L, '80L, '85L, '90L, '95L, '00L, '05L, '10L, '15L and '20L, as well as W&L's legal legacies.
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Black Alumni Weekend |
Mark your calendars for Black Alumni Weekend at Washington and Lee University, set to unfold from April 4-5. This momentous occasion is designed to celebrate our collective journey, triumphs and connections.
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar |
The weekend's seminar will feature author Jayne Anne Phillips and her latest novel, “Night Watch,” which received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
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Entrepreneurship Summit |
Join alumni and guests for two days of learning, networking and inspiration at the W&L Entrepreneurship Summit. This event is designed to encourage innovative business ideas and strategies, perfect for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.
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Alumni Weekend |
Calling all Washington and Lee alumni from the classes ending in 0 and 5! Get ready to reconnect and relive your cherished moments at Alumni Weekend 2025.
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Admissions MAZE |
Offered every other summer, the program, held June 14-15, 2025, is available to any child or grandchild of a W&L graduate entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade, with priority given to rising juniors and seniors. Sessions are led by highly experienced and respected college admission professionals who will encourage you to think carefully about the college selection process in a structured yet relaxed and informal environment. In addition to the important counseling focus on choosing the right college, participants will also learn about the other side of the coin: how university admissions offices evaluate applications, especially in a test-optional landscape.
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