Roger Day '85, P'15, P'21 and Terry McWhorter '85 reunite to celebrate their 40th reunion at Alumni Weekend.
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| When I travel on behalf of Washington and Lee and meet with alumni, parents and friends, I often share two thoughts: First, I have never been prouder to be a part of W&L. Second, our university has never been on a better trajectory. This month's Generally Speaking is full of evidence to support both. Alumni Weekend broke multiple attendance and fundraising records, and campus was alive with energy and enthusiasm. The momentum continued with the exciting announcement of a generous anonymous gift for a new building, named Founders Hall, that will house Admissions, Financial Aid and the Johnson Program. You can read more about that — and much more — below. |
| And watch your inboxes this summer for more information on our new alumni directory platform, which will bring enhanced functionality and better searchability for you to stay connected to one another. Please make sure your email address is up to date in Colonnade Connections to ensure you receive the latest on our new directory. More to come soon! |
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services |
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| Washington and Lee University experienced record-breaking attendance with more than 1,140 alumni and guests from the classes of 1975-2010 returning to campus May 1-4 to celebrate its annual spring Alumni Weekend, which also saw record-setting giving. Read more highlights from the weekend. |
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
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Brandon Chalk '00 followed his love for the outdoors all around the world, summiting the highest peaks on each of the seven continents with his wife, Kristine Chalk. |
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Noteworthy Impact
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Burr Datz ’75 has been a pillar of support – and supplier of stories and songs – to the W&L community for five decades. |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee |
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An Uplifting Legacy
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For Jud Reis ’64, giving back to the university is about more than making a monetary donation — it’s about transforming lives and uplifting students to enjoy the full scope of a W&L education. |
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| Washington and Lee University has announced a $30 million anonymous gift to create Founders Hall, a new state-of-the-art building that will bring together the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity. |
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Following the Money
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| The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course brought W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation. |
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Honor the Class of 2025
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The Cadaver Society has issued a challenge for 250 alumni to make a W&L Fund gift this week to unlock its $25,000 gift. Support the W&L Fund today. |
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‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jay Margalus
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He discusses unlearning, the richness in risks and how the Connolly Center provides experiences in chance-taking. |
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Young Alumni Weekend
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Join your classmates, meet new friends and enjoy the fall splendor of campus Sept. 19-21. We will celebrate the fifth and 10th reunions for classes of 2015 and 2020. All alumni from 2015-2025 are invited! |
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From the Canals of Venice to the Ancient Monuments of Athens
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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, the Dalmatian Coast. |
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Admissions MAZE |
Offered every other summer, the program, held June 14-15, 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 college admissions professionals who will encourage you to think carefully about the college selection process in a structured yet relaxed and informal environment. 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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Summer Explorations I "Discover the Middle Ages: A Week of Exploration, Connection and Insight" |
This program, held on campus July 6-11, invites you to journey through the vibrant heart of the Middle Ages, where city-states in Italy flourished, national monarchies consolidated power and the Caliphates emerged in the Muslim world. Explore the dynamics of religious and cultural exchange between Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists and learn how these interactions, often contentious, fueled lasting conflicts — and enduring legacies.
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Summer Explorations II "Questions of Ownership: Ethical and Legal Concerns Related to the Treatment of Cultural Heritage Objects" |
Cultural heritage objects are powerful artifacts to own, display and even destroy. The three-day seminar on campus, held July 13-16, will examine recent cases of repatriation and ongoing demands that will allow participants to think about the layered and complex realities these objects represent.
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Summer Explorations III "Digging into History: A W&L Family Adventure in Archaeology" |
Join us on July 20-23 to enjoy the Washington and Lee college experience as a family. Families are invited to discover the methods, technologies and sources archaeologists use to “see” things that are no longer visible.
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Young Alumni Weekend |
Join your classmates, meet new friends and enjoy the fall splendor of campus on Sept. 19-21. We will celebrate the fifth and 10th reunions for classes of 2015 and 2020. All alumni 2015-2025 are invited!
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Athletics Hall of Fame |
The Washington and Lee Athletics Hall of Fame honors individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to W&L Athletics and have helped bring recognition, honor, excellence and distinction to the university and its intercollegiate athletic program. On Sept. 26-27, Elizabeth Webb Berry ’09 (women’s cross country and women’s track), Mary Ashleigh Boles ’14 (volleyball), Lindsey Strachan Komisin ’09 (women’s swimming), Brook Hartzell ’00 (women’s tennis) and Zander Tallman ’14 (men’s track and field) will be inducted into the 2025 class.
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Law and Literature Weekend Seminar |
The 32nd program on Oct. 3-4 will center on “The Nickel Boys” (2019), a novel by Colson Whitehead recognized with the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, the Kirkus Prize and the Orwell Prize for political fiction.
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Five-Star Festival |
We look forward to welcoming back all classes 1974 and earlier, on Oct. 3-5, featuring the 55th, 60th and 65th reunion classes of 1970, 1965 and 1960 for the Five-Star Festival.
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