| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 |
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Rooted in Place
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| Drawing on a passion for land stewardship, Elisabeth Nicholson ’27 and Riley Mitchelson ’27 pursued environmentally focused summer internships that encouraged them to more deeply consider their relationship with the world around them. |
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| Enrichment Experience: Peace of Mind and Pastries |
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| The first Enrichment Experience of the year, "Peace of Mind & Pastries: A Practical Guide to Estate Planning," will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. in Hillel 101. John Merritt of Creative Planning (formerly SageView) will lead an informative, practical discussion for those just beginning to think about an estate plan, as well as those looking to revisit an existing one. Topics include the importance of having an estate plan, common estate planning misconceptions, estate planning strategies, wills and trusts and the role of life insurance. Spouses and domestic partners are welcome, and participants who plan to bring one are encouraged to register themselves and their partners. |
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Meet a Colleague: Bethany Ozorak |
| Bethany Ozorak serves as associate director of Community-Based Learning. Learn more about Bethany in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Carilion Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
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| The university partners with Carilion to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees. The EAP is a voluntary and confidential professional counseling and referral service designed to help individuals with personal, job or family concerns. Counselors can help employees and their immediate family members identify, resolve and gain control over personal problems that may be interfering with work and daily life. Assistance is available by calling 1-800-992-1913. The first four visits per life situation are free. Supervisors have the added benefit of being able to make referrals when employees are experiencing personal difficulty. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for guidance in these situations. |
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A busy week ahead for the Generals. Be sure to catch some of the action!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the Museums at W&L Instagram for information about upcoming events.
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Department and Program Heads Meeting
4:10 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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The department and program heads meeting will be held at 4:10 p.m. in Northen Auditorium. |
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Live Well W&L Employee Wellness Fair
8-11 a.m. Cannan Green tent
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The 17th Annual Live Well W&L Employee Wellness Fair will feature a wide variety of vendors sharing information about wellness and work-life opportunities.
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DeLaney Center Screen to Square: “George Washington”
5 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The DeLaney Center will begin its 2026-2027 Screen to Square film series with a screening of the coming-of-age drama “George Washington.” The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary pizza, drinks and dessert will be provided.
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Guest Speaker: Polina Vlasenko
4:30 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Cultural and medical anthropologist Polina Vlasenko will deliver a talk titled “Who else will save this world?” about fertility markets and the global flow of Ukranian donor eggs. The talk is free an open to the public.
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Guest Speaker: Yi Ren
5 p.m. Leyburn 128
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Yi Ren, assistant professor of history at George Washington University, will deliver a lecture titled “Beyond the Propaganda State: Everyday Participation and Governance in Mao’s China.” The event is free and open to the public.
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150: A Collection Begins — Opening Reception
5:30 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Dr. Janine Boldt, curator of American art at the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University, will discuss an exhibition of portraits from the foundational gift of Dr. William B. Mercer and the Landsdowne portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. A reception will follow at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the Leyburn Library Gallery on the main floor. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
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Sonoklect presents: Jeff Coffin and CPK Trio
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Hall
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World-renowned musician Jeff Coffin will be joined in this performance by drummer Jordan Perlson and bassist Viktor Krauss, his partners in the CPK Trio, an adventurous collaboration that brings together three musicians with strikingly diverse careers. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
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Faculty Conversation: AI in Higher Education
4:10-5:10 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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We continue the conversation that began at the Fall Academy keynote by Ian Bogost. Sybil Prince Nelson, Jay Margalus and JT Torres will moderate the discussion. |
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Guest Speaker: Monticello President Jane Kamensky
5:15 p.m. University Chapel
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Jane Kamensky, Jonathan Trumbull Professor of American History Emerita at Harvard University and president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, will deliver a lecture titled “Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and the Lost Art of Civic Friendship,” discussing the personal themes of the friendship and rivalry between Jefferson and Adams. The event is free and open to the public.
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National Theater Live: “The Playboy of the Western World”
7-11 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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Nicola Coughlan joins Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. Tickets are required and available online or in person at the Lenfest Box Office.
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