| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 |
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| Track the Nutritional Value of Your Meals on Campus |
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 Did you know there are resources that allow you to track the nutritional value of the meals consumed through campus dining? The W&L Net Nutrition website is now online and is designed to assist you with nutritional data. You can view daily menus, identify and select well-balanced meals and filter out foods containing allergens and/or intolerances. The campus community can also take advantage of "Clark's Plate," a daily healthy Marketplace lunch recommendation from Clark Simcoe, W&L's registered dietitian! |
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| The Human Library® brings people together to build a positive framework to challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. This program, which is presented by the Mudd Center of Ethics and Leyburn Library, is intended to create a safe space for curiosity through personal conversation. The hope is that the Human Library® can replace prejudice with insight and understanding. In preparation for our main Human Library® event, we are currently recruiting Human Books and spreading the word about two upcoming information sessions: |
• Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in Leyburn 119
• Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in Leyburn 119 |
| Information sessions are for those interested in: (1) applying to be a Human Book or (2) becoming a reader on the day of the Human Library® event. View our website for more information and to register for one of the information sessions. |
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| View This Week's Scene on Campus |
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Family members sit in on Associate Professor of Poverty and Human Capability Studies Howard Pickett’s Poverty class during Parents and Family Weekend.
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Meet a Colleague: Savannah Blake |
| Savannah Blake serves as an annual giving fellow in University Development. Learn more about Savannah in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Review Your Personal Information in Workday |
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| Each year, the Office of Human Resources asks that employees review their personal information in our records to be sure everything is correct. To review and update your information, please log into Workday (myapps.wlu.edu) and follow the instructions below: |
• Click on Menu (top left)
• Click on the Personal Information application
• Under Change, click on the applicable button for the area that you wish to review
• Review your information and if okay, you can click cancel or discard
• If changes need to be made, click on the Edit button or the pencil in the appropriate box to make the necessary change(s)
• Click Submit |
| Don't forget to review/update your dependent and beneficiary information as well (if applicable). |
• Click on Menu (top left)
• Click on the Benefits Application
• Click on the Dependents or the Beneficiaries button (whichever is applicable)
• Click Edit to review/update their address
• If no updates are needed, click Cancel
• If you made updates to a dependent or beneficiary, be sure to click Submit
• Repeat this process if you have multiple dependents or beneficiaries to check |
| For other useful Workday tips, please visit the Workday Quick Tips page. If you need assistance in Workday, please reach out to Suzannah Vess in Human Resources at svess@wlu.edu |
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A plethora of home events grace the schedule for the week ahead!
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| Resources Regarding Employee Benefits |
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| Washington and Lee is committed to providing employees with a highly competitive benefits package that enhances the well-being of employees and is consistent with the strategic objectives of the university. Employees may find the following resources beneficial. |
• The 2023-24 Benefits Guidebook provides a summary of benefits, and benefit premiums.
• Health Advocate can assist with health or dental claim concerns, locating and scheduling appointments with specialists, and explaining benefits. |
| Click here to view members of the Employee Benefits Committee, chaired by Elizabeth Oliver. The Benefits Committee meets regularly during the academic year on your behalf and welcomes your thoughts on benefit programs. |
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the W&L Store on Instagram for information on all the new items they are featuring!
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Cooking Class: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits
4-5 p.m. Evans Hall
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Please join us for comfort food at its best! Chef James Flack (Executive Chef, Sorority Dining) will demonstrate how to prepare Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits, and will finish with a generous tasting for us all.
Register
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Just Food: Garden Exchange with Virginia Tech
2-5 p.m. Campus Garden
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Students and Faculty involved with the Virginia Tech Indigenous Community Garden will visit us at the W&L Campus Garden for shared learning, outdoor cooking and a communal meal. |
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Faculty Conversation: Constructive Dialogue in the Classroom
4-5 p.m. Leyburn 119
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Please join us for a continued discussion on constructive dialogue in the classroom. |
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Sumeet Patwardhan Lecture “What I see with My Eyes: Tarabai Shinde on Men's Blame of Women”
5-6 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Sumeet Patwardhan, assistant professor of philosophy at Macalester College, will deliver a lecture titled “What I See with My Eyes: Tarabai Shinde on Men’s Blame of Women.” The lecture is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Department of Philosophy, W&L’s chapter of Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) and the Office of the Provost.
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Panel Discussion: Israel-Hamas War
5 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Professor Bob Strong will moderate a discussion on the Israel-Hamas conflict featuring Professors Seth Cantey, Emily Filler and Mohamed Kamara. |
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Culinary Showcase Dinner
5-8 p.m. The Marketplace
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Enjoy a special dinner inspired by Jamaica and curated by Catering Events Manager Everton Charlton. |
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DeLaney Dialogues: Professor Qiana Whitted
12-1 p.m. Watson Galleries
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Professor of English Language and Literature Qiana Whitted from the University of South Carolina will present her research on “Race, Comics, and Southern Studies.” |
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Shannon-Clark Lecture in English featuring Qiana Whitted
6-7 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Guest lecturer Dr. Qiana Whitted, professor of English and African American studies at the University of South Carolina, will speak on “Civil Rights Comics,” a lecture that focuses on the MLK, NAACP and SNCC comics from the 1960s. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Concert Guild: ILonka Rus, piano
8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
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The Lenfest Center at Washington and Lee University presents Ilonka Rus in concert. Tickets are required and available online or in person at the Lenfest Box Office.
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Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.-Noon Law Community Lounge
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The law faculty meeting will be held on Oct. 23 from 11 a.m.-Noon in the law community lounge. |
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