| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 |
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Laying the Groundwork
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| Alexis Thompson ’27 and Maria Eduarda Gomes Saff Ferreira ’27 have contributed to foundational research under the guidance of assistant professor of cognitive and behavioral science Nikki Lee. |
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Choosing Chile
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| Grace Rustay '27 explored her career aspirations and the Chilean landscape while studying abroad at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. |
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Meet a Colleague: Sarah Hughes |
| Sarah Hughes is the Assistant Dean for Law School Advancement at W&L Law. Learn more about Sarah in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Meet a Colleague: Haley Sigler |
| Haley Sigler is a professor and Director of the Education Studies program. Learn more about Haley in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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W&L has home dates for football, volleyball and men's and women's soccer this week.
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow @wlulex for a look at things from the student perspective!
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Mudd Center Speaker: Sven Bernecker
5:15 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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Sven Bernecker, Chancellor’s Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine, will deliver a lecture titled “Carrying the Blame: The Memory Conditions of Responsibility Over Time.” The lecture is free and open to the public.
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Shannon Clark Lecture: Joseph Albernaz
6 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Joseph Albernaz, associate professor of English at Columbia University, will give the annual Shannon-Clark Lecture in English with a talk titled “As on a Holiday: Poetic and Festival Time in the Age of Revolutions.” The lecture is free and open to the public.
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ODK Presents: Pete Abitante ’78
7 p.m. Harte Center Gallery
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ODK President Jennifer Waller will recognize former NFL executive Pete Abitante ’78 for his exceptional commitment to leadership and service. Following this, Abitante will be joined by Ken Ruscio ’76 and Mike Missal ’78 for a conversation on leadership. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Fall Choral Concert
8 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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The Department of Music will present the Fall Choral Concert featuring W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici. The performance is free, but tickets are required and available online.
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Faculty Recital: "Story Time"
3 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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The Department of Music will present a faculty recital by saxophonist Anthony Cincotta and pianists Anna Billias and Akiko Konishi titled “Story Time.” The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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College Faculty Meeting
4:10 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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A College Faculty Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 26 at 4:10 p.m. in Northen Auditorium. |
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Public Lecture: Libraries and Archives as Civic Infrastructure
5 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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The University Library continues its 250th birthday celebration by featuring Dennis Clark, State Librarian of Virginia. Clark came to Library of Virginia from the Library of Congress, where he was Chief of Researcher Engagement and General Collections. He was an Association of Research Libraries Leadership Fellow for 2016-2017 and speaks and consults on the role of services and spaces in libraries. |
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Artist Talk and Reception: Mary Ruth Moore
5:30-7 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall/Lykes Atrium
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American photographer Mary Ruth Moore (1936-2023) is best known for her use of historical photo methods, including pinhole cameras and long-exposure processes. She used antique equipment and paper negatives, and her work emphasizes duration, imperfection and the expressive qualities of natural light. A reception will follow the talk in the Lykes Atrium. The exhibition and reception events are free and open to the public.
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Public Lecture: John Garrison
5:30 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Join the Institutional History Museum and Galleries for a compelling talk by historian and author John Garrison Marks, drawing from his recent book, “Thy Will Be Done: George Washington, Slavery, and the Fight for American Memory.” The event is free and open to the public.
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A Reading with Erika Meitner
5:30 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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W&L presents a public reading with poet Erika Meitner. Meitner’s reading is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment. Meitner will read from her new book, “Assembled Audience,” and copies of the book will be available to purchase.
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Unraveling Financial Aid Options for W&L Faculty and Staff
9-11 a.m. Leyburn 119
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The Office of Financial Aid invites you to learn more as you prepare for the cost of sending a child to college. We will provide an overview of what college really costs, aid options, the W&L Benefit and ACS, the aid application process and tips on getting the best aid possible. |
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Concert Guild Presents: Penelope Shumate, Soprano |
The Department of Music at W&L presents “From Baroque to Broadway” with soprano vocalist Penelope Shumate. The performance is sponsored by W&L’s Concert Guild, which brings professional performing artists to campus each year for concerts and master classes. Tickets are required and are available online or in person at the Lenfest Center box office.
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University Faculty Meeting
4:10-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The second university faculty meeting of the 2026-27 academic year will be held in Stackhouse Theater on Nov. 2. |
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Liberating Ideas Wonder Dinner
6-8 p.m. Cannan Green Event Pavilion
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W&L will host its inaugural Wonder Dinner, a signature program of the university’s Liberating Ideas initiative. Titled “Choosing for a Child: Promise, Risk and Responsibility in Gene-Based Medicine,” the first Wonder Dinner will consider how parents and physicians weigh hope, risk and uncertainty and what limits should govern parental choice. The evening will begin with brief reflections from the invited speakers, Dr. India Sisler of Virginia Commonwealth University and Margaret Foster Riley of the University of Virginia. Nadia Ayoub, the John T. Herwick M.D. Professor of Biology at W&L, will then moderate a discussion with the speakers, followed by facilitated conversations at each table during dinner. The event is open to members of the W&L community, but registration is required.
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University Wind Ensemble: “Elements and Illuminations”
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/WIlson Concert Hall
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Join W&L’s University Wind Ensemble for their Fall Term concert, “Elements and Illuminations.” The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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