| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 |
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Shannon Fyfe Quoted by NPR
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| Fyfe contributed to a “Deep Dive” story examining how questions of intent inform the legal definition of genocide. |
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| Live Well W&L Employee Wellness Fair |
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Join us for the 16th Annual Live Well W&L Employee Wellness Fair, featuring a wide variety of vendors sharing information about wellness and work-life opportunities.
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| Save These Important 2025-26 Calendar Dates |
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| Click here and mark these university-wide events on your calendar! |
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Meet a Colleague: Isabella Barron |
| Isabella Barron serves as a lieutenant with the Office of Public Safety. Learn more about Isabella in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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Assistant professor of business administration Emily Landry teaches class in the new Williams School building.
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A plethora of home events dots the schedule for the week ahead!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Check out WLUR on Instagram!
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Progress in Progress: The University Chapel Renovation
6 p.m. University Chapel
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Washington and Lee University’s Institutional History Museum and Galleries (IHMG) will host a public presentation, titled “Progress in Progress: Renovating the University Chapel.” The event will be followed by a reception for the campus community at 7 p.m. in Morris House. Must RSVP.
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Glasgow Endowment Reading: Matthew Gavin Frank
6 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Washington and Lee University presents a public reading with author Matthew Gavin Frank. Frank’s reading is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment. Frank will read from his new book “Submersed: Wonder, Obsession, and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines,” followed by a time for question-and-answer session.
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Sips n’ Sees at the Reeves
4-6 p.m. Reeves Museum of Ceramics
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As part of Five Star Festival, the community is invited to join the museum staff for drinks, gallery strolls and a casual evening at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics. The events are free and open to all, and a valid ID is required. |
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Sonoklect: Matt Niess and The Capital Bones All Brass Big-Band
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Founded in 1990 by trombonist Matt Niess, The Capitol Bones are acclaimed for their bold sound and unique instrumentation. The performance is part of the SonoKlect Series, a program dedicated to bringing modern music to local audiences in Lexington. A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the performance. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
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Faculty Recital: Anthony Cincotta (saxophone) and Anna Billias (Piano)
3-5 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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The Department of Music at Washington and Lee University will present a faculty recital by saxophonist Anthony Cincotta and pianist Anna Billias. The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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Basse Salon Presents Andi Coulter
12:30-1:30 p.m. Leyburn 128
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Andi Coulter, assistant professor of business administration, will deliver a lecture on “So You Need Swifties: Lessons in Fan-Driven Marketing for Indie Artists.” The talk is free and open to the public.
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Undergraduate Faculty Meeting
4:10-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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An undergraduate faculty meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 6 from 4:10-5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater |
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National Theatre Live: “Vanya” featuring Andrew Scott
7:30-10 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens' radical new version of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya." Tickets are required.
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Beyond the Page: Milestone Work by Faculty featuring Domnica Radulescu
5-6:30 p.m. Tucker Hall (Lemon Room)
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Radulescu will discuss her new novel, “My Father’s Orchards,” which officially hits bookshelves Oct. 7. Her discussion will be followed by a reception and book exhibit organized by the W&L University Store, whereby attendees can purchase copies of the book. The event is free and open only to the W&L community.
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Public Lecture: Julia Whitehead
4-5 p.m. Leyburn 128
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Julia Whitehead, founding CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, will deliver a lecture titled “Free Speech and Common Decency: Vonnegut’s Legacy in a Time of Book Bans and Free Expression Overload.”
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Live Well W&L Cooking Class: Butchering a Whole Chicken
4-5 p.m. Evans Hall
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Join Campus Executive Chef Chris Vozzo for an unforgettable cooking class on butchering a whole chicken! Learn the fundamentals of breaking down a whole chicken step by step. This class will also cover how to make a flavorful homemade stock, storage and handling tips, and versatile ways to use each part of the bird in everyday dishes.
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Faculty Conversation: Science Center
4 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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A faculty conversation will be held to discuss the renovation and expansion of the Science Center. Join Lena Hill, Paul Youngman, Tom Kalasky and Drew Kepley for this kickoff listening and discussion session. |
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