| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 |
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First-Year Foundation
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| Leading Edge pre-orientation trips introduce first-year students to the unique opportunities available at Washington and Lee University. |
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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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| Stay on Top of Your Financial Planning |
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| TIAA and Fidelity Certified Financial Planners are on campus throughout the year to meet with participants. |
• For those nearing retirement, they can explain the options available for drawing money when you retire and can help with related paperwork.
• For new employees, they can explain the investment choices and help you set up your retirement account.
• All other participants are encouraged to meet annually with TIAA or Fidelity to review your account and make any necessary changes. |
| Schedules and instructions for making an appointment are available on the HR website, and then click on "Programs and Events." |
| In addition, you have access to free personal financial planning through SageView Advisory Group, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. They are committed to providing free personal financial planning, asset allocation support and overall financial wellbeing advice and services for W&L employees. Patrick Abelon from SageView is on campus each month to meet one-on-one with employees. He can answer questions ranging from, "how do I enroll in the 403(b) Plan" to "am I on track with my saving goals," and all retirement planning questions in-between. Patrick's schedule is also on the website noted above. Questions may be directed to Kim Austin. |
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Meet a Colleague: Lisa D'Amelio |
| Lisa D'Amelio serves as the associate director of Lifelong Learning. Learn more about Lisa in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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A full moon rises amidst the sunset. Photo by Aby Joyner ’28
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Fall conference play hits the stretch run, while swimming begins its season. Check out the action by attending a home game this week!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the W&L athletics Instagram page for info about how the Generals are doing.
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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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Live Well W&L Employee Wellness Fair
8-11 a.m. Evans Hall
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Attend 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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Lenfest Outreach and Engagement Series: Art, Insight and Lunch
12-2 p.m. Lenfest Center/Kamen Gallery
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Experience art beyond the gallery walls. This event brings together university expertise and rich artistic experiences in an immersive and collaborative setting. Enoy a shared meal that sparks vibrant conversation, meaningful connections and active participation among campus and community members. Free, but tickets are required.
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What Frederick Douglass Said about Lincoln
5-6:30 p.m. Hillel House
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Professor Lucas Morel and Jonathan White from Christopher Newport University will host a discussion and signing for their new book “Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln.” The event is free and open to the public.
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Lenfest Outreach and Engagement Series: “Voices of the Pamunkey“
5:30-8:30 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Ethan Brown stands out as an artist, filmmaker and storyteller who is a citizen of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe. His work draws inspiration from Pamunkey history and tradition, intertwining themes of identity, community and nature through media, art and experimental filmmaking. The event is free and open to the public.
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Just Food: “A Place at the Table”
6-7 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Campus Kitchen presents a screening of “A Place at the Table,” a 2013 documentary that explores food insecurity in the United States through the lens of three individuals.
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MESA Book Talk: Kameliya Atanasova
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Enjoy a light lunch and discussion with Professor Atanasova about her research and her book “Sufism and Power in the Ottoman Empire.” The discussion is free and open to the public. |
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Culinary Showcase Dinner
5-8 p.m. The Marketplace
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Enjoy a a special dinner curated by Esther Kim, featuring a delectable lineup of Korean- and Japanese-inspired dishes! Enjoy Poke Bowls, Inari Sushi, Miso Soup, BYO Bibimbap, Korean Chicken Wings and more. |
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Film Screening: “Sometime, Somewhere”
6 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The award-winning documentary details the stories of Latin American immigrants in Virginia. The screening is free and open to the public, and will be followed by an open-mic question-and-answer session.
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Unraveling Financial Aid Options for W&L Faculty and Staff
9:30-11:30 a.m. Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center, Room 443
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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. They 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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Fall Choral Concert
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Come kick off the 2025-2026 choral season with the University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici. The recital is free and open to the public.
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Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Law Community Lounge
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The law faculty meeting will be held from 11-12 in the Law Community Lounge. |
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