| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 |
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Interdisciplinary Investment
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| The new building that serves the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics provides expanded space for state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative gathering areas. |
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A Grand Reopening
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| The Tom Wolfe ’51 Reading Room in Special Collections and Archives received several modern upgrades to better serve the research needs of students, faculty and the community. |
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Beacon of Light
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| Over 200 people gathered Oct. 18 for the official dedication of the Lindley Center for Student Wellness, which honors the legacy of Dr. Lindley Spaht Dodson ’99. |
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Cosmic Connections
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| W&L students studied samples of moon rocks from NASA to better understand the geological history of Earth, discovering new ways to view the world around them. |
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Office Space: Jemma Levy
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| Jemma Levy, associate professor of acting and directing at Washington and Lee University, gives us a tour of her office. |
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Faculty Spotlight: Alan Trammell
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| A member of the law faculty since 2020, Professor Alan Trammell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on nationwide injunctions. |
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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. Please be aware of several helpful resources regarding employee benefits. The 2025-26 Benefits Guidebook provides a summary of benefits, and benefit premiums. The Employee Benefits Committee, chaired by Elizabeth Oliver, meets regularly during the academic year on your behalf and welcomes your thoughts. |
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Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth Oliver |
| Elizabeth Oliver is the associate dean of the Williams School and the Lewis Whitaker Adams Professor of Accounting. Learn more about Elizabeth in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Take Advantage of the W&L Exchange |
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| Reorganizing or decluttering your office? Don't throw those office supplies away – donate them to the W&L Exchange! The exchange is W&L's very own on-campus resource for re-use. Donate your gently used office/school supplies, accessories and small furnishings, and instead of going to the landfill they will go to someone on campus who wants them. Donations can be dropped off in the bin outside Early Fielding 121 anytime. Small donations can also be sent through campus mail, addressed to the W&L Exchange, 121 Early Fielding. If you need an item picked up, email jcstewart@wlu.edu to make arrangements. Since the Office of Sustainability opened the exchange, happy customers have been finding just what they need – from binders, desk organizers and file folders to dorm décor and kitchenware – for free! Your donation helps us keep the inventory fresh and material waste numbers low. Visit the exchange webpage for more information, including operating hours. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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Associate professor of art Sandy de Lissovoy speaks about Moffat Takadiwa’s new exhibit, “Recorded Memories.” Photo by Bella Ferrate ’26
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Fall conference championship action begins this week!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Check out the Dining Services Instagram page for information about eats on campus!
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Concert Guild Series: Maroney Trio “The music of Carnero, Mendelssohn and Maroney.
7-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Concert Guild presents an evening of dazzling chamber music. The program features a blend of old and new, with works for piano and strings by Argentine-Spanish composer Ana Leia Carnero, Felix Mendelssohn and Houston-based composer Marcus Maroney. Tickets are required.
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Marlbrook Chamber Players “An Afternoon of Elegance & Passion”
3-5 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Prepare for a mesmerizing afternoon of chamber music as the Marlbrook Chamber Players present a sublime program featuring the works of Gabriel Fauré and Ludwig van Beethoven. No tickets are required.
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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 2025-26 academic year will be held in Stackhouse Theater on Nov. 3. |
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Fall University Wind Ensemble Concert: "Gradients"
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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The University Wind Ensemble presents an evening of music exploring waves of color through pieces inspired by visual art and its relation to color. No tickets are required.
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Pamela H. Simpson Lecture: Alyce Mahon
5:30-6:45 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Alyce Mahon, professor of modern and contemporary art at the University of Cambridge (UK), will present the annual Pamela H. Simpson Lecture in Art History, titled “Dorothea Tanning and the Search for A Surrealist World.” The lecture is free and open to the public.
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National Theatre Live: “Present Laughter”
7:30-10 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The Lenfest Center continues its National Theatre Live series with a screening of “Present Laughter” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons.
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Classroom Kitchen Course Design: The Way You Mix Matters
12-1 p.m. Leyburn 119
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You've prepped your course design, now it's time to get cooking! From the first ingredient to the final stir — what you combine and how shapes the flavor and quality of the entire meal. In this course design lunch session, we will explore how to balance structure and catalyze spontaneity, creating richer, more memorable learning experiences. Lunch will be provided.
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Book Discussion: Seth Michelson
5 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Seth Michelson, associate professor of Spanish at Washington and Lee University, will discuss his new book, “Hope on the Border: Immigration, Incarceration, and the Power of Poetry.” The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments being served to the attendees.
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Fall University Jazz Ensemble Concert + Vosbein Magee Big Band
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Get ready for a night of swinging rhythms and soulful melodies as the University Jazz Ensemble and the Vosbein Magee Big Band team up for their annual fall concert! The recital is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
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World Music Concert & Lenfest Series: Humayun Khan
8-11 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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One of the most respected musicians of classical Afghan and North Indian music, Humayun Khan is known for his brilliant performances as a vocalist and harmonium player. Sponsored in part by the Class of '64 Performing Arts Fund and the Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Endowment. Tickets are required.
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Sunday Session: J.Y. Song (Piano)
10-12 a.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Guest pianist J.Y. Song, faculty member of The Juilliard School and The Mannes School in New York City, will first present a master class to featured pianists of the W&L Piano Program, and then continue the discussion on navigating the world as a cross-cultural performer and educator with a curiosity that spans multiple disciplines: music, science and entrepreneurship. The event is open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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Pumpkin Pieve-K Run and Walk
1 p.m. Cannan Green
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Join us on Cannan Green for a “Pumpkin Pie-ve K” hosted by Campus Kitchen. Every participant will receive a slice of homemade pumpkin pie! Race registration is $25 per person and supports the Campus Kitchen Mobile Food Pantry and efforts to alleviate food insecurity this holiday season!
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Lenfest Faculty Research Colloquium
12-1:15 p.m. Mason Taylor New Room/Payne Hall
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Faculty, are you curious about your colleagues’ research or looking to collaborate with someone who has complementary scholarly interests? The Lenfest Faculty Research Colloquium showcases research and projects conducted with the support of summer faculty Lenfest Grants.
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