| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 |
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| Curious to learn more about the university’s 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan? |
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| Join Patrick Abelon, financial coach from SageView, for an informative session highlighting key features of the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Patrick will review the 2026 contribution limits (which vary by individual based on age) and discuss new changes now in effect under the SECURE 2.0 Act. |
| Patrick will also review the key differences between pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions, outlining considerations to help you make an informed decision based on your personal circumstances. Attend and you can record a token under Financial Wellness for the Live Well W&L program. Register now to reserve your spot. |
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Meet a Colleague: Laura Ulmer |
| Laura Ulmer serves as associate dean of student engagement. Learn more about Laura in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Check out the New and Improved Employee Dashboard |
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| The faculty/staff dashboard has been updated with a new design and enhanced features. The dashboard includes links to campus services, self-help tools, venue hours, dining menus, calendar dates and important campus news. Visit the new faculty/staff dashboard at https://wlu.edu/employees or click the faculty and staff link at wlu.edu. Bookmark the site or set it as your browser's homepage for easy use. |
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| Get to Know Your Newest Co-Workers |
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New Employee Q&A |
| Get to know the newest members of the Washington and Lee employee workforce through our new employee feature page! This week, we feature five new employees who have joined the W&L community in recent weeks. |
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| University Holiday Schedule |
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| The university's holiday schedule is available on the Human Resources website. Coverage in some areas may be required on holidays so be sure to check with your supervisor. To assist with security, cleaning and heating of buildings, department directors are asked to notify Public Safety and University Facilities if your department will be staffed during the extended winter break. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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Assistant professor of physics Tom McClain presents about the Nobel Prize in physics in the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.
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Make sure to support the Generals in fall NCAA Tournament play!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow what's new at the library through its Instagram account.
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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 and Marketplace Cook, Sydean Simpson. |
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Mudd Center Leadership Lab
5:10 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The Washington and Lee University Roger Mudd Center for Ethics presents the next installment of the Leadership Lab, a series that seeks to generate and support thoughtful discussion about ethical leadership across professions within a globalized world. The Honorable Judge Michael Luttig ’76, P’14 and Lewis Powell III ’74, P’18, P’20 will lead a discussion titled “Power and Accountability in Today’s Political Landscape.” The event is free and open to the public.
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Public Lecture: Dominique Lamb ’08
5:30 p.m. Hillel 101
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Dominique Lamb ’08, a real estate broker, educator and housing equity strategist, will deliver a lecture titled “The American Nightmare: Exposing the Sale of Survival in Housing.” The lecture is free and open to the public.
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W&L Dancers Create...
Nov. 13-14 (7:30 p.m.), Nov. 15 (2 p.m.) 2 p.m. Lenfest Center/Keller Theatre
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Washington and Lee University’s award-winning W&L Repertory Dance Company presents “W&L Dancers Create…” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13-14 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Lenfest Center for the Arts’ Keller Theatre. Tickets are required and are available online or in person at the Lenfest Center box office.
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Fall University Orchestra Concert: “Stories, Songs and Dances”
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Join the University Wind Ensemble for an evening of music based on stories, songs and dances. The recital is free and open to the public and no tickets are required.
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University Bluegrass Ensemble
8-10:30 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Washington and Lee University’s Bluegrass Ensemble will perform in Wilson Concert Hall. The performance is free, and no tickets are required.
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Senior Recital: Colin Looby (Tenor) |
Colin Looby ’26 will perform his senior voice recital in Wilson Concert Hall. Looby, a tenor, is a music major from Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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Live Well W&L Cooking Class: Pie Crust
4-5 p.m. Evans Hall
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Join Campus Executive Chef Kevin Weis for an unforgettable cooking class where you will learn how to make flaky pie dough and use it in both sweet and savory recipes.
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Marketplace Thanksgiving Dinner
4:30-8 p.m. The Marketplace
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The Marketplace is serving up Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings for a special door price of $17 (or one meal swipe). |
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