The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 Editor's Note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Columns Weekly will not be issued next week. The newsletter will next appear in your inbox on Thursday, Dec. 4. From The Columns Paul Youngman Named Dean of the College at Washington and Lee University The former associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German has been serving as interim dean since July 2025. Enjoy a Festive 2025 Holiday Season The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Tiffany Pins Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year Award The Generals’ mentor received the award for the third time in her four seasons. Mark Drumbl Publishes New Book “The Character of International Law” The book serves as a Festschrift—a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar—for Professor Rob Cryer. Hannah Phillips Appointed as a Small School Representative for the Virginia Association of College and University Housing Officers The associate director of housing and residence life will advocate for small school residential needs. Want to be recognized for your work or do you have a colleague who should be recognized for their accomplishments? Simply use the employee accolade submission form. Review Your Personal Information in Workday Each year, the Office of Human Resources asks employees to review their personal information (home address, emergency contacts and personal information) to ensure accuracy. To review and update your information, please log into Workday and follow the instructions below: Click on Menu (top left) Click on the Personal Information application Under Change, click on the applicable button for the area that you wish to review (for example, if you click on Contact Information, this is where you will go to update your home address) Review your information and if no changes are needed, you can click Cancel to discard If changes need to be made, click on the Edit button or the pencil in the appropriate box to make the necessary change(s) Click Submit Don't forget to review and update your dependent and beneficiary address information as well (if applicable). Click on Menu (top left) Click on the Benefits and Pay application Click on the arrow next to Benefits to view the dropdown Click on Dependents or Beneficiaries (whichever is applicable) Click Edit to review and update the address If no changes are needed, click Cancel If you made changes to a dependent or beneficiary, be sure to click Submit Repeat this process if you have multiple dependents or beneficiaries For other useful Workday tips, please visit the Workday Quick Tips page. If you need assistance in Workday, please reach out to Suzannah Vess in Human Resources. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Brea Moore Brea Moore is an AmeriCorps VISTA working with the Office of Community-Based Learning. Learn more about Brea in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Benefit Reminder – Carilion Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The university partners with Carilion to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees. The EAP is a voluntary, confidential professional counseling and referral service designed to help individuals with personal, job or family concerns. Counselors can help employees and their immediate family members identify, resolve and gain control over personal problems that may be interfering with work and daily life. Assistance is available by calling 1-800-992-1913. The first four visits per life situation are free. Supervisors have the added benefit of being able to make referrals when employees are experiencing personal difficulty. Please contact Human Resources for guidance in these situations. Winter Academy Registration now Open This Week's Scene on Campus Associate professor of English Beth Staples engages with students in the Shenandoah literary magazine internship. Photo by Ryan Doty ’26 View Photos Support the Generals! The women's soccer team hosts this weekend for a chance to advance to the Final Four! Featured Social Media Site Follow the Law School on Instagram! Make sure to follow all the university's social media channels for more information about happenings on our campus! Twitter/X - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Facebook - Washington and Lee University | Working at W&L Instagram - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Upcoming Events Marketplace Thanksgiving Dinner 4:30-8 p.m. The Marketplace The Marketplace is serving up Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings for a special door price of $17 (or one meal swipe). More Info Thanksgiving Break Begins The university will be closed the week of Nov. 24-28 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes Resume Classes will resume at 8 a.m. on Dec. 1. Law Faculty Meeting 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Law Community Lounge The law faculty meeting will be held from 11-12 in the Law Community Lounge. Undergraduate Faculty Meeting 4:10-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater An undergraduate faculty meeting will be held from 4:10-5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater. Winter Wonderland Dinner 4:30-8 p.m. The Marketplace Come to W&L’s Marketplace for a family-friendly meal before the Winter Wonderland dessert event in Evans. More Info Winter Wonderland 6-9 p.m. Evans Hall Grab the kids and bring them to this year’s Winter Wonderland, a beloved tradition at W&L. Delicious treats will be served in Evans Hall from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. More Info Holiday Pops Concert 7 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall Washington and Lee University presents its annual Holiday Pops Concert. The performance will kick off the holiday season with music from several ensembles from the W&L Department of Music, including the Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra, the choral groups Cantatrici and Glee Club, and student members of the Choral Conducting Mentorship Program. Tickets are required and available online or in person at the Lenfest Box Office. More Info DeLaney Center: “At the Table” 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lylburn Downing Middle School “At the Table” will be an informal and interactive conversation about issues related to Southern race relations, culture and politics will involve the audience in a moderated discussion with a panel of military veterans and their families from the local community. The event is free for the general public and includes refreshments. Holiday Dinner 4:30-8 p.m. The Marketplace Come celebrate the holidays with a traditional holiday dinner at W&L’s Marketplace on Dec. 4 from 4:30-8 p.m. There will be a special door price of $17 (or one meal swipe) for dinner. More Info DeLaney Center Race and Southern-ness Symposium 5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater The DeLaney Center will host its third annual Symposium with the theme, “Race, Military Service, and the Modern South.” The event will feature presentations by Robert Jefferson, associate professor of history at the University of New Mexico, Annette Osborne, president of the National Association of Black Military Women, and Cedric Wins, former superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. More Info Lessons and Carols 8 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church The Candlelight Service is an annual tradition at W&L dating back more than 80 years, weaving together the narration of the Christmas story through music, readings and carols. Please note that due to renovations in University Chapel, this year’s program will take place at Lexington’s Grace Episcopal Church. The performance is free and open to the public and no tickets are required. More Info Annual Lexington Christmas Parade 6 p.m. Downtown Lexington View floats, hear school marching bands, see the Virginia Military Institute cadets march and catch a glimpse of Santa and Mrs. Claus during this downtown Lexington holiday favorite! More Info Hannukah Shabbat 6 p.m. Hillel House Join W&L Hillel for our Hannukah-themed Shabbat! While it is too early to light the menorah, we will still have latkes, sufganiyot, dreidels and more! This Shabbat is open to all students and community members who observe. More Info Winter Academy runs Dec. 8-11! The Winter Academy begins on Dec. 8 and runs through Dec. 11. Be sure to sign up for one of the myriad sessions available! Register

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