The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 From The Columns ‘To Be Where Your Feet Are’ The Kendrick Award, established in memory of Bryant Kendrick ’67, encourages W&L students to experience the natural world. Ethics Bowl Team Qualifies for National Competition The team secured its place with a third-place finish at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competition in Chicago. Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events. Human Resources to Debut Enrichment Experiences The programming is designed to connect employees with one another and the Lexington community while providing opportunities for fun, learning, growth and professional development. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Ady Dewey Co-Authors Paper in Journal of Virtual Exchange The Reynolds Visiting Assistant Professor of Strategic Communications explores the role of laughter in cross-cultural virtual settings. Taylor Mendoza Named IMLCA Outstanding Assistant Coach for Division III The fourth-year assistant coach helped lead W&L men's lacrosse to the semifinals of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Catherine Smith and Suzette Malveaux Submit Tenth Circuit Amicus Brief The brief argues that Colorado has a compelling interest in protecting children from discriminatory harms and providing equal access to educational opportunities. Suzette Malveaux Receives Clyde Ferguson, JR. Award from AALS The award recognizes an outstanding legal educator who, during their career, has achieved excellence in the areas of public service, teaching, and scholarship. 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. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Christine Carr Christine Carr serves as the studio art laboratory technician. Learn more about Christine in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Get to Know Your Newest Co-Workers New Employee Q&A Get to know the newest Washington and Lee employee workforce members through our employee feature page! This week, we feature five new employees who have joined the W&L community in recent weeks. Aetna Health Insurance – Member Discount Program Aetna health insurance participants have access to a discount program, LifeMart, where you will find discounts on: Child and senior care services Pet care, insurance and supplies Groceries & restaurants Gyms, fitness & wellness Computers & phones Legal & financial services Home goods & services Travel, hotels & rental cars Tickets & entertainment Car buying & auto services And more Click here to set up your account or download the LifeMart app on the App Store or Google Play. This Week's Scene on Campus Mohamed Kamara, H. Laurent Boetsch, Jr. Term Professor of Romance Languages, gives his endowed professorship lecture in Hillel House. View Photos Come Support the Generals! The Most Wonderful Sale of the Year! The W&L University Store will commence its annual Holiday Sale, running Dec. 6 through Dec. 17. Enjoy a festive shopping experience full of incredible deals: • 10% off all regular-priced merchandise • Exciting Plinko prize giveaways • Exclusive new sale merchandise • Free gift wrapping with purchase Plus, get a free plush with any $25 purchase on Dec. 6 (while supplies last, some exclusions apply)! Featured Social Media Site Follow what's new at the University Library by following them 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 Holiday Dinner 4:30-8 p.m. The Marketplace Celebrate the Holidays with your friends and colleagues at our traditional holiday dinner. The menu will feature: Carved Prime Rib, Spiced Apple Cider Roasted Chicken, Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Shrimp Cocktail and so much more! More Info DeLaney Center Race and Southern-ness Symposium 5:30-7:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater the DeLaney Center will host its second annual Race and Southern-ness Symposium with the theme, “Black Female Leadership in the 21st Century South.” This event will feature presenters who work in higher education, business, and health care. More Info Lessons and Carols 8-10 p.m. University Chapel An annual tradition at W&L dating back over 80 years, the Candlelight Service returns to weave together the narration of the Christmas story through music, readings and carols. No tickets are required. More Info Winter Academy runs Dec. 9-12! The Winter Academy begins on Dec. 9 and runs through Dec. 12. Be sure to sign up for one of the myriad sessions available! Register All Staff Appreciation Gathering 3:30-5 p.m. Watson Galleries Join the W&L Museums to celebrate a year of success, gratitude and togetherness on Friday, Dec. 13. Includes a sundae bar by Homestead Creamery and chips/dip. RSVP via outlook by the end of today! Lenfest Grant Writing Workshop 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 101 N. Jefferson Street Conference Room Please join Corporate and Foundation Relations for a workshop focused on drafting successful Lenfest Summer Grant proposals and integrating Student Research Scholars (SRS) into your projects. We are delighted to have Matthew Loar, Director of Fellowships and Student Research, as our guest contributor for this valuable session. 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. Nobel Symposium: Chris Elford 12-1 p.m. Leyburn 128 Chris Elford, Assistant Professor of Chinese, will present the Nobel Prize in Literature. Open to the public and refreshments will be provided. University Faculty Meeting 4:10-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater The third university faculty meeting of the year will be held in Stackhouse Theater on Jan. 13.

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