| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 |
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The Language of Humanity
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| Professor of French Mohamed Kamara describes his interconnected teaching, scholarship and service. |
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Antonio Reyes Publishes New Book
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| The professor of Spanish co-authored a book titled “Understanding the Language of Virtual Interaction,” which was released in August 2025. |
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| Winter Academy Registration now Open |
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Meet a Colleague: Jacque Bruce |
| Jacque Bruce is an administrative assistant for the German Department. Learn more about Jacque in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Root on women's soccer as the host the ODAC Championship game on Saturday!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Give the W&L Alumni Association a follow in Instagram!
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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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Department and Program Heads Meeting
4:10 p.m. Hillel 101
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The department and program heads meeting will be held at 4:10 p.m. in Hillel 101. |
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Art Lecture and Reception: “Fragile Intangibilities”
5:30-7:30 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall and Lykes Atrium
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“Fragile Intangibilities,” a solo exhibition by New York-based artist Daphne Arthur, comprises 11 hand-sewn silk organza camping tents. Each tent is suffused with drawings made with ink that are inspired by interviews that Arthur conducted. |
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Basse Salon Presents Jane Harrington
12:30-1:30 p.m. Harte Center Gallery
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Jane Harrington, visiting assistant professor of English, will discuss her new book, “Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun.” The talk is free and open to the public, and copies of the book will be available for purchase.
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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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Culinary Showcase Dinner
5-8 p.m. The Marketplace
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Enjoy a special Jamaican-themed dinner curated by Everton Charlton and Sydean Simpson, both of whom were born and raised on the island. Dining Services will contribute a portion of the proceeds from each meal served to hurricane relief from the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa. |
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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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