| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 |
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Faculty Profile: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett
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| Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law in the fall of 2023. In his research, he studies the legal contours and practical effects of modern consumer and employment contracts. |
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Meet a Colleague: Seth Jones |
| Seth Jones is a technology integration specialist in ITS. Learn more about Seth in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Meet a Colleague: Caleb Simon |
| Caleb Simon is the assistant director of law career strategy. Learn more about Caleb in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Benefits Reminder: Health Advocate |
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| The university is partnered with Health Advocate, the nation's leading healthcare advocacy and assistance company, to assist employees with the complexities of the healthcare and health insurance systems. They can help you and your family navigate healthcare and insurance-related issues. Call as often as necessary, at no cost to you. Health Advocate staff follow careful protocols and comply with all government privacy standards. Your medical and personal information is kept strictly confidential. During your first call, you will be assigned a Personal Health Advocate who will begin helping you right away. Personal Health Advocates are typically registered nurses, supported by medical directors and benefits and claims specialists. |
| Did you know that Health Advocate can also help you navigate the challenges of caring for an aging loved one with compassion and expertise through its free Generations program? Generations helps employees and the aging loved ones in their families gain ongoing access to a dedicated nurse coach, backed by a team of Personal Health Advocates with expertise in aging issues, who will help them navigate the healthcare system, connect with well-being and emotional support and access resources to help balance work and life. Connecting with the Generations program is easy – simply call 855.558.2004. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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Valentina Nunez ’27 and McKenzie Kane ’25 talk with Associate Professor of Journalism Kevin Finch before a live broadcast of the Rockbridge Report in Reid Hall on election night.
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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Fall NCAA Championship competition has begun!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the Rockbridge Report's Instagram for information about local happenings.
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Cooking Class: How to Butcher and Slow Roast a Beef Tenderloin
4-5 p.m. Evans Hall
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Campus Executive Chef Chris Vozzo will demonstrate cost savings, butchering and roasting techniques for beef tenderloin just in time for the holidays. |
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Mudd Center Speaker: Carl Elliott
5-6 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Carl Elliott, professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota and affiliate faculty at the University of Otago (New Zealand), will deliver a talk titled “The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No.”
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Lenfest Production Dinner
5-8 p.m. The Marketplace
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Join us at The Marketplace for a Lenfest Production Dinner inspired by "Hamlet 50/50!" Indulge in a delicious Danish menu that brings Shakespeare’s world to life, featuring traditional flavors with a modern twist. |
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University Orchestra Concert
8-10 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
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Join the University Orchestra for an evening of music based around dances and fun. Music by Mozart, De Falla and others will be performed in a concert meant to make the audience move and smile. No tickets are required.
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Nobel Symposium: Dan Mazilu
12 p.m. Harte Center 128
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Dan Mazilu, professor of physics at Washington and Lee University, will hold a Nobel Prize Symposium discussion on the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyǒ.
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Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture: Tammy Kernodle
5-6:30 p.m. University Chapel
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Prof. Kernodle is an internationally recognized musician and scholar whose research focuses on African American music, gender studies in music, and race in American popular culture. Her visit and lecture are sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society and W&L's Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program.
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Senior Music Recital: Anna Waters (Clarinet)
3-5 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
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Join Anna Waters '25, clarinet, as she presents her senior recital. Music by Schubert, Zemlinsky, Gade and others will be performed. Waters will be joined by collaborative pianist Dr.Anna Billias, as well as several fellow students. No tickets are required.
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Blood Drive
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Evans Hall
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Sign up for an appointment and enter 24450 in the search box. After you've donated blood, collect a Live Well W&L Social Wellbeing token!
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Lenfest Faculty Research Colloquium
12-1:15 p.m. Mason Taylor New Room
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The Lenfest Faculty Research Colloquium showcases research and projects conducted with the support of summer and full-year faculty Lenfest Grants. Capacity is limited to 18 attendees and lunch will be served.
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Caregivers ERG Meeting
12-1 p.m. Leyburn 128
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Are you a caregiver to someone? Join our Employee Resource Group (ERG) to connect with other W&L employees who are in similar situations.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
4:30-8 p.m. The Marketplace
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The annual Thanksgiving dinner at The Marketplace is the perfect way to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and colleagues. There will be a special door price of $17 (or one meal swipe) for dinner. |
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