The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 From The Columns Winter 2024 Update on Campus Construction Projects Williams School and Lindley Center construction remain on schedule for completion by Fall Term 2025. Connolly Center Creates Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus. Celebrating 10 Years of QuestBridge Since 2010, the university has enrolled 326 students through QuestBridge’s match program, helping high-achieving low-income students access higher education. Student Organization Spotlight: The Executive Committee Washington and Lee's Executive Committee remains committed to upholding the university's rich tradition of student self-governance. Florence As It Was Chosen for National Competition The interdisciplinary research project has been selected to participate in an open competition among medieval digital humanities projects for K-12 students. Melissa Harris-Perry to Keynote W&L’s 2025 MLK Celebration The scholar, writer and political commentator will headline the weeklong programming on campus. Faculty Spotlight: Karen Woody Professor Karen Woody, an expert in securities law, financial regulation, and white-collar crime, has used the podcast format to advance teaching and research. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Paul Youngman ’87 Serves as a Panelist for the Austrian Cultural Forum The associate provost and professor of German participated in a moderated discussion at the Austrian Embassy in early December. Mike Dager Named USTFCCCA Regional Coach of the Year The 11th-year mentor garnered the award for the second time in his W&L career. Mark Drumbl Delivers Keynote Address on Tokyo Tribunal Justice The event examined the legacy of Justice Radha Binod Pal, who served on the Tokyo Tribunal from 1946-48. 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: Ashley Hamilton Ashley Hamilton serves as catering sales coordinator for the university. Learn more about Ashley in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Come Support the Generals! Check out the home action after the holidays! Featured Social Media Site Follow what's new with the Center for International Education 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 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. 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. 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. Mudd Center Speaker: Erica Lloyd 5-6 p.m. Stackhouse Theater Erica Lord is an interdisciplinary artist who explores concepts and issues that exist within a contemporary Indigenous experience, including how culture and identity operate in a rapidly changing world. More Info Endowed Professorship Lecture: Lisa Greer 5-6:30 p.m. Science Addition 214 Professor Greer will provide context for the current state of reefs by exploring the recent past and potential future of Caribbean corals with her lecture titled “Coral Reefs Past, Present and Future, and Our Human Footprint.”

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