| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 |
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W&L Law Faculty Present at AALS
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| Several law school faculty members will present at the annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools. |
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| Inclement Weather Forecast |
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| The National Weather Service has forecasted winter weather for this area beginning Saturday, Jan. 6, which may make driving and navigating roads and sidewalks challenging. If the weather has any impact on the university's schedule, updates will be shared through General Alerts and LiveSafe. Inclement weather information, including notification procedures, safety tips, local weather forecasts, and road conditions, is available on W&L's inclement weather site at http://go.wlu.edu/weather. |
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| Save These Dates on Your 2024 Calendar! |
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Tuesday, April 23 • Employee Recognition Banquet
Wednesday, April 24 • Administrative Professionals Recognition
Thursday, April 25 • Seventh Annual LiveWell W&L 5k Fun Run/Walk
Friday, May 31 • W&L Finale Employee Appreciation Picnic
Tuesday, Oct. 22 • Employee Wellness Fair |
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Meet a Colleague: Susan Wager |
| Susan Wager is the assistant director of the Lenfest Center. Learn more about Susan in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Plan Ahead for the MLK Week |
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 W&L will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events on campus from Jan. 14-21. To learn more about the programming and reserve your spot for all the upcoming events, please visit the MLK Celebration events page at go.wlu.edu/MLK. |
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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Wrestling and basketball games are featured on the home schedule for the coming week.
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Visit the W&L athletics Instagram page for news and information about the Generals!
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Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.-Noon Law Community Lounge
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The law faculty meeting will be held on Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to Noon in the law community lounge. |
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Cooking Class: Mezze Platters
4-5 p.m. Evans Hall
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Build the perfect mezze platter with Sam Wallace, catering executive sous chef! Filled with fresh veggies, pita and assorted spreads and dips, this healthy platter offers a little something for everyone. As a bonus, attendees can collect a Live Well W&L token for participating!
RSVP
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MLK Children's Birthday Party Celebration
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Evans Hall
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Children of the Lexington and Rockbridge County community are invited to attend a birthday celebration in honor of Dr. King. There will be games, face painting, and arts and crafts. As part of the celebration, attendees will be making gift bags to donate to local organizations. This activity is appropriate for people of all ages interested in a community service project. Cake, snacks and punch will be provided. |
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MLK Tea Ceremony
1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Tea Room
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Join the W&L Tea Society in honoring the legacy of Dr. King with a tea ceremony demonstration. There are three 30-minute sessions limited to 20 participants. Registration is required.
Register
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MLK Celebration Keynote Address: Keisha Lance Bottoms
6 p.m. Keller Theatre/Lenfest Center
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W&L will host Keisha Lance Bottoms as she presents her remarks as the featured speaker for our 2024 MLK Week celebration. Stay after the event for a reception.
More Info
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Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
6 p.m. Evans Hall
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The MLK Reflections event allows community members to gather to reflect on the lessons of Dr. King's life and work. This event is open to the public, and a meal will be provided.
RSVP
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DeLaney Center's Screen to Square - “Till”
5 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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As part of W&L's MLK Week celebration, the DeLaney Center will screen the film ”Till,“ a movie that explores how Mamie Till-Mobley relentlessly sought justice after her son’s death. Afterwards, panelists including W&L Law School Professor Maureen Edobor will propel us into a rich conversation. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. |
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