The Columns Weekly - Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 Editor's Note: Due to the Winter Break, The Columns Weekly will not be issued for the next two weeks. The newsletter will next appear in your inboxes on Thursday, Jan. 4. From The Columns 2023: A Year in Review An update from President Will Dudley Katie Yurechko Among 2024 Class of Marshall Scholars Yurechko ’24 is the university’s first Marshall Scholar. Six W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients. Winter Update on Campus Construction Projects The Williams School construction and Elrod Commons Phase 2 renovations are well underway while maintenance on Sydney Lewis Hall nears completion. W&L Student Consulting Group Makes Connections on Campus and in the Community Students in the Williams School consulted on a number of projects including marketing, research and social media strategy for businesses and organizations. Growth Opportunities The Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience provides students with the chance to expand their learning beyond the classroom by attending top national conferences. Employee Accolades Arabic Professor Publishes Paper in International Peer-Reviewed Journal Anthony Edwards illustrates his case study that focuses on Khalīl al-Khūrī, a central figure of the Nahḍa. Nicholas Barber Published in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research First-year earth and environmental science professor co-authored a paper titled “Monogenetic volcanoes as windows into transcrustal mush.” Art History Professor Selected as Vice President of the International Society for the Study of Surrealism Elliott King was elected to the position at the organization’s 2023 conference. 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. Don't Forget to Sign Up for the Enrichment Week Keynote Address! Check out the video on our Enrichment Week keynote speaker Justin Jones-Fosu and don't forget to sign-up for the keynote or one of the fabulous sessions! View This Week's Scene on Campus Director of Choral Activities Shane Lynch leads the University Singers at the Annual Holiday Candlelight Service in University Chapel. Photo by Paige Smith View Photos Meet Patrick Abelon from SageView The start of a new year – what better time is there to look at your finances and retirement accounts to determine if you are on track to retire when you hope to do so? The university offers free personalized financial wellness counseling and planning through SageView, an independent investment advisory firm. Patrick Abelon from SageView is on campus each month to meet with employees. Start the year off with a financial wellness checkup. You'll be glad you did. Click here to schedule an appointment with Patrick in 2024. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Meghan Ferguson Meghan Ferguson serves as the financial aid coordinator for the university. Learn more about Meghan in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Come Support the Generals! Home events return at the end of the month with a plethora of men's and women's basketball games. Featured Social Media Site Keep up with the W&L University Singers by following their Instagram feed! 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 University Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Evans Hall W&L faculty and staff are invited to bring good cheer and a big appetite to this year's university brunch. Enrichment Week -- Justin Jones-Fosu Keynote Address 9-10:15 a.m. Stackhouse Theater The Washington and Lee University Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce that Justin Jones-Fosu will present his keynote address titled “Work and Live to a Different Beat.” More Info Law Faculty Meeting 11 a.m.-Noon Law Community Lounge The law faculty meeting will be held on Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to Noon in the law community lounge. Cooking Class: Mezze Platters 4-5 p.m. Evans Hall 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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