| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 |
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Chronicles: Racing Into History
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| A statue of Secretariat made a stop in Lexington last spring, as the man whose dream produced the Virginia-born racehorse was a W&L alumnus and trustee emeritus. |
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| View This Week's Scene on Campus |
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Jessie Ball DuPont Professor of Religion Tim Lubin explains the sound of Sanskrit as it rolls off the tongue.
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| Help Improve Your Community's Health |
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Take the Community Health and Well-Being Survey |
Share what's important to you  and the health of your community! Your opinions will help Carilion Clinic and other community organizations find solutions to improve our region's health and well-being. To take the survey, scan the QR code, visit CarilionClinic.org/CHO or call 888-964-6620 and be entered to win a $50 gift card! |
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Meet a Colleague: Suzannah Vess |
| Suzannah Vess is a systems administrator in human resources. Learn more about Suzannah in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Meet a Colleague: Brian Murchison |
| Brian Murchison is the Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law and has been a member of the law faculty since 1982. Learn more about Brian in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Get to Know Your Newest Co-Workers |
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New Employee Q&A From 12/6/23 |
| Get to know the newest members of the Washington and Lee employee workforce through our new employee feature page! This week, we feature four new employees who have joined the W&L community. |
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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Home events return at the end of the month with a plethora of men's and women's basketball games.
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the W&L Center for International Education on Instagram.
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Lessons and Carols
8 p.m. University Chapel
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The annual Christmas Candlelight Service featuring the University Singers will be held in the University Chapel. The performance is free and open to the public and no tickets are required.
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Lee House Holiday Open House
3:30-5 p.m. Lee House
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W&L faculty and staff are invited to stop by Lee House for socializing and holiday treats. Chat with colleagues and enjoy the holiday decorations. |
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Midnight Breakfast
10 p.m.-Midnight The Marketplace
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You don't want to miss the annual Midnight Breakfast featuring a Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bar, Omelet Bar, Lox Bagel and Avocado Toast Bar, Acai and Mango Sorbet Bowls, Chicken and Waffles, Oatmeal, Cheesy Grits and more! |
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University Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Evans Hall
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W&L faculty and staff are invited to bring good cheer and a big appetite to this year's university brunch. |
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Enrichment Week -- Justin Jones-Fosu Keynote Address
9-10:15 a.m. Stackhouse Theater
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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.”
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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!
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