| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 |
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| Enrichment Experience Opportunities |
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| SIGN UP below to participate in a February Fun and Games Enrichment Experience. There are two exciting choices and plenty of space available! |
Learn How to Play Texas Hold'em Poker
Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 3 to 4:30 p.m. • Elrod Commons 216
Sign up Here: https://forms.office.com/r/TXyxgPgHiy |
| Have you ever thought about playing Texas Hold'em Poker, but been too intimidated to join or host a game? Join this enrichment experience to learn the strength of hands, basic fundamentals, and nuances that can help you become a consistent winner. Then, put what you've learned into practice with a fun game against your co-workers. Snacks and beverages will be provided! Facilitated by Brian Laubscher, Steve Mammarella, and Jason Rodocker. |
Tommy's Arcade Games Bonanza!
Thursday, Feb. 27 • 3 to 5 p.m. • Tommy's Arcade on Nelson St.
Sign up Here: https://forms.office.com/r/dp8PsKuSFi |
| Known from coast to coast like butter and toast! The fun is non-stop at Tommy's Arcade, with games and activities for all ages. Come play in the arcade (free of charge). The arcade will be open to W&L employees only from 3 to 5 p.m. |
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Meet a Colleague: John X. Miller ’77 |
| John X. Miller '77 serves as the Glynn Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. Learn more about John 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 |
| Get to know the newest members of the Washington and Lee employee workforce through our new employee feature page! This week, we feature three new employees who have joined the W&L community in recent weeks. |
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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Plenty of home action on the schedule for the week ahead!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Stay in the know about the fitness center by following it on Instagram!
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Washington Break Begins |
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Classes will not be held between Feb. 24 and Feb. 28 in observance of the Washington Break. |
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Classes Resume |
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Classes will resume on March 3 following the Washington Break. |
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Basse Salon Presents: Candice C. Robinson
12:30-1:30 p.m. Harte Center Gallery
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Candice Robinson, assistant professor of sociology and DeLaney Center Faculty Scholar, will deliver a lecture on “The Sociology of Cardi B: A Trap Feminist Approach” in the Harte Center Gallery inside Leyburn Library. The talk is free and open to the public.
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Herman Ward Taylor, Jr. Classics Lecture: Rachel Kousser
5-6 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Professor Rachel Kousser from Brooklyn College and the City University of New York will deliver the Herman Ward Taylor, Jr. Classics Lecture, titled “Alexander the Great at the End of the World.” |
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Staniar Gallery Lecture and Reception: Stephen Towns “Loud as the Rolling Sea”
5:30-7 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
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Washington and Lee University’s Staniar Gallery is pleased to present “Loud as the Rolling Sea,” a solo exhibition by artist Stephen Towns. The exhibition and reception events are free and open to the public.
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Kassie Scott ’18: More Than Money - My Journey So Dar
5:30-6:30 p.m. Hillel 101
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Join Kassie Scott, W&L ’18, as she reflects on her journey from a first-generation college student to a Fulbright winner, Rhodes finalist and Oxford graduate. Kassie will share how she navigated challenges, overcame self-doubt and learned that success is about more than money - it's about finding work that truly matters and staying aligned with your values.
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National Theatre Live Season: “Prima Facie”
7:30-10 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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W&L's Lenfest Center's University Outreach & Engagement Series announces their newest season addition — the 'National Theatre Live' series-screenings of three top British theater productions. Tickets are required.
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Museum Talk: Embodied Narratives: Surface and Depth, Abstraction and Presence
5:30-6:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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Join Dr. Hideo Mabuchi, Stanford Art Institute director, ceramicist, and physics professor, as he explores how everyday objects, like Chinese and Japanese export porcelain, tell stories that resonate differently with scholars, scientists, and artists, drawing from his own perspective as both a scientist and artist.
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March Women’s and Girls’ Day Tea Ceremony
1-2:30 p.m. Watson Galleries
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The Chanoyu Tea Society invites you to a special Women’s and Girls’ Day tea. There will be three 30-minute sessions. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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