The Columns Weekly - Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 From The Columns Showcasing History, Culture and Community W&L’s third annual NPHC Step Show Competition invited the campus and local community into a vibrant tradition. W&L Student Team Named Runner-Up at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl Five students participated in the annual statewide competition in February. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Kish Parella Appointed to European Corporate Governance Institute as Research Member ECGI is an international organization that provides a platform for debate and dialogue on corporate governance. Jay Margalus receives VIVA Open Adopt Grant The professor of entrepreneurship and leadership will use the funds to create an open-source materials course. Mark Drumbl Launches New Books in Stockholm, The Hague, Cambridge, and Prague The books are among three new works Drumbl released in the last year. Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes “Insurrection and Black Political Participation” in the California Law Review The article explores the Supreme Court's jurisprudence in relation to the Fourteenth Amendment. 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. Time for a Benefits Checkup? From time to time, employees stop by the Office of Human Resources to review the many benefits and services offered by the university, and to see if there are any benefits they may want to consider during the upcoming spring open enrollment. If you're interested in a "benefits check-up," contact Kim Austin for an appointment. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Cassie Hunt ’01 Cassie Hunt '01 serves as executive director of strategic analysis for the university. Learn more about Cassie in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. This Week's Scene on Campus University Chapel during the snowstorm View Photos Come Support the Generals! Lots of home action on tap for the year ahead! Featured Social Media Site Check out the W&L Campus Recreation Instagram page! 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 Sonoklect Series: Los Tres Músicos 8-10 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Don't miss the triumphant return of a trio whose musical journey began at SonoKlect in 1997. Originating from the halls of the Cleveland Institute of Music, these three extraordinary talents have evolved into globally renowned artists, captivating audiences on an international scale. No tickets are required. More Info Shared Choral Concert: Virginia State University Concert Choir and the University Singers 7-10 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Come for this first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Virginia State University Concert Choir and the University Singers as they perform individual sets before joining together to close out the concert as a combined choir. The event is free to the public, but tickets are required. More Info Leslie Devan Smith, Jr., Lecture: Judge Roger L. Gregory 1-2 p.m. Law School Moot Courtroom Judge Gregory, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, will present “An Unduly Restrictive View of Justice on Trial.” More Info Cooking Class: Perfect French Macarons 4-5 p.m. Evans Hall Lobby Learn how to bring your macaron dreams to life! Discover the secrets to creating delicate, colorful French macarons from scratch. Executive Pastry Chef Shannan Walker will demonstrate each step – from perfecting the batter to adding mouthwatering fillings – so you can recreate these classic French confections at home. Washington Break Begins Classes will not be held between Feb. 24 and Feb. 28 in observance of the Washington Break. Classes Resume Classes will resume on March 3 following the Washington Break.

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