| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 |
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| 6th Annual Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk |
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| The entire W&L community is invited to join us for a morning full of fun on Tuesday, April 18! The race kicks off from Cannan Green at 10 a.m., with food and awards to follow. |
| More info and free registration can be found at Live Well W&L 5K. All W&L employees, spouses/partners, and retirees are invited to participate. Feel like volunteering at the event instead of walking or running? Sign up here. |
There are several events planned to prepare you for race day, including:
• Couch to 5K Training Group: March 6 – April 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:10-12:50 p.m.
• Guided route previews throughout March and April.
• Live Well W&L "Spring Training" Contest: March 31 – April 14. |
| Contact Andrea Velásquez (Human Resources) with any questions. |
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Meet a Colleague: Rissie Murphy |
| Rissie Murphy serves as the operations manager for the Provost's Office. Learn more about Rissie in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Law Faculty Lounge
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The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in the Law Faculty Lounge. |
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University Singers “Tour Home” Concert
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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The ensemble concludes its global tour with a concert inspired by their travels.
Learn more
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Glasgow Endowment Reading
6-7 p.m. Northen Auditorium/Leyburn Library
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Writer and poet Camille Dungy will read from her memoir and recent poetry collection. Books will be available for purchase.
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Employee Resource Group Event | “Blacks and Jews in America: An Invitation to Dialogue”
5-6 p.m. Hillel House
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Terrence Johnson, professor of African American religious studies at Harvard University, will discuss his latest book and examine the challenges and promises facing American democracy.
Learn more
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Public Film Screening of NOPE
6-9 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The Department of English presents Jordan Peele’s “NOPE,” followed by a discussion led by faculty members.
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Mudd Center Speaker: Lynn Chin
5-6:15 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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Chin studies small group processes, particularly the structural factors that encourage people’s attachment to groups.
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Seed Swap and Stroll
12-1 p.m. Hillel 101
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The Office of Sustainability and Energy Education is hosting a seed swap and short campus stroll.
Register
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow W&L Career Development on social media to see how students at The Williams School have spent their Washington break on #wlucareertrips.
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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Spring sports have begun, and the Generals have a few home contests lined up for this weekend.
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| Featured Photo of the Week |
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From @wlulex on Instagram: “Afternoon stroll."
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