The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024
 
From The Columns
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Jordan Peimer Selected as Next Lenfest Center Director
The former executive director of ArtPower at the University of California, San Diego will begin his new role in July.
Student Organization Spotlight: GAB
Washington and Lee's Generals Activities Board has taken a dynamic approach to bringing the student body together through live music.
Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
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Employee Accolades
Two Williams School Faculty Members Co-Author Journal Article
Bright Frimpong and Keri Larson teamed with two others to produce a paper on crowdfunding that was featured in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights.
Sarah Haan Publishes “Voting Rights in Corporate Governance” in the Southern California Law Review
The article looks at current instability involving corporate shareholder voting rights, examining it through a historical lens.
Karen Woody Publishes “Corporate Crime and Cooperation” in The Business Lawyer
The article outlines the historical underpinnings of corporate cooperation, and expands upon the literature considering the structural, constitutional, and normative issues with corporate cooperation.
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Take advantage of SageView
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. He can help you determine if you are financially on track to retire when you hope to. Patrick can answer questions about our retirement plan and help you make changes to your investments. Click here to read about Patrick and click here to schedule an appointment.
 
Meet a Colleague
Meet a Colleague: Laura Lemon
Laura Lemon serves as assistant university editor within the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Learn more about Laura in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series.
 
This Week's Scene on Campus
Executive Sous Chef Alaina Ledyard poses with the desserts she made for her culinary showcase in The Marketplace.
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Grilling 101 with Chris Vozzo and Woody Harris
April 17 • 4-5 p.m. • Dell Outdoor Classroom
Don't miss out on this sizzling opportunity to become a charcoal grilling master and learn how to create delicious Carne Asada Tacos from Campus Executive Chef Chris Vozzo and Marketplace Culinary Lead Woody Harris. Advance registration is required so reserve your spot today! As a bonus, collect a Live Well W&L token for attending the class. For questions, please contact Andrea Velasquez in human resources.
This event is a part of the Live Well W&L Cooking Series in collaboration with W&L Dining for faculty and staff.
 
Come Support the Generals!
A light week of home events includes a men's lacrosse game against H-SC and a single baseball game against Mary Baldwin.
 
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Upcoming Events
03-28
University Orchestra Concert: “Symphonic Sound Bites”
8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
University Orchestra will explore a symphony of flavors sure to please every palate. Featured works will include shorter pieces from Adam Khachaturian and Edward Elgar, along with movements from larger-scale works, including Johannes Brahms’ “Third Symphony” and Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “Seventh Symphony.” The performance is free and open to the public and no tickets are required.
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03-29
Senior Recital: Annie Thomas ‘24
8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
Annie Thomas ‘24 of Jackson, Mississippi presents a piano recital with solo and collaborative works from the classical to modern periods.
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03-30
Around the Globe Spring Festival
6 pm Evans Hall
The third annual Spring Festival presents An Evening of Multicultural Dance, showcasing the cultural/traditional dances of our Lexington and Rockbridge County community members. All are welcome!
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04-01
Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.-noon Law Community Lounge
The law faculty meeting will be held in the Law Community Lounge on April 1 from 11 a.m. to noon.
04-01
Undergraduate Faculty Meeting
4-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
The undergraduate faculty meeting will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
04-02
Law School Faculty Workshop
1-2 p.m. Law School Community Lounge
The Law School Faculty Workshop will feature Scholar-in-Residence Maryam Danesh.
04-02
From Screen to Square: Red Tails
5 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
The DeLaney Center at Washington and Lee University will host another installment of its From Screen to Square Film Series, featuring the movie “Red Tails.”
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04-02
Law, Justice, and Society speaker: Deborah Hellman
5-6 p.m. Northen Auditorium
University of Virginia Law Professor Deborah Hellman will lecture.
04-03
Herman Ward Taylor, Jr. Lecture Series: Dr. Glenn Bugh
5-6 p.m. Northen Auditorium
Dr. Glenn Bugh, associate professor of ancient history at Virginia Tech, will present a lecture titled ”Venetians in Greece“ as part of the Herman Ward Taylor, Jr. Lecture Series.
04-03
Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin
7:30 p.m. April 3-5; 2 p.m. April 6 Johnson Theatre/Lenfest Center
Qui Nguyen, known for his ability to turn pop culture into physically explosive, heart-wrenching, funny and engrossing plays, turns his attention to the highs and lows of the American high school with “Fall of a High School Ronin.” Tickets are required.
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04-04
Leslie Devan Smith, Jr. Lecture: Tsedale Melaku
1 p.m. Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall
Tsedale Melaku will deliver the annual Leslie Devan Smith, Jr. Lecture at W&L Law. Her lecture, titled “From Intersectionality to Allyship: Bridging the Gaps,” is free and open to the public.
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04-04
Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship Creative Showcase
5-8 p.m. Leyburn 119
Join us for W&L's first-ever Creative Showcase. Experience groundbreaking businesses from cutting-edge medical devices, to games and beyond.
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04-06
Senior Recital: Sarah Gabrielle Lynch ’24
8-11 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
Sarah Gabrielle Lynch '24 of Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania presents a soprano voice recital with solo works spanning six languages (English, French, Italian, German, Russian and Greek) as well as classical, romantic and modern periods, all accompanied by collaborative pianist Dr. Anna Billias.
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