| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
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For the Love of the Game
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| Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit. |
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| Interested in a Summer Camp? |
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| W&L's Summer Camp Programs webpage has been updated with 2024 information, including three separate categories: Area Day Camps, Overnight Camps and Family Camps. Please reference the site periodically, as it will be updated with the latest information. Do you know of any camps that can be added? Please email Andrea Velasquez in Human Resources with the details. |
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Meet a Colleague: Wythe Whiting |
| Wythe Whiting is a professor of cognitive and behavioral science. Learn more about Wythe in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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Admissions Counselor Leslie Sparling ’22 serves ice cream during Admitted Students Day.
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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The next home games will occur on April 20 following Winter Term finals
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Learn about the latest swag offered at the University Store by following its Instagram account!
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University Jazz Ensemble Invites RCHS Jazz Ensemble
8 p.m. WIlson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
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The winter University Jazz Ensemble concert will feature the talented students of the Rockbridge High School Jazz Ensemble in a night filled with the vibrant energy only found in ensemble jazz.
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Junior Recital: Heidi Thiessen (Soprano), Matthew Flynn (Baritone)
8-10 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
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Juniors Heidi Thiessen of Sanibel, Florida and Matthew Flynn of Loudon, Virginia will perform solos and duets from an array of genres and styles.
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Slow Art Day
11 a.m.-2 p.m. McCarthy Gallery/Holekamp Hall.
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The mission of Slow Art Day is to help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art, and Elizabeth Spear, curator of academic engagement, will be leading sessions focused on viewing the still-life photographs of Stephanie Shih’s exhibit “Open Flowers Bear Fruit.”
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Harte Center Mini Retreat
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Belfield House
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The Harte Center will be hosting a mini writing retreat during Washington Break for faculty and staff who need a dedicated space to work on any projects that keep getting put on the back burner. Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
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Grilling 101 with Chris Vozzo and Woody Harris
4-5 p.m. Dell Outdoor Classroom
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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.
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34th Employee Recognition Banquet
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Evans Dining Hall
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Washington and Lee University recognizes and honors staff who have reached certain service milestones.
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Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk
10 a.m. Cannan Green
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lease join us for the 7th Annual Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk. All W&L employees, spouses/partners, and retirees are welcome.
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19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
April 26-27
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Washington and Lee University will host its 19th annual Tom Wolfe Weekend April 26-27. The weekend’s seminar will feature Tess Gunty, author of “The Rabbit Hutch.” Registration is required for Friday evening’s reception and dinner and Saturday’s luncheon. The keynote address, lectures and panel discussion are free and open to the public.
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