The Columns Weekly - Thursday, April 25, 2024 From The Columns CBL Faculty Collaborative Generates New Community Connections The 2023-2024 academic year at W&L saw the proliferation of several new course offerings for students through a new faculty development initiative offered by the Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL). Shared Language Anthony Edwards, professor of Arabic, brings his boundless energy to his teaching, research and mentorship of students. Alumni and Friends Endow Scholarship to Honor Long-time Staff Member The gifts honor Elizabeth Outland Branner and her 25 years of service to the School of Law. Students Showcase Ideas of Tomorrow All students enrolled in a Winter Term entrepreneurship class participated in the Creative Showcase on April 4. Student-Athletes Team Up for a Better Earth The Generals Earth Action Leadership program works to combine athletics with environmental stewardship. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Kish Parella Elected to ASIL Executive Council Parella will serve a three-year term on the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law.   Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend Grant Li Kang will receive $6,000 to support research leading to a book on the metaphysics of three schools of Chinese Buddhism. 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. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Laurie Huger Laurie Huger serves as an administrative assistant in University Development. Learn more about Laurie in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Donate Blood Today! Everbrite LLC is teaming up with The Blood Connection to hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 3. The blood drive will be held at the Everbrite factory located at 627 30th Street in Buena Vista. All blood donations will be utilized locally through the Carilion Health System and all donors will receive a $50 e-gift card of their choosing (Visa, Walmart, Lowes, Olive Garden, etc.). You can register today with the sponsor code 11421. Get to Know Your Newest Co-Workers 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 four new employees who have joined the W&L community in recent weeks. Come Support the Generals! The regular seasons are finishing and ODAC Tournaments are underway! Featured Social Media Site Follow the Student Environmental Action League (SEAL) on Instagram! 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 19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend April 26-27 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. More Info Artist Lecture and Reception: Sandy de Lissovoy - Floating Topographies 5:30-7 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall and Lykes Atrium In his post-sabbatical exhibition, Sandy de Lissovoy, assistant professor of art, presents sculptural constructions that explore interactions between landscape and mapping. More Info Conversation with Holly Crawford Pickett and Wan-Chuan Kao 5 p.m. Northen Auditorium Please join us as we celebrate the publication of Holly Pickett's “The Drama of Serial Conversion in Early Modern England” and Wan-Chuan Kao’s “White before Whiteness in the Late Middle Ages.” Illusionist of the World - Rick Thomas 7:30 pm.-11 p.m. Keller Theatre/Lenfest Center Thomas is one of the greatest and most successful illusionists in the world today. More Info Undergraduate Faculty Meeting 4-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater The undergraduate faculty meeting will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater. Law Faculty Meeting 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Law Community Lounge The law faculty meeting will be held in the Law Community Lounge on from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Law Commencement 10 a.m. Front Lawn The 169th commencement ceremony for the School of Law is scheduled for the Front Lawn of the main campus on Friday, May 10. More Info

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