The Columns Weekly - Thursday, April 23, 2026 From The Columns University Chapel Renovations Nearing Completion Modernized building systems and updated galleries will greet visitors when the historic landmark reopens this spring. Washington and Lee Receives Grant from Virginia Department of Environmental Quality The grant will support a cross-campus collaboration to optimize efforts to reduce food waste. Office Space: Laura Ulmer Laura Ulmer serves as the associate dean of student engagement in Student Affairs at Washington and Lee University. Making Civic Magic Shepherd Program students spent their Winter Term imagining how to create healthy spaces for civic discourse in the Rockbridge area. Beyond the Classroom Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Kish Parella Featured Speaker at VALET Program Annual Meeting The program provides guidance and resources to Virginia companies engaged in global markets. Mark Drumbl to Deliver Distinguished British Academy Lecture The lecture series features the most outstanding academics from the United Kingdom and beyond. 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: Chris Reid Chris Reid serves as assistant dean and director of housing and residence life. Learn more about Chris in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Scene On Campus After his final class, Rowe Professor of Law Brian Murchison receives a clap-out that wrapped around the law school. View Photos Support the Generals! Spring ODAC Tournament season is upon us. Come check out a game and support the Generals! Featured Social Media Site Follow the Office of Sustainability and Energy Education 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 Spring Term Classes Begin Spring Term classes begin on April 27. Alumni Weekend April 30-May 3 Alumni Weekend will be held from April 30 through May 3. More Info Undergraduate Faculty Meeting 4:10-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater An undergraduate faculty meeting will be held from 4:10-5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater. Film Premiere: “The Brownsburg Conversation” 6:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater Washington and Lee University presents the premiere of “The Brownsburg Conversations,” a documentary by Nich Perez, the DeLaney filmmaker-in-residence with W&L’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. The film screening is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and a question-and-answer session will follow the screening. More Info Concert Guild: Anita Graef (Cello) 7-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall Chicago-based cellist Anita Graef presents a solo cello recital featuring works by female composers such as Gubaidulina and Saariaho. Tickets are required. Faculty Recital: ANIMA E GRAZIA 3-5 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall Anima e Grazia, a captivating duet featuring Russian and Ukrainian-born musicians, will perform a heartfelt program filled with timeless melodies that celebrate love, grace, and the enduring spirit of motherhood. Law Faculty Meeting 11 a.m.-Noon, Law School Community Lounge The law faculty meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in the Law Community Lounge.

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