The Columns Weekly - Thursday, April 4, 2024 From The Columns Spring Update on Campus Construction Projects New Williams School construction and Elrod Commons Phase 2 renovations both remain on schedule, while the new Lindley Center for Student Wellness will break ground soon. Construction Set to Begin on New Lindley Center for Student Wellness The state-of-the-art facility will be the new home of the Student Health Center and University Counseling Services. Washington and Lee Names Four Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university. W&L Celebrates Earth Month The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April. All the World’s a Stage A Washington Break trip to New York City opened students’ eyes to future possibilities in theater. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Erin Hughes ‘21 Earns Prestigious Coaching Recognition The third-year assistant women's basketball coach was named to the WBCA Thirty Under 30 List.   Professor Kish Parella on Why Executives Should Care about International Law In an article for the Columbia Law School Blue Sky blog, Parella explores the ways in which corporate stakeholders influence corporate actors. 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. Employee Recognition Banquet The 34th Annual Employee Recognition Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. in Evans Hall.  The university will recognize individuals retiring this year and those reaching employment milestones beginning with five years of service. Click here to see this year's honorees. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Ronda Bryant Ronda Bryant serves as associate dean of students. Learn more about Ronda in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Meet a Colleague: Rachel Hubbard Rachel Hubbard is the communication and marketing coordinator for the School of Law. Learn more about Rachel in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Come Support the Generals! The Generals entertain a busy slate of home contests in the week ahead. Featured Social Media Site Follow WLU Lex for student-run content about the university and surrounding community. 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 University Registrar Staff Appreciation and Meet & Greet 4:30-6:30 p.m. Hotchkiss Alumni House The University Registrar and Academic Affairs invite all W&L faculty and staff to a staff appreciation event. This will be a great opportunity to meet new staff and show support for your hard-working colleagues. Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship Creative Showcase 5-8 p.m. Leyburn 119 Join us for W&L's first ever Creative Showcase. Experience firsthand groundbreaking businesses from cutting-edge medical devices, to games and beyond. Phi Beta Kappa Convocation 4 p.m. Stackhouse Theater The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University will welcome members of the junior and senior classes into the prestigious honor society. President Will Dudley will deliver the convocation address. Theatrical Performance: The Zombie Life 7 p.m. Stackhouse Theater Washington and Lee University welcomes Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre’s performance of “The Zombie Life: A Seminar for Humans Seeking Conversation.” The play is free and open to the public. More Info 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. More Info Marlbrook Chamber Players: Colorful Collage of Harmonies 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Marlbrook Chamber Players will present a colorful tapestry of music from around the world. The performance is free and open to the public and no tickets are required. More Info Faculty Conversation 4-5 p.m. Leyburn 119 Please join us for an annual update on W&L Faculty Composition. University Wind Ensemble Concerto-Aria Winner concert 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Join W&L’s University Wind Ensemble for their Winter Term concert, “The Nature of Music.” The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. More Info Powell Lecture: Judge Michael Luttig ‘76 7 p.m. Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall The Hon. J. Michael Luttig ‘76, former federal appellate judge and a 1976 graduate of Washington and Lee, is the invited guest for the annual Powell Lecture at W&L Law. More Info University Jazz Ensemble Invites RCHS Jazz Ensemble 8 p.m. WIlson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center 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. Junior Recital: Heidi Thiessen (Soprano), Matthew Flynn (Baritone) 8-10 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Juniors Heidi Thiessen of Sanibel, Florida and Matthew Flynn of Loudon, Virginia will perform solos and duets from an array of genres and styles. Slow Art Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. McCarthy Gallery/Holekamp Hall. 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.” More Info

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