| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
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| Digital Display Guidelines |
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 The Rise digital display network includes over 40 screens across campus informing the W&L community about relevant news, activities and events. Content submissions for the Rise system are accepted through the Web Help Desk, and the submission guidelines can be viewed online. Only requests placed through the Web Help Desk that meet the requirements will be approved for posting on Rise displays. Questions should be directed to Brian Laubscher, director of internal communications, at blaubsch@wlu.edu or x8676. |
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Meet a Colleague: Nick Barber |
| Nick Barber is an assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience. Learn more about Nick in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Chief Information Officer David Saacke and his pup relax on the Front Lawn on a beautiful spring afternoon.
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The Generals will break for finals before returning to action next week for a pair of Saturday lacrosse games.
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Give the Outing Club a follow in Instagram to stay in the know.
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Institutional History Museum and Galleries Lecture
5-6 p.m. Houston H. Harte Center
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James Hill Welborn III, associate professor of history at Georgia College & State University, will discuss his recent book, “Dueling Cultures, Damnable Legacies: Southern Violence and White Supremacy in the Civil War Era,” which explores Southern codes of honor and faith in the face of sectional upheaval.
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University Jazz Ensemble/RCHS Jazz Combo Concert
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, energy and community as the University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Terry Vosbein, joins forces once again with the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Combo, led by Calvin Clark, for their much-anticipated annual concert collaboration. The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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DeLaney Center Affiliates Showcase
5-6 p.m. Leyburn 119
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Student affiliates for the DeLaney Center (Mariyyah Daniel ’27, Laura Murambadoro ’26, Oyinladun Akinroluyo ’29 and Ameera Issa ’28) will be presenting on their work in Leyburn 119. Details about summer internship offerings and opportunities to get involved with the DeLaney Center in the 2026-2027 academic year will also be shared. The event is free and open to the public with refreshments being provided. |
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Last Day of Winter Term Classes |
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Winter Term classes end on April 10, and Winter Term exams end on April 17. |
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Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.-noon, Law School Community Lounge
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The law faculty meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in the Law Community Lounge. |
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DeLaney Center Reading Club Breakfast
8 a.m. Gin Hotel Banquet Room
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Nich Perez, DeLaney filmmaker-in-residence, will share scenes and production insight from his upcoming film, “The Brownsburg Conversations,” an observational documentary that offers a unique and thought-provoking view into the small, unincorporated community of Brownsburg, Virginia. |
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DeLaney Center Dialogue
Noon, Watson Pavilion
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Nich Perez, DeLaney filmmaker-in-residence, will be presenting on the impact of the documentary experience and share powerful scenes from his upcoming film, “The Brownsburg Conversations.” |
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Slices of Research
5:30-7 p.m. Salerno Wood Fired Pizza and Taphouse
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Recently promoted faculty will share their research and creative work in a stimulating PechaKucha format. The program’s first hour will be devoted to socializing, with presentations starting between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m.
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National Theatre Live: “The Fifth Step”
7:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The Lenfest Center continues its National Theatre Live series with a screening of “The Fifth Step” in Stackhouse Theater. Tickets are required.
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Live Well W&L Cooking Class: Sourdough Baking Fundamentals
1-2 p.m. Evans Dining Hall
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Join Executive Pastry Sous Chef Josh Harvey for a hands-on introduction to sourdough bread baking. Learn the essentials of starter care, dough mixing, fermentation, shaping and baking on how to create a rustic artisan loaf from scratch.
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36th Annual W&L Staff Recognition Banquet
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Evans Dining Hall
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The university will recognize staff retiring this year and those reaching employment milestones beginning with five years of service.
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Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. Cannan Green
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Please join us for the Ninth Annual Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk. All W&L employees, retirees and spouses/partners are welcome to participate as a walker, runner or volunteer! Register today!
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Spring Term Classes Begin |
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Spring Term classes begin on April 27. |
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