The Columns Weekly - Thursday, June 6, 2024
 
From The Columns
Getting to the Root of the Issue
The women’s soccer team worked with the greater Lexington community to help eliminate invasive species plaguing the health of Woods Creek.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Mark Drumbl
In this month’s episode, Professor Drumbl examines the function and limitations of law through his experiences, research and teachings in mass violence and human rights.
Law School Announces Faculty Fellowships for Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
Melanie Wilson, W&L Law dean, has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.
Kathleen Roberts ’24 Earns Spot Among LIME Scholars
Roberts will pursue her doctorate at Southern Methodist University through the selective leadership program.
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Employee Accolades
W&L Earth and Environmental Geoscience Professor Publishes Peer-Reviewed Article
Margaret Anne Hinkle collaborated with additional authors to produce an article focused on manganese exposure in spring and well water in the Shenandoah Valley.
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.
 
2024-25 Salary Increases
W&L is pleased to announce that salary increase letters for benefit eligible faculty and staff will be distributed electronically in Workday on Friday, June 21 by the close of business. Salary increases are effective July 1, 2024. Employees eligible to participate in this increase process will receive an email when their statement is ready. Employees will be able to access their statement via the Compensation Review Statement link located on the homepage in Workday Announcements.
Staff annual salary increase guidelines are available online through the Human Resources section of the W&L website.
Please note salary increase letters are limited to providing base pay increase information, thus stipends for faculty serving in roles such as Department/Program head will be accessible in Workday when they become effective July 1, but are not included in the letter. Furthermore, employees in multiple positions will receive a letter specific to each position held.
 
Meet a Colleague
Meet a Colleague: Brandi Jane Wedgeworth Graham
Brandi Jane Wedgeworth Graham is a visiting assistant professor of practice in accounting. Learn more about Brandi Jane in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series.
 
Take Part in the Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Webinar
W&L is working with TIAA and Savi to help student loan borrowers find the best student loan repayment and forgiveness options to help them get on track with the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Join Savi on Wednesday, June 26 at noon to hear about major changes coming to repayment plans in July. Register in advance, and spread the word to your colleagues, friends, and family!
 
This Week's Scene on Campus
Commencement 2024
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New App for Campus EV Chargers
There is a new service provider for the two Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports on the top level of the W&L Parking Deck. Instructions for downloading the new EV+ app are posted on the charging stations.
W&L students and employees with a current campus parking permit are eligible for a lower hourly charging rate, but must register with Public Safety to access the preferred rates. Even those who registered earlier in the year for charging using the previous app must register again to secure the lower rates. Anyone who does not register with Public Safety will be charged the general rate and be subject to a 6-hour maximum charging time.
Registering is quick and super easy. Just email Public Safety Technology Manager Laura Campbell at lcampbell@wlu.edu. Put "EV Charging" in the subject line and include your name, email address and, if applicable, class year, in the body of the email. Once you receive and accept the follow-up email you'll be ready to go.
 
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Upcoming Events
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Juneteenth Holiday
Enjoy the day as W&L celebrates the Juneteenth holiday!
 
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