| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, May 2, 2024 |
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| A Message From President Dudley |
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 Welcome to the final weeks of the academic year. As the law school prepares for Commencement next week and undergraduate students and faculty head into Spring Term, we have much to celebrate on campus. We have broken records in admissions and expanded opportunities for students to take part in internships and externships, summer research, and study abroad. Our students continue to win competitive fellowships, stage outstanding performances, and shine on the court and in the field. Our graduates are finding meaningful employment after graduation, and alumni are returning for reunions at pre-pandemic rates. All of this is a testament to your hard work and dedication. |
| The 2023-24 edition of the President's Report, titled "More than a Number," will arrive in alumni and parent mailboxes this week. The report focuses on what draws students to W&L, what contributes to their satisfaction with their experience, and the outstanding outcomes they enjoy after graduation. It is full of facts and figures, but more importantly, it aims to capture the stories of the people behind the numbers who make Washington and Lee so distinctive. |
| The report is available online, and printed versions are available for those who would like one. I hope as the year draws to a close, you will take a moment to read it and reflect with pride on the excellent work you and your colleagues across the university are doing in service of our mission. I am grateful to each of you for your contributions to our collective success, and I look forward to celebrating with you in the coming weeks. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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IT Systems Specialist Ned Norland runs in the Live Well W&L 5k Fun Run/Walk.
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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Plenty of ODAC Men's and Women's Lacrosse Tournament action is on tap this weekend!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Keep up with W&L Athletics through the ODAC and NCAA Championships by following the @WLUGenerals Instagram page!
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Alumni Career Speaker: Tommy McBride ’88 - Personal Finance 101
5-6 p.m. Virtual Session
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Please join Tommy McBride '88 fron McBride & Associates at Merrill Lynch to learn more about the basics of personal finance. All faculty and staff are encouraged to join this event to learn about managing individual and family finances, taking responsibility for your current and future financial situation and setting financial goals.
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Undergraduate Faculty Meeting
4-5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The undergraduate faculty meeting will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater. |
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Law Faculty Meeting
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Law Community Lounge
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The law faculty meeting will be held in the Law Community Lounge on from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
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Contact Committee Presents: An Evening with Tom DeLuca
7-8 p.m. University Chapel
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The Contact Committee is thrilled to bring legendary hypnotist Tom DeLuca to campus. All members of the W&L community are welcome to attend, but you will need to secure a ticket from the link below.
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Lecture: “Making Treason Odious Again” with Connor Williams
5 p.m. Hillel 101
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The W&L History Department invites you to "Making Treason Odious Again: Perspectives from the naming Commission and the Army's War on the Lost Cause" with Yale scholar Connor Williams. |
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Law Commencement
10 a.m. Front Lawn
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The 169th commencement ceremony for the School of Law is scheduled for the Front Lawn of the main campus on Friday, May 10.
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Piano Recital: Virtuosic Repertoire for the Left Hand - Nicholas Ross, piano
8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center
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Acclaimed pianist Nicholas Ross presents a program of works written for the left hand by composers such as Godowsky, Brahms, Schulhoff, Holliday, and Albéniz.
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