| The Columns Weekly - Friday, May 29, 2026 |
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Founders Hall Construction Set to Begin
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| Demolition of the Early-Fielding Memorial Building will begin in mid-June, and construction of the new admissions and financial aid building will begin this fall. |
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W&L Students Continue to Receive Prestigious Fellowships
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| Margaret Schweppe ’26 received a U.S. Teaching Assistantship, Chuck Rutberg ’26 was selected for the Teaching Assistant Program in France and Darby Burgett ’26, Jack McClure ’26 and Ciel Morrill ’26 all were awarded the Boren Scholarship. |
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| LiveWell W&L Deadline Approaching! |
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| Monday, June 1 is the deadline to log tokens in your Live Well W&L account for your $600-900 W&L health insurance discount (or $100 Main Street Lexington gift certificate if you don't have W&L insurance). To enter your tokens (2/2 essential tokens and 4/4 holistic tokens), log into your Live Well W&L account and click on the rewards tab. When earning both of your essential tokens and all four holistic tokens, you'll receive a $50 per month discount on your health insurance from July 2026 through June 2027. |
| Don't forget, if you have a spouse or domestic partner, their participation can earn you an even greater discount ($75 per month maximum). And if you're a single parent with a child covered by your W&L health insurance, there's a special form for you to earn the maximum discount. |
| Visit the Live Well W&L FAQ page for helpful how-to guides and information. If you require technical assistance, email support@SBWell.com. For all other questions, contact Andrea Velasquez. |
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| W&L Dining Surplus Auction |
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| Check out the online W&L Dining Surplus Auction and score great deals on quality furniture, kitchen equipment, technology and more. Browse and bid from anywhere, with convenient on-campus pickup on Friday, June 5. The auction is currently live and will close on Tuesday, June 2. |
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President Will Dudley gives the Commencement address.
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow @WLUnews for all your updated news and information about W&L!
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Employee Appreciation Picnic - Finale
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cannan Green
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The Finale Employee Appreciation Picnic will be held May 29 on Cannan Green. Families are encouraged to participate and the university will close following the event.
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University Holiday |
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W&L employees will observe the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, June 2. |
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Free Employee Yoga
3:30 p.m. Leyburn Library, Lower Level 4
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Enjoy free yoga every Monday in June and July led by instructors from Center of Gravity. All experience levels are welcome and no experience in necessary. Make sure to bring a yoga mat and a water bottle! |
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DeLaney Center From Screen to Square: “Something the Lord Made (2004)”
5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The screening will feature the 2004 Emmy Award-winning HBO drama about the unlikely partnership between white cardiac surgeon and a Black carpenter's son who became one of the most gifted surgical technicians in American history. The screening includes refreshments and will be followed by a discussion involving a group of panelists. The event is free and open to the public. |
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