| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
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| Upcoming University Store Sales! |
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| Enrichment Experience: Back Campus Hike |
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| Get ready to step outside and enjoy the beauty of campus! Join campus community members on Monday, May 18, for a refreshing back campus hike led by Outing Club staff member Katelyn Nicely. Participants will gather at the Outing Club Pavilion at 11:30 a.m. and set off together on a scenic trek to the gazebo, where snacks and drinks will be waiting. The hike will take approximately 90 minutes and covers just over a mile — just the right amount of time to get some fresh air, stretch your legs and connect with colleagues along the way. Don't miss this fun and energizing outdoor adventure. RSVP today! |
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University carpenter Todd Stinnett repairs the stone on the steps of Holekamp Hall.
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow @WLULex for student-driven social media content about the university.
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Law Commencement
10 a.m. Front Lawn
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The 171st commencement ceremony for the School of Law is scheduled for the Front Lawn of the main campus on Friday, May 15. Brian Murchison, Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law, will be the featured speaker.
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Spring Spotlght Keynote Magic Show: “Mesmerized”
6 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The performance features the nationally recognized duo of Joe Diamond and Anthony Barnhart. Diamond, a mind reader, and Barnhart, a cognitive psychologist and magician, will perform magic and mentalism while discussing how such performances inform instructional practices.
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Spring Term Classes End |
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The last Spring Term classes will be held on Friday, May 22. |
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Spring Spotlight
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Leyburn Library
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W&L will hold its annual Spring Spotlight on Friday, May 22 at several locations within Leyburn Library. The event, traditionally held on the final day of Spring Term, is free and open to the W&L community.
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University Singers Commencement Concert
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Join The University Singers under the direction of Shane M. Lynch for one final concert performance of the year featuring favorite works from throughout the 2025-26 season selected by the seniors. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Baccalaureate Service
10 a.m. University Front Lawn
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The baccalaureate service will be held at 10 a.m. on the front lawn.
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Undergraduate Commencement
10 a.m. University Front Lawn
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The 239th undergraduate commencement ceremony will be held Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m. Speakers include W&L President Will Dudley and Meaghan Endres '26, Executive Committee President.
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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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