| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
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Shining a Light
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| Luke Davis ’28 spent Winter Term creating an independent study project centered around his passion for education and advocacy. |
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| Open Enrollment Continues Through May 15 |
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W&L Open Enrollment Runs April 27-May 15 |
| Washington and Lee's open benefits enrollment period began on Monday, April 27, and will run through Friday, May 15, for the plan year that begins on July 1, 2026. Learn more about your beneifts, notable changes and steps to be taken. |
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Meet a Colleague: Jamie Lipps |
| Jamie Lipps serves as director of publications and design. Learn more about Jamie in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Men's lacrosse head coach Gene McCabe celebrates with his team after their 18-8 ODAC Championship win over Lynchburg.
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The women's lacrosse team is hosting NCAA Tournament action this weekend and will play on Sunday!
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Give the W&L Fitness Center a follow on Instagram!
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Concert Guild: Anita Graef (Cello)
7-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Chicago-based cellist Anita Graef presents a solo cello recital featuring works by female composers such as Gubaidulina and Saariaho. Tickets are required.
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Bluegrass and Barbecue
12-2 p.m. Law School Lawn
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The W&L campus community and special guests are invited to enjoy Bluegrass and Barbecue, celebrating President Will Dudley. Please join members of the Board of Trustees for good music, great food and a shared appreciation for President Dudley's many contributions to our campus. |
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Faculty Recital: ANIMA E GRAZIA
3-5 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Anima e Grazia, a captivating duet featuring Russian and Ukrainian-born musicians, will perform a heartfelt program filled with timeless melodies that celebrate love, grace, and the enduring spirit of motherhood.
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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's Screen to Square - “Mudbound”
5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The DeLaney Center continues its Screen to Square film series with a screening of “Mudbound.” The screening is free and open to the general public, with light refreshments provided.
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Faculty Recital: Faculty Fusion: Celebrating Musical Collaboration
8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Join the Department of Music for their faculty recital, “Faculty Fusion: Celebrating Musical Collaboration.” The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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Staniar Gallery Artist Lecture and Reception: Leah Sobsey and Amanda Marchand
5:30-7:30 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall
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Washington and Lee University’s Staniar Gallery is pleased to present “This Earthen Door” and “The Blue of Distance,” an exhibition combining two bodies of work from artists Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey. The exhibition and reception events are free and open to the public.
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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.
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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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