The Columns Weekly - Thursday, June 11, 2026 Editor's Note: The Columns Weekly will be moving to a bi-weekly format for the bulk of the summer. Be on the lookout for our next edition on June 25, with subsequent newsletters scheduled for July 9, July 23 and August 5. We will return to our weekly format on August 12. From The Columns University Families Celebrate Academic Achievement The university’s Educational Grant Program supported 13 spring 2026 graduates from accredited institutions of higher learning. Late Spring 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community. Summer Reading Recs Four W&L professors share their must-reads to help you round your reading list. Campus Kitchen and the Connolly Center Cook Up New Ideas A new partnership between the Campus Kitchen and the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship is giving student food businesses a commercial home on campus. Net Gain Seniors Teresa Yoon, Cecelia Schweitzer and Juyoung Kim watched their team grow from seven players to a 20-plus-per-practice community. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Leila Lawlor Receives National Impact Award from Academic Support Educators Association The award honors AASE members whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a meaningful difference to the organization and the academic support and bar success profession. Josh Fairfield Publishes Articles on AI’s Impact on the Law In his recent work, Fairfield examines how artificial intelligence impacts consensus building and resists the detection of discrimination. Greg Dresden Receives George Pólya Award from the Mathematical Association of America The professor of mathematics was recognized for his paper “Epitrochoids and Hypotrochoids Together Again.” Chris Seaman Quoted by Chalkbeat Seaman contributed to a story about the impact of recent voting rights decisions on local school boards. 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. Get to Know Your Newest Co-Workers New Employee Q&A Get to know the newest members of the Washington and Lee employee workforce through our new employee feature page! This week, we feature five new employees who have joined the W&L community in recent weeks. Computer Purchase Program The university offers interest-free loans to purchase a personal computer and printer. Employees must have completed six or more months in a benefit eligible position. Loans may not exceed $4,000 and must be re-paid within 24 months through payroll deduction. For more information about this loan program, contact Suzannah Vess in Human Resources (x8348). Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Pascale Couturier Pascale Couturier serves as assistant director of financial aid. Learn more about Pascale in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. University Holiday Schedule The university's holiday schedule is available on the Human Resources website. Coverage in some areas may be required on holidays — check with your supervisor. Scene Off Campus Students in professor of art history Elliott King’s Modern Art in Barcelona Spring Term Abroad class got a firsthand look at the artists, architects and designers who defined Catalan modern art in the late-19th and early-20th century. View Photos Featured Social Media Site Keep up with the W&L fitness center by following on Instagram! Make sure to follow all the university's social media channels for more information about happenings on our campus! Twitter/X - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Facebook - Washington and Lee University | Working at W&L Instagram - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Upcoming Events Ice Cream Social 2-3 p.m. Café 77 Dining Room Attend the first Ice Cream Social of the summer. Sponsored by The College! Lecture: Cara Rogers Stevens on Thomas Jefferson 5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater Cara Rogers Stevens, associate professor of history at Ashland University, will deliver a lecture her recent book, “Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery” (2024), which examines what Jefferson did — and did not — do to end slavery and bring equality to America. The event, hosted by W&L’s Office of Lifelong Learning in partnership with the Rockbridge Historical Society, is free and open to the public. More Info Free Employee Yoga 3:30 p.m. Leyburn Library, Lower Level 4 Enjoy free yoga 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! DeLaney Center's Screen to Square - “Something the Lord Made” 5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater The DeLaney Center presents its final Screen to Square event of the year with a screening of “Something the Lord Made.” The screening is free and open to the general public, with light refreshments provided. More Info Free Employee Yoga 3:30 p.m. Leyburn Library, Lower Level 4 Enjoy free yoga 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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