| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
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Editor's Note:
The Columns Weekly will be moving from a weekly to a bi-weekly format for the bulk of the summer. Be on the lookout for our next edition on June 27, with subsequent newsletters scheduled for July 11, July 25 and August 8. We will return to our weekly format on August 22. |
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Juneteenth Celebrations
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| The upcoming week in the Lexington and Rockbridge County area features multiple opportunities to honor Juneteenth and connect with the local community. |
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Running Up the Hill
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| Students in Washington and Lee's six-week Washington Term program learn the pace of Washington, D.C. during their Spring Term. |
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| Check out MetLife's Pet Insurance |
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| W&L now offers pet insurance through MetLife starting July 1. Pet insurance provides for essential needs, such as accidents, illnesses, cancer, ear infections and more. You choose your annual deductible, reimbursement percentage, annual limit, etc. Get a quote and/or enroll in minutes by calling 1-800-GET-MET8 or visiting their website. Premium is based on the type, age, and number of pets. Payment will be through direct debit to your checking or savings account. If you leave the university, you may retain the pet insurance as long as W&L offers the program. |
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Meet a Colleague: Lauren Vance |
| Lauren Vance is the director of business advising and recruitment in the Office of Career and Professional Development. Learn more about Lauren in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| As a W&L employee, you and your family have access to a financial wellness benefit that helps you navigate the complexities of the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Please join us on Wednesday, June 26, at 12 p.m. to review big changes that could allow you to lower your monthly student loan payment. |
| Register for this virtual session to learn more about the following: |
• Updates to the SAVE repayment plan that will lower payments
• New eligibility requirements for Income Driven Repayment Plans
• Student loan policy updates and what they mean for you
• Getting started with the Savi tool
• Reviewing repayment and forgiveness options like Income Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Getting answers to your student debt questions - no matter how big or small! |
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the W&L Fitness Center on its official Instagram page!
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From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham’
5 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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The DeLaney Center at Washington and Lee University will conclude its 2023-24 Screen to Square film series with a special “The Watsons Go to Birmingham” screening.
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