The Columns Weekly - Thursday, July 23, 2026 From The Columns W&L’s Economic Impact Estimated at $275 Million W&L plays a consequential role in supporting the region’s economy. W&L’s Campus Kitchen Awarded a Grant from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank The $45,000 Partner Impact and Innovation Grant will be used to purchase a new walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Fellowship Awards Allow Washington and Lee Recipients to Forge New Paths Inspired by life-changing study abroad opportunities, many W&L students decide to pursue fellowships that allow them to complete meaningful work on a global stage. Sophie Csatlos ’29 Selected for VFIC Presidential Scholars Program In its inaugural year, the statewide program is designed to cultivate the next generation of values-based leaders. Q&A: Are wildfires getting worse? An environmental economist and former U.S. Forest Service firefighter, W&L’s Cal Bryan discusses what the public needs to know about the current state of wildfire management and prevention. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Lesley Wheeler’s Poem ‘Return Path’ is Featured on The Slowdown Podcast The poem is from the Henry S. Fox Professor of English’s 2025 book “Mycocosmic.” KT Vaughan Appointed to the Library of Virginia Board The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a five-year term. Law Professor Shannon Fyfe Discusses the Legacy of Srebrenica at International Conference Fyfe’s research on genocide prevention drew attention from Bosnian media during the 31st anniversary commemoration. Chris Seaman’s Yale Law Journal Research Cited in OECD Employment Outlook 2026 International policy report draws on Seaman's scholarship examining how confidentiality agreements can restrict worker mobility. Russell Miller Awarded Prestigious Volkswagen Foundation Transatlantic Bridge Professorship The three-year fellowship will support research and collaboration at one of Germany's leading law faculties. Maureen Edobor Publishes Essay in the Minnesota Law Review The article examines recent judicial decisions impacting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. 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. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Alex Radsky Alex Radsky serves as assistant wrestling coach. Learn more about Alex in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Review Your Payslip in Workday Due to salary and benefit premium changes in July, employees are strongly encouraged to review their payslip in Workday. • Monthly paid employees should review their July 31 payslip. • Biweekly paid employees should review their July 17 payslip. To access your payslip within Workday, go to Menu > Benefits and Pay > Payments (under Pay) and scroll down to payslips and "Click View" next to access the appropriate payslip. Remember that you can change your 403(b) retirement contribution at any time. For more information about how to make the change, visit the Workday Quick Tips page and click on question number three. Contact humanresources@wlu.edu with any questions. 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. Featured Social Media Site Keep up with all things W&L by following the university's primary Instagram account! 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 Enjoy a special treat sponsored by the President's Office! 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! Ice Cream Social 2-3 p.m. Café 77 Dining Room Enjoy a special treat sponsored by the First-Year Experience team! Ice Cream Social 2-3 p.m. Café 77 Dining Room Enjoy a special treat sponsored by University Facilities!

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