The Columns Weekly - Thursday, July 9, 2026 From The Columns Saving the Season: How Special Collections and University Alumni Preserved a Piece of W&L’s Athletics History Reel-to-reel videos from the 1974 lacrosse season were preserved, digitized and turned into a documentary about one of the most notable teams in the school’s rich athletics history. Exploring the World Johnson Enhancement Funds open up opportunities for W&L Johnson Scholars. Scandinavian Summer Abroad Neuroscience major Casey Arkoette ’28 is conducting cutting-edge research in Copenhagen, Denmark while exploring the local culture. $227,956 In Grants Awarded to Law Students and Alumni Working in Public Interest Positions 62 students and recent graduates from the School of Law received grants this summer to support their work in public interest positions. Malachi Zarahn ’28 Becomes First W&L Student Selected for UVA’s Roadmap Scholars Initiative The two-year program is designed to help students chart their path into the legal profession. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Lauren Hughes Publishes Article in the Columbia Human Rights Law Review The article examines the backlog of pending asylum applications before both the U.S. Asylum Office and Immigration Courts. April Washburn Elected President of the Board of Directors for the New England Buying Consortium The director of the University Store is in the middle of a two-year term as NEBC vice president and will serve a two-year term as president beginning in March 2027. Maureen Edobor Contributes to NPR ‘Deep Dive’ Edobor contributed to a story about voter roll purges. Jill Fraley Publishes Article in the Santa Clara Law Review The article examines how some private law doctrines can serve structural constitutional functions. Economics Professor Delivers Keynote Address at the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies Annual Conference Peter Grajzl’s lecture focused on his research studying the evolution of English law in the early modern and industrialization eras and the law’s impact on the economy. 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: Brandon Spalding Brandon Spalding serves as head men's cross country coach and assistant men's track & field coach. Learn more about Brandon in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Live Well W&L is now open for 2026–27! The Live Well W&L portal is now open! Activities completed between June 2, 2026 and June 1, 2027 qualify for wellness tokens. Earn three tokens and claim your Salad Bar Sticker which entitles you to lunch at the Marketplace Salad Bar for just $7.50 per day. Earn all six tokens by June 1, 2027 to qualify for up to $900 in savings on your 2027–28 W&L health insurance premiums. Start earning today, and enjoy rewards along the way! Questions? Visit the Live Well W&L FAQ page. Featured Social Media Site Following W&L's Office of Sustainability on Instagram for all the latest updates. 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 Cool off at the Ice Cream Social sponsored by the University Library. Dining Services Job Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hillel House Looking to grow a career in hospitality? Unlock future opportunities and connect with the Dining Services team at the upcoming job fair. 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 W&L University Store! 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 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!

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