| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, August 17, 2023 |
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Editor's Note:
As we look ahead to the new academic year, please note that The Columns Weekly will be returning to its normal weekly format. Expect to find another edition in your email inbox next Thursday! |
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| Get to Know Your Newest Co-Workers |
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New Employee Q&A From 8/15/23 |
| Get to know the newest members of the Washington and Lee employee workforce through our new employee feature page! This week, we feature nine new employees who have joined the W&L community. |
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| Carilion Employee Assistance Program |
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| As a reminder, benefit-eligible employees and their eligible family members have access to the Carilion Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost. The August version of the EAP newsletter features articles on the following topics: |
- Dose of exercise fends off depression.
- Avoid back-to-school mistakes.
- Helping a co-worker make a change.
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Meet a Colleague: Matthew Loar |
| Matthew Loar serves as director of fellowships and student research. Learn more about Matthew in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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Meet a Colleague: Jon Shapiro |
| John Shapiro is a professor of practice with the School of Law. Learn more about Jon in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the W&L Hillel Instagram feed as another source of information about happenings on campus!
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Fall Academy |
The Fall Academy begins on Aug. 21 and runs through Sept. 1.
Review Sessions
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Exhibition - Curricular Connections: Teaching with the Museums’ Collections
Reeves Museum of Ceramics
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Curricular Connections: Teaching with the Museums’ Collections demonstrates the Museums at W&L’s ongoing commitment to its teaching mission by advancing learning through direct engagement with the collection and facilitating an interdisciplinary appreciation of art, history, and culture.
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The Compound Effect of the Calendar Routine in the World Language Class
4:30-5:30 p.m. Online
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Discover how implementing a calendar routine builds community and reinforces a sense of belonging while promoting language production and cultural awareness. Ready-to-use resources will be shared that can be implemented immediately for different languages and levels throughout the school year.
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Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.–Noon Law Community Lounge
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The law faculty meeting will be held on August 28 from 11 a.m.–Noon in the law community lounge. |
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Fall Convocation
7 p.m. Front Lawn
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The W&L community is invited to celebrate a new academic year with Convocation on the Front Lawn on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will follow on Cannan Green.
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