The Columns Weekly - Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 From The Columns W&L Announces New Lecture Series Featuring Faculty’s Milestone Works Beyond the Page is a yearlong series of talks organized by the Provost’s Office to celebrate the significant achievements of the university’s faculty. W&L’s Institutional History Museum and Galleries to Present on University Chapel Renovation Project The Oct. 2 event will provide an overview of the planned gallery update and preservation repairs to University Chapel. 2025 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025. Thomas Grove ’02 Wins a Pulitzer Prize with Wall Street Journal Team The Central and Eastern European correspondent’s article was a part of a Wall Street Journal series investigating Elon Musk that won best national reporting. Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Lesley Wheeler Featured in Best American Poetry 2025 and Publishes Book Chapter The English professor’s poem “Sex Talk” and essay “Talkin’ New York” were highlighted in larger collections. Lucas Morel Co-Edits Volume About Frederick Douglass’ Writings on Abraham Lincoln The John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics and his co-editor from Christopher Newport University will discuss the book and sign copies on Oct. 14 at the Hillel House. Melinda Roth Quoted on Prediction Markets In recent articles in the Financial Times and Front Office Sports, Roth discussed sports betting and the rise of prediction markets. Elliott King Featured in AMC+ Series ‘True Crime Story: Smugshot’ The professor of art was interviewed for an episode titled “The Dali Heist.” Mark Drumbl Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the International Criminal Law Review The Review is a respected venue for cutting-edge scholarship on international criminal justice, atrocity law, penal law, and transitional justice. Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Research Article for the Global Strategy Journal The article examines and weighs both the potential benefits and drawbacks of foreign ownership on corporate social responsibility spending. 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. Identity Theft Protection Available The university offers identity theft protection through Norton LifeLock. You can purchase protection for yourself ($7.99/month) or include qualifying family members ($15.98/month). You can enroll anytime and the coverage will be effective the first of the month after your enrollment and payment, which will be automated through payroll deduction. Click here for benefit details. Call LifeLock at 866-917-2555, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time, for questions about enrolling in LifeLock protection. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Meagan Earls Meagan Earls serves as campaign engagement coordinator for University Advancement. Learn more about Meagan in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. This Week's Scene on Campus President Dudley and Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services John Jensen ’01 pose with Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipients Jillian Katterhagen ’15 and Wilson Hallett ’15 in front of Washington Hall during Young Alumni Weekend. View Photos Support the Generals! Three soccer matches grace the home schedule for the week ahead! Featured Social Media Site Keep up with what's happening with the Shepherd Program by giving them a follow 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 Concert Guild Presents: Nicola Melville (Piano) 7-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall New Zealand pianist Nicola Melville has been described as “a marvelous pianist who plays with splashy color but also exquisite tone and nuance” and “the sort of advocate any composers would love.” Tickets are required. More Info Hall of Fame Keynote and Panel 10:30 a.m. Evans Hall Jan Hathorn, Michael F. Walsh Director of Athletics, will share special remarks with a focus on the history and significance of women’s athletics at the university over the last 40 years. A panel of influential female athletes, coaches and sports administrators will then share their experiences on overcoming challenges and advocating for equality in sports. A casual lunch will follow. Faculty Recital: William McCorkle (Organ) 3-5 p.m. Lexington Presbyterian Church A program of music by organists/composers ranging from the 16th to the 20th centuries, who flourished in cities around the European continent. Open to the public and no tickets are required. More Info Mudd Center Screening: Anthropocene: The Human Epoch 7-8:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater The Washington and Lee University Roger Mudd Center for Ethics presents a screening of “Anthropocene: The Human Epoch.” The documentary screening is free and open to the public. More Info DeLaney Center's Screen to Square - “Sinners” 5:30 p.m. Stackhouse Theater The Delany Center at Washington and Lee University will begin its 2025-2026 Screen to Square film series with a screening of “Sinners.” The screening is free and open to the general public, with light refreshments provided. More Info Glasgow Endowment Reading: Matthew Gavin Frank 6 p.m. Northen Auditorium Washington and Lee University presents a public reading with author Matthew Gavin Frank. Frank’s reading is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment. Frank will read from his new book “Submersed: Wonder, Obsession, and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines,” followed by a time for question-and-answer session. More Info Mudd Center Speaker: Olatunde Johnson 5:10-6:10 p.m. Stackhouse Theater Olatunde Johnson, the Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 Professor of Law at Columbia University, will present a lecture titled “Environmental Sacrifice Zones and the Limits of Civil Rights Enforcement.” The event is free and open to the public. More Info Sips n’ Sees at the Reeves 4-6 p.m. Reeves Museum of Ceramics As part of Five Star Festival, the community is invited to join the museum staff for drinks, gallery strolls and a casual evening at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics. The events are free and open to all, and a valid ID is required. Sonoklect: Matt Niess and The Capital Bones All Brass Big-Band 8-10 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall Founded in 1990 by trombonist Matt Niess, The Capitol Bones are acclaimed for their bold sound and unique instrumentation. The performance is part of the SonoKlect Series, a program dedicated to bringing modern music to local audiences in Lexington. A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the performance. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. More Info Faculty Recital: Anthony Cincotta (saxophone) and Anna Billias (Piano) 3-5 p.m. Lenfest Center/Wilson Concert Hall The Department of Music at Washington and Lee University will present a faculty recital by saxophonist Anthony Cincotta and pianist Anna Billias. The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. More Info Basse Salon Presents Andi Coulter 12:30-1:30 p.m. Leyburn 128 Andi Coulter, assistant professor of business administration, will deliver a lecture on “So You Need Swifties: Lessons in Fan-Driven Marketing for Indie Artists.” The talk is free and open to the public. More Info

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