| Family Connection: April 2023 |
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Professor of Sociology Jon Eastwood meets with a student on the steps of Newcomb Hall.
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| Every week during the academic year, university photographers Kevin Remington and Shelby Hamelman capture the scene on campus through their lenses. In this recent edition: Spring returns to W&L's campus, undergraduate students navigate final exams and much more! |
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| Undergraduate Commencement - May 25, 2023 |
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| Graduation for the Class of 2023 is just weeks away! The university's 236th undergraduate Commencement is scheduled for Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10 a.m. on the Front Lawn of the main campus. The Baccalaureate Service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 10 a.m., also on the Front Lawn. Commencement ceremonies will be broadcast live on the web for those unable to attend. Learn more about Commencement here. |
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W&L in Full Bloom
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| Washington and Lee’s campus is thriving thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that collaborates with Mother Nature year-round. |
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W&L Hosts 18th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
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| The weekend’s seminar will feature Amor Towles discussing his latest book, “The Lincoln Highway.” His talk on April 28 will be streamed online at livestream.com/wlu. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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 W&L offers 24 varsity sports, 12 for men and 12 for women. All sports compete at the NCAA Division III level, and most participate in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Spring sports are entering their final stages, and the Generals are preparing for postseason competition. View the 2023 composite sports schedule and check out these recent stories about W&L student-athletes, coaches and team news. |
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 In every episode of Washington and Lee's Office of Lifelong Learning podcast, "W&L After Class," we invite parents and families to join conversations with our expert faculty, giving you a walk down the Colonnade even if you're hundreds of miles away. You'll hear from favorite faculty members about topics they know and love, and meet new professors who can introduce you to new worlds. |
| The latest episode, "Paying It Forward," features Michael Hill, professor and chair of the Africana Studies program and the director of the university's new DeLaney Center, an interdisciplinary academic center for teaching and research on Southern race relations, culture, and politics. Hill connects the dots between his formative years and strong bonds to his family, his teaching and research, and his latest role as the DeLaney Center's inaugural director in shaping its programming, research and aspirations. Listen to the full episode here. |
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University Singers Commencement Concert |
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Join the University Singers for one final concert performance of the year featuring works from throughout the 2022-2023 season selected by the seniors. |
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Undergraduate Baccalaureate Service |
The university's undergraduate baccalaureate service will take place on the Front Lawn of the main campus.
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Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony |
Graduation is on the horizon for the Class of 2023! The university’s 236th undergraduate Commencement will take place on the Front Lawn of the main campus.
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America in the 1960s |
The Office of Lifelong Learning invites you to learn about the pivotal decade of the 20th century from W&L faculty and special guest speakers.
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Family Adventure in Science Outdoors |
Join the Office of Lifelong Learning for a three-day adventure on and around campus discovering the treasures of the outdoors.
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Family Adventure in Science and Technology |
Are you ready to explore virtual worlds? Discover the latest technology at W&L’s IQ Center and experience immersive adventures in virtual reality.
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A W&L Education: Up Close and Personal |
This summer, the Alumni College has invited several gifted teachers to provide free-standing presentations akin to “TED Talks.” We’ve selected faculty from the Law School and the College, many of whom are familiar to veteran Alumni Collegians. This interactive program is organized in five major themes.
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| Follow @wluseal on Instagram |
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April is Earth Month, and The Student Environmental Action League (SEAL) at W&L hosted fun sustainability events across campus. Follow SEAL on Instagram to stay up to date with environmental programming.
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| Additional Social Media Accounts to Follow |
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| Be sure to add families@wlu.edu to your address book or safe senders list so our emails get to your inbox. |
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