| Family Connection: April 2024 |
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Spring has arrived on the Colonnade.
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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 arrives on campus, undergraduates complete Winter Term exams, and alums return to campus for Law Alumni Weekend and the 50th Archaeology Reunion! |
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| The big day is fast-approaching: Washington and Lee's 237th undergraduate commencement will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, on the Front Lawn. Graduates of the College and Williams School will receive their diplomas as they walk across the stage, marking an end to their transformative years at W&L and the beginning of their exciting next chapters. |
| As you make final plans to celebrate the success of your student, make sure to check our commencement info webpage that answers everything from what do if it rains (fingers crossed!) to where to park the day of the event. |
| Important Dates: |
| - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, May 27: Cap and gown pickup at Elrod Commons |
| - 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 27: Senior class photo taken at Liberty Hall Ruins |
| - 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29: Baccalaureate Service |
| - 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30: Undergraduate Commencement |
| Note: All students can drop off their formal wear for graduation to be dry cleaned at the University Cleaners located at 534 E. Nelson St. If your graduate is enrolled in the laundry service program, they can place their formal wear in the provided dry cleaning bag when they drop off their clothing for their weekly cleaning service. For more information, view the University Cleaners website. Proceeds support Residential Life programming at W&L. |
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Student Accolades
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| From Fulbright scholars to Goldwater scholars to the National Science Foundation fellows, W&L students have earned numerous distinctions. |
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A Violinist’s Anthem
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| Duncan Hart ’24 lends his musical talents to W&L athletics by playing the national anthem on the violin before home events. |
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For the Love of the Game
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| Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit. |
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Solving Career Dilemmas
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| "The Dilemmas" podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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- The W&L riding team had a strong postseason that culminated in five riders qualifying for IHSA Zone 4 Championships and junior Allison Hines '25 qualifying for nationals, which will be held in May. Senior Clare O'Brien was named IHSA Zone 4 Region 2's Most Outstanding Senior and received the region's sportsmanship award. At the ODAC Championships, the American history major was also voted the Virginia Farm Bureau Scholar Athlete of the Year by the league's sports information personnel and took home All-ODAC honors after finishing third in point calculations.
 The women's golf team won the ODAC Championships for the sixth straight year. Men's golf and men's and women's outdoor track and field teams are entering their respective championship season and will compete for a spot on the national stage in the next 10 days at their ODAC championship events.- The men's and women's tennis and lacrosse teams remain undefeated in conference play and have all secured the top seed for their respective tournaments heading into the postseason in May.
- The Generals baseball team celebrated the program's eight seniors with a doubleheader sweep on April 20, and Coach Ted White earned his 100th career win on the same day.
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| Read about all of the winter sport accomplishments and the current spring season for the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com, signing up for Generals Sports emails and following social media channels at @WLUGenerals. |
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| Lifelong Learning for W&L Parents |
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After Class Podcast with Wythe Whiting
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The professor of cognitive and behavioral science talks about the complex connections between mental health, sleep, physical activity and cognitive functioning. Whiting discusses how modern technologies impact our ability to focus during daily tasks and how to navigate the vast social media landscape. The conversation, centered around Whiting’s research, explores the powerful influence our touchpoints with technology have on mental health and sheds light on the hidden dynamics that shape our online experiences. |
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Italian Biking Adventure: Dolomites to Venice
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Lifelong Learning and the Outing Club join forces for the first time, offering a bike tour through some of the most beautiful countryside in Northern Italy. Designed for members of the W&L family who want to combine their love of physical activity with their quest to travel and learn, the 300-kilometer journey will begin near the Austrian border in the northeastern Dolomites through the Höhlensteintal Valley, below the spectacular Drei Zinnen to the Olympic city of Cortina d‘Ampezzo. |
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar |
The 19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar will take place April 26-27. This year’s featured author is Tess Gunty, and discussions will center around her debut novel, “The Rabbit Hutch.”
Learn more and register
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First Day of Spring Term |
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Spring Term classes begin April 29. Add/drop ends at midnight on April 30. |
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Spring Term Final Examinations |
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Final examinations are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 25. The last day of Spring Term classes is May 24. |
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Commencement |
The 237th undergraduate commencement is scheduled for May 30 on the Front Lawn of the main campus. The Baccalaureate Service is scheduled for May 29.
Learn more
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| Follow @wlusustainability on Instagram |
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The Office of Sustainability and Energy Education oversees W&L's sustainability and carbon reduction efforts.
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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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