| Family Connection: December 2023 |
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Emma Poole ’24 and Syd Peppe ’25 grab a treat at Winter Wonderland in Evans Dining 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: Students get into the holiday spirit while preparing for exams, and much more! |
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An update from President Dudley |
| Washington and Lee is a remarkable place, and 2023 gave us many reasons to celebrate. We continue to attract exceptionally talented students, our faculty provide them with an outstanding education, and they enjoy excellent post-graduate opportunities. Here are just a few highlights. |
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Growth Opportunities
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| The Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience provides students with the chance to expand their learning beyond the classroom by attending top national conferences. |
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| Reminder - Greek Life Recruitment Begins Jan. 8 |
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| The Panhellenic Formal Recruitment process will occur Jan. 8-10 and Jan. 13-14, and the Interfraternity Council (IFC) Formal Recruitment Process will take place Jan. 8-11. All students may move back to campus beginning Jan. 6. More details can be found on W&L's Greek Life page. |
| The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations hold Member Intake Processes at different times depending on interest and approval from their national headquarters. Students interested in joining an NPHC organization can contact Heidi Bustos, assistant director of inclusion and engagement, at hbustos@wlu.edu. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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 Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. With more than 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships in school history. The fall season concluded Dec. 1 and was punctuated with a national semifinalist appearance by the men's soccer team. Across all sports this fall, the Generals finished with a 69-29-10 overall record and won 36 conference contests. The women's basketball team is off to the best start in program history at 8-1 and is nationally ranked. The winter sports have paused for finals and the holidays, and will return to Lexington on Dec. 29. Stay connected with 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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Western Europe’s Historic Coastal Cities and Art Centers
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Join Elliott King, associate professor of art history, on a 12-day trip to explore western Europe’s historic coastal cities and art centers. This summer voyage from Amsterdam to Lisbon will follow the route of explorers, conquerors, merchants, pilgrims and artists. |
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2024 Institute for Honor Symposium
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The 2024 IFH symposium will explore a range of ethical considerations, from pharmaceutical company culpability to physician prescribing practices. The symposium will feature expert panel discussions and a keynote address from journalist Beth Macy. |
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First Day of Winter Term |
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Winter Term classes begin Jan. 11. Add/drop ends at midnight on Jan. 17. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 15. Monday classes will meet on Friday, Jan. 19. |
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Washington Break (no classes) |
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Washington Break is Feb. 26 through March 1. Classes will resume Monday, March 4. |
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Final Examinations |
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Final examinations begin April 13 and end April 19. The last day of Winter Term classes is April 12. |
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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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Commencement |
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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. |
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| Follow @wlustore on Instagram |
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Find the perfect holiday gift at the W&L University Store!
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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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