| Family Connection: November 2023 |
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Thomas Pangburn ’25 and Thomas Kallen ’25 head to class on a warm fall afternoon.
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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 on the stage, Generals compete in postseason play, fall colors on display around campus, Young Alumni Weekend festivities and much more! |
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| Sign Up for General Alerts |
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| General Alerts is a notification system that allows W&L to notify community members of emergencies or other timely information that affects the campus. Parents and family members who wish to receive emergency messages directly from W&L may sign up to receive General Alerts at http://go.wlu.edu/general-alerts. |
| More information about W&L's emergency preparations and procedures is available in the university's Emergency Management Plan. |
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The Space to Be Brave
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| W&L’s recent staging of ‘Speech & Debate’ brought its cast, crew and audience an opportunity to engage with an innovative, collaborative approach to theater. |
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W&L Presents Holiday Pops Concert 2023
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| Tickets to the Dec. 4-5 performances can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L. The event will also be available to watch online at livestream.com/wlu. |
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| Campus Extended Stay Requests Due Dec. 4 |
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| Winter break extended stays may be approved case-by-case for extenuating circumstances. Students must complete an extended stay request via eRezLife. The extended stay request is due by Dec. 4, and submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. Approved requests will have their student accounts charged a $50/night fee. |
| Please note that university services are extremely limited during winter break. Contact departments/offices directly for hours and services offered during the winter break period. Please visit the Office of Residence Life webpage for more details. |
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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. This fall, W&L earned its 19th ODAC volleyball championship title, and five programs competed in NCAA postseason events: men's cross country, women's cross country, men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball. The football team hosts Lycoming College in the inaugural Cape Charles Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 18, and the winter sports are off to a strong start. 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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New Zealand’s Great Outdoors
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Join Athletic Director Jan Hathorn on a 15-day trip in February 2024 to enjoy New Zealand’s stunning beauty while sampling its very best trails, including the world-renowned Milford, Routeburn, Kepler and Hooker Valley tracks. If there was ever a heart-healthy adventure, this is it! |
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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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Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) |
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The Thanksgiving Holiday will be observed Nov. 20-24. Classes will resume Monday, Nov. 27. |
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Final Examinations |
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Final examinations begin Dec. 9 and end Dec. 15. The last day of Fall Term classes is Dec. 8. |
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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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| Follow @wluhartecenter on Instagram |
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The Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of high-quality academic resources to students.
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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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