| Family Connection: November 2024 |
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Associate professor of classics Caleb Dance teaches class on the Front Lawn.
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| Every week during the academic year, university photographers Shelby Hamelman and Kevin Remington capture the scene on campus through their lenses. In the most recent edition: Students take advantage of the warm fall days on campus, the Generals compete in post-season competitions, new campus buildings continue to progress and the students with the Rockbridge Report cover election night. |
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| Winter Break Extended Stay Requests Due Dec. 2 |
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| Monday, Dec. 2, is the last date to request extended stay for Winter Break. Housing will close for Winter Break on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m. Requests after the Dec. 2 deadline will not be considered. Students must complete an extended stay request via eRezLife. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances only. Approved requests will have their student accounts charged a $50/night fee. |
| All students must vacate housing by Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. for Winter Break unless an extended stay has been approved. Students will receive a winter closing checklist. Avoid fees by following the checklist for health, safety and energy reduction reasons. Your student's CA/RA will provide more information about winter checklists and closing guidelines. Students going abroad for Winter Term will receive specific information detailing their move out instructions via their WLU email. |
| Please note that university services are extremely limited during Winter Break. Contact departments/offices directly for hours and services offered during Winter Break. Please visit the Office of Housing & Residence Life webpage for more details. |
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Spooky Action on Campus
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W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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| Lifelong Learning for W&L Parents |
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‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Gene McCabe
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In this month’s episode, McCabe, head men’s lacrosse coach and assistant director of athletics for compliance, discusses how competitive sports provide those moments that feed the soul in the midst of a changing world. |
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South Africa: A Discovery Journey
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The allures of South Africa are many: incredible natural beauty, superb vineyards and a fascinating and complicated political and cultural history. This distinctive tour combines it all in a package designed for W&L’s discerning travelers. |
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Holiday Pops Concert 2024
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| Tickets to the Dec. 3 performance can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L. The event will be livestreamed. |
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Financial Aid Awarded for Spring Term Abroad |
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Financial Aid Office sends aid award to students who have been accepted to a Spring Term Abroad program. Students decide whether or not they intend to participate. |
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Thanksgiving Holiday |
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There will be no classes Nov. 25-29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes resume Monday, Dec. 2. |
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Deadline to Confirm Spring Term Abroad |
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On Dec. 2, students must confirm their participation in the Spring Term Abroad program by electronic signature of the Agreement of Responsible Travel form on their Offcampus Portal. All accepted students will pay the $250 deposit (via their Offcampus Portal) refundable only in case of medical emergency or if the program is canceled. |
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Fall Term Final Examinations Begin |
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The final day of Fall Term classes is Dec. 6. Examinations start at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 and end at noon on Dec. 13. |
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Greek Life Formal Recruitment Begins |
The Panhellenic Sorority (Panhel) and Interfraternity Council (IFC) formal recruitment processes will occur from Jan. 5-9. All students may move back to campus beginning Jan. 4, and those participating in IFC or Panhel recruitment are expected to return to campus no later than noon Sunday, Jan. 5. 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.
More details can be found on the Greek Life page
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Winter Term Begins |
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Winter Term classes begin on Jan. 9. The add/drop for classes ends at midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 15. |
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| Follow @wlushepherd on Instagram |
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The Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability incorporates a spirit of engagement and service into students’ extracurricular and academic lives. For more than 25 years, The Shepherd Program has supported student leadership and service opportunities in the local Rockbridge area and beyond.
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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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Washington and Lee Athletics has had a busy and successful fall championship season. Women's cross country won the ODAC and 
