| Family Connection: October 2025 |
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The Spaht and Dodson families at the dedication of the Lindley Center for Student Wellness.
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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: fall arrives on campus, friends join for the dedication of the Lindley Center for Student Wellness, students celebrate Diwali, the Generals compete in volleyball, soccer and riding and much more. |
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| Dear Parents and Families, |
| Reading Days are now behind us, and midterm season is coming to a close. We are more than halfway through the 2025 Fall Term, which means we are excited and hopeful to see you all on campus this coming weekend for Parents and Family Weekend (Oct. 24-26)! My team and I will be greeting parents and family members at check-in in Evans Dining Hall lobby, so stop by, grab a button and consider registering for the Student Engagement and Leadership (SEaL) Reception from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. |
| As we begin to near the end of the term, you might find it helpful to review important information about housing dates and details. Additionally, if your student hopes to join a W&L fraternity or sorority in the 2026 Winter Term, learn more about our formal recruitment and membership intake processes. As always, if you have questions, concerns or feedback, I can be reached by email at families@wlu.edu. |
Leah Beard
Assistant Dean of Student Leadership |
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Lindley Center In Action
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Washington and Lee’s Lindley Center for Student Wellness welcomes students into a new space designed for a holistic approach to wellness. |
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First-Year Foundation
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Leading Edge pre-orientation trips introduce first-year students to the unique opportunities available at Washington and Lee University. |
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AI Conversations on Campus
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| W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions. |
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Rare Student Research Opportunity
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| Griffin Conti ’26 helped Rachel Du, former visiting curator of Asian art at W&L, create a new digital catalog for the Art Museum’s collection of rare Chinese fan paintings. |
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International Perspectives
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| This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L. |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee |
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| Join fellow parents, alumni and friends to celebrate Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee at special receptions across the country. Enjoy campus updates from President Will Dudley and other campus leaders, and hear the latest news about W&L's historic campaign. Learn more and see photos from our recent Charlottesville, Virginia, and Lexington, Kentucky, events. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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| As the end of October nears, so do fall sport regular seasons. Women's soccer is 12-2-1 overall and has won 20 consecutive ODAC games dating to 2023, while men's soccer is unbeaten in its last 10 games. Volleyball is 18-5 overall with two conference matches left. Field hockey has won five of its last six games to get hot at the end of the season, while football is 3-1 in conference play. |
 The riding team hosts the ODAC Championship on Oct. 24, and the cross country teams head to the conference meet on Nov. 1. Meanwhile, men's and women's tennis and golf have wrapped up fall play. Both tennis teams went 2-0, while both golf teams are ranked No. 8 in the first Scoreboard by Clippd rankings. |
| 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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Greece Through the Ages
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Athens and the Greek islands are undoubtedly among the world’s most alluring places. Athens, capital of Greece and Europe’s oldest city, gave birth to democracy and to many philosophical concepts that have shaped modern Western society. Later in this bespoke, tailor-made journey for Washington and Lee, travelers proceed to Santorini and Crete, two fascinating islands of the many that are peppered across the legendary azure waters of the eastern Mediterranean. |
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Exploring Southern France & the Italian Riviera by Sea
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Set sail on an unforgettable nine-day journey along the stunning coastlines of the French and Italian rivieras with PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys. Specially crafted for English-speaking travelers, this immersive Mediterranean cruise combines breathtaking scenery, rich cultural experiences and the insight of renowned experts — all with the comfort of luxurious accommodations aboard Le Champlain. |
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| Learn About Studying Abroad |
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| The Center for International Education will be hosting an information session at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, in Stackhouse Theater for families in town for Parents and Family Weekend. The session will cover study abroad opportunities, with students speaking about their experiences. |
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Parents and Family Weekend |
W&L will host the annual celebration of Parents and Family Weekend honoring the families of W&L students Oct. 24-26. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the staff of the Student Engagement and Leadership (SEaL) team will be hosting a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in Evans Dining Hall. Come and enjoy some light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
Learn more
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Registration for Winter Term |
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Winter Term registration opens on Oct. 27 and will stay open through Nov. 4. |
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Thanksgiving Break |
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There will be no classes Nov. 24-28. Classes will resume after Thanksgiving Break on Dec. 1. |
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Fall Term Final Examinations Begin |
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The final day of Fall Term classes is Dec. 5. Examinations start at 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 and end at noon on Dec. 12. |
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| Follow @wlucareers on Instagram |
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The W&L Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD) supports and empowers students and alumni to discover, navigate and achieve their career and professional goals through hands-on advising and tailored resources, programs and events.
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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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