Women Watching Wall Street
Alumnae business reporters recently visited W&L to offer advice and invite students to lean in and learn.
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No Stone Unscrubbed
Members of the W&L Outing Club spent a recent Saturday cleaning graffiti from rocks at Devil’s Marbleyard.
Bringing Everyone to the Table
Ben Capouya '20 interviews Victoria Kumpuris Brown '98 about her career in food policy and health at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Stephen Cushman to Deliver 2018 Hendricks Law and History Lecture
Cushman, the Robert C. Taylor Professor at the University of Virginia, will deliver at talk titled “George B. McClellan, Robert E. Lee, and the Laws of War before the Lieber Code.”
Mario Pellicciaro, Associate Professor of Classics Emeritus, Dies at 89
Pellicciaro taught at W&L from 1966 to 1999.
Beyond One Summer
Zainab Abiza ’19 studied at Princeton and spent time in Rabat, Morocco, with a Davis Projects for Peace grant. This semester, she's working to expand her Davis project.
W&L, Mount Vernon Announce Mutual Loan of Washington Portraits
The historic institutions will temporarily exchange iconic portraits of George Washington, which will go on public view in mid-December.
W&L Jazz Ensemble and Vosbein Magee Big Band Present ‘Hot Jazz’
The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
W&L Honors Veterans at Annual Gathering
"It's good to see people from all walks of campus who have served in many different ways," said President Will Dudley.
Santa’s Helper
Ron Ginder '75 isn't one of Santa's elves; he's a thoughtful alumnus who makes 800 wooden toys each year for Rockbridge-area children.
Bridge Dedicated to W&L Veteran
A bridge in Maryland has been named for Cpl. Chris Coffland ’88, who died in Afghanistan in 2009.
The Art of a Second Shot
Max Adler ’04, editorial director at Golf Digest magazine, used golf and art to facilitate the release of a wrongfully convicted man.
On Numbers and Notes
Whether he's working with the Williams Investment Society or playing jazz guitar, Joe Wen '19 makes the most of his W&L experience.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The event is free and open to the public.
The Campus Kitchen at W&L Presents Annual Turkeypalooza
The Bring Your Turkey to Work Day and the University Store’s food drive help provide Thanksgiving meals to the community.
Bell Talks “Front Porches of the Dead”
W&L Anthropology Professor Alison Bell discusses grave sites on "With Good Reason Radio."
W&L Presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
This production is open to the public, but tickets are required.
Poet Oliver de la Paz to Give Public Reading at W&L
The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for sale following the reading.
Ready for Trial
Kathy McLaughlin '19L spent her summer in the Colorado State Public Defender office.
Rediscovery and Restoration of a 279-Year-Old Treasure
The Benjamin Borden Grant, the original grant for the land on which W&L now sits, turns 279 this month. It has been conserved and is stored in W&L's Special Collections.
Davis Straske ’19 Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
Straske is a psychology major and dance minor and has been a member of Professor Megan Fulcher’s developmental psychology research lab since the winter of her freshman year.
W&L Presents Author Talk Featuring Harvey Markowitz
The talk is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
Class of ’94 Inspired to Name Office of Inclusion and Engagement
The 25th reunion committee chose to name the office, with a fundraising goal of $1 million, to help all W&L students thrive.
The Art of ‘Survivance’
Joel Bernstein ’57 brings his passion for Native American art to W&L with a groundbreaking new exhibition.
An Impactful Gift
When appreciated stock is gifted outright, you can claim a federal income tax charitable deduction for the full, appreciated value.
W&L Law Alumnae Honored for Pro Bono Work
Amy Conant Hoang ‘13L and Krystal Swendsboe ‘15L were recognized for their efforts in pro bono work.
Gerry Simpson to Lecture on History of War Crimes Law
Simpson is Chair of Public International Law at the London School of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for International Law and Justice at NYU Law.
Quick Hit: Friday Underground Gets Spooky for Halloween
The weekly coffeehouse event took a chilling turn to celebrate All Hallows' Eve.
W&L Presents The Antioch Chamber Ensemble
The Antioch Chamber is one of the most highly regarded chamber choral groups in the United States.
Staniar Gallery Presents Jeff Rich’s “Watershed: Tennessee River”
The show will be on view Nov. 5 – Dec. 7.
Washington and Lee’s Lenfest Center Presents November Concerts
Both events are free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
Exploring the Twists and Turns of Knot Theory
Mathematics professor Elizabeth Denne helped design one of the Fleet Museum's most popular exhibits yet.
Simpson House
Honoring W&L's first woman to become a tenured professor at the university.
A Historic Love Affair
Sally Ball Sharp '96 explains her personal connections to the Simpson House, which was named for art professor Pamela H. Simpson.
Parents and Family Weekend 2018 Creates Shared Experiences
W&L welcomed more than 800 families to campus for Parents and Family Weekend 2018.
‘Fight for Change and Progress’
Dannick Kenon '19, who plans to attend law school and devote his career to positive social change, has co-founded a new student publication at W&L called The Vigil.
W&L Law Hosts Round-table on Justice after Conflict
This month, W&L Law hosted an round-table discussion on post-conflict justice.
W&L to Host Second DataCon Event
The event will focus on how data is shaping sports, entertainment, and healthcare.
W&L Presents Five-Star Festival Midterm Election Preview
The talk is free and open to the public and the discussion will also be streamed live.
A Poetic Conversation on Women’s Health
Sarah Helms '15 shares her documentary on the beauty and hardships of rural Nepal at the 14th National Symposium of Theater and Performance Arts in Academe.
Built from Scratch
As part of an art class, W&L students built the university’s first earth oven, which will be a permanent fixture in the Campus Garden.
W&L Presents 66th Journalism Ethics Institute
The discussion will take place Nov. 9. at 5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
Miller to Give Talk in Honor of Stombock Professorship
The lecture, titled “Comparative Law’s Taxonomy Problem," is scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Classroom A.
JCRSJ Symposium to Focus on Taxes and Poverty
On Friday, November 2, the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice will host its annual symposium in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
‘Catapulted into a New Country’
After spending the summer teaching and exploring in Costa Rica, Taylor Casey '20 can't wait to return.
Devoney Looser to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
The talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled "Fame and Fortune in the Age of Austen."
Washington and Lee to Host Climate Change Discussion
The talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Climate Change: Local Agriculture and Rainforest Solutions – A 7 Point Plan."
A World of Knowledge
Peter Strasser '79L brings a wealth of government and international experience to his new position as U.S. Attorney.
Eye on the Ball
Washington Term, study abroad opportunities and internships—including one with the Philadelphia Eagles—have helped to shape Jason Renner's plans for the future.
John Tombarge to Give 2018 Endowed Chair Lecture
Tombarge’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Championing the Lead Casket: Library Leadership in the 21st Century.”
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a client represented by the Black Lung Clinic at W&L Law.
Recent Gift Illustrates Poet’s ‘Twin Obsessions’
Friends and classmates of Jeanne de Saussure Smith ’08 have dedicated an E. E. Cummings painting to W&L in her memory.
Salena Zito, Co-Author of “The Great Revolt,” to Speak at W&L
She will speak on the electoral shift that supported Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 and reflect upon the 2018 elections.
The Reeves Center Previews Mythical Creatures
This free family program is geared for ages 7-11; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in early November
W&L Law’s Shapiro Honored for Clinical Work
Shapiro is the inaugural recipient of the Elliott Milstein Award for Professional Excellence from American University Washington College of Law
Sustainability House Peddles Green Transportation
The house's new Bike Shop offers free and low-cost rentals, lessons on bike maintenance, and opportunities for exploring the outdoors on two wheels.
W&L Hosts Third Annual Social Impact Summit
This year’s event focuses on Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.
Playwright Paula Vogel is the Third Speaker in W&L’s Ethics of Identity Series
Vogel's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “The Art of Tolerance.”
“Uncovering Fraud in Trump’s Empire”: A Conversation at W&L with David Barstow of the New York Times
In his talk, which is free and open to the public, Barstow will discuss his coverage of the Trump administration and other projects.
W&L Law Names Alex Zhang to Lead Law Library
Dean Brant Hellwig has announced the appointment of Alex Zhang as Assistant Dean for Legal Information Services and Director of the Law Library at Washington and Lee School of Law.
Scene on Campus Fall 2018
Fall 2018
Studying Neuroscience Down Under
Megan Engeland '19 spent her summer in a research laboratory in the psychology department at the University of Sydney in Australia.
The Interaction Between Health and Poverty
James Ricks '21 interviews Dr. Jonathan Wortham '04 about his work with the Centers for Disease Control.
W&L Law’s Demleitner on Voting Rights for Felons
Washington and Lee law professor Nora Demleitner commented extensively in a Public Radio International story on the right to vote for convicted felons.
Marlbrook Chamber Players to Perform at W&L
The group consists of current W&L faculty members Jaime McArdle, violinist, Julia Goudimova, cellist and Timothy Gaylard, pianist.
Washington and Lee Choral Program Presents the Fall Choral Concert
The event is free and open to the public and tickets are free, but required.
Quick Hit: “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”
Staff and students in the costume shop at Lenfest Center have been hard at work creating fabulous costumes for this upcoming W&L production.
Washington and Lee Presents “Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical”
The show runs Oct. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in Keller Theatre on the W&L campus.
