Washington and Lee to Begin Updates to the Campus Utility Infrastructure
The long-term phased project provides for sustainable heating resources throughout campus.
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Thank you, University Facilities!
W&L Facilities staff work hard all year round, but during spring and summer, they put in extra time to make sure special events go off without a hitch.
Take It to Harte
W&L’s new student and faculty resource center, located within Leyburn Library, opened this fall.
Paul Burns, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Dies at 72
Burns, who joined W&L in 2001, had over 30 years of experience in the safety and health field. He died Sept. 19 at the age of 72.
Cultivating A Community
Renovations to the John W. Elrod Commons will create spaces to expand collaborations and conversations.
In Case You Missed It
CARPE Renamed Harte Center for Teaching and Learning
The Board of Trustees approved renaming CARPE in memory of Houston H. Harte '50.
Prepping for a Safe Return
From installing hand sanitizer stations to adjusting HVAC systems, University Facilities staff have played an essential role in preparing the W&L campus for Fall Term 2020.
Tour of W&L Construction Projects Available Online
A video tour of construction projects underway at Washington and Lee University can be seen online.
New Lectern at W&L Commencement Has Historic Significance
Few people attending Washington and Lee University’s 2015 commencement probably noticed the new lectern at the center of the podium or understood its historic significance.
Major Campus Construction Projects to Begin March 2
Construction work on the new "village" housing, natatorium and Liberty Hall playing fields is scheduled to begin March 2, requiring long-term access road and parking lot closures around Wilson, Watt and Artificial Turf fields and the Upper Tennis Courts.
W&L Board Authorizes Construction of Third-Year Housing Neighborhood at Its Fall Meeting
At its fall meeting, Oct. 24-25, Washington and Lee University's Board of Trustees gave final approval for the construction of a new on-campus housing neighborhood for upper-division students.
Randolph Hare Elected President of Professional Association
Congratulations to Randolph Hare, the director of maintenance and operations in W&L's Facilities Management, who last month became the president of APPA International, the professional organization of facilities and physical plant officers at educational institutions.
W&L Trustees Authorize Preliminary Architectural Design of New Apartment-Style Residences on Campus for Upper-Division Students
W&L's board of trustees has authorized preliminary architectural design of new apartment-style residences that would house approximately 320 upper-division students.
Essential Personnel Keep W&L Open, Even When Closed
When 10 inches of snow make it necessary to "close" Washington and Lee, not every employee stays home for the day—or the night. Nearly 1,000 people live on campus, depending on the University for food and beverage, health services, security, utilities and, of course, snow removal. Designated essential personnel make their way to campus regardless of the conditions, working as long as necessary to take care of the academic community.
W&L Dedicates Belfield as Guest House, Special Events Center
The former home of Washington and Lee's legendary dean of students, Frank J. Gilliam, will serve as a venue for overnight guests to the University.
W&L Board Selects Site for New Natatorium
As part of a program to upgrade Washington and Lee's indoor athletic and recreation facilities, the site for a proposed new swimming pool is just northwest of Lewis Hall.
W&L Trustees Approve Renovations to Residence Halls, Belfield
At its fall meeting in Lexington on Oct. 27, Washington and Lee's Board of Trustees approved projects to renovate Graham-Lees and Gaines halls for first-year students and Belfield as a guest house.
