Global Service: Bringing the World to W&L Students
A new themed residence brings together sophomore students with an interest in service and internationalism.
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Student Leaders: Taylor Gulotta ’17
Taylor Gulotta '17 discusses the challenges and rewards of stage managing the fall 2016 Bentley Musical "The Theory of Relativity."
A Day in the Life: Bogdan Bors ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Bogdan Bors '17 interns with Community Empowerment Solutions, a social entrepreneurship company focusing on microconsignment opportunities in Ecuador.
Now Playing: Theory of Relativity
The new musical, inspired by the actual stories of the millennial generation, celebrates the connections that unite and define us. .
Crisis Responder: David Sugerman ’99
David Sugerman '99 combines medicine with social service, responding to crises around the world and training those on the front lines of disease control. He will give a public talk on his career in public health on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Science A214. .
In Case You Missed It
Faculty Focus: Dan and Irina Mazilu
W&L physics professors Irina and Dan Mazilu join forces to mentor students and build a nanoscience program.
Milestones: Campus Kitchen Marks 10-Year Anniversary
Ten years and nearly 263,000 meals after Ingrid Easton Wilson '06 founded the Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee, the program is still going strong.
Building Community: Peyton Powers ’18
Bonner Scholar Peyton Powers helps to plan the Fall Bonner Congress Meeting, taking place on W&L's campus Oct. 14-16.
International Endeavors: Melina Knabe and Matt Carl
American students traveled abroad with international students for summer projects they created together. .
Public Policy: Pepe Estrada ’19 and Jason Renner ’19
Sophomores Pepe Estrada and Jason Renner participate in public policy discussions at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Changing Perspectives: Hannah Falchuk ’18
Shepherd Intern Hannah Falchuk '18 works for the Bowery Residents' Committee in New York City.
In Depth: Washington and Lee Launches Advanced Research Cohort (ARC) Pilot
12 exceptional students experience a unique summer program aimed at increasing retention in STEM majors.
A Day in the Life: Sonia Brozak ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Sonia Brozak '17 Travels to Florence to Study Art History.
A Day in the Life: Prakhar Naithani ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Prakhar Naithani '17 conducts research at North Carolina State University's Forestry Biomaterials Department.
Interns at Work: Kassie Scott ’18
English major Kassie Scott '18 interns for an NGO focused on human rights and gender equality in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Interns at Work: Walker Brand ’18
Engineering major Walker Brand '18 gets a taste of the defense industry at Hardwire Armor Systems.
Student Leaders: Edward Stroud ’17 and Carley Sambrook ’17
Co-directors of W&L Student Consulting keep their teams organized to deliver for the client.
Anything But a Gap Year: Rosalie Bull and Ian Treger
Two first-year students take a gap year to live abroad and learn about a different culture -- and themselves.
Feels Like Home: The Village
Brand new upper-division housing and remodeled apartments at Woods Creek give juniors plenty of reasons to welcome the new school year at W&L.
Not So Sleepy: 48 Hours in Lexington
With two new hotels, a half dozen new eateries, and a thriving music scene, Lexington has awakened from her nap.
Marine Corps to CEO: John Warren ’03
Lessons learned from W&L and the Marine Corps helped John Warren ’03 create Lima One Capital to make positive impact on neighborhoods.
Uncommon Courses: Mad Men
Hit Show Inspires Spring Term Course on the Politics of Race and Gender.
Interns at Work: Aswasan Joshi ’17
Physics-engineering and computer science major Aswasan Joshi '17 interns in product development at Jobscience in San Francisco.
Student Sustainability Projects: Many Shades of Green
New student-sourced sustainability initiatives get the green light on campus.
Welcome to W&L: Our Global Campus
An International Student Perspective .
Tea for Many: The Senshin’an Tea Room
Studying and Teaching the Japanese Way of Tea.
My W&L: Kiki Martire ’15
Kiki Martire is an English major with a minor in women's and gender studies from Baltimore, Md. A member of the Class of 2015, she traveled abroad to the South Pacific during her junior year.
My W&L: Craig Shapiro ’15
"Faculty and staff have supported me in my pursuit of fostering a greater global perspective to bring back to Lexington."
My W&L: Naphtali Rivkin ’15
"In my four years here, most of my 'classrooms' were not in a classroom."
Around the World: Samuel Campbell ’15
"It allowed me to branch outside my comfort zone and really see the world from a different angle."
Around the World: Eric Schwen ’15
Eric Schwen '15 in Paris, Madrid and London.
Around the World: Cathy Wang ’15
University College, London.
Around the World: Scott Sugden ’15
Fort Dauphin, Madagascar.
Around the World: Myrna Barrera-Torres ’15
Myrna Barrera-Torres '15 in Vina del Mar, Chile, and Rome, Italy.
My W&L: Joe Yankelowitz ’15
"W&L has allowed me to satisfy my need to wander."
My W&L: Sommer Ireland ’15
"Being abroad for so long really changed my perspective on many aspects of W&L, and made me appreciate it so much more."
Around the World: Taylor DeVoe ’15
"Good and bad things will happen when you take risks and leave what's comfortable, but I promise it's worth it."
In Depth: Professor Martin Davies
Economics professor returns to childhood home of Papua New Guinea to study the economics of resource-rich developing countries.
A Day in the Life: Franklin Wolfe ’16
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Franklin Wolfe '16 Travels to Europe to Gather Data for 3D Geologic Models.
International Perspectives: Reem Kandil ’16
John Gunn Scholar discusses her experience at Washington and Lee.
International Perspectives: Rajwol Joshi ’18
Computer Science major Rajwol Joshi discusses his experiences at W&L.
My W&L: Alejandro Paniagua ’17
"The one thing that will set you apart and help define you is how you cope with the challenges you face, learn from them and move on."
Summer Abroad: Connor Chess ’17
Connor Chess '17 spends a summer studying, working and teaching in Costa Rica, thanks to a Wooley Fellowship.
In Depth: International Immersion
Recipients of W&L's Certificate of International Immersion reflect on their experiences abroad.
A Day in the Life: Sara Jones ’18
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Sara Jones '18 Travels to India to Study Maternal and Child Health.
Global Learning: A Vision Realized
Washington and Lee Dedicates the Center for Global Learning.
International Outing : Hiking the Himalayas
Washington and Lee's Outing Club travels to Nepal for eight-day Khumbu trek.
Changing Perspectives: Sage Timberline ’15
Sage Timberline is a biochemistry major with a minor in poverty and human capability studies from Richmond, Va. A member of the Class of 2015, she interned at the Downtown Health Plaza in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Interns at Work: Janey Fugate ’15
Janey Fugate is a journalism and Romance languages major from Atlanta, Ga. She spent a summer interning as a reporter for El Nuevo Herald, the Spanish language newspaper in Miami.
Interns at Work: Leigh Stauffer ’16
Studio art major Leigh Stauffer '16 works as a membership and development intern at The High Museum of Art in Atlanta.
Changing Perspectives: Lainey Johnson ’16
Shepherd Intern at Bridges, St. Paul's School in Baltimore.
In Remembrance: A Promise for Kelsey
The W&L community will gather tonight at 6:45 p.m. in Evans Hall in remembrance of last year's tragic accident.
Changing Perspectives: Emma Busse ’15
Emma Busse is a sociology and economics major with a minor in poverty and human capability studies from Charleston, W.Va. A member of the Class of 2015, she spent a summer in Camden, N.J., as a Shepherd Intern with the Cooper's Ferry Partnership, development firm that uses a multi-faceted approach to make Camden a better place to live, work, and invest.
From the wluLex Blog: Steven Vranian ’15
A Q&A with Volunteer Firefighter Steven Vranian '15.
My W&L: Emmanuel Abebrese ’15
Emmanuel Abebrese is a biochemistry major with a minor in poverty and human capability studies from Woodbridge, Va. A member of the Class of 2015, he is a member of the Student Association for International Learning, the African Students Association and the Beta Beta Beta biology honor society. He is also the founder of Citadel Foundation for Kids, a nonprofit organization in Ghana and the U.S. that provides children with mentors, resources and training to prepare them for future global leadership and focuses on alleviating child poverty worldwide.
My W&L: Mary Virginia Long ’15
"W&L is a community that truly enables and encourages students to step outside of their comfort zones."
In Depth: Science, Society and the Arts
Kiki Martire '15 studies challenges to women in political leadership in Samoa.
International Health Care: Nicole Gunawansa ’14
Nicole Gunawansa ’14 is passionate about delivering health care to marginalized patients.
Unleashing the Girl Effect: Stuart Hogue ’96
Stuart Hogue '96 believes in the power of girls to end global poverty.
My W&L: Ellen Wiencek ’15
"The relationships I have made and strengthened while volunteering over the course of my time in Lexington are more important to me than I could have imagined."
Don’t Miss: The Institute for Honor
Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carl Bernstein will deliver the keynote address for the 15th annual Institute for Honor Symposium on Friday at 4:00 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
A Day in the Life: Kayla Sylvester ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Kayla Sylvester '17 Volunteers with a Local Literacy Council in South Dakota.
Faculty Focus: Tyler Lorig
W&L Psychology professor Tyler Lorig reports from his AAAS fellowship on Capitol Hill.
Interns at Work: Noelle Rutland ’17
Politics and Spanish major Noelle Rutland '17 interns for the Department of Defense.
A Tale of Two Cities: Kristine Kilanski ’07
Kristine Kilanski ’07 looked at the "invisible" side of Austin through the eyes of another to contribute to a book about inequality in the city.
Interns at Work: Darby Lundquist ’17
Psychology major Darby Lundquist '17 interns at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Young Alumni at Work: Thomas Day ’15
After majoring in biochemistry, religion and music composition at W&L, Thomas Day took his skills to help people at their most vulnerable point in life. .
Advocating for Opportunity: Cynthia Cheatham ’07
Cynthia Cheatham '07 finds purpose in a variety of settings as she advocates for underrepresented communities.
Interns at Work: Harrison Westgarth ’17
Biology and Spanish major Harrison Westgarth '17 researches a rare congenital disease at the National Institutes of Health.
My W&L: Darlon Jan ’15
"W&L is about the people who make the traditions and community succeed."
One on One: Angela Smith and Roger Mudd Talk Ethics
Angela Smith sits down with award-winning journalist Roger Mudd '50 to discuss the Mudd Center for Ethics.
My W&L: Margaret McClintock ’15
Margaret McClintock is an English major with a minor in art history from Tunica, Miss. A member of the Class of 2015, she has been president of the Panhellenic Council, and Appalachian Adventure Trip leader, a member of the Contact Committee, the Student Faculty Hearing Board, the Student Affairs Committee and Traveller.
Interns at Work: Austin Eisenhofer ’15
Austin Eisenhofer is a business administration major and captain of the varsity football team. A lifelong racing fan, he spent the summer working for Penske Racing, Inc. as an athletics and team management intern.
My W&L: David Robinson ’15
David Robinson is an accounting and business administration major from Greenville, S.C. A member of the Class of 2015, he is chairman of the Student Judicial Council, a resident advisor for first-year students, a local elementary school volunteer and a member of @wluLex, W&L's student-run social media team.
Faculty Focus: Mark Rush
Director of International Education .
My W&L: Patrick O’Connor ’15
Patrick O'Connor is a business administration major with a minor in education policy from Richmond, Va. A member of the Class of 2015, he is a member of the varsity basketball team, a first-year resident advisor and a Burish intern.
Faculty Focus: Jonathan Eastwood
Laurent Boetsch Term Associate Professor of Sociology.
Faculty Focus: Ted DeLaney
Associate Professor of History.
My W&L: Lucy Wade Shapiro ’15
Lucy Wade Shapiro is an American history major from Memphis, TN. A member of the Class of 2015, she is president of the student-run Executive Committee, a peer counselor, a volunteer at the Rockbridge Area Health Center and a member of Tri Beta, WITS and Reformed University Fellowship.
Faculty Focus: Julie Youngman
New business law professor hopes to teach students to be better negotiators.
My W&L: Bailey Russell ’16
Bailey Russell is a studio art (photography) major from Huntsville, Alabama. A member of the Class of 2016, she is co-chair of the LEAD Banquet Planning Committe, a DJ at WLUR, a peer tutor and a member of Reformed University Fellowship and KLAZICS hip-hop dance group. .
Faculty Focus: Pam Luecke
Professor of Business Journalism .
My W&L: Lindsey Purpura ’15
"A large part of my personal growth has stemmed from my involvement with W&L athletics."
My W&L: Hugh Gooding ’16
"We often do not realize the opportunities afforded to us as students at this prestigious university tucked away in such a beautiful town."
Got Soup?: Brooke Peccie ’17
Accounting and Business Administration major lends her planning skills to the annual Souper Bowl benefit for the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
In Depth: The Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference
Seniors Teddy Corcoran and Stephanie Foster get students from around the country talking about ethics.
Returning Home: John X. Miller ’77
John X. Miller '77, managing editor of Winston-Salem Journal, adds his name to the city's list of 'firsts.'
Student Leaders: Richard Snyder ’16 and Gabby Collado ’16
Lenfest Center House Directors work behind the scenes to keep performances running smoothly.
My W&L: Anna Russell Thornton ’16
"I have been challenged to step outside my comfort zone, encouraged to pursue my passions, and nurtured as a student, a leader and an individual."
My W&L: Maggie Ackell ’16
"I've learned a diverse set of capabilities that has aided my transformation from a curious girl with a knack for business into a cognizant, concerned businesswoman aware of the challenges of this complex world."
On the Convention Floor: Steven Yeung ’17
Rising senior Steven Yeung was one of the youngest members of the Virginia delegation — and one of the youngest delegates nationwide — at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
My W&L: Teddy Corcoran ’16
"All around me, I was exposed to ideas and opinions I had not considered before."
Annual Fund: Bert ’83 and Wyn Ponder ’16
For Bert Ponder '83, of Atlanta, and his daughter, Wyn '16, volunteering for the Annual Fund has become a family tradition. Bert serves as the chair of the Annual Fund, while Wyn is one of five lead class agents for the Class of 2016. .
Philosophy of Leadership: Paqui Toscano ’17
ODK National Leader of the Year Paqui Toscano talks about his approach to leadership.
Annual Fund: Buddy LeTourneau ’71
Buddy LeTourneau '71 has served Washington and Lee as a class agent since 1996. Even after 21 years of volunteering for the Annual Fund, he is still motivated by what he terms the "passion and love" he feels for the university. .
A Taste of Spring: PHYS 102: The Physics and Perception of Music
Students learn how two seemingly different disciplines are intertwined together in harmony.
Interns at Work: Mariel Pearl ’15
Advertising Operations and Ad Research Intern at Hulu.
Talking Points: Modern Professional Presentations
Modern Professional Presentations is Not Your Average Public Speaking Class.
