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W&L Alum To Give First Day Of Peace Address

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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Political strategist and social entrepreneur Tolu Olubunmi, Washington and Lee University class of 2002, will deliver the inaugural International Day of Peace address at W&L on Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. The title of her talk is “Peace on Earth: From Platitudes to the Practicality of the Peace Agenda.”

For Outdoor Studying

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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Students of all ages are invited to use the Rockbridge Regional Library’s outdoor study space in Lexington called the Learning Hub. “Fresh air, a covered shelter, picnic tables and WiFi access make the Learning Hub a perfect change of scenery for virtual and at-home learners,” said a spokeswoman. For more information, send an email to cejones@rrlib.net or call 463-4324, ext. 110.

Law Professor To Give Constitution Day Talk

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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Mary Anne Franks, professor of law and Dean’s Distinguished Scholar at the University of Miami School of Law, will deliver this year’s Constitution Day address at Washington and Lee University this Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. The title of her talk is “The Cult of the Constitution.”

Billias And Parker To Present ‘Sounds of the Seasons’

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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Pianist Anna Billias and baritone Gregory Parker will present a recital entitled “Sounds of the Seasons” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. The performance will be livestreamed at https://livestream.com/wlu.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am

Thursday, Sept. 17

Combating Loneliness

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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Editor’s note: The following story was written by Jeff Seymour for Washington and Lee University and was published on the school’s website last month.

Chromebook Pickup

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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A Lexington family stops by Waddell Elementary School for the Chromebook pickup event. Students and families received materials for the first nine weeks at the drive-thru event Sept. 2 and 3, including individual Chromebook laptops to assist with virtual learning. (Harrison M. Branham photo)

Heading To Class Or To The Dining Room Table

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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As we promised you last week, here are some of the photos of Rockbridge County and Lexington students that were posted on The News-Gazette’s Facebook page last week as part of our annual First Day Faces photo feature.

LOVE Artwork Coming To NBSP

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am

Natural Bridge State Park will unveil a life-sized LOVE artwork on Sept. 25 at the park visitor center.

HLF To Assist Rehab Of Slave Dwelling

Published on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00am
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Historic Lexington Foundation announced on Sept. 6 that it is providing financial assistance to help in the rehabilitation of a Brownsburg area slave dwelling. The structure is on Verdant Acres, the farm of John and Mary Pedersen.

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