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my four years at W&L. One a one-week orientation for thing W&L teaches us, in our international students, and motto, is to be ‘not unmindful then Freshman Orientation We get to know one of the future.’ We know that another and make friends, after our four years, we’ll be “ I look for people who are an exam called upon for more than our but after that, we kind of talking about interesting integrity.” personal financial betterment. integrate into the W&L things, things I don’t know community. I think that’s It’s about betterment of manse community anything about, because pretty cool.” kind through service.” the things how else will you learn? ” member from “ The best learning environment is when students are “ Y ou get thrown into a situation convinced, doing the teaching as well as the learning. It’s when way outside your comfort zone gs our stustudents are sitting in a room, with or without a facwith ten other people who are all remember ulty member, going through problems, debating with in the same boat, so you just s from now.” each other, arguing with one another.” s are so happy automatically bond. I’m still hey make bonds, friends with about five of the dships.” people who were on my trip.” “ I worked in Belgrade, Serbia, with a consulting firm two summers ago. And then, worked with a small non-profit “ There are tons of trails around here. A bu based in London last summer that does my friends love mountain biking. I enjoy h health and social work in Russia, in the and tubing on the rivers.” former Soviet Union.” here to “ I’ll be going into probably the least honorable profession in know what “ It’s a cliché to talk about campaign politics. If I get a job, maybe I’ll try to take some o produces. “global citizens,” but we sons that I’ve learned here of what honor is into a world that are global citizens.” really respect honor all that much.”

from college, college is where you begin arn. They call it commencement for a on. We’re trying to teach people how to are themselves for lives of learning. ”

s pe a k ing

“ Lexington is that small town you’r freshman year I lived for a “ I went to China for five weeks last always hearing about, that your with a Russian family in St. spring term. It’s nice to have that parents are always talking about, g and took a class that option to go abroad but not for a full ‘Oh, back in the day.’ You have the onalized for just me and semester, because Chinese is not my W&L students. St. Peters- main focus. You know what I’m saying? brick-paved sidewalks, but it’s up-to- date. You have wireless ar cry from Lexington.” Accounting and business. But China is Internet throughout Lexington.” such a growing economy.” “ I always think I “ International students bring am educating the “ In this environment. everybody is some sort of dynamic to campus that is un leader. They are coming to W&L because of their future patrons of They get really involved in br leadership. They had to have done something in the arts. We need high school that got them here. So, wherever you their heritage to campus and those even more open it up to the students he than we need per- are here, you’re with other leaders, other people

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

In these pages, the people of W&L speak for

themselves. Their observations offer a glimpse into who we are, what we care about, and what it means to be part of our world. Their perspectives reveal the richness of a culture that can only be described with many voices. Beginnings

Setting

Honor

Leadership

Faculty

Discourse

Perspectives

Destinations

Pursuits

The Details

Washington and Lee University is one of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most esteemed liberal arts institutions. A center of lively debate, a laboratory for training future leaders, and a community where mutual trust informs relationships, W&L looks ever forward while building on a storied legacy.

We thank these Washington and Lee community

members who generously contributed their stories, thoughts, and observations to this book.

ALUMNI and Students

Femi Kusimo Cross Lanes, WV

Lauren Travis Pulaski, VA

Holt Merchant ’61 Professor of History

Ligia Abreu Dominican Republic

William Larson Wilmington, DE

Alex White Baltimore, MD

Kirk Adamson Richmond, VA

Wesley Little Austin, TX

Shane Wilson Chesapeake, WV

Rob Mish ’76 Director of the Lenfest Center for the Arts

Grace Andrews Dyersburg, TN

Jennifer Lysenko Voorheesville, NY

Hila Yashar Modiin, Israel

George Arie Petersham, MA

Quiana McKenzie Chicago, IL

Hayes Ashcraft Charlotte, NC

Lauren Morea Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Drew Assapimonwait Prospect, KY Dane Boston Dunedin, FL Carson Bruno Pittsburgh, PA Nelson Bunn Raleigh, NC Jordan Campbell Dallas, TX William Chamberlin Princeton Junction, NJ John Christopher Fort Lauderdale, FL Micaela Coffey San Antonio, TX Stacy Doornbos Roswell, GA Shreya Durvasula Princeton Junction, NJ Lindsay Erickson Silver Spring, MD Melissa Ginder Jacksonville, FL Isaiah Goodman Richfield, MN Cale Grove Rehoboth Beach, DE Kenneth Hopkins Little Rock, AR Audrey Horn Tenafly, NJ Katelyn Huffman Poca, WV

Sara Mueller Paradise Valley, AZ Jon Philipson Lakeland, FL

Faculty and administration Lisa Alty Professor of Chemistry; Chair of Pre-Med Advisory Committee June Aprille Provost

Trent Pickle Potomac, MD

Harlan Beckley Director, Shepherd Program

Rohan Poojara Pune, Maharashtra, India

George Bent Professor of Art History

Christina Pratt Baltimore, MD Rhodes Proctor Raleigh, NC Amy Robertson Nacogdoches, TX Whitney Rothstein Miami, FL Jennifer Sanow Leesburg, VA Richard Saum Pawleys Island, SC Neil Sheaffer Plantation, FL Graham Sheridan Greensboro, NC Alice Shih Austin, TX Katie Simpson Scottsdale, AZ Aparajita Singh Patna, Bihar, India Wheeler Sparks Dallas, TX

Jessica Carter ’95 Director of Web Communication Dennis Cross Vice President for University Advancement Hank Dobin Dean of the College; Professor of English Timothy Gaylard Professor of Music

Eric Owsley ’01 University Web Developer Larry Peppers Dean of the Williams School; Professor of Economics Brian Richardson ’73 Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications Amy Richwine International Student Adviser Ken Ruscio ’76 President Lad Sessions Professor of Philosophy Pamela Simpson Professor of Art History Rob Straughan Associate Dean, Williams School; Associate Professor of Business Administration Bob Strong Associate Provost; Professor of Politics

Bill Hartog Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

Dawn Watkins Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Janet Ikeda Associate Professor of East Asian Languages and Literature

Jonathan Webster Associate Dean of Admissions

Elizabeth Knapp ’96 Associate Professor of Geology Dave Leonard Dean of First-Year Students

Tom Williams Former Provost; Professor of Physics

“ During orientation week, new students get a T-shirt that says ‘Speak.’ The idea is to instill—from the very beginning—a tradition here. Whenever a person encounters another, even in passing, he or she greets that person.”

Beginnings

“ The funny part is when you’re away from W&L— like when you’re in New York City—and you say hello to someone, people look at you like you have three heads.”

“ During Pre-Orientation, you get thrown into a situation way outside your comfort zone with 10 other people who are all in the same boat, so you just automatically bond. I’m still friends with the people who were on my trip.”

Relationship building at W&L begins before many students set foot on campus—through Appalachian Adventure wilderness trips and Volunteer Venture service initiatives, popular Pre-Orientation programs.

“ I’m from Bombay. We have a one-week orientation for international students, and then First-Year Orientation. We get to know one another and make friends and, after that, we kind of integrate into the W&L community. I think that’s pretty cool.”

“ Those people I was with my first year, a lot of them I see around campus every day. Even though we’ve gone on our divergent paths—all kinds of majors, all kinds of clubs—we still have that connection from our first year.”

“ I think students are so happy here because they make bonds, they make friendships.”

“ I think orientation acts as a springboard to leadership, as well. I was in Roanoke for a week my first year. Of the 25 students in my group, I would say half of us became Volunteer Venture leaders the next year.” “ One of the most rewarding aspects of my four years

at W&L was going from being a first-year student to being someone who’s bringing new students in and helping make them comfortable that first week.”

One of the most anticipated

parts of Orientation is the Campus Activities Fair (left), during which representatives from some of W&L’s 130+ student organizations compete for the attention of incoming students.

Honor

“ In front of the dining hall, you’ll just see a huge pile of purses and backpacks right at the bottom of the staircase. People just pile them on there. And when they’re finished, they find their own and grab it.”

One of the leading voices in contemporary philosophy, professor Lad Sessions (left) brings a fascination for the issues and questions surrounding honor to his teaching and scholarly life. His book, Honor For Us: A Philosophical Analysis, Interpretation and Defense, explores how the concept of honor has developed over the ages.

“ The Honor System is one of the rocks of W&L.”

“ I heard a story about a retired federal judge who has an extensive library. If you borrow a book from him, you have to sign out what you are taking— unless you are a W&L graduate. Then, you just take whatever you want and you bring it back. It’s all part of the Honor System.”

“ You’d rather fail an exam here than fail in integrity.”

“ Generations of students have kept the promise to trust each other, to respect each other, to treat each other with civility. That makes the Honor System work here in ways that don’t necessarily work in other places.”

“ Our exams are unproctored. We schedule our own

finals. Or, if you have a take-home, you can take it whenever you please. If you get a friend to proofread your paper, you just write her name into the pledge. We get so much more flexibility and freedom because of the Honor System.”

“ Even outside the W&L environment, I find I can’t tell little white lies—I’m not joking!” 5

Faculty

“ Teaching ought to be student-centered. Student needs and talents and interests are paramount, and that should be the case anywhere. It’s not always. But it’s certainly true here.”

“ We’re going to challenge you. We’re going to make you think about things that you’ve never thought about before.” “ Our department takes students to American Chemical Society meetings. We have them present their research. I feel like that’s one of the most important things we do in educating them.”

“ There are times when I’m supposed to be the font of wisdom, but I find I’m at my best when I’m helping a student find her own way, and maybe encouraging her to think a little more critically than she has before.”

“ In my experience, professors do open their doors to students—all the time. You know, there’s always a way to get in touch with a professor if you have a question. Even if they’re not physically available, professors will respond to an e-mail, so you never feel like you’re on your own with your work.”

“ The professors here want to get to know you. They care about you. They treat you like an adult.”

“ Here you don’t have to get past three or four postdocs and five or six research students to get on instruments in the various science departments. We serve undergraduates, and they are the people who have access to everything that we own.”

“ I walked into one class and found out that my professor had graduated from Chicago undergrad and had a doctorate from Chicago as well, and had residency at Edinburgh, Yale, Harvard. Unbelievable.”

“ Ours is a model where research is brought into teaching and teaching to research. Not just because students are doing research, but because one informs the other, is catalytic, synergistic, and the whole is more than the sum of the parts.”

“ My professors are great. I go to their houses for lunch, for barbeques, for cast parties. I baby-sit for them. I dog-sit for them. I house-sit for them if they ask me.”

Perspectives

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; The university setting is definitely about learning about other cultures, about other people, and really testing your intellect, your beliefs. When you have to argue a belief, you realize how strongly you believe it.â&#x20AC;?

“ I teach classes on the art of Europe. My colleagues teach the art of India and China and Japan. These days, we’re teaching about the Middle East and Asia. We’re reading literature from Africa, from Europe, from South America. We have interdisciplinary programs that call students to travel, to see the world. That’s what the modern curriculum is.” “ To have an open mind and to be exposed to other people’s viewpoints is how you learn.”

“ Studying abroad proved to be an even more valuable experience than I could have dreamed. Being able to see and learn so much not only changed my perspective of the world, but of myself and my place in it.”

“ Two of my best friends are best friends, too. One is from Swaziland and the other is from Tennessee. It’s just amazing, when you get here and you interact with different kinds of people, the kind of lasting relationships you end up having.”

“ I went to China last spring term. It’s nice to have that option to go abroad but not for a full semester. Chinese is not my main focus, but China has such a growing economy.”

“ We’re a small enough school that you can’t just isolate yourself with people who are similar to you. You have to reach out. Otherwise you end up with a really small group of friends.”

“ Our respect for diversity comes out of the Honor System—civility and respect for everybody on this campus.”

“ The other night we had a Passover seder, and rather than it only being Jewish students, we wanted to invite everybody at W&L, so some of my fraternity brothers came. They wanted to know what Passover was really like.”

“ International students bring a dynamic to campus that is unique. They get really involved in bringing their heritage to campus, and they open it up to the students here.”

Pursuits “ One thing at W&L is that we’re completely student-run, student- organized, and student-funded. There’s no administration overseeing what we do as student organizations. What we want to be involved in, we can do.” “ It’s scary to work as hard as you can, because if you fail there are no excuses. When you have a team that gives everything it’s got and it succeeds, you have one of those stories you can tell your grandkids years later.”

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“ Part of improvising for jazz is building up a language in your mind, kind of like having different colors to paint with and being able to apply those over various harmonies and various chord types, and so this course outlined that and helped you start to compile your paints and your colors and know when to use red and when to use blue.”

“ There’s a volunteer database that we have that is growing every year. I think right now we probably have 500 or 600 students in it. They matched up with about 60 to 70 community agencies that we have contact with.”

“ There is a reason we have over a hundred student organizations, because there are niches for everyone. So you have college liberals and you have College Republicans, and you have Students for Choice, but there is also a Students for Life organization.”

“ On a campus like this, there are so many things happening, you could literally spend every afternoon and evening of every single day and weekend at some kind of event. There

“ In the W&L Student Consulting Group, we do all sorts of consulting work for local organizations and companies and then also national ones—writing marketing plans, figuring out new markets. It’s completely student run, pro bono.”

“ The Commons theater is amazing! The 10 p.m. movie is packed on weekends— they’re current movies we want to see. It’s a nice way to end the week.”

is just no way that you could do it all.” “ Most all of our parties are open. They’re not exclusive. Everyone goes.”

A world-class facility and home to W&L’s departments of theater, music, art and art history, and dance, the Lenfest Center for the Arts brings the world’s premiere visual and performing artists—in theater, opera, choral and band music, dance, and performance art—to the Lexington community. The center offers more than 125 performances and art exhibitions each year.

Setting “ The brick buildings with the white columns and the Colonnade. The chapel with the bell on top that rings every hour. You get the sense that you’re at a place that’s greater than yourself, that has such a deep and rich history and a heritage that people are very proud of.”

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“ I was skeptical at first, but I like the small-town feel, and the community really understands the Honor System, which does extend beyond our campus.”

Quiet and charming, yet

cosmopolitan, Lexington offers the comfort and pleasure of small-town life with just enough bustle for those looking to spend an afternoon or evening away from campus.

“ Lexington is a really quaint and cute little town. I don’t think anyone could describe it as being anything else. There’s red brick everywhere, and the fact that it’s tiny and safe makes for a really great college living environment. There are places to go eat or have a cup of coffee or hang out with your friends two blocks away from campus. You can walk anywhere in under 10 minutes.”

“ Roanoke is an hour away. D.C.’s only three hours. Charlottesville’s about an hour north. You can get places if you need to. When you have to go see a movie at midnight, you can drive down to Roanoke to do it.”

“ Lexington is that small town you’re always hearing about, that your parents are always talking about, ‘Oh, back in the day.’ You have the brick-paved sidewalks, but it’s up-to-date.”

“ One of the ways that I pacify either the stress of school or having a lot of work is to go on a run somewhere out by our house. Virginia is God’s country. I mean, it’s such a beautiful area around here, with the rolling hills and the cow pastures, especially in the spring, when things start turning green and coming alive.”

“ I went to D.C. for the Power Shift climate conference to lobby for the environment. There are a lot of trips like that. And W&L students get a lot of internships there.”

“ A lot of students take advantage of the setting. I’ll drive to Goshen just because it’s so nice.”

“ Not many students bike across campus because it’s so easy to walk from place to place.”

“ Every single classroom in Wilson Hall is ‘smart’—we’ve got electronic synthesizers, we’ve got computer labs for studio arts.”

“ I love the mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking on House Mountain. Running on the Chessie Trail. This morning I went for a run behind campus on the Woods Creek Trail.”

“ There are tons of trails around here. A bunch of my friends love mountain biking. I enjoy hiking and tubing on the rivers.” “ In the field geology class you’re actually going out to places and seeing different rock formations. We went caving and to a lot of different places along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s cool that the area gets incorporated into your academics.”

Leadership

On and off campus, W&L students are leaders—and often win accolades at the same time. W&L’s team won the 10th annual Ethics Bowl competition, sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges. In total, W&L students have won five Ethics Bowls: in 2001 debating Ethics and Technology, 2002 for Ethics and Civil Liberties and National Security, 2004 for Ethics and War, 2005 for Ethics and Politics, and 2009 for Ethics in Journalism. 18 18

“ This school does turn out amazing leaders. It’s not something that people are actively seeking, I don’t think, but just the way the school trains you and prepares you.”

“ In this environment, everybody is some sort of leader. They are coming to W&L because of their leadership. They had to have done something in high school that got them here. So wherever you are here, you’re with other leaders, other people who can better this community.”

“ If there’s not an organization you like, you can start your own, and people do that every year. In a small setting like this, there is definitely always an opportunity to make a name for yourself—even your first year.”

“ I’m in the Williams Investment Society. In the years since it started, we’ve turned the million dollars of endowment the school gave us into about 1.6 million, I think. We’ve beaten the S&P five years running. We don’t just make bets. We’re actually doing the kind of stuff business analysts do. It’s a really good experience.”

“ W&L is leading, too. President Ruscio signed the Presidents Climate Commitment, as well as an international treaty to become carbon neutral over the next 20 years. They’ve really taken a lot of big strides to reduce our carbon footprint.”

“ Service has been a large part of my four years at W&L. One thing W&L teaches us, in our motto, is to be ‘not unmindful of the future.’ We know that after our four years, we’ll be called upon for more than our personal financial betterment. It’s about betterment of mankind through service.”

“ What Campus Kitchen does is recycle unused food—from dining services, from donations—and prepare nutritious meals and redistribute them back into Rockbridge County. We distribute upwards of 310 meals a week. We cook them, we deliver them, and we build relationships.” “ You have to expand your definition of leadership. There’s a lot of service leadership on campus. Everyone, it seems, volunteers. And that is leadership in a sense, leading in a different capacity.”

More than 95 percent of the stu-

dent body participates in W&L’s quadrennial Mock Convention (right). Many lend their energies to

W&L’s myriad community outreach initiatives, including Campus Kitchen (below), in which unused food from the dining halls and local restaurants is prepared and delivered to populations in need.

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“ The professors will ask, ‘Why do you feel this? How do you believe in this? Why?’ So you’re going to have to question yourself—you’re going to really have to know why you believe something—you really have to have something to back it up. ”

Discourse

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“ You know, people talk about student apathy. But there were 3,000 members of the W&L community sitting in the gym listening to Jesse Jackson speak.”

“ When you walk through the Colonnade today, at any hour, you’re going to see students arguing with each other about the hot-button issues of the day. They’re going to be writing about them.”

“ This is a comfortable environment. People aren’t afraid to express different opinions and, more importantly, listen to different opinions.”

“ I don’t know, in our fraternity, we get into some pretty good fights. We have 20 liberals and 20 conservatives.”

“ For Washington Term, you have about 16 students who are living in apartments in D.C. together and working all over D.C. So frequently at night, a group of us would be hanging out in an apartment and talking about something that was going on in D.C. or something that happened at the office. The professor tries to make it about half and half, Democrats and Republicans.”

“ I have friends in the C-school and the journalism department and others who are pre-med. I think that when your friends are interested in big and different academic fields, you can casually talk about what you’re interested in, and it doesn’t seem like you’re having an intellectual discussion. But really, you have different opinions and different strengths, so it’s under-the-radar intellectual discussion.”

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Destinations “ Listen, learning doesn’t stop when you graduate from college; college is where you begin to learn. They call it commencement for a reason. We’re trying to teach people how to prepare themselves for lives of learning.”

“ I got an internship by sending an e-mail to a W&L grad. He wrote back, ‘We don’t have interns, but send me your résumé and I’ll see what I can do.’ A week later I had an internship.” “ If you’re in policy economics and politics, go for a Truman. We won one of those last year. If you’re interested in the sciences, try for a Goldwater Fellowship. We got a Goldwater last year. If you’re interested in classics or literature or history, apply for a Beinecke scholarship—that’s $30,000 for graduate school. We won one of those two weeks ago.”

“ There is something about this place that is deep. Never mind the kinds of slogans and branding that everyone is striving for, there are some fundamental core values here that just shine through in every endeavor. It’s not perfect, but it’s consistent.”

“ Leaving our school, looking back on it, I think we’re going to be a lot more loyal because we’ve had so many opportunities to get involved and make an impact on campus.” “ I got into the New York Intern Program for spring term. It’s mainly for businesspeople, but anybody can apply. You go up to New York, still going to classes and lectures and stuff and writing papers, but you are also working for weeks before most people would get there to start a summer job. It’s a huge advantage for W&L students.”

“ A young person living in this culture on a daily basis, being direct with people. I can’t help but believe that affects how they leave here, in terms of their self-confidence.”

“ The alums come back here to recruit because they know what kind of students W&L produces.”

The Details If the voices, ideas, opinions, and perspectives of the people who make up our community resonate with you, Washington and Lee is worth a closer look. The pages that follow tell the rest of our story: the figures and the facts, the details and the dates. VISION

student life

distinctions

residence life

students

setting

faculty

after w&L

divisions

before w&l

programs of study

W&L Facts

opportunities

Vision Seldom does a Latin motto have as much contemporary relevance as Washington and Lee’s. Non incautus futuri, “not unmindful of the future,” serves as a constant reminder that a celebrated legacy of excellence pales in comparison to a University’s responsibility to educate its students for the future. W&L is responsive to an ever-changing world and has remained true to its bedrock principles of honor and integrity, while boldly rethinking the liberal arts education for the 21st century. honoring the past

Named to honor two of the most influential figures in American history, Washington and Lee University is deeply indebted to the values and ideals that defined George Washington and Robert E. Lee as leaders and statesmen of the highest order.

A statue of a toga-clad George Washington (known

affectionately as “Old George”) was carved by Lexington craftsman Matthew Kahle in 1844 from a log found floating in the nearby Maury River. It stood atop Washington Hall until 1990, when it was replaced with a replica for preservation purposes. Visitors can view the original in W&L’s Leyburn Library.

• George Washington’s $20,000 gift began a long tradition of giving to W&L by those who benefitted from its legacy and believe in its mission. Recently, two of the largest gifts ever to institutions of higher education have been given to W&L by alumni.

It was Washington’s $20,000 gift of James River Canal stock in 1796 that allowed the struggling Liberty Hall Academy (an early name for W&L) to survive financial hardship, but it is his embodiment of the principles of great leadership that still resonates in today’s classrooms. It was a reverence for the responsibility of educating the citizenry that led Robert E. Lee to assume the presidency of Washington College, turning down more lucrative offers. Lee’s insistence that students behave with honor and civility inspired W&L’s renowned Honor System, and his progressive views on education brought journalism, business, engineering, science, and law curricula to a liberal arts institution.

“ We’re so rooted in tradition and history, but really our tradition is to look to the future.” thriving in the present

Building on the foundation provided by its early leaders, W&L is a modern, vibrant liberal arts university known for academic excellence, close student-faculty relationships, and a rich, broad curriculum. W&L is distinguished by a tradition of integrity, mutual respect, and honor cherished throughout the community and known across the nation. Perhaps most remarkable is that the institution’s core values are upheld by a self-governing student body—respectfully aware of their responsibility as tomorrow’s leaders. Looking to the future

W&L is committed to its quintessential tradition of preparing students for lives of consequence, motivated by a desire to serve others. Mindful of the challenges presented to today’s students by technological changes, globalization, and shifting political and cultural realities, the University has committed unprecedented resources to faculty salaries, ensuring that students have access to the best possible teachers, scholars, and leaders in their fields. Further, an alumnus’s recent gift of

$100 million has enabled the launch of the ambitious Johnson Scholarship Program, an initiative that supports 44 full scholarships each year, enabling W&L to attract the most promising students to its classrooms. W&L asks its students to take on the most challenging contemporary questions and problems, supporting their efforts by continually developing the University’s interdisciplinary programs in areas such as the environment, poverty, and women’s studies and by continuing to enhance and support a variety of programs in international study, travel, and research. Ever committed to its Honor System, principles of student self-governance, and education in moral and ethical reasoning, W&L provides its students the grounding, perspective, and integrity they will need to take their place as citizens and leaders of the new century.

Distinctions A confident peer to the nation’s most outstanding institutions of research and higher learning, Washington and Lee is distinguished by a handful of ideals—honor, civility, and integrity among them—from which its singular culture unfolds. Honor pervades every aspect of life, deepening relationships and allowing uncommon intellectual freedoms. Civility and integrity create the conditions for mutual trust, resulting in an open community and a rich, frank exchange of ideas. ONE RULE

It was Robert E. Lee, then president of the University, who articulated the “one rule— that every student must be a gentleman.” Lee’s ideal formed the foundation for the W&L Honor System, an all-encompassing system of trust. Since a central implication is that students will not lie, cheat, or steal, members of the W&L community take one another’s words and actions at face value inside the classroom and out. Although other colleges and universities maintain honor codes, W&L students insist that theirs is unique among institutions of higher learning. The system is entirely self-regulated by the student body, with no faculty or board oversight. Those found guilty of violating the community’s trust are asked to leave the University.

In the classroom, there is never doubt about the authenticity of student work. Professors confidently offer unproctored or self-scheduled exams, students don’t worry about leaving their personal belongings unattended, and campus buildings are accessible 24 hours a day. Speak

The most visible expression of community trust and warmth at W&L is the Speaking Tradition, a time-honored practice of greeting others when passing on campus. Whether a spoken “hello” or a nod of recognition, the gesture of greeting is but the outward expression of the openness, empathy, and acceptance present in interactions throughout life in this community. From casual conversations among friends in the Commons to heated intellectual debates between students and professors, an air of civility underscores all discourse at W&L.

“ We are interested in character education, even though it’s not fashionable. Outside folks come here and say, ‘You mean students are talking about questions of honor outside the class?’ ” explore

Students complete two 12-week terms followed by a four-week spring term, a calendar that presents a number of uncommon opportunities. Faculty and students alike use the spring term to explore new areas of interest and extend themselves intellectually. The spring term also enables students to pursue international study without having to commit to a full year or semester abroad—though these are options, too. Eight to 12 overseas trips are led by faculty each year to a diverse lineup of destinations. The Washington Term and New York Internship Program provide students access to Capitol Hill and Wall Street, respectively. Students may pursue other internships (getting a four-week head start on peers from other colleges), conduct research, or seek employment.

not afraid to get their hands

dirty, several W&L students spend their spring term each year participating in archaeological excavations, hands-on explorations of the past run by the anthropology department.

• The speaking tradition is second nature to W&L students, but it has often come as a pleasant surprise to visitors. In 1913, New Yorkers Robert and Jesse Doremus visited campus and were approached by a student who offered to give them a tour. Impressed by the student’s friendliness and generosity, the couple decided to return the favor—to the tune of a $1.5 million gift to W&L—in spite of having no prior connection to the University. Today, Doremus Gymnasium, the main gym, bears their name. • T he W&L honor system is not a codified set of rules, but a discretion-based set of responsibilities interpreted by each generation of students, who are asked to reflect upon and define for themselves what constitutes honorable behavior. Such contemplation and the autonomy created by the student-run Honor System are part of what makes a Washington and Lee education unique. • L IVING the w&L honor system FOR FOUR YEARS pays dividends to students in their lives after college. Employers who know the University count integrity and character among the most important résumé items on an application from a W&L grad.

Students In spite of their eclectic backgrounds, interests, and points of view, the students of Washington and Lee have in common a desire to contribute. They tend to see their college education as an opportunity to lend depth and perspective to their developing sense of engagement with the world. Profile

Students choose a college

for many reasons, not the least of which is the company they keep outside the classroom. Our students say a significant portion of their W&L education comes from their relationships with fellow students.

• Expected accolades aside, W&L’s most recent enrolling class includes students who were publication editors (48), Eagle Scouts or Gold Award recipients (35), class or student body presidents or vice presidents (22), and varsity captains (182). Forty-six are firstgeneration college attendees. The class also includes a few pilots, black belts, entrepreneurs, Congressional pages, musicians, and debate champions. • In 1804, then-Washington College student George William Crump became the world’s first recorded streaker. Crump went on to distinguish himself by serving in the U.S. Senate and as America’s ambassador to Chile.

W&L’s 1,750 undergraduates have a lot in common. They are smart and aspiring, almost all at or near the top of their high school classes. They are diligent and determined, as evidenced by their commitments to pursuing full lives outside the classroom. They are editors of newspapers, captains of athletics teams, stars of the stage, heads of service initiatives, first-chair musicians, travelers of the world, authors of original research, and achievers at high levels of whatever they do. In short, they are leaders, interested in having their say in shaping the world—the kinds of people who make a college campus pulse with activity. Perhaps more interesting, however, and more important to the character of the W&L community, is what its students do not share. There are as many points of view here as there are people—from the staunchly conservative to the stridently liberal to the patently apolitical. Equally varied are students’ places of origin. They come from 48 states, D.C. and 50 countries (85 percent from outside Virginia). Nearly 10 percent are the first in their family to attend college, and 14 percent are students of color. There is also a tremendous breadth of intellectual diversity. Though difficult to quantify, the variety of perspectives is obvious in our seminars but also on our playing fields and at our dinner tables.

“ Students do have to work hard here. You’d better be ready when you walk into a class, knowing you’re responsible for the material and will probably have to speak. You can’t get away with sitting in a corner not doing anything.” The wide array of backgrounds and opinions feeds a culture of discourse and debate— tempered by an air of civility that truly distinguishes the culture of communication here. Students speak their minds, argue their perspectives, and occasionally even admit to a change of viewpoint. Self-Governance

Washington and Lee students are entrusted with an uncommon degree of self-governance. The student-elected Executive Committee (EC) is the student governance body of W&L. Responsible for recognizing and funding student organizations and allocating a sizable student activities budget, its other important work is overseeing and upholding the Honor System. The EC hears honor cases (rare but occasionally necessary) and votes on whether or not an infraction has occurred, without faculty oversight or input. These are but a few examples of the tremendous trust placed in students by the faculty and administration.

Johnson Scholars

To ensure that a W&L education is available to the best possible students regardless of financial background, the University has recently launched the Johnson Scholarship Program. Supported by an unprecedented $100 million gift from a W&L graduate, the program offers full financial support to 44 students of exceptional academic and personal promise each year. Recipients have their tuition, room, and board paid for and graduate from W&L free of debt. The scholarship—which is awarded to approximately 10 percent of each class—allows the University freedom in building a community of thinking, talented, open-minded citizens capable of making great contributions to the campus and the world beyond.

Faculty Washington and Lee’s professors choose to make their professional homes here for various reasons. Many value being in a place where teaching is balanced with their research interests. Others are drawn to the freedoms offered by an academic community based on integrity. Some are inspired by the rich intellectual possibilities of interweaving law, journalism, business, and the traditional liberal arts and sciences. Others cite the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley or the warmth of the Lexington community. Profile

The members of Washington and Lee’s faculty constitute an impressive body of dedicated teachers, committed scholars, and 24-hour-a-day members of the University community. They are scientists, philosophers, journalists, economists, and mathematicians; they are thinkers, authors, artists, and experts; they are mentors and advisors; they are parents and community members; they are professional educators who made the deliberate choice to teach and pursue their scholarship at a liberal arts university. These multiple roles inform one another to the benefit of students. Classrooms are energized by faculty who are actively researching the very subjects they are teaching. Conversely, faculty scholarship is enriched by substantial student involvement throughout the academic year and during the summer. The R. E. Lee Undergraduate Research Program provides funding for students to work alongside faculty members on collaborative summer research in disciplines across the curriculum—an experience that often leads to student presentations at national conferences or coauthorship on published articles. Faculty also mentor student independent study or student-initiated scholarly work.

“ I can hardly wait to get to work. It’s not work. It’s a labor of love. I get to sit around tables and talk to interesting people every day or stand up in front and talk to some really fine students.” Ninety-five percent of W&L professors hold the Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field. They enjoy the luxury of teaching in close, familiar settings: 90 percent of classes have fewer than 25 students, the average class size is 16, and the studentteacher ratio is 9 to 1.

W&L professors share an

interest in breaking down the boundaries between students and themselves. Classrooms are interactive, office doors are open, and stairwells are fair game for impromptu conversation.

•W &L faculty scientists conduct research at the forefront of their disciplines, often with the assistance of undergraduates. Current focuses include object recognition in natural images, stochastic modeling of muscle contraction and molecular motors, genetic sequencing of black widow spiders, highspeed optical square waves, and aero-optical density fluctuation. • across the curriculum, W&L professors have earned honors and funding from many sources, including the Fulbright Program, the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Mellon Foundation, and the Folger Shakespeare Library, among others. • Because they know their students so well, W&L professors are better able to teach them and are well equipped to write informed letters of recommendation for graduate school applications.

Ever better

As W&L looks toward the future, it strives to continue attracting the best possible teachers and scholars to lead students in study and research of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. A portion of the $100 million gift that funds the Johnson Scholarship program is earmarked for the creation of two new faculty positions, both of which focus on the issues surrounding leadership, and for a lecture series to bring leading thinkers on these topics to campus. Another recent gift of $33 million, which was doubled through matching funds and is earmarked specifically to support faculty salaries, will enable W&L to recruit and retain the best professors for years to come.

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Divisions One of Lee’s most important—and, at the time, revolutionary—contributions to the University was the decision to incorporate programs in journalism, business, and law. In spite of opinions to the contrary, he believed that the study of the professions would be enhanced by consideration within the context of a rich liberal arts curriculum. More than a century later, the fruits of his wisdom are still being realized at W&L. The College

All W&L students explore the rich spectrum of disciplines offered by the College, choosing among courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, journalism, the natural and physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. By completing the cross-curricular —but flexible—Foundation and Distribution Requirements, students train their minds to think broadly and deeply while discovering where their passions lie. Studies in the humanities, designed to hone critical and compositional language skills, include course work in English and one of seven modern languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish) plus ancient Greek and Latin. Arts offerings include varied curricula for the study of music, art, theater, and dance, supplemented by departmental and student-run ensembles. Students explore history, philosophy, and religion— learning to think critically about current and historical perspectives, societies, and belief systems. Through study of politics, economics, journalism, psychology, and anthropology, students develop facility with the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of social institutions.

At W&L, study of the sciences is rooted in lab work and research—hands-on learning by doing that pairs students with professors, not graduate teaching assistants. Courses for non-majors combine science and mathematics fundamentals with more universal topics. Students may elect to double major, to complete one or more minors in addition to a major, or to design their own major in Independent Work under faculty guidance. A full listing of majors and minors is found on page 32. The faculty of the College encourages and mentors independent scholarly work and offers opportunities for collaborative or independent research. The College curriculum also includes courses that prepare students for professional and advanced training in engineering, journalism, law, and medicine. During the second year, students either select a major in the College or choose to pursue a major in accounting, business administration, economics, or politics in the Williams School.

With Curricula ranging

from the history, practice, and theory of their respective art forms, the departments of music, art, and theater and dance also stress performance and exhibition, offering students the opportunity to learn about art while making it.

“ Most liberal arts schools frown upon the idea of having a business school or a law or a journalism program because these are usually more technical disciplines. But if you think about it, these disciplines all depend on the skills of the liberal arts—for instance, in journalism you are using English, you are using communication skills. And politics is forever bound to the fields of philosophy and rhetoric— and other languages for international politics students.”

“ So much of what we do in the Williams School is a combination of what we learn from other disciplines, so that it truly creates a liberal arts field.” students graduate from the Williams School conversant in the ideas and concerns of their chosen major but also trained to think, write, and articulate their ideas in broad, interdisciplinary ways—skills that make them better economists, accountants, businesspeople, or politicians.

Journalism and Mass Communications

Part of the College and a fixture of the W&L curriculum for more than a century, the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications is the oldest journalism program in the history of education and the only such program within a highly regarded liberal arts university. Students choose to focus on one of three sequences —journalism, business journalism, or mass communications —and in the spirit of the program’s converged curriculum, learn the basic ideas and skill sets of print, broadcast, and electronic media. In addition to instilling the fundamentals of communication and critical thought, the department stresses awareness of the ethical requirements of the profession. This is one of the many reasons that a journalism degree from W&L is so respected, a fact that translates into ample opportunities for employment or advanced study after graduation. Sweeping renovations to the journalism building have made W&L the first journalism program in the nation to create totally digital classrooms and laboratory systems for its students.

the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics

The Williams School offers undergraduate education in accounting, business administration, economics, and politics in the context of an outstanding liberal arts education, emphasizing critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and effective communication. Rather than requiring specialization, the Williams School encourages students to explore a broad range of disciplines, practices, and perspectives with the goal of becoming liberally educated individuals and active participants in society. The Williams School is unique in its inclusion of politics and economics under the same umbrella as the more traditional business-related disciplines of accounting and administration. Acknowledging and exploiting the close ties between these disciplines allows W&L to educate business-savvy economists, politicians with an understanding of business fundamentals, and business leaders with a long view of the political and economic contexts of their industries.

Small classes benefit students by providing greater interaction not only with W&L’s accomplished teacher-scholars but also with classmates. Our alumni report that the relationships they developed with faculty during their undergraduate careers remain meaningful and lasting once they graduate.

This richness of perspective is one of the main reasons that Williams School graduates are so sought after by employers and so well regarded by graduate and professional school admission committees. Interviewers from leading banking, investment, and consulting firms recruit directly from the Williams School, and a well-placed network of W&L alumni has proved consistently helpful in opening doors for graduating students. Many current students are offered internships during the summers following their junior (or sometimes sophomore) year at such leading firms as J. P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Harris Williams & Co., PricewaterhouseCoopers, or Bain & Company. Many of these turn into full employment after graduation. The Williams School has a faculty of 49, all of whom hold a Ph.D., and offers approximately 85 to 90 courses each year. Majors available in the Williams School are business administration, business

administration and accounting, economics, politics, or public accounting. Regardless of major, all W&L students may take courses in the Williams School, and many do. The School of Law

Among the nation’s bestrespected law programs, the Washington and Lee School of Law is also one of the smallest. Undergraduates benefit from access to visiting luminaries (John Grisham and Supreme Court Justice Scalia, among others), pre-law advising, and the occasional cross-listed course. Undergraduate seniors may take elective law courses.

• L ee’s tenure as president was one of rapid change: the College absorbed the Lexington Law School and developed programs in the sciences. Lee inaugurated studies in business instruction— the roots of the School of Commerce—and in journalism. The courses in business and journalism were the first offered in an American college. • Teaching from experience, law faculty and law students coach and mentor the undergraduate Mock Trial team, which is one of the strongest in the nation.

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Programs of Study With all of the opportunities for close teaching and collaborative research afforded by its intimate size, Washington and Lee also offers a curricular breadth that the Washington Post called “the envy of many larger institutions.” Students choose from 38 majors and more than 1,100 courses. W&L also stresses the importance of international education, encouraging students to explore the world and giving them the resources to do so. majors

Accounting and Business Administration Accounting: Public Accounting Art History Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry with Special Attainments Chemistry-Engineering Classics Computer Science East Asian Languages and Literature Economics

•R ecent spring term international study courses include Drawing Italy in Rome, Spoleto, Cortona, Florence, and Venice; Science in Art in the Netherlands; Japanese Language and Culture in Kanazawa; Regional Geology of New Zealand; Business in Ireland; and Economic Development of Sub-Saharan Africa in Ghana. •W &L offers a number of first-year seminars focused on a single topic, issue, or problem. Limited to 15, these seminars are readingand discussion-based, enabling students to develop critical analysis skills that will inform the rest of their college careers. Past topics included Anthropology 180: The Wired Self; Computer Science 180: Robot and Mind; History 180: The Civil Rights Movement; Philosophy 180: The Concept of Honor; and Poverty 101: An Interdisciplinary Introduction.

English Environmental Studies French Geology German Language German Literature History Independent Work Journalism and Mass Communications Mathematics Medieval and Renaissance Studies Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Physics-Engineering Politics Psychology Religion Romance Languages Russian Area Studies Sociology and Anthropology Spanish Studio Art Theater MINORS

African-American Studies Art History

A recent $33 million renovation and expansion of W&L’s science facilities brought the biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, physics and engineering, and psychology departments under one roof. The amply equipped labs and classrooms foster a wide array of scientific learning and research.

“ Alumni joke about majoring not in subjects but in professors.” Classics Computer Science Creative Writing Dance East Asian Studies Environmental Studies French German Latin American and Caribbean Studies Mass Communications Mathematics Museum Studies Music Philosophy Poverty and Human Capability Studies Russian Language and Culture Studio Art Theater Women’s and Gender Studies International study

W&L considers international travel and study an essential

component of an education with relevance in the 21st century. The 12-12-4 calendar provides an excellent opportunity for students to spend time abroad without having to miss a 12-week term in Lexington. This option is particularly helpful to varsity athletes or science students with lab requirements. Each spring term, up to a dozen facultyled trips combine travel with focused study and cultural immersion in countries around the world. For students wishing to study abroad for a semester or full year, W&L offers affiliations and exchanges with universities in Italy, Australia, England, Germany, Japan, and Scotland. Additionally, the Center for International Education works closely with students wishing to explore other programs or destinations.

Opportunities W&L devotes considerable resources to bringing the world to Lexington—or, when called for, sending students out into the world. From a landmark poverty studies program to fully funded summer research alongside leading scientists, from internship programs on Wall Street, Capitol Hill, or overseas to the privilege of having a say in how the University manages its stock portfolio, rare opportunities and responsibilities abound for W&L students. The following are a few of the most distinctive. Shepherd Poverty Program

The Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability invites W&L students to add significance to their study by seeking solutions to poverty—in Lexington and throughout the world. Through a combination of course work, service, and personal reflection, students of all majors think critically about poverty and the surrounding issues while developing perspectives and tools that enable productive action. R. E. Lee research Scholars

Designed to encourage collaboration between students and professors, the R. E. Lee Undergraduate Research Program provides scholarships of up to $3,100 for students to assist with faculty research or to initiate their own research project under faculty supervision. Over a 10-week period, students become familiar with research tools, techniques, and methodology—skills of particular value to those intending to attend graduate school. Professional internships

W&L students supplement their classroom learning with professional internships in many fields. Specific opportunities exist in domestic and international business, domestic and international journalism, government, politics, service, environmental science, and research, but students interested in exploring

“ Every summer nearly a hundred Washington and Lee students stay in Lexington and work with faculty members on research projects. Some of their work will contribute to faculty publications and grants; some of it will lead to co-authored papers and conference presentations.” other areas have access to the support of a well-connected network of W&L alumni and such institutional resources as the internship database of the Liberal Arts Career NetWORK. Washington Term and New York Internship Program

W&L’s Washington Term sends approximately 20 students to Capitol Hill each spring for internships at congressional offices, the White House, the Supreme Court, or D.C. non-profits. The New York Internship Program places about 10 undergraduates each spring term at leading financial institutions or government offices in such areas as investment banking, portfolio management, government, internal auditing, or research. Both programs combine course work and professional experience and provide a potential head start to summer internships. DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES

Extensive departmental funding and other resources enhance the learning experience across W&L’s broad curriculum. As examples: journalism students may access fellowships catering to specific international and independent learning opportunities; designated funds support

student/faculty neuroscience research and archaeological fieldwork in anthropology; and students in any major can enjoy authentic, instructional ceremonies in the University’s Japanese Tea Room. Williams Investment Society

In 1997, Washington and Lee entrusted $1 million of the University’s endowment to the supervision of a studentfounded investment group. Since then, the Williams Investment Society grew the fund to a high of more than $1.6 million before the recent economic downturn. The funds managed by the Society have consistently outperformed the S&P 500, and members of the group have appeared on the CNBC program Power Lunch and have met with Warren Buffet. Student Consulting

Bridging the classroom and business worlds, W&L Student Consulting provides pro bono consulting services to business and community organizations in Lexington and beyond. Serving a variety of clients— from local community groups to international entrepreneurial ventures—students hone their strategic management and

an additional advantage

enjoyed by students spending spring term in W&L’s Washington Term Program is the fourweek head start they get on internships over students from other schools—an advantage that translates into greater experience and opportunity.

implementation skills by drafting business plans, consulting on communications, or advising on human resource issues. • I mpacting campuses and com munities beyond Lexington, the Shepherd Program offers Alliance Internships (funded in part by a Congressional grant) that partner W&L students with peers from Berea, Morehouse, and Spelman Colleges for eight-week summer internships with agencies in urban and rural communities through the Eastern United States and Latin and Central America. Alliance students confront such issues as education, health care, and housing. • A sampling of recent R. E. Lee research projects: “Recent Developments in 17th-Century Dutch Art and High-Valent Iron (IV) Complexes of a Tetradentate Triamide Macrocyle” (chemistry); “Virtual Exploration of Archaeology on Washington and Lee’s Colonnade” (anthropology); “How Far from Normal Are You?” (math); “Much Ado about Nothing” (politics); and “Some Aspects of Honor” (philosophy). 33

Student Life Campus visitors often get the sense that Washington and Lee is a bigger place than it actually is. For a university of only 1,750 undergrads, W&L boasts more than 130 organizations and activities—groups spanning the arts, media, cultural awareness, politics, religion, service, advocacy, leadership, outdoor life, and athletics. It would take a longer book than this one to do them all justice. Some highlights are included below, but to learn much more, visit go.wlu.edu/studentorgs. “ There’s a place here for everybody. There’s always somewhere within the W&L community you can fit. You can search out people who really speak to you, and really understand you and get you.”

From music to Theater to dance to fine art, extracurricular arts energize campus. All are welcome, and the vast majority of participants are non-arts majors.

ARTS

The fine and performing arts are a mainstay of life at W&L. Dozens of departmentand student-run ensembles, scores of performances each year, and prominent displays of art across campus ensure that the University’s intellectual life is interwoven with artistic expression. The expansive Lenfest Center for the Arts offers a variety of theaters, concert halls, and galleries for performances and exhibitions by student and visiting artists. Its robust, eclectic lineup of events can be viewed online at lenfest.wlu.edu.

Music

Students enjoy performing with or listening to an exciting slate of musical ensembles— the University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra, the highly selective Chamber Singers, the jazz and wind ensembles, the University Chorus, a gospel group, a Christian band, and three a cappella groups. The recently built Wilson Hall offers students a world-class facility for music and performance. Several music ensembles regularly tour the United States and international destinations. Theater and Dance

At home in the fully equipped Keller Theater, student actors put on a diverse body of performances each year, a lineup that includes large-scale mainstage plays and musicals, dance concerts, an annual playwright festival, a series of studentdirected one-acts, and studentproduced workshop productions.

W&L offers beginning and advanced students of dance the opportunity to learn and perform modern, ballet and jazz. Regular student performances are supplemented by performances and lectures by visiting dancers and choreographers. Fine Art

The W&L campus is a testament to the community’s commitment to the fine arts and to the quality and volume of student artwork being produced here. In addition to the frequent exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, prints, and photographs in the University’s galleries in the Lenfest Center and Wilson Hall, artwork and sculpture can be seen in academic buildings and public spaces across campus. The Williams School’s Huntley Hall houses two galleries featuring the work of professional artists. The Reeves Center and Watson Pavilion feature a world-renowned collection of Asian art and Chinese export porcelain. Service Leadership

Many at W&L feel that selfless service is an important aspect of leadership. Supported and enriched by the Shepherd Program, a number of campus

organizations strive to create opportunities for community outreach and visibility for the issues surrounding poverty, hunger, homelessness, and other social problems. The Nabors Service League is an umbrella organization for service-based outreach at Washington and Lee, connecting students with service opportunities in the Lexington and greater Rockbridge County communities. The Community Academic Research Effort (CARE) provides free research and analytical study in an effort to assist community agencies in overcoming socioeconomic problems in Rockbridge County. Projects are faculty-run but executed by students, often as part of a University course. Part of a larger national effort, Campus Kitchen at W&L adopts a holistic approach to combating hunger by collecting unused food from dining halls and local restaurants and preparing nutritious meals for the hungry, homeless, and elderly of Rockbridge County, while also providing companionship and education about nutrition to the people it serves.

Mock Convention

Following William Jennings Bryan’s visit to campus in 1908, students staged a mock political convention in his honor. Held every four years since, W&L’s Mock Convention is remarkable not only for its accuracy in predicting the eventual nominee—correct 12 of 14 times since 1952 and 18 of 24 overall—but also for the extent of community involvement. More than 95 percent of the student body participates. Known and respected nationally, the Mock Convention has attracted a starstudded lineup of guest speakers—Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, Newt Gingrich, the late Geraldine Ferraro, and Jesse Jackson among them. The convention itself is just the tail end of a two-and-ahalf-year process of planning and research—education by

The new Hillel House that

opened in 2010 at Washington and Lee not only provides a space for gatherings, including religious services for Jewish students, but also features a kosher café.

“ Sports are another niche on this campus. You have your set of friends from this club or this fraternity or that sorority, and then you have your sports team, too.” immersion in the nuances of the American political process. It is a key demonstration of the ability of W&L students to come together in matters of civil discourse; staunch Democrats and Republicans cross party lines for what is commonly regarded as the best civic educational exercise at any college in the nation. Media

W&L offers outlets for selfexpression across a variety of media. In addition to a weekly newspaper, students produce a news magazine, a journal of economics and politics, a journal of student and faculty scientific research findings, a

literary journal, an interdisciplinary topics journal, and a yearbook. Beyond the printed page, students work at a cable TV station and an awardwinning weekly news website, Rockbridge Report (rockbridgereport.wlu.edu). Though enhanced by the presence of the journalism department, these initiatives are managed, staffed, and produced by students, and any interested student, regardless of major, may participate. They also may work at the campus radio station. Athletics

Washington and Lee athletic teams, known as the Generals, compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) in the NCAA Division III— which means that athletes can train and compete at a high level without sacrificing their academic experience. The teams are competitive, enjoying a better than 63 percent overall winning percentage last year, sending five teams to postseason national playoffs, and securing conference championships in six of 23 sports. A full list of men’s and women’s varsity sports can be found on the inside back cover of this book. Nearly three-quarters of all students participate in some sort of organized athletic activity. The rich array of intramural andsport clubs include baseball, cheerleading, cricket, cycling, disc golf, eventing, fencing, ice hockey (men’s), lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, polo, rowing, rugby, running, skiing, soccer, squash, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball.

• T o ensure that the world beats a path to W&L’s door, the student organization Contact brings a robust slate of prominent speakers to campus each year. Guests run the spectrum from science personality Bill Nye to NAACP chairman Julian Bond. • Given W&L’s spectacular setting, it’s not surprising that the Outing Club is one of the most active organizations. The mountains and streams of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains are favorites for hiking, camping, and fly fishing. Goshen Pass, 15 miles west of campus, is a spectacular river gorge populated by tubing enthusiasts on warm fall and spring days. Whitewater rafting on the Gauley in West Virginia is only a couple of hours away. • T he drive to Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Roanoke takes 3, 2, and 1 hours, respectively, so the urban pulse is always available to students interested in a weekend getaway. In truth, offcampus forays are relatively rare: the campus teems with things to do, and students report that they usually don’t feel the need to leave. • I n spite of the university’s size relative to many of its competitors, Washington and Lee varsity athletes have earned 699 All-America Citations in school history. W&L lacrosse players alone have garnered All-America honors a staggering 177 times since the program became a varsity sport in 1947.

Residence Life Washington and Lee students enjoy life on a comfortable, walkable campus, eclectic cuisine at the Elrod Commons and elsewhere in Lexington, and a range of residential options. Over the course of four years, a student might live in a residence hall, the Outing Club House (or another themed house), a fraternity or sorority house, and an off-campus apartment—a range of experiences that offers variety and a helpful transition to the excitement and challenge of independent life after college. First-year living

Students spend their first year living on a hall with 12 to 20 students—mini-communities that provide a first family as college begins. Each group is supervised by trained, upperclass residence life staff members who are available for advising and support and who plan a range of activities for the group—from orientation sessions early in the year to social outings or group dinners in Lexington. Approximately 40 percent of new-student rooms are singles; the rest are doubles. Roommates are assigned based on a compatibility questionnaire. In keeping with W&L’s principles of student self-governance, each first-year group is •W &L boasts some of the finest athletic and fitness facilities to be found at the Division III level. Resources from the turf fields to the indoor tennis center to the newly renovated state-of-the-art fitness facility (upper right) are available to varsity athlete and casual participant alike. •s tudents with shared interests may live together in W&L’s themed houses: the International House, the John Chavis House (named for the University’s first African-American student), the Outing Club House, or the Casa Hispánica. Interested students may apply for residence in any of these houses after their first year. 36

responsible for drafting a statement of social responsibility that determines such issues as quiet hours and intervisitation policy. Substance-free housing is available to interested students.

“ I don’t know if I’ve known anybody in my entire four-year career who’s transferred. It seems like everybody who comes in really commits themselves to the community and loves it and stays. And everybody takes something different out of it.”

Sophomores also live in campus housing and choose from a number of options, including apartment-like suites in which groups of friends can live together. Many elect to live in one of the campus-owned fraternity and sorority houses. Others apply to live in one of the four themed houses.

interests, enjoy discussion and debate during meals, band together for community service, or compete on the field through intramural sports. W&L’s Greek system is distinguished by a culture of inclusivity and is notable for its socioeconomic and ethnic diversity, within each house and across the system. Most Greek social events are open to all students, and members of different Greek organizations—as well as students who choose not to join—have the same opportunities and enjoy the same rich, multifaceted social lives.

Juniors and seniors may live on or off campus and often rent apartments in downtown Lexington or houses in the surrounding countryside. Greek Life

Like so much else in this community, Greek life here is a civil affair—inclusive, egalitarian, and welcoming. About 80 percent of Washington and Lee students choose to join a fraternity or sorority, adding to the many overlapping identities that describe each student here. Greek life at W&L offers the opportunity for students to come together around shared

Spacious and comfortable,

the Elrod Commons is home to dining facilities, the campus bookstore, a convenience store, a theater, offices for student organizations, meeting rooms, lounge spaces, and an outdoor amphitheater.

W&L’s Greek houses, all of which are University-owned, have undergone substantial renovations within the last decade. As a result, they are comfortable, attractive places to live or just to hang out.

Dining

The Marketplace, located in the Elrod Commons, is open 7:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. and offers a wide variety of food selections including a full-service salad bar, specialty sandwiches with panini grills, pizza station and entrees to include vegetarian alternatives and ethnic cuisine. All first-year students are required to have a full-meal plan which offers an unlimited number of meals per week in the Marketplace. Special dietary needs may be brought to the attention of the Marketplace Chef and will be addressed on an individual basis. The Marketplace promotes sustainability and supports local foods initiatives.

Setting Students choose W&L for many reasons, not the least of which is the chance to spend four years living and learning in a place as beautiful as it is historically significant. They are inspired by the lush green lawns and red brick buildings of campus, by the bustle and charm of Lexington’s downtown district, and by the character of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, with its rich historical traditions and unmatched opportunities to enjoy life outdoors. Campus

From the stately white pillars of the Colonnade to the stateof-the art multimedia labs in the journalism department, W&L has been a careful steward of tradition, while pouring enormous resources into facilities and equipment for research, teaching, performance, living, and recreation. The 55-acre central campus is adjoined by 40 acres of playing fields and an additional 210 acres of University-owned woodland, streams, and countryside. Students can walk from any campus residence to anyplace else on campus in 10 or fewer minutes. In recent years, W&L has undergone significant construction and renovation—including a new student center, fitness center, performing arts complex, Hillel House, and athletic fields—as well as substantial improvements to the journalism facility and Williams School. A wireless network enables flexibility for student computing. Upcoming renovations to the athletic facilities and the Colonnade will continue to create more opportunities for students.

asked to explain their choice of W&L, many students point to the intangible benefits of beauty. Architecture buffs, nature lovers, or those who just like clean air and relative calm find inspiration and focus in and around Lexington.

“ Lexington is great. There are restaurants. There are cafés. There are places to go eat or have a cup of coffee or hang out with your friends two blocks away from campus. You can walk anywhere in about 10 minutes.” LEXINGTON

With a population of about 7,000, Lexington is the perfect complement to W&L—intimate, friendly, and accessible. On the banks of the Maury River, the town is energized by a constant influx of tourists and college students; Virginia Military Institute also calls Lexington home. The historic district offers a hospitable mixture of coffee shops, art galleries, and boutiques in keeping with its small, collegetown feel. Those looking for a dinner out have their choice of Mexican, Japanese, French, Italian, Chinese, American contemporary, pub fare, or Southern buffet, as well as the usual fast food options. The center of the W&L campus and

the heart of Lexington are separated by a five-minute walk, and students and faculty make up a good portion of the daily foot traffic. THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Lexington sits at the foot of House Mountain in the Great Valley between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains. The surrounding countryside is rich with outdoor opportunities. Road or mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, caving, fly fishing, white-water rafting, tubing, hiking, skiing, and spelunking are all popular outdoor pastimes, as is lounging in the sunshine on the banks of the Maury River.

• Lexington’s charm is wellknown in Hollywood. Brother Rat, starring the late President Ronald Reagan, was filmed here, as was Sommersby with Richard Gere and Jodie Foster, as well as parts of Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. • The W&L Outing Club makes it easy for students to get outside, supplying equipment, teaching classes, and organizing outings, both locally and farther afield— sea kayaking in the Everglades or skiing in the Colorado Rockies, for example. One year a group summited Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro. •N otable historical sites in Lexington include Stonewall Jackson’s home and grave, the George C. Marshall Museum, Sam Houston’s birthplace, and Robert E. Lee’s office, preserved as he left it in Lee Chapel. Visiting Lee enthusiasts leave apples on the grave of Lee’s horse, Traveller, which is just outside the chapel museum. • T he W&L campus boasts the longest non-suspension concrete footbridge in the United States.

After W&L Graduates leave Washington and Lee broadly and deeply educated, capable of thinking critically and communicating their ideas and opinions with confidence. By virtue of four years spent steeped in a culture of honor, they are well-grounded people of integrity and character. Even if they don’t yet know what they want to do with their lives, they know who they are and what they value. They are part of a growing family, 25,000 strong, who embody and champion the ideals of their alma mater. celebrated author Tom Wolfe ’51 (The Right Stuff, Bonfire of the Vanities) remains a devoted contributor to his alma mater. Wolfe’s lecture/seminar series brings luminaries to campus— such as writer Christopher Buckley (Thank You for Smoking), and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

• W&L graduates are successful in many fields but boast particularly impressive numbers in civic and institutional leadership. Alumni include 27 U.S. senators, 67 U.S. representatives, and 31 state governors; four Supreme Court justices; and seven American Bar Association presidents. Forty-six have gone on to become college or university presidents (including W&L’s own Ken Ruscio). • The quality of a W&L education has been recognized by many of the world’s leading postgraduate fellowships: the University has produced 105 Fulbright scholars, 13 Goldwater fellows, seven National Science Foundation fellows, 15 Rhodes scholars, six Truman scholars, and 11 Watson scholars.

Alumni

About 25 percent of graduating W&L seniors head directly to graduate or professional school. Of the rest, 95 percent typically have jobs within six months of graduation. A handful each year pursue some of the world’s most prestigious postgraduate fellowships. In the past few years, W&L alumni and undergraduates have won Truman, Goldwater, Luce, Watson, and Beinecke scholarships and a number of Fulbright fellowships. Some join such serviceoriented programs as Teach for America, Americorps, or the Peace Corps, and others choose to travel. W&L students and alumni enjoy high rates of acceptance to graduate schools. Typically, more than 90 percent of applicants to programs in law and in medical, dental, veterinary, and other health professions gain admission. Applicants to humanities, social science, arts, science, and mathematics programs are admitted at similar rates.

• Dr. Joseph L. Goldstein ’62 Nobel Prize winner, medicine

• Bill Johnston ’61 former New York Stock Exchange president

• Roger Mudd ’50 news correspondent

“ This education isn’t about the first job you’ll have out of college, but the last one. We’re educating not for entry level, but for advancement and leadership.” CAREER SERVICES

Career Services at W&L is a full-service career counseling and support center that combines personal advising with online job search resources. Career Services offers self- assessment tools, interview training, help with cover letter and résumé writing, and strong relationships with employers who come to campus to recruit and interview W&L students for full-time jobs and internships each fall and spring. Career Services resources and programs are available to interested students as early as their first year. The office maintains active memberships in the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium and the Liberal Arts Career Network, affording students exposure to employers in major job and internship

markets such as Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, and Washington, D.C. ALUMNI NETWORK

The Washington and Lee alumni network is another formidable career resource for graduating students. W&L alumni represent a body of successful women and men in every field, most of whom share a spirited devotion to the University. Alumni have a strong record of hiring fellow graduates. Particularly in professions that prize integrity most highly, alumni seek students or recent graduates for internships or full-time jobs.

• Terry Brooks ’69L fantasy fiction author

• Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon ’93 poet

• Meriwether Lewis 1790s explorer

• John Warner Jr. ’49 retired U.S. senator, former Navy secretary

• David Low ’78 astronaut

• Cy Twombly ’53 abstract artist

• Lewis Powell Jr. ’29, ’31L Supreme Court justice

• Tricia Coughlin ’95 TV/Web producer

• Kerry Egan ’95 author

• John M. McCardell Jr. ’71 president, University of the South

• Walt Michaels ’51 former New York Jets head coach

• Alex Jones ’68 Pulitzer-Prize winning former New York Times reporter

• Sascha Burns ’83 political strategist, commentator

• Bill Miller ’72 chairman, chief investment officer, and portfolio manager, Legg Mason

Alumni of note include:

•38 Kelly Evans ’07 Wall Street Journal columnist

• Cecily Tynan ’91 Philadelphia news anchor

• John Chavis 1795 missionary, preacher, and possibly the first black graduate of any American college • Mike Henry ’88 TV writer, and voice actor for Family Guy, The Cleveland Show • Meredith Atwell Baker ’90 Federal Communications Commissioner

Before W&L For the right student, four years here can be transformative. Those who think they might be a good fit should visit campus. Those interested in applying should challenge themselves, work hard, and pursue their passions with conviction. Those worried about the high cost of private education should rest assured that W&L offers aid to cover the financial need of all admitted students and also awards full-expense Johnson Scholarships on the basis of academic and personal merit to 44 students in each class. Visiting

Much of what is most exciting and unique about Washington and Lee can only be understood when it is experienced firsthand. Interested students are warmly invited to visit—to take a campus tour, to interview with an admissions officer, to sit in on a class, to walk the streets of Lexington, to soak in the majesty of the Shenandoah Valley, and to participate in the Speaking Tradition while strolling the same pathways that two centuries of students have walked. A visit usually helps answer the basic question of whether W&L is a good fit. Admissions

Washington and Lee is a highly selective institution, admitting only 1,183 of the 6,487 students who applied last year. Successful applicants must demonstrate an outstanding record of achievement in a rigorous high school curriculum, competitive standardized Cleveland test scores, compelling letters of

“ When I visited campus, it was about 20 degrees and snowing, and the campus was beautiful with snow. The red brick with the white contrast was just beautiful, and I was like ‘Yeah, I could definitely spend four years here.’ ’’

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reference, and excellent writing ability in the form of a personal statement. Beyond admitting intellectually capable students, the Admissions committee strives to assemble a class of students who demonstrate leadership, passion, talent, and potential in a wide variety of areas. Applicants should carefully document their extracurricular involvement and achievements. In addition to V the regular deciT sion application option, W&L offers two rounds of binding NH early decision for students whose first choice is W&L. FINANCIAL AID NY

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is affordable for all admitted students regardless of financial background and will provide more than $32 million in undergraduate financial aid this year. All admitted students Nefinancial w who meet aid Bruour nswan deadlines receive ickaid package that covers their family’s full institutionally determined financial need with grants and a work-study job, not loans. ME Students wishing to apply for aid must submit the College Scholarship Service PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). About 40 percent of the student body receives financial assistance from the University.

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the special character of W&L must be experienced to be fully understood, so a visit is strongly recommended. There is plenty of natural beauty and historical interest to keep parents occupied while students stroll the campus.

Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington, Virginia, just off I-81 and I-64.

riving from the north Take the first Lexington exit D and follow Route 11, which becomes Main Street, past Virginia Military Institute to the W&L campus (8 miles from I-81). Driving from the south Take the second Lexington exit (I-64 west) and follow directions to Route 11 south and the W&L campus (2 miles from I-64). By air The Roanoke airport is served by Delta, Northwest, United, and US Airways. From there, follow I-81 north about 45 miles and follow the directions (above) for driving to Lexington from the south.

JOHNSON SCHOLARS

Made possible by a $100 million gift from a W&L graduate, the Johnson Scholarship Program awards full scholarships to 44 students in each class—students with superlative intellectual and personal promise. Johnson Scholars pay no tuition, room, or board and graduate with no loan debt. Applicants wishing to be considered for the Johnson Scholarship should submit the separate application, along with their complete admission application, by December 1. •a bout 80 percent of W&L students were in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, and the majority followed their high schools’ most advanced curricula. • DEADLINES: Regular Decision: Jan. 2 (for April 1 decision) Early Decision I: Nov. 15 (for Dec. 22 decision) Early Decision II: Jan. 2 (for Feb. 1 decision) Johnson Scholarship application due date: Dec. 1 Early Decision I, need-based financial aid due date: Dec. 1; Early Decision II: Jan. 16 Regular Decision need-based financial aid due date: Feb. 15 39

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degrees offered

The ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the country, Washington and Lee University recognizes and embodies the direct contributions of two of American history’s most selfless and influential figures, George Washington and Robert E. Lee.

Undergraduate—Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science with special attainments in chemistry, Bachelor of Science with special attainments in commerce The School of Law—Juris Doctor, Master of Laws

campus

programs of study

Washington and Lee’s historic, continually updated campus in Lexington, Virginia, consists of 55 acres, plus 40 acres of playing fields and 210 acres of woodland, streams, and countryside.

The University offers more than 1,100 courses and 38 majors: Accounting and Business Administration Accounting: Public Accounting Art History Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry with Special Attainments Chemistry-Engineering Classics Computer Science East Asian Languages and Literature Economics English Environmental Studies French Geology German Language German Literature History Independent Work Journalism and Mass Communications Mathematics Medieval and Renaissance Studies Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Physics-Engineering Politics Psychology Religion Romance Languages Russian Area Studies Sociology and Anthropology Spanish Studio Art Theater

students

Undergraduate—1,759 students from 48 states (85 percent from outside Virginia), representing citizenship in 50 countries Ratio of men to women is 50:50 Ethnic minorities: 14 percent The School of Law—400 students faculty

Of the 187 undergraduate faculty members, 95 percent hold doctorates or terminal degrees. The student-faculty ratio is 9:1. The average class size is 16. Twenty-two percent of classes have fewer than 10 students, 90 percent have fewer than 25 students, and 97 percent have fewer than 30 students. divisions

The College—This is where all undergraduate students begin with a broad study of the liberal arts and sciences (arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences). W&L is the only top liberal arts college with a nationally accredited journalism program. The Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics—Here, students study politics, economics, accounting, business administration, and public accounting. W&L is the only top liberal arts college with a nationally accredited business school. The School of Law—This school is among the nation’s top law schools.

Minors are also available in African-American studies, art history, classics, computer science, creative writing, dance, East Asian studies, environmental studies, French, German, Latin American and Caribbean studies, mass communications,

mathematics, museum studies, music, philosophy, poverty and human capability studies, Russian language and culture, studio art, theater, and women’s and gender studies. student life

W&L offers more than 130 student activities and organizations, including drama, music and dance; media, including yearbook, newspaper, and WLUR, our campus radio station; political action and advocacy organizations; cultural awareness groups; groups with religious focus; service-oriented clubs and initiatives; Outing Club; and the nationally celebrated Mock Convention, among others. Eighty percent of all students are members of one of W&L’s 16 fraternities and eight sororities. residence life

40 percent of rooms for first-year students are singles; students must live in on-campus residence halls or Greek housing (all owned and maintained by the University) through sophomore year. athletics

The Generals play in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Division III. Five of W&L’s 23 teams and seven individual athletes went on to NCAA post-season play last year. Varsity sports—men’s and women’s basketball, crosscountry, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track and field (indoor and outdoor); men’s baseball, football, and wrestling; women’s field hockey and volleyball; and equestrian (coeducational). Intramural and sport clubs— baseball, cheerleading, cycling, disc golf, eventing, fencing, ice hockey (men’s), lacrosse, mixed martial arts, paintball, polo, rowing, rugby, running, skiing, soccer, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball.

after w&l

Typically, about 89 percent of W&L students graduate in four years. Approximately 25 percent of W&L alumni go directly to graduate school; overall, within a year of graduation about 95 percent of W&L alumni are employed, are in graduate school, or are otherwise productively occupied. financial aid, scholarships

W&L will provide more than $32 million in aid in 2011–12. The comprehensive Johnson Scholarship Program provides full scholarships to 44 students in each class. All admitted students meeting financial aid deadlines receive an aid package covering the family’s institutionally determined need with grants and a work-study job, not loans. applying Deadlines

Regular Decision—Jan. 2 Johnson Scholarship—Dec. 1, nonbinding Early Decision, Round I—Nov. 15 (for December 22 decision) Early Decision, Round II—Jan. 2 (for Feb. 1 decision) Required—SAT or ACT (and its writing test); two SAT subject tests of applicant’s choosing are recommended Of the 6,487 students who applied in 2010-11, 1,183 were admitted. The first-year class normally has 460-470 students. Typically, 80 percent of enrolling students are among the top 10 percent of their high school classes. visiting campus

Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington, Virginia, just off I-81 and I-64. A visit and interview are highly recommended. contact us

Washington and Lee University Office of Admissions 204 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450-2116 admissions@wlu.edu www.wlu.edu (540) 458-8710 (540) 458-8062 fax

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment. Inquiries may be directed to the Interim Provost, Robert A. Strong, Washington Hall, (540) 458-8418, who is designated by the University to coordinate compliance efforts and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, as well as those under Section 504 and other applicable non-discrimination laws. Inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.

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