Washington and Lee University Newshttp://news.wlu.eduNews stories from Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia.20100207T05:00:0020100207T05:00:00Historian James McPherson Lectures on Lincoln at W&Lhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38332.xml20100207T05:00:00falseOne of America's pre-eminent Civil War scholars, James M. McPherson, will present a lecture entitled "Lincoln's Legacy for Our Time" at Washington and Lee University on Friday, Feb. 12, the 201st anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.Dwight Emanuelson Joins W&L Board of Trusteeshttp://www.wlu.edu/x38331.xml20100207T05:00:00falseWashington and Lee University added Dwight Emanuelson Jr., of Dallas, Texas, to its Board of Trustees on Feb. 5, 2010, during a swearing-in ceremony in Lexington.Remembering J.D. Salingerhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38328.xml20100206T05:00:00falseWashington and Lee University English professor Mark C. Conner remembers the life and work of J.D. Salinger who died on Jan. 27, 2010.Professor of Health Policy Dr. Drew Kumpuris to Speak on Healthcare Reformhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38305.xml20100203T05:00:00falseDr. Andrew G. Kumpuris ’71, a clinical cardiologist in Little Rock, Ark., and adjunct professor of health policy at the Clinton School of Public Service of Little Rock, will give a public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium in the Leyburn Library at Washington and Lee University.Change for Haiti: Can’t Stop Nowhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38304.xml20100203T05:00:00falseWith the death toll in Haiti estimated at 150,000 and climbing, Washington and Lee's student organization Change for Haiti wonders how to unite its community of about 2,900 students, faculty and staff in response to the horrifying natural disaster.The Other Big Game:http://www.wlu.edu/x38293.xml20100201T05:00:00falseThe Super Bowl television ads, as popular for many as the game itself, will have a few surprises this year, according to Washington and Lee University marketing professor Amanda Bower.New York Times Business Writer to Address Economy in W&L Talkhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38288.xml20100130T05:00:00falseNew York Times senior business correspondent Micheline Maynard will present a talk entitled "What Will We Look Like When The Recession Is Over?" at Washington and Lee University on Monday, Feb. 8, Room 327, at Huntley Hall.Omicron Delta Kappa Relocating to Its Birthplace of Lexingtonhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38289.xml20100130T05:00:00falseOmicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society that was founded at Washington and Lee University in 1914, will be returning to its birthplace later this year when the national headquarters is relocated to Lexington, Va.Kevin Spirtas Presents One-Man Show at W&Lhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38287.xml20100130T05:00:00falseKevin Spirtas brings his acclaimed one-man show to Washington and Lee University on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. in the Keller Theater.Super Bowl Stock Market Predictor Still a Winner, According to W&L Professorhttp://www.wlu.edu/x38286.xml20100129T05:00:00falseEven before the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts step on the field for Super Bowl XLIV, one result has already been determined--stocks will be up for 2010. Or so says the Super Bowl Stock Market Predictor.