Lifelong Learning
Rekindle the wonder of discovery and the goodwill that naturally comes with it
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Campus Programs
- Institute for Honor Symposium: Business as a Force for Good
- Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar: Vigil
- Summer College I: The Founding of an Independent Nation at 250
- Summer College III: Family Adventure in Theater: Puppetry & Performance
- Summer College II: From Stone to Smartphone: “Books” and the Materiality of Reading
- Law and Literature Weekend: The Round House by Louise Erdrich
- Accommodations and Dining
- Additional Program Information
- Past Programs
- Travel Programs
- Online Programs
Campus Programs
The campus programs encourage you to satisfy your enduring curiosity about the world and to think about the arts and sciences, current events, history, literature, and philosophy, while in the company of experts from the W&L community and beyond. Alumni College, Wonderweek, and the weekend seminars — Law & Literature, Institute for Honor, and Tom Wolfe — offer options for the entire family.
Travel Programs
The W&L Travel Program offers opportunities to get to know the world firsthand, to experience different cultures, to appreciate new world views, and to savor the inspiring beauty and history of other lands. The education adventure tours are led by experts, creating memorable travel experiences for W&L alumni, families, and friends.
W&L At Home
Convenient access to timely topics, cutting edge research, and thought-provoking discussions about literature and the arts is the hallmark of W&L At Home. The program offers live online webinars on current issues; the W&L After Class podcast featuring university faculty; the W&L Virtual Book Club; and a treasure trove of recorded lectures in the Archives. You’re never far from your next lifelong learning adventure.
"There’s not enough space here to say how absolutely wonderful, amazing, incredible, awesome and fabulous the safari was! Each day better than the day before, each place so beautiful and awe-inspiring. The weather was perfect, the wildlife viewing beyond my wildest dreams!"
Past Travel Program Participant
Lifelong Learning
- P: 540-458-8723
- E: lifelong@wlu.edu
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Lifelong Learning
Washington and Lee University
204 W Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Here to guide your next adventure
The staff of the Office of Lifelong Learning are here to to help further your journey.
James Lambert
Director of Lifelong Learning
- P: 540-458-8724
- E: jlambert@wlu.edu
James Lambert began serving as Director of Lifelong Learning in July 2025. Previously he served as Provost and professor of English at Southern Virginia University, and prior to that worked as Chair of the English Department at the American University of Kuwait. He received an MA in American Literature at University of Arizona and a doctorate in Early Modern British Literature at the University of Iowa. He has published on Shakespeare, Milton, and a smattering of Renaissance poets and religious thinkers, and he continues to think about teaching, learning, and everything in between. In addition to his work as the Director of Lifelong Learning, James is also the host and executive producer of the W&L After Class Podcast and has a courtesy appointment as professor in the English Department.
Lisa D’Amelio
Associate Director of Lifelong Learning
- P: 540-458-8916
- E: ldamelio@wlu.edu
Lisa joined the Lifelong Learning office in 2021, driven by her passion for education and travel. She manages the office’s travel program and partners with the director to create dynamic campus and virtual programs that inspire lifelong learners. Before arriving at W&L in 2018, Lisa spent more than 20 years in education, teaching English to speakers of other languages, offering Spanish enrichment for elementary students, and working with the youngest learners as a preschool director. She also spent time teaching abroad and holds an M.Ed. from Wilmington University in Delaware.
Danielle Taylor
Office Manager of Lifelong Learning
- P: 540-458-4866
- E: dtaylor@wlu.edu
Danielle joined the Office of Lifelong Learning in April 2025, bringing her passion for event coordination and data accuracy to support the office’s campus, virtual, and travel programs. She oversees the virtual book club, campus events, and webinars, ensuring smooth operations across all offerings. Before joining W&L, Danielle worked in event and project administration with the Christian Medical and Dental Association. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Liberty University Online.