36 episodes

Your curiosity doesn't go away when you receive your diploma, and Washington and Lee’s Office of Lifelong Learning is here to help you satisfy it. In every episode, we'll invite you to join conversations with our world-class faculty, giving you a slice of the Colonnade in your pocket even if you’re hundreds of miles away. Hear from your favorite faculty members on topics they love and meet new professors who can introduce you to new worlds; it all happens here, on W&L After Class, where we bring you into the discussions that happen after class every day at W&L, and remain not unmindful of the future.

W&L After Class, the Lifelong Learning Podcast Washington and Lee University

    • Education

Your curiosity doesn't go away when you receive your diploma, and Washington and Lee’s Office of Lifelong Learning is here to help you satisfy it. In every episode, we'll invite you to join conversations with our world-class faculty, giving you a slice of the Colonnade in your pocket even if you’re hundreds of miles away. Hear from your favorite faculty members on topics they love and meet new professors who can introduce you to new worlds; it all happens here, on W&L After Class, where we bring you into the discussions that happen after class every day at W&L, and remain not unmindful of the future.

    W&L Through and Through: Paul Youngman: From W&L Undergrad to Professor and Department Chair to Associate Provost and W&L Parent

    W&L Through and Through: Paul Youngman: From W&L Undergrad to Professor and Department Chair to Associate Provost and W&L Parent

    Paul Youngman, W&L class of 1987, associate provost and the the Harry E. and Mary Jayne W. Redenbaugh Professor of German, details his very full days as a W&L undergrad, his return to his alma mater as a German professor, his journey as W&L’s Associate Provost, and also what it feels like to walk in the shoes as a W&L parent. He also shares his time in the military when he was stationed in the US, Europe and the Middle East.

    • 37 min
    Mindful Technology: Unraveling the Impact of Modern Technologies on Our Well-Being

    Mindful Technology: Unraveling the Impact of Modern Technologies on Our Well-Being

    Wythe Whiting, professor of cognitive and behavioral science, helps us explore the complex connections between mental health, sleep, physical activity and cognitive functioning. In this episode, we’ll discuss how modern technologies impact our ability to focus during daily tasks and potential harmful effects. And we’ll also navigate the vast social media landscape, examining its powerful influence on mental health, and shed light on the hidden dynamics that shape our online experiences.

    • 40 min
    The Williams School: Not Just a Business School

    The Williams School: Not Just a Business School

    Rob Straughan, the Crawford family dean of the Williams school and Professor of Business Administration brings a wealth of knowledge and insights about the unique interdisciplinary approach of the Williams School. In this episode, we'll delve into Rob's journey at W&L, the evolution of the William schools' distinctive approach within a liberal arts curriculum, and the exciting initiatives on the horizon, including the plans for the new Williams school building.

    • 42 min
    Real World Solutions

    Real World Solutions

    In this episode, we chat with Kish Parella, Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law, about her academic research in business and human rights, how her students influence her scholarship, and why working outside the classroom strengthens her role as a professor. We also explore the importance of corporate accountability and consumer education, including how contract clauses can have a major impact on an individual’s day-to-day life.

    • 33 min
    Into the Vault

    Into the Vault

    Tom Camden, Washington and Lee’s outgoing head of Special Collections and Archives, tells us how W&L ignited his career as a historian, then takes us on a tour of what has come to be known as “the vault” to showcase some of the university’s extensive collection.

    • 50 min
    A Good Education is a Habit of Mind

    A Good Education is a Habit of Mind

    In this episode, we have a conversation with Rob Fure on his last day in the office as director of W&L’s Office of Lifelong Learning. We learn how Rob came to W&L in 1977 as an English professor and created programs that evolved into what is now the Office of Lifelong Learning. We’ll also hear from Rob about the experiences that have meant the most to him and what the one area of the world he recommends everyone visit.

    • 40 min

Top Podcasts In Education

Nestor & Koppel
SEB Eesti
Ööülikool
Ööülikool
RAHAREEDE
Teller & Liivamägi
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast
Mark Manson
Võhkarid
Koik ja Jääger
Blondcast
Katri Teller

You Might Also Like

Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
Mark Stucker
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
The Long View
Morningstar
The Daily
The New York Times
The Economics of Everyday Things
Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett