Arts & Sciences Events

Dr. Karen Britt (University of Louisville) on Copy it and they will come: the role of architectural copies in cultivating Christian Pilgrimage.

A lab director and two lab supervisors from Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. will highlight full-time and internship opportunities at this fast-growing facility in Richmond.

"Constitutional Conversations," a program about the Constitution and Bill of Rights, examines the concept of Federalism in the March workshop of this eight-month long series led by W&M law students. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Adam Coates (Stanford) discusses a variety of factors that can affect the performance of feature learning algorithms.

Keith Bechtol, (SLAC), Title of Talk: "Searching for Dark Matter with the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope"

Wei Wang (William & Mary) Title of talk: "Observation of Electron-Antineutrino Disappearance at Daya Bay"

Speaker: Fengqi Yi (Harbin Engineering University, China)

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations summer internship applications due.

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Presented by Silvia Tandeciarz, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and faculty liaison to the La Plata program.

Sean Carroll, Caltech, Title of Talk: The Origin of the Universe and the Arrow of Time

The Literary Impulse in Russian Historical Scholarship: The case of Vasily Klyuchevsky (1841-1911)

A talk given by Frances Nethercott, Visiting Faculty Fellow in History (University of St Andrews), titled: The Literary Impulse in Russian Historical Scholarship: The Case of Vasily Kyluchevsky (1841-1911).

This lecture by Zhang Jijiao is co-sponsored by W&M's Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES).

The Environmental Law Society hosts guest speaker, Chris Nidel, for an exciting lecture on fracking.

Alan Meese, Ball Professor of Law and Cabell Research Professor at W&M Law School, will present the 2012 St. George Tucker Lecture titled "Competition Policy and the Great Depression: Lessons Learned and a New Way Forward." Free and all are welcome.

"From TASS to Twitter: Russian and Soviet Journalism in Historical Perspective," a talk by Mary Catherine French '07, Ph.D. Candidate in Soviet History, University of Pennsylvania.

Presented by Emily Wilcox, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese Studies. Part of the Reves Hall Coffee Hour series.

Emily Wilcox, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese Studies will present, "Embodying the Multi-Ethnic Nation: Mongolian Dancer Siqintariha and Ethnic Identity in China". Refreshments will be served.

Please join the Women's Studies Program for its 16th Annual Minnie G. Braithwaite Lecture in Women's Studies.

Wir zeigen "Stroszek" (1977, by Werner Herzog)

Dr. Zhang Jijiao will explore how at Shanghai Expo 2010 the Chinese Private Enterprise Pavilion succeeded in attracting 16 top Chinese enterprises to showcase for the world China's private sector.

iPAX is proud to present its spring production of Edit Villarreal's My Visits with MGM (My Grandmother Martha) Directed by: Alexander McBath

Justice Mims, a 1979 graduate of the College of William & Mary, will discuss professional development and his journey from William & Mary to the Supreme Court of Virginia. Sponsored by the George Wythe Society. Free and all are welcome.

The Department of Theatre, Speech, & Dance will host an Open House for prospective Theatre Majors.

On March 15th, The Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations will be screening the intriguing new documentary, When China Met Africa, and discussing how William & Mary students are researching the topic of Chinese international aid.

The Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations will be screening the intriguing new documentary, When China Met Africa, and discussing how William & Mary students are researching the topic of Chinese international aid.

There are many potential career paths to pursue with a science degree. Learn about your options and how to best prepare to travel your chosen path.

Lobsang Nyandak will speak on the Dalai Lama's work since retiring from his post as head of the Tibetan government.

Topic: "Life on the Hill"

Speaker: Xingfu Zou (University of Western Ontario, Canada)

Speaker: Catesby Ware, Ph.D. Director, Sleep Disorders Clinic Norfolk General Hospital Faculty, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School

Speaker: Anke van Zuylen (Max-Planck-Institut fur Informatik, Germany)

"Unraveling the mystery of immunoglobulin delta (IgD)"

Join geology department seniors as they showcase their research and field locales! (Spring department field trip) Sign up outside Carol's office by March 15!

Want to know how you can make a living and make a difference? Come to this huge career expo to find out!

Middle East Expert, Neil Lazarus will be holding a live webinar from Israel about Middle Eastern current events.

You are invited to a Senior Recital by tenor Dylan Echter. Featuring selections from Scarlatti, Pergolesi, Bononcini, Cavalli, Chumann, Faure and Hundley.

Academic advising information event

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Presented by John Keeler, Dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh.

Come see the Chem Club Magic Show - full of tricks, explosions and fire! FREE! Warning: this magical event is rated PG-13.

Free and open to the public.

Prof. Ja-Yeon Lee (Silla University) will discuss "The Westernization of Korean Fashion," March 20 (Tuesday), 4:30 p.m. in Washington 315.

Dr. Forsyth joins three other A&S professors at this free talk.

Im Rahmend des Filmabends und der Filmserie werden wir Wim Wnders? "Der amerikanische Freund" aus dem Jahre 1977 zeigen.

The Jazz Ensemble performs a lively set including funk, Latin, swing and danceable favorites.

Professor Christine Jolls of Yale Law School will present the 2012 Wythe Lecture titled "Privacy and Consent Over Time: GPS Monitoring, Hard Drive Imaging, and Other Government Surveillance." Free and all are welcome.

Invited Speaker: Ywone Edwards-Ingram, Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology.

This information session is for freshmen and sophomores.

Dr. Abby Kavner will be visiting from UCLA to talk to us about the thermal evolution of the Earth!

Are you a Women's Studies Major/Minor or interested in declaring a Women's Studies Major/Minor?

CINE DEBATE SPANISH HOUSE EVENT

The Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Paul Bhasin, tours to Miami for a series of wind ensemble performances.

Showing in Andrews Gallery: An exhibition of work by former painting students of Professor William Barnes, who is retiring after 37 years with the Department of Art and Art History.

Gillian Pederson-Krag, the current Class of 1939 Artist-in-Residence in the Department of Art and Art History, exhibits her paintings and prints.

"Writing Hand in Hand: Poetics of Homotextuality and Politics of Parody in a Zutique Sonnet by Rimbaud and Verlaine."

"Writing Hand in Hand: Poetics of Homotextuality and Politics of Parody in a Zutique Sonnet by Rimbaud and Verlaine."

Join Certified Life Coach Amy Steindler (B.A., Theatre and Speech, 1980) for a session that will help you learn some career decision-making techniques for uncovering what you really want in your career and how to tell what's really right for you.

The BLSA Pre-Law Division is sponsoring a Kaplan LSAT Prep Event!

Join the Music in American Cultures Series for a lecture by composer-performer Neely Bruce, featuring a showing of excerpts from the recent performance of his setting of the Bill of Rights at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.

A concert of original works choreographed and performed by Orchesis dance company.

Learn about IFSA-Butler study abroad semester and summer programs in Australia, New Zealand, China, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Egypt and India.

Our own Domi Paxton gives a brown bag that is sure to thrill!

Nicolas van de Walle, the Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Government at Cornell University will give a public lecture and take questions on "Obama's African Policy: Change and Continuity." The talk is sponsored by the Institute for the Theory and Practice

Speaker: Nicholas Teff (University of Iowa)

After a keynote speech by Professor Charles Laughlin of Virginia, Chinese Studies graduating seniors will present their individual research projects.

Professor Bryan D. Jones Department of Government University of Texas at Austin

An opportunity to speak with returned W&M Peace Corps volunteers.

W&M students volunteering for the international service-learning project, The Bosnia Project, will host a 1-day film camp for children ages 7-12 on March 24 from 10-3 on the W&M campus. Students will learn how to make their own short films.

W&M students volunteering for the international service-learning project, The Bosnia Project, will host a 1-day film camp for children ages 7-12 on Saturday, March 24 from 10-3 on the W&M campus. Students will learn how to make their own short films.

Members of the W&M Appalachian Music Ensemble will be performing in large and small groups. Under the direction of Tripp Johnson.

A concert of original works choreographed and performed by Orchesis dance company.

"Open Minds: An Exhibit of Psychology Department Faculty Publications" displays significant published works and awards won by this outstanding group of faculty members.

Are you interested in a career in public health, either from a policy, sociology or health sciences perspective? Stop by and learn about study abroad programs in various locations.

Professor Jeremy Black, University of Exeter

Monday, March 26, 2012, will mark the one month anniversary of Trayvon Martin's tragic death. Stand in solidarity with Trayvon's family at a vigil, which will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Wren Courtyard.

Jennifer is the author of three popular science books. She specializes in physics and many related topics, with particular emphasis on how science intersects with popular culture, as well as science communication and outreach.

featuring noted author, Jay Michaelson

Wir zeigen "Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum" (Volker Schl?ndorff, 1975)

Come hear one of today's premier American filmmakers talk about "America through my lens."

Kara Thompson (English/American Studies) will give a brownbag talk entitled "'What in Blazes is That?!': Reserving Space in the Final Frontier." A light lunch, desserts and drinks will be served. Everyone welcome!

Meet W&M alums and employers who have majored or minored in sociology. Come learn about their career paths. Pizza will be served! RSVP at the {{https://wm-csm.symplicity.com/surveys/sociology, Cohen Career Center}}.

An evening of Chinese culture through live performances of Chinese dance, music and songs.

The Election Law Society and the Election Law Program are pleased to announce their annual symposium on March 29 on "Money in Judicial Elections." Admission is free and all are welcome.

John Stratton Hawley is Professor of Religion at Barnard College, Columbia University, and the author or editor of 15 books, including most recently, The Memory of Love: Surdas Sings to Krishna (Oxford University Press).

The Sociology Department presents the Fifth Annual Schmidt Lecture on Technology and Society.

Speaker: Luciana Marchesini, Research Analyst, World Bank/International Finance Corporation, William & Mary Alumna '06 Sponsored by: Sociology and LAS

Student group Essence: Women of Color hosts a discussion to celebrate Women's History Month. Everyone is welcome.

Join W&M geology professor Greg Hancock for VIMS' After Hours lecture as he explores the role of bad drinking water in Jamestown's "Starving Time." {{ http://www.vims.edu/public/afterhours/registration/march.php,Register here.}}

The 31st Annual Conference of the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Society for Ethnomusicology (MACSEM) will be held at William and Mary, Friday March 30 through Sunday, April 1.

Two visiting scholars will speak at William & Mary and at VIMS. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

A brown bag by Chelsea Jenkins, W&M Geology Fellow, on Ar/Ar Thermochronology in central Vriginia.

The Institute of Bill of Rights Law is pleased to invite you to the William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal's 2011-2012 Symposium, "Non-Citizen Participation in the American Polity" Friday, March 30; 1:30 - 5 p.m. Saturday, March 31; 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

All students encouraged to participate. Winners will speak at the William & Mary Confucius Institute Opening Ceremony.

Michelle Hamm of the University of Richmond presents

Speaker: Steven M. Golbeck (Northwestern University)

Check out plants, listen to live music, try for door prizes, eat snacks.

"Maternal Effects on the Architecture of Intertidal Egg Masses"

Vito Scarola (Virginia Tech) Title of Talk: "Strongly Correlated Atoms in Optical Lattices"

MARRS is coming to the College!

Join us in welcoming our guest artists from Morocco, Nasreddine Chaabane and Amina Bensaad from the Association Ahbab Cheikh Salah, for an evening of North African Andalusi music featuring the William and Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble.

The 2nd Annual W&M Undergraduate Philosophy Conference will take place March 31-April 1, with keynote speaker John Mikhail (Georgetown) giving his talk at 2 p.m. on April 1. See the full schedule at the website below.

Please join senior Gavin Courtenay for a solo vocal recital with piano featuring the works of Scarlatti, Giordani, Handel, Schubert, Williams and many more. Accompanied by Maria Yefimova.