Arts & Sciences Events

The Newton-Blanchard Prize aims to recognize excellence in both fiction and non-fiction writing. Two prizes of $2500 each will be awarded in Spring 2016 to original short fiction and original nonfiction.

Friday, April 1, 12:00pm Ewell Recital Hall

All are welcome for a talk by Dr. April Manalang, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of History at Norfolk State University. Her talk is titled, "Illuminating a Shared, Hidden Story: Buffalo Soldiers and the Philippines."

Title: Permutations from Dynamical Systems

Robert Crabtree, Yale University presents "Homogeneous Oxidation Catalysts Applied to Green and Energy Problems"

Want to learn more about crowd-sourcing your research? Curious about the crossroads of ethics and political science research? Come by Miller 1082 on April 1st from 3-4 PM to hear about to ethically use Mechanical Turk, a common crowd sourcing platform.

Prof. Charles F. Perdrisat, William & Mary Physics, Title of Talk: The Elastic Form Factors of the Nucleon

We're back and better than ever! The hackathon of hackathons, hosted right here at William and Mary. Meet people, talk to employers, and create something great! Register at www.tribehacks.com

Admission: Free/$1 suggested donation

Please join the William & Mary community in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to walk to raise awareness for mental wellness efforts on our campus

Are you interested in a career that will not only allow you to make a living, but also to make a difference? Be sure to attend the Making a Living Making a Difference Symposium. You'll meet professionals who work in the government and non-profit sectors,

It takes YOU to tango!

Percussion and Composition Senior Recital Saturday, April 2nd, 2:00pm Ewell Recital Hall

Please join the Student Intellectual Property Society from April 4th to April 8th as they celebrate IP Week at William & Mary. IP Week will include multiple events and opportunities for students to explore Intellectual Property Law.

Ever wondered what it is like to be an intelligence analyst? Attend ONE of these two realistic simulations hosted and moderated by C.I.A. analysts. You will be presented with a 'typical' security issue and challenged to react appropriately.

Student presentations are sponsored by the Boswell Initiative and will begin at 4:00 p.m. in Swem Library's Research Room, first floor. A reception to follow at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby. Refreshments will be provided.

Guest Speaker will be Professor Kenneth Harl, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.

Students in Performance Admission: Free

James Young, author of Writing the Holocaust and The Texture of Memory, will present on Art Spiegelman's MAUS Tuesday, April 5, at 9:30am in BLOW 333

Ever wondered what it is like to be an intelligence analyst? Attend ONE of these two realistic simulations hosted and moderated by C.I.A. analysts. You will be presented with a 'typical' security issue and challenged to react appropriately.

Please join us for a demo and lecture by Photographer Brenton Hamilton "New Under the Sun: The Advent of Photography" Free and open to the public

Fan Fang, Applied Science - Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Title: Optical Characterization of Interface Magnetization in Multifunctional Oxide Heterostructures Advisor: Dr. Gunter Luepke

Pamela Samuelson, the Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley, will deliver the 2015-16 Mervis Lecture on April 5, titled "Mass Digitization of Cultural Heritage: Why Copyright Obstacles Must be Overcome." Free and all are welcome.

Professor James Young of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, author of Writing the Holocaust and The Texture of Memory, will speak on "The Stages of Memory," his new research/book project on Tuesday, April 5, at 4:30 in Millington 150

Come hear W&M professors explore the possible long-term implications of the rise of illiberal democracies in Europe and Asia.

Please join us for the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program's Braithwaite Lecture with Rhodessa Jones. Her talk is titled, "Rhodessa Jones: A Woman for the 21st Century" All are welcome! Reception to follow.

Join other members of the W&M community to examine and discuss masculinity via the Greek Film Series' showing of "The Mask You Live In," a documentary that explores America's shallow - and somewhat confining - definition of masculinity.

Internationally respected financial analyst Peter Atwater '83, will share his insights on the current economic and political trends in the U.S. and around the world.

Dr. Enseng Ho of Duke University & the National University of Singapore will present a lecture entitled, "A Moral Economy of Jihad: Pure Castes, Hybrid Law and Creole Society in Indian Ocean Malabar."

Join HOPE in Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this program to learn about how to support survivors of sexual assault. Come learn, share your experiences, and create a community of support in Chesapeake C at 6pm!

Shreyashi Chakdar, University of Virginia, Title of Talk: The search for ``mirror? quarks and leptons with distinguished signatures at the 13 TeV LHC

The Reves Center for International Studies has announced that Timothy R. Heath '94, will deliver the 2016 McSwain-Walker Lecture.

Prof. Helmut Puff will present a lecture on his new research/book project -- "A History of Waiting" -- Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 in Tucker Auditorium

Join W&M Army ROTC in a facilitated discussion about eliminating sexual violence and promoting healthy relationships on campus with Mr. Eric Garrison and Ms. Liz Cascone of the W&M Health Promotion Center and The Haven.

Please join us to discuss Ph.D. candidate Spencer Well's dissertation draft chapter, "'Here is the Reformation that is so Much Wanting': Free Quakers and the Renovation of American Quakerism"

Linda Warren '90, B.S. Environmental Science and owner of Launch! Consuting

Title: Optimal paths to stochastic extinction

Join Upcoming DC Semester Program Professor Fred Corney (History), for a discussion on the Cold War and Russia with Andrew Weiss, VP for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a screening of the Oscar-nominated "Bridge of Spies"

Matthew Zimmt of Brown University presents "Molecular Weaving: Tetris, Reactions and Mass Spectrometry of Monolayers"

The Project on International Peace and Security (PIPS) campus research symposium will take place from 3 to 4:30 pm Friday, April 8, in Washington RM 201. Students will be presenting their white papers.

Come to this session to learn about the Fulbright student awards that support recent college graduates to teach abroad for a year. All are welcome to attend; rising seniors & recent alumni are eligible to apply this year.

Dr. William Wester, Fermilab, Title of Talk: Exploring Inner Space with the Dark Energy Survey

An Evening of Ragtime

VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood is hosting a screening of the reproductive rights documentary "Trapped" with a panel discussion afterwards with experts from Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, and the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project

Admission: Free

The William & Mary Confucius Institute invites the greater Williamsburg community to explore ancient Chinese martial arts and health improvement techniques on World Taiji and Qigong Day, April 10th. The much beloved event returns from last year.

Dr. Jamie C. Bartlett, conductor

Location: Commonwealth Auditorium Admission: Free

Presentation and performance of Colonial American music. Admission: Free

MVLS invites everyone to attend a lunch panel discussion with JAG officers from every branch of the military where they will discuss current challenges facing each JAG corps and what life is like as lawyers in each branch. Free Chik-fil-a will be served!

Stanford Professor Ban Wang comes to campus to host this lecture about cultural views of romance in China.

William & Mary Law School's Human Security Law Center and the Reves Center for International Studies present a symposium examining the Iran Nuclear Accord. Pizza will be served!

Internationally acclaimed francophone poet and educator from Louisiana, Kirby Jambon speaks on his experience as a writer and teacher in a French immersion school. Of particular interest to those in modern languages, education, and literature. In English.

"Smack Dab Right" A lecture/image presentation of Joe Bova's work throughout his 45 year career in ceramics, teaching, and administration.

Due to the speaker's illness, we have had to cancel the lecture by renowned Renaissance Historian Prof. Anthony Grafton on an early American topic, "The Winthrop Family and Their Books."

Professional development workshop for all Arts & Sciences graduate students interested in careers in education.

Join HOPE and VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm in Tucker Theatre for a viewing of "The Hunting Ground" and a discussion by and for advocates of sexual assault prevention! Join us as we create a community of survivor support.

The English Department presents a Brown Bag Lunch discussion of Prof. Catherine Robson?s Heart Beats: Everyday Life and the Memorized Poem.

Learn about NASA Langley projects including SAGE III and RaD-X, as well as student opportunities. Interns will share their experience on working at NASA. Get advice on applying to internships as well! Register to attend at website below.

CLA Fellows to host a COLL 200 Workshop on Wednesday, April 13 at 1:30 in Swem Library Ford Classroom.

Information Session about W&M's Semester in Sevilla Program Wednesday, April 13, 4:30-5:30 pm Washington Hall 302

Review the requirements and policies for the GER and the COLL curriculums

Join our panel of faculty members and administration for a discussion and Q&A on the best methods for fighting sexual assault on college campuses.

Faculty are invited to propose CLA "May Seminars".

CLA Fellows to host a COLL 200 workshop on Thursday, April 14 at 12:30 in Swem Library Ford Classroom.

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, will present a lecture, ?35 Years a Judge: Reflections on the Canadian Constitution,? on April 14 at 3:30PM in rm 127 at the Law School. The lecture is free and the public is welcome

The program will include arias, duets and ensembles from various operas. Admission: $5

Emeritus Professor Jerre Johnson Department of Geology Tusks and bones and a great story. Pizza will be provided.

Title: Recent advances in stochastic programming

Jeff Chan, University of Illinois, presents "New Chemical Tools for Non-invasive Molecular Imaging"

The Parent and Family Council Networking Day is designed to help students of all years and majors become career ready. There are 3 events within the Networking Day: mock interviews & resume reviews, panels with industry leaders, and a networking hour.

Amie Thomasson, Professor and Parodi Senior Scholar in Aesthetics at University of Miami, will speak on "Truthmakers and the Project of Ontology." All interested students and faculty are invited.

Prof. Sankar Das Sarma (University of Maryland), Title of Talk: Quantum Many Body Localization

Performance by the Viol Consort under the direction of Sarah Glosson. Admission: Free

Join Delegate Mason on Saturday, April 16 as we kick off Earth Week with a community trash pick-up to restore College Creek! {{http://goo.gl/forms/pQGeaQmDsw, Please sign up here!}}

Performance by the W&M Women's Chorus.

2:00pm Ewell Recital Hall

Combined concert of the W&M Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Woody Beckner and the W&M Jazz Combo under the direction of Harris Simon.

Annual Honors Art Exhibition April 18th - 28th Andrews Gallery Reception 21 April 4-6pm Free and Open to the Public

Join us at Swem Library on Monday, April 18 for UnMade in Cuba: Carteles de Cine, brought to you by W&M Libraries in partnership with students in the New Media Workshop, co-taught by Professor Ann Marie Stock and Troy Davis.

Join us for an eLearning Workshop that explores real-time and near-term assessment and the technology tools available to increase opportunities for student engagement and targeted teaching. RSVP at {{http://forms.wm.edu/26094}}

Join the AMES Capstone Seminar students as they present at their culminating conference

Professor Rebeca Sweetman, St Andrews University, Scotland UK will be in Andrews Hall 101 at 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate National Minority Health Month this April @ William & Mary!

Review requirements and policies for the GER and COLL curriculums.

Come listen to the powerful stories of organ transplant recipients and their families on the impact organ donation had on their lives. Presented by W&M Public Health Club.

Patrick Johnson, a Ph.D. candidate in W&M's Anthropology Department, will present a talk entitled, ?Yamasee Diplomacy and Daily Life.?

Join us for an eLearning Workshop that explores real-time and near-term assessment and the technology tools available to increase opportunities for student engagement and targeted teaching. RSVP at {{http://forms.wm.edu/26094}}

Please join us for Jan Huebenthal's talk titled, "Love Un/Detectable - Queer Health, HIV, and Homonormativity." All are welcome! Light refreshments served.

Interested in learning more about on-campus COLL 300 opportunities and visitors?

Title: Growing networks with positive and negative links, Adviser: Leah B. Shaw

Celebrate National Minority Health Month this April @ William & Mary!

Translating mental health materials from English to Chinese to bring awareness and eliminate stigma among Chinese communities. Chinese food will be available for all participants. Please bring a computer/laptop with you to the event!

Acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee will be joining us at William & Mary Hall to give the 2016 Atwater Lecture! Tickets are available for FREE for students, faculty and staff (with promo code in the Daily Digest) through the Tribe Ticket Office.

Interested in the hack movement and applications to research and practice? Join Sociology Professor Libby Yost and her student-run hack team to hear about their recent experiences at regional hack-a-thons. Refreshments will be served. RSVP requested.

Interested in learning more about on-campus COLL 300 opportunities and visitors?

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Bellini Lecture features Chun-yu Lu of the Chinese Studies Program: "Make Love and War: Chinese Popular Romance in 'Greater East Asia,' 1937-1945"

Reception for the Annual Honors Show Thursday, April 21st, 4-6pm Andrews Gallery Foyer Open to the public

Professor Catherine Robson of New York University presents the Cloud Memorial Lecture. ?Performance/Studies: Reciting Poetry, Thinking, and the Classroom") Reception to follow in Tucker Lobby.

Join HOPE and the William & Mary community at the 2016 Take Back the Night, a night that is dedicated to the support and healing of survivors of sexual assault. This event on April 21 at 7 pm is the culminating event of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Join us for a screening of "Mind Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw." Hear from Ms. Holdsclaw herself, and benefit from the wisdom of this two-time NCAA champion, WNBA top pick, and Olympic team member who was overwhelmed by her depression.

The Syrian Refugee Crisis will be discussed by some of our very own faculty experts here at William & Mary. The Round Table will be held at the Cohen Career Center on this Thursday, April 21, at 7:00pm.

Steve Martin's long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904.

Performance by the W&M Gallery Players under the direction of Susan Via.

There are more people around the world enslaved today than at any point in human history. Come to the Crim Dell Meadow anytime between 11am and 6pm on Friday, April 22nd to learn more about this tragedy and ways you can help end this injustice.

Title: Newspaper to News Feed: Assessing the Consequences of Day-to-Day Political Engagement in the Era of Social Media

Rob Corn of the University of California-Irvine presents "Nanostructured Surfaces with Unique Properties: Nanorings and Other Things"

Newly-named Fulbright Scholars Shannon Callinan (Russia), Beatrice Chessman (Germany), Annie Curran (Ireland), Constance Hull (India), and Natasha King (Thailand) will talk about their applications and answer questions.

Dr. Utpal Chatterjee, University of VA, Title of Talk: Spectroscopic investigations of pseudogap state in CDW materials and cuprate High Temperature Superconductors (HTSCs)

VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood presents Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" co-directed by Jenny Rossberg & Elaine Edwards. Friday and Saturday at 7pm in Andrews 101. Entrance is $5 and all proceeds benefit the Richmond and D.C. abortion funds.

Steve Martin's long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904.

Directed by Tripp Johnson

Essence Women of Color and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are presenting a Lip Synch Battle on Friday April 22 at 8:30 pm!

A marathon reading of ALL of Shakespeare's Sonnets in which YOU can sign up to participate!

Celebrate National Minority Health Week this April @ William and Mary!

Join us for the annual German Studies Spring Festival BBQ Saturday, April 23 on the Randloph Commons just outside of Giles for Brugers, Brat, Kartoffelsalat, and Kekse.

Steve Martin's long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904.

Steve Martin's long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904.

All Philosophy majors and minors and interested students are invited to the Philosophy Department Spring BBQ and volleyball match with faculty! All food provided. (This event was postponed from 4/22.)

Title: Species Invasion in a Network Population Model, Adviser: Leah B. Shaw

Dr. George Nicholas (Simon Fraser University) will present a talk entitled, "Shifting from ?Consult? to ?Consent?: Social Responsibility in Indigenous Heritage Research and Archaeology."

Would you like to end this month, this semester, this year with something restorative? We invite everyone to partake in this practical application of meditation and mindfulness to the daily activity of walking.

Come hear where your candidates for Williamsburg City Council stand on community issues. The event will be moderated by Student Caucus and The Flat Hat, and there will also be time for questions from the audience.

Title: Row and Column Distributions of Letter matrices, Advisor: Charles R. Johnson

You are invited to a Last Lecture by the one-and-only Dr. George Greenia: retiring professor of Hispanic Studies, LGBT advocate, leader within Phi Beta Kappa, and Honorary Knight of Spain. Still interested? Come hear for yourself at 4pm on April 27th

Title: Graph packing with constraints on edges, Adviser: Gexin Yu

All gentlemen interested in becoming a founding father of William & Mary's first ever Hispanic based fraternity are invited to join us for this informational session. Even those not planning to pledge are still welcome to learn how they can help out.

The voice students of Phaedra McNorton present an evening of vocal selections.

Come join us for the annual Engaged Scholars Academic Symposium where students share their research findings from the past academic year! All students and faculty welcome.

Digital Composition with Guitar and Field Recordings

Title: Clinical Ambiguity and Conflicts of Interest in Interventional Cardiology Decision-Making

Colloquium talk by Eminent Industrial Speaker, Greg Akers, Senior Vice President & CTO of Advanced Security Research & Government and Chief Technology Officer within the Security & Trust Organization (STO) group at Cisco.

Spring Concert Free and open to the public

Performance by the William & Mary Wind Ensemble. Admission: $10/general public, Free for students with ID

W&M Geology's annual celebration of the end of the academic year.

Performances by W&M Choir, W&M Women's Chorus, and Botetourt Chamber Singers. Tickets: General Admission $10; Students $3 For tickets, please contact the PBK Box Office at 221-2674.

Taught by local Chef Ed McMahon, the WMCI Chinese Cooking classes are an excellent way to experience Chinese culture. The class will teach students how to prepare various authentic Chinese foods.

William & Mary Confucius Institute presents a course on China's World heritage Sites. Students will explore cultural, historical and geographic elements of China using photos and research. Government will also be discussed.

The William & Mary Confucius Institute presents a class on the ancient Chinese instrument--Pipa, which is similar to a gourd flute. All skill levels welcome!

Innovation Grants in support of COLL curriculum available now

WMCI community-favorite Beginner Yang Style Taiji Workshop. Learn the ancient Chinese technique meant for exercise and meditation.

William & Mary community course. Join the staff of the WMCI for two courses on Chinese painting! All skill levels welcome.