Final Exams - Week 1
Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 5
Location not specified


    Exam Period Relaxation Sessions Available
    Monday, May 1 - Monday, May 8
    Blow Memorial Hall, Room 240

    Take a short study break to relax, release, and let go!

      Annual Flowering of Mountain Laurel
      Monday, May 1 - Monday, May 15
      Sunken Garden
      Take a break and go enjoy the annual flowering of mountain laurel planted at Crim Dell.
        Guzheng Class
        Monday, May 1 - Thursday, May 25
        Rowe House, Room 103

        Study the Guzheng, one of China's oldest and most beloved instruments!

          A Sample of China
          Monday, May 1 - Wednesday, May 24
          5:10pm - 6:10pm
          Rowe House, Room 103

          This class introduces students to some of China's most famous art forms: calligraphy, paper cutting, Chinese knotting, and musical instruments.

            Honors Thesis Defense: John Marken
            Tuesday, May 2
            9am - 10am
            0280

            Title: ?Absolute fluctuation robustness in chemical reaction networks."

            Advisor: Prof. Greg Smith (Applied Science)

              Honors Thesis Defense: John Marken
              Tuesday, May 2
              9am - 10am
              Integrated Science Center (ISC), Room 0280

              Title: "Absolute fluctuation robustness in chemical reaction networks".

              Adviser: Greg Smith

                Honors Thesis Defense: Carly Martin
                Tuesday, May 2
                1pm - 2pm
                0280

                Title: ?Unraveling the cellular origins of breathing: Dbx1-derived neurons in the preBotzinger complex of neonatal mice."

                Advisor: Prof. Christopher Del Negro (Applied Science)


                  China's World Heritage SItes
                  Tuesday, May 2 - Thursday, May 25
                  4pm - 5pm
                  Rowe House, Room 103

                  Are you interested in learning about some of the most famous places on earth? This class will teach you the history behind China's most well known attractions!

                    Chinese Level 1
                    Tuesday, May 2 - Thursday, May 25
                    5:10pm - 6:10pm
                    Rowe House

                    Join WMCI and begin learning Chinese today!

                      Erhu Workshop
                      Tuesday, May 2 - Thursday, May 25
                      5:10pm - 6:10pm
                      Rowe House

                      Learn to play the erhu, an ancient Chinese violin-like instrument and experience the classic sounds of China.

                        TESSELLATION: 2017 Senior Art Exhibition
                        Wednesday, May 3 - Sunday, May 14
                        Andrews Hall, Andrews Gallery

                        All are welcome to the 2017 Art & Art History Senior's Art Exhibition TESSELLATION

                        A reception will be held May 4, 5-7pm in the Andrews Foyer


                          Honors Thesis Defense: Kaitlyn Dorst
                          Wednesday, May 3
                          1pm - 2pm
                          0280

                          Title: ?The neural basis of breathing rhythm: TRPM4 and TRPC3 ion channels contribute to inspiratory burst generation in Dbx1-derived interneurons of the preB?tzinger Complex in mice."

                          Advisor: Christopher Del Negro (Applied Science)

                            2017 Duke Award Ceremony for Renee Peace
                            Wednesday, May 3
                            4pm - 5:30pm
                            Wren Building, Great Hall

                            Established in 1997, the award is presented annually to a staff member for his or her outstanding service and dedication to the university.

                              Honors Thesis Defense: Sonia Dermer
                              Thursday, May 4
                              10am - 11am
                              0280

                              Title: ?The sodium channel NaV 1.6 is not essential for normal breathing or gasping behavior."

                              Advisor: Prof. Christopher Del Negro (Applied Science)

                                Honors Thesis Defense: Daniel Borrus
                                Thursday, May 4
                                1pm - 2pm
                                0280

                                Title: "Plateau potential fluctuations and intrinsic membrane noise."

                                Advisor: Prof. Greg Smith (Applied Science)

                                  Honors Thesis Defense: Francis Pham
                                  Thursday, May 4
                                  2pm - 3pm
                                  3291

                                  Title: ?Optogenetic Studies of the Prebotzinger Complex: Support for the Dbx1 Core Hypothesis.?

                                  Advisor: Prof. Christopher Del Negro (Applied Science)

                                    Zhaozhu Li: Physics Dissertation Defense  
                                    Friday, May 5
                                    10am - 1pm
                                    Small Hall, Room 122

                                    Zhaozhu Li, Final Oral Examination for the Ph.D. Degree, Title: "Plasmonic Approaches and Photoemission: Ag-based Photocathodes."


                                      Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre presents A LIFE WITH NO LIMITS and DREAM LOGIC
                                      Saturday, May 6 - Sunday, May 7
                                      7pm - 3:30pm
                                      Kimball Theatre, Colonial Williamsburg

                                      Aura Curiatlas presents DREAM LOGIC and A Life With No Limits May 6 at 7:00 pm and May 7 at 2:00 pm at the Kimball Theatre.

                                        Final Exams - Week 2
                                        Monday, May 8 - Wednesday, May 10
                                        Location not specified


                                          Last Day of Exams - Spring 2017
                                          Wednesday, May 10
                                          All day
                                          McGlothlin-Street Hall
                                            Kyle Wallace, Computer Science: Dissertation Proposal
                                            Friday, May 12
                                            2pm - 3:30pm
                                            0248

                                            Kyle Wallace, Computer Science: Dissertation Proposal

                                            Title: Improving Access to High-Quality Random Numbers for Resource-Constrained Devices

                                            Advisor: Dr. Gang Zhou and Dr. Kun Sun

                                              Geology Department Graduation
                                              Sunday, May 14
                                              All day
                                              McGlothlin-Street Hall, Room 20
                                                W&M Public Policy Commencement
                                                Sunday, May 14
                                                9am - 11am
                                                Wren Courtyard


                                                A celebration of the BA and MPP classes of 2017

                                                In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in Brinkley Commons, Miller Hall


                                                  Chemistry Graduation Ceremony
                                                  Sunday, May 14
                                                  10am - 11am
                                                  Sadler Center

                                                  The Chemistry Graduation Ceremony will take place in the Chesapeake Room in the Sadler Center. Reception to follow the ceremony.

                                                    Economics Commencement Diploma Ceremony 2017
                                                    Sunday, May 14
                                                    1:30pm - 3pm
                                                    Wren Courtyard, Colonial Williamsburg Side

                                                    Economics Department Diploma Ceremony

                                                    Cookies and lemonade will be served after the diploma presentation


                                                      May Seminar: Adapt or Develop Campus COLL 300
                                                      Tuesday, May 16 - Thursday, May 18
                                                      TBD

                                                      Join CLA Fellows to discuss the development of on-campus COLL 300 courses.

                                                        May Seminar: Communication Concepts and the First-Year COLL Experience
                                                        Tuesday, May 16 - Thursday, May 18
                                                        TBD

                                                        Join CLA Fellows to discuss the development of first-year COLL courses.

                                                          May Seminar: Developing the COLL 400 Courses
                                                          Tuesday, May 16 - Thursday, May 18
                                                          TBD

                                                          Join CLA Fellows to discuss the development of COLL 400 courses.

                                                            International Tour to South Africa 
                                                            Wednesday, May 17 - Thursday, June 1
                                                            Location not specified

                                                            WIlliam & Mary Choir and Botetourt Chamber Singers

                                                              Regional Field Geology - Norway
                                                              Friday, May 19 - Tuesday, May 30
                                                              Location not specified
                                                                WMCI Summer Classes
                                                                Tuesday, May 23 - Wednesday, August 2
                                                                Rowe House

                                                                Join WMCI this summer for many new, fun, and educational courses!


                                                                  Beginner Yang Style Taiji Class
                                                                  Tuesday, May 23 - Tuesday, August 1
                                                                  5:30pm - 6:30pm
                                                                  Rowe House, TBD
                                                                  Join WMCI in the study of Taiji, a Chinese martial art which combines breath work, balance, and meditation!
                                                                    Memorial Day (Offices Closed)
                                                                    Monday, May 29
                                                                    All day
                                                                    Location not specified
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                                                                      Ongoing Events

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                                                                      Fall 2017 Schedule Adjustments/Registration for Continuing Students
                                                                      Saturday, March 25 - Saturday, July 1
                                                                      Stetson House, Website
                                                                      For more information on the registration process, visit the webpage listed below.
                                                                      Summer 2017 Registration for New and Continuing Degree-Seeking Students:  Session 2
                                                                      Monday, March 6 - Saturday, July 1
                                                                      Blow Memorial Hall

                                                                      Current graduate students who are enrolled in a degree-seeking program should register for all summer courses via Banner Self-Service.

                                                                      Summer 2017 Registration for New and Continuing Degree-Seeking Students:  Session 1
                                                                      Monday, March 6 - Monday, May 22
                                                                      Blow Memorial Hall

                                                                      Current graduate students who are enrolled in a degree-seeking program should register for all summer courses via Banner Self-Service.

                                                                      Deadline to apply to graduate for January 2018, May 2018 and August 2018
                                                                      Wednesday, February 15 - Sunday, October 1
                                                                      Blow Memorial Hall

                                                                      Apply to graduate in 2018 with the Online Graduation Application

                                                                      Form is Open February 15 - October 1, 2017

                                                                      For guidance please see  the Graduation Application website.