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Apply to graduate in 2020 with the Online Graduation Application. The form is open through October 1, 2019.
For guidance please see the Graduation Application website.
Ph.D. Candidate: Yongsen Ma
Title: Improving WiFi Sensing and Networking with Channel State Information
Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, is delivering the 2019 McSwain-Walker lecture.
The period ca. 645–770 marked an extraordinary era in the development of East Asian Buddhism and Buddhist art.
Ann Stoler talk is canceled and will be rescheduled in the SPRING 2020.
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?
Jason Andrew Creeden, Physics - Final Oral Exam for the Ph.D., Title: Growth Engineering and Characterization of Vanadium Dioxide Thin Films for Ultraviolet Detection
This talk will focus on several sources of publicly-available data on U.S. healthcare spending and utilization for use in student projects for econometrics courses, independent studies, or honors projects. Co-sponsored by the Economics Club.
The W&M Geology Faculty will offer an information session on how to apply to graduate school in the geosciences.
The current Freeman Intern Fellows returning from Asia present about their host organizations, locations, and the application process for the 2020 Freeman Intern Fellowships competition.
Distinguished speaker series
Sami Mitra - Editor of Physical Review Letters. Title of talk: PRL at 60: You have your physics results, now what?
Michael Zimmerman, Professor of Philosophy at UNC/Greensboro, will present a colloquium paper. All welcome.
Presented as part of Muscarelle Explorations: Bauhaus at 100, this film memoir recounts the beginning of the Staatliche Bauhaus Weimar with contributions from former students and historians, a strong selection of artworks as well as archival footage.
Calling All Scholars! All of our Scholars Programs - That's WMSURE, Monroe, Sharpe and 1693 - are getting together on Family Weekend! Scholars and their families are invited to see what it's like to be a scholar at William & Mary.
Explore William & Mary's study abroad options.
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?
Midterm grading ends on October 25, 2019 at 5 p.m. More information about midterm grading: https://www.wm.edu/offices/registrar/facstaff/grading/index.php
Dr. Karl Wirth, an associate professor of Geology at Macalester, will be presenting a seminar on "Supporting Student Development and Success with Pre-advising Reflective Writing"
The election of right-wing populist Jair Bolsonaro represents a dramatic shift in Brazilian politics.
In collaboration with The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, the Charles Center presents the second lecture of its speaker series, 'Monuments, Memory, and Migration'.
Wang Dan, one of the two principal student leaders of the 1989 student protests in Beijing, will speak about his experiences during the Tiananmen Square massacre and the future of democracy in China.
Sylvia Chong (English and Asian American Studies at UVA and Director of the Asian American Studies Program) will present material from her newest project, "Fifty Shades of Yellow: Fetishizing Culture and Transnationalizing Race in Crazy Rich Asians"
Join OCE staff as we attend the City of Williamsburg's City Council Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn more about local government, upcoming city changes that affect you, and share your opinion through democratic engagement.
Featuring Michael Steele (former RNC Chairman & Lt. Gov. of MD) and Saul Anuzis (former Chair of the Michigan Republican Party)
Come learn about effective writing techniques, differences in academic writing in the U.S., and the additional helpful resources available to W&M students.
Come learn salsa from a visiting professional - no partner or experience necessary!
Interested in helping students with their writing and communication skills? Apply to work as a paid writing center consultant!
Can you be sued for sharing your own journal article? By signing contracts for publication with some scholarly journals, the answer could be yes, but it doesn't have to be.
This Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, come home and show your pride your way. Each year features new programming and old favorites, including annual signature events like the Homecoming Parade, Virginia Uncorked and the Saturday Night Bash.
Professor William N. Eskridge, Jr., of Yale Law School will present William & Mary's 2019 Cutler Lecture titled “Why Marriage Equality Prevailed—and Lessons for Other Social Movements.”
Join the Human Security Law Center in welcoming Arthur R. Traldi for a discussion on Mass Atrocity Trials. Mr. Traldi will speak from his extensive experience in international justice and law in Room 124. There will be pizza!
Talk Title: TBD
The Classical Studies department presents the 2019 Lee Lecture: Dr. Dimitris Nakassis of the University of Colorado, Boulder (and MacArthur Fellow 2015), will lecture on "The World before Odysseus: Rethinking the History of Late Bronze Age Greece"
David P. Gushee is a Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics and Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University.
SERATA ALL’OPERA: How to understand and enjoy the music from Il Barbiere di Siviglia by G. Rossini
Italian Professor Rita Paolino will present on "Il barbiere di Siviglia" by Rossini in Washington Hall 315!
Peyton Winter, Evan Laughlin, and Nick Montalbano (all W&M Geology 2020) will be presenting the "GEOL 310 Trip Report: Regional Field Geology of California."
Please join English Department alumni, faculty, students, and staff for a reception and panel discussion of careers for English graduates.
Speaker: Dr. David T. Nguyen, Senior Research Scientist from Facebook
Join the W&M Anthropology Department this Homecoming Weekend as Dr. Daniel O. Sayers, Chair of the Department of Anthropology at American University, presents "Creating Home: African and Native American Resistance Communities of the Great Dismal Swamp."
Philosophy Department alums are cordially invited to our Homecoming reception on Friday, October 18th, 2019, from 3 to 4:30 pm n the Frank MacDonald Library.
The public lecture by Danny Wysong '07 will discuss how his expertise in Russian language and culture opened up for him unexpected career paths in both the public and private sector.
"I tell stories about my work with queer steelworkers, truckers, and whores that unpack what queerness means in these places and times."
Join us to cheer our Language Houses on as they participate in the Homecoming Parade!
Join the vibrant Hispanic Studies community; (re-)connect with old classmates and faculty, and meet current students and friends.
I-MIC 2019: Featuring Award-Winning poet and physician Irène Mathieu '09, W&M student poets, and the Russian Music Ensemble
Mark Young, Professor Emeritus at University of Central Florida, will be presenting on self-care in a talk titled, "How to Avoid Becoming a Zombie." In addition, alumni and students will be given the chance to network and mingle.
Café, croissants et conversation: an informal opportunity to reconnect with the French faculty and your fellow French alumni from different eras.
Alumni and friends of the Chemistry, Biology and Psychological Sciences departments are welcome to join faculty for light refreshments in the Integrated Science Center (ISC) Atrium on the first floor.
The Classical Studies department hosts its annual Homecoming reception for faculty, alumni, current students, friends, and family. Come and hang out with your old professors and classmates, and meet some new people who share your Classical interests.
Come to the open house for Geology Department and Environmental Science and Policy Department alumni and current students!
Welcome Back Sociology Alumni
Alumni consultants of the Writing Resources Center are invited to our annual Homecoming Open House. Meet current consultants, check in with old friends, and find out what's on the agenda at the WRC.
Join EcoReps for an educational trip to the Farmer's Market to learn tips and tricks on how to eat local on a budget from local vendors and experts, followed by a recipe demo! Sign up today! Limited spots available.
Come join us at the Green Leafe and catch us up on life after W&M!
Informal reception for alumni of the Russian program.
Please join us October 19th during Homecoming weekend to celebrate five years of advocacy, support, and empowerment and celebrate the extraordinary contribution to current and past volunteers to campus. Refreshments served.
Spring Advising Period Begins (Undergraduates)
A public talk by John C. Powers (National Archives) & Carlos Osorio (National Security Archive)
Current graduate students will present their research in under three minutes before a panel of judges. Learn about world-class research at W&M!
Learn about the W&M Study Abroad program at Oxford from an Oxford representative!
"Palestinian Child Detainees" will be the focus of a presentation by Palestinian human rights activist Yousef Aljamal on Tuesday, October 22, 7 p.m. in Blow 332 on W&M's campus.
This lunch and learn session: "Screwball" leading ladies are staples in romantic comedies, fueling the jokes and love plots with their zany antics. But what happens when the "screwy" rom-com heroine is also "Jewy,"?
Deborah Denenholz Morse, Sara E. Nance Professor of English, will present "Liberating Black Beauty: A narrative on animal rights, gender, race, and nation" on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7pm in the Commonwealth Auditorium.
In honor of National Transfer Student Appreciation Week, the WRC welcomes transfer students to join us for cookies and coffee with the WRC consultants. We hope to see you there!
Great event for students to take a break! There will be free flu shots, fun and friendly dogs, chair massage, free food samples, and more along with a screening for depression, anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD.
Dr. W. John Kress is Distinguished Scientist and Curator of Botany Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
Open House/Info Session for students interested in Japanese language and culture. Learn about the new Japanese Studies Major, the Minor, Spring Courses, Study Abroad, and More! Snacks provided!
Dance faculty members Vicki Fink, Joan Gavaler, Leah Glenn, and Denise Damon Wade will showcase original works performed by Orchesis modern dance company, featured guest artists, and the dance faculty themselves.
Midterm grading began on October 7, 2019 and ends on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. More information about midterm grading: https://www.wm.edu/offices/registrar/facstaff/grading/index.php
Showcasing the best of undergraduate research at W&M.
Dr. Alex Laskin of Purdue University presents
"Chemistry of Atmospheric Brown Carbon"
Colloquium Speaker: Dr. Jiajia Li, Research Scientist from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Please join us for the French and Francophone Studies annual student research forum.
Talk Title: "Coal symbiosis cell biology in the age of climate crisis: Turning discovery into solutions for saving reefs"
Prof. Patrick Meade, Stony Brook University, Title of Talk: Future colliders and the Higgs
Join us for our second installment of MUSCARELLE READS. This semester, we are reading Gropius: The Man Who Built Bauhaus.
Stanley Brand will be discussing the scope of Congress' ability to investigate the President, focusing on recent investigations into President Trump and the Mueller Report.
An admissions representative from George Mason Law will be visiting campus to meet with interested students on Monday, October 28, from 6:30-7:30pm in Tyler Hall Room 123
Come hear Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of the Susan B. Anthony List, in a discussion about her experience with the Pro-Life cause. Hosted by Tribe for Life, she will be speaking on October 28th at 7PM in ISC 1127.
Learn about the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, a research division of the Johns Hopkins University.
St. Petersburg Study Abroad Program Information Session
Infosession for W&M sponsored Summer Study Abroad Programs
Part of the Religious Studies Brown-Bag Lunch Series
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce will join our community for a public lecture during the lunch hour. Free admission and the public is welcome. Her visit is sponsored by the Center for the Study of Law and Markets.
This is an information session for current biology majors and those interested in declaring a biology major. Ask questions about course offerings, how to get involved in research, and learn from current students.
Mire Koikari, a professor in the Department of Women's Studies at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, she will speak on gender issues in culture and politics in Japan since the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown in Fukushima in March 2011.
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In free, one-on-one sessions, our trained peer consultants help you learn how to construct an argument, deliver a presentation, or use and cite sources.
In 1991, the Women's Studies program emerged, and in 2013, the program was renamed Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, a change that reflects the program’s aspirations for the growth of feminist research and activism at William & Mary.
