English Events

At the Writing and Communication Center, trained peer consultants offer individual assistance with writing, presentation, and other communication assignments across disciplines and at any stage, from generating ideas to polishing a final product. 

Charter Day marks the 331st anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of England establishing William & Mary. Tickets are not required to attend.

The English Dept. cordially invites you to our Black History Month kickoff event: a screening of the 2020 film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” on Friday, Feb. 9th at 5 PM! 

Yin Q's Flim Screening "Fly in Power" and book talk Manufacturing Freedom: Sex Work, Anti-Trafficking Rehab, and the Racial Wages of Rescue with Dr. Elena Shih.

Join the Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office on Feb. 22 & 23 for our 2nd annual Inclusive Inquiry Speaker Series! The two-day film festival will feature award-winning films from Cadence Theatre Company & keynote speaker writer-director, Omar Kamara (ECON, '15)

Please join us on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM in Tucker Theatre for a reading with Dave Gunton.

 This reading is free and open to the public.  A reception will follow.

Elena Shih is Manning Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Brown University, where she directs a human trafficking research cluster through the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice. 

Join us for the fourth annual Student Diversity & Inclusion Symposium. This year's topic is Embracing Diversity, Fostering Inclusion: Nurturing Holistic Success in Higher Education. Registration is required by 5pm on February 17. Space is limited.

Join the Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office on Feb. 22 & 23 for our 2nd annual Inclusive Inquiry Speaker Series! The two-day film festival will feature award-winning films from Cadence Theatre Company & keynote speaker writer-director, Omar Kamara (ECON, '15)

Please join the W&M Department of English for our Black History Banned Book Jam on February 23, 2024 at 5 PM in Tucker Theatre.  There will be featured readings from students and faculty from across campus.