Family Engagement Events

Family Engagement encourages family involvement in both student life on campus and in the broader William & Mary community. We strive to connect parents and families to each other and the university in a way that supports student success. We hope you'll join our regional events and connect with fellow parents and alumni in your area.
This calendar presented by Family Engagement
Spring Parent & Family Orientation
Friday, January 13
All day
Campus Center, Lobby for Check-In
Orientation for new spring semester families.
    Spring New Student Orientation
    Friday, January 13 - Tuesday, January 17
    Campus Center, Lobby for Check-In
    Orientation for new spring semester students & their families.
      NASA DEVELOP Program - Information Session
      Tuesday, January 24
      5pm - 6pm
      Cohen Career Center

      A W&M alum and former DEVELOP participant along with a NASA Center Lead will highlight student opportunities and the application process.

        Edward R. Murrow's Lasting Contributions to Public Diplomacy, Lecture by Major Gregory Tomlin
        Thursday, January 26
        5pm - 6:30pm
        Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

        Major Gregory Tomlin '01 was an Assistant Professor of History at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He has served in Germany, Korea, Kosovo, and Iraq, as well as at the White House as a military social aide for the Obama administration.

          January After Hours Lecture - Loggerhead Sea Turtles - unfolding a mystery
          Thursday, January 26
          7pm - 8pm
          VIMS - Watermen's Hall, McHugh Auditorium
          Hundreds of loggerhead sea turtles wash up on Chesapeake Bay beaches each summer. But why? Learn how Dr. David Kaplan?s unusual research approach is being used to find the likely cause. Registration Required. Click event title for more information.
            Building a Vocal Community: The Power of Song in Community
            Friday, January 27 - Saturday, January 28
            School of Education, Matoaka Woods Room

            Registration Now Open!

            Building a Vocal Community: The Power of Song in Community

            January 27-28, 2017 6-9pm Friday and 9am-4pm Saturday (lunch provided)

              Butter Beer Sale
              Friday, January 27
              11am - 7pm
              Sadler Center, Sadler Lobby

              Help support the W&M Quidditch Team! The team will be selling butter beer (non-alcoholic) $1 per cup Friday, January 27th from 11 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm inside the lobby in Sadler. Cash and Venmo (TBD) will be accepted.

                Spring Impact Week 
                Monday, January 30 - Friday, February 3
                11am - 6:30pm
                Sadler Center

                A week of giving that helps financially support community service projects identified by student organizations. All projects directly impact the William & Mary or Williamsburg Community.


                  Prepare for a Career Fair Workshop
                  Monday, January 30
                  1pm - 2pm
                  Cohen Career Center

                  Attending a career fair can be intimidating and a confusing process, if you are not prepared. Learn how to best prepare for and navigate the upcoming Spring Career and Internship Fair.

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