Global Studies Events

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations summer internship applications due.

A talk given by Frances Nethercott, Visiting Faculty Fellow in History (University of St Andrews), titled: The Literary Impulse in Russian Historical Scholarship: The Case of Vasily Kyluchevsky (1841-1911).

This lecture by Zhang Jijiao is co-sponsored by W&M's Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES).

"From TASS to Twitter: Russian and Soviet Journalism in Historical Perspective," a talk by Mary Catherine French '07, Ph.D. Candidate in Soviet History, University of Pennsylvania.

Presented by Emily Wilcox, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese Studies. Part of the Reves Hall Coffee Hour series.

Emily Wilcox, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese Studies will present, "Embodying the Multi-Ethnic Nation: Mongolian Dancer Siqintariha and Ethnic Identity in China". Refreshments will be served.

Dr. Zhang Jijiao will explore how at Shanghai Expo 2010 the Chinese Private Enterprise Pavilion succeeded in attracting 16 top Chinese enterprises to showcase for the world China's private sector.

The Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations will be screening the intriguing new documentary, When China Met Africa, and discussing how William & Mary students are researching the topic of Chinese international aid.

Lobsang Nyandak will speak on the Dalai Lama's work since retiring from his post as head of the Tibetan government.

Middle East Expert, Neil Lazarus will be holding a live webinar from Israel about Middle Eastern current events.

Academic advising information event

Presented by John Keeler, Dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh.

Prof. Ja-Yeon Lee (Silla University) will discuss "The Westernization of Korean Fashion," March 20 (Tuesday), 4:30 p.m. in Washington 315.

Join Certified Life Coach Amy Steindler (B.A., Theatre and Speech, 1980) for a session that will help you learn some career decision-making techniques for uncovering what you really want in your career and how to tell what's really right for you.

Learn about IFSA-Butler study abroad semester and summer programs in Australia, New Zealand, China, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Egypt and India.

Nicolas van de Walle, the Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Government at Cornell University will give a public lecture and take questions on "Obama's African Policy: Change and Continuity." The talk is sponsored by the Institute for the Theory and Practice

After a keynote speech by Professor Charles Laughlin of Virginia, Chinese Studies graduating seniors will present their individual research projects.

An opportunity to speak with returned W&M Peace Corps volunteers.

W&M students volunteering for the international service-learning project, The Bosnia Project, will host a 1-day film camp for children ages 7-12 on March 24 from 10-3 on the W&M campus. Students will learn how to make their own short films.

W&M students volunteering for the international service-learning project, The Bosnia Project, will host a 1-day film camp for children ages 7-12 on Saturday, March 24 from 10-3 on the W&M campus. Students will learn how to make their own short films.

Professor Jeremy Black, University of Exeter

Monday, March 26, 2012, will mark the one month anniversary of Trayvon Martin's tragic death. Stand in solidarity with Trayvon's family at a vigil, which will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Wren Courtyard.

An evening of Chinese culture through live performances of Chinese dance, music and songs.

John Stratton Hawley is Professor of Religion at Barnard College, Columbia University, and the author or editor of 15 books, including most recently, The Memory of Love: Surdas Sings to Krishna (Oxford University Press).

Speaker: Luciana Marchesini, Research Analyst, World Bank/International Finance Corporation, William & Mary Alumna '06 Sponsored by: Sociology and LAS

All students encouraged to participate. Winners will speak at the William & Mary Confucius Institute Opening Ceremony.

Join us in welcoming our guest artists from Morocco, Nasreddine Chaabane and Amina Bensaad from the Association Ahbab Cheikh Salah, for an evening of North African Andalusi music featuring the William and Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble.