Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Events

Annual Physics Open house goes virtual! This year we will explore the "The Art of Physics"  in which Art and Science merge together! We offer engaging and fun physics activities for all ages.

In the year 2020, audiences are both more abundant and more challenging to reach than ever. Join us for a discussion with business leaders about how they have changed their marketing and operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join William & Mary alumni for a series of webinars this fall that combines theory and practice to explore how leaders can create inclusive environments.

A dialog on race and diversity with a business context focus that will inform alumni, students, faculty, staff, and Executive Partners about how companies are taking action to make their workplace more diverse and inclusive.

Join the Mason Alumni of Color Network (AoCN) for a networking happy hour. 

A career panel for students and other parties interested in careers in China-related fields. The four panelists will make statements and take questions. Featuring Alex Bate '18, Helen Taylor '07, Susan Jakes and Graham Webster.

Both active military and military veterans are considered principled leaders with tremendous capacity. What traits and practices continue between the two areas, and how can one flourish as a student, military officer, or executive in the civilian world?

Join the W&M legal community for a conversation on the current and expected changes in the field of law moderated by Michael Steelman with legal career experts Jeffrey Lowe J.D. '89, Lauren Smith J.D. '06 and Mike Ende. 

Join members of the Order of the White Jacket Board for their annual meeting to learn more about OWJ's plans for the coming year. 

Kick off Homecoming with the Order of the White Jacket at their annual reception.

Hear from two alumni entrepreneurs about their journey from the halls of W&M to their eventual creation of a cutting-edge health club that hosts not only a gym supporting famous athletes but multiple restaurants and a spa.

A conversation with alumnus Yuri Lowenthal '93 and  Tara Platt, two in-demand voice actors for anime and games. Lowenthal has voiced characters for Naruto, Gurren Lagann, Code Geass, Persona 4, etc. Platt has worked on Naruto, Sailor Moon, etc.

The Italian Studies Faculty invites you to join us for a virtual aperitivo during Homecoming!

Members of the Class of 2020 are invited to participate in a virtual induction ceremony.

Hosted by the Institute for Integrative Conservation and Planet Women,  this two-part event includes a screening of the National Geographic documentary Women of Impact followed by a panel discussion highlighting trailblazing women in conservation.

The Latin American Studies Seminar Series of The University of Queensland, Australia is hosting W&M Prof. Carlos Rivera Santana's Archaeology of Colonisation: From Aesthetics to Biopolitics book launch.  

Test your wits and get into the homecoming spirit with a rousing game of W&M trivia hosted by W&M Libraries! Registration required: https://wmsas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezClQj50PcduXVr. 

Join the Muscarelle Museum of Art and art historian Elaine Ruffolo as she discusses the history of portraiture!

Friday, October 16, 3-4 p.m.

Professor Jonathan Glasser

 "The Judeo-Arabic Debates."

https://cwm.zoom.us/j/93220937400?pwd=SVV4dXg1dDloTjhSTkhLVDc1WUJWZz09

Meeting ID: 932 2093 7400

Passcode: 993217

Join us for an online presentation by current faculty, Jon Allen, and recent WM alum, Mo Turner ('12), to hear about their current research projects on sea stars and corals.

Talk by Valentín Concha-Núñez, Art Historian and Educator (MoMA, El Museo del Barrio, Brooklyn Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art).

Stop by to join faculty and fellow alum for an informal zoom open-house after our Homecoming Seminar (same zoom link). We look forward to connecting with our former students!

Virtually gather with classmates to celebrate your reunion! 

The Classes of 2011-20 are invited to virtually gather to commemorate Homecoming. Catch up with friends and mingle with fellow members of the Young Guarde, then join us for a special toast and get a sneak peek of the newly expanded Alumni House.

Help us make sure each new student knows how glad we are to have them as part of the William & Mary family.

You’re invited to drop in on our first virtual  Homecoming reception on Saturday, October 17, 2020, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.   For more information, please contact Georgia Irby the Department of Classical Studies: glirby@wm.edu

Is your high school-aged student interested in William & Mary? Join Tim Wolfe, associate vice president for enrollment and dean of admission, and the office of undergraduate admission staff to learn more about W&M.

The Classical Studies Department and Eta Sigma Phi are hosting a virtual panel featuring 6 alumni who have pursued careers outside of the field of Classics. Each panelist will speak for 10 minutes, followed by a Q&A period.

Join the alumni of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry for annual reports from its alumni association and the current ministry during the hour of 11am-12pm. At 12:30pm, there will be breakouts for our alumni by graduation year to catch up with old friends.

Join your old (Young Old! Very Young Old!) Hispanic Studies professors, current faculty, and current Hispanic Studies students to Catch Up on What's New in Hispanic Studies these days!

Sociology Department Homecoming Open House ZOOM! 

Come hear short presentations about honors projects from current students and chat with faculty and alums!  https://cwm.zoom.us/my/anyahogoboom

Physics department invites alimni and members of the general public to listen to the public lecture, inspired by 2020 Nobel prize and to interact with physics faculty and students.

Please join Geology and ENSP faculty on Saturday, October 17, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.  This will be an opportunity for Geology and ENSP current students to connect with Geology and ENSP alumni to discuss career paths. 

Join us as we are led through the Wren Building and across Historic Campus by members of the Spotswood Society.

Join us for a virtual worship service in the Wren Chapel, including a message by Rev. Cameron Dahl, '90, favorite worship songs from the last 50 years, and memorializing of our alumni who have passed away in 2019 and 2020.

Professor Jay Watkins (History, American Studies) discusses defending, adopting, and socializing identities – specifically "queerness." 

This beloved annual William & Mary tradition honors alumni, faculty, students and friends of the university who have passed away during the year. Join us virtually at homecoming.wm.edu/sunsetceremony

Join us to raise a glass in honor and memory of Dr. Richard Palmer on Sunday, Oct 18th after the Sunset Memorial Service at Homecoming, to start at 5:30pm.

Experience a selection of presentations from nationally recognized faculty across a variety of disciplines.

Voter suppression, harsh voter ID laws, and voter disenfranchisement are on the rise. How does this affect primaries and United States' most-watched election?

Join the Fraternity and Sorority life team and fellow alumni to celebrate the winners of the Fiscal Year 2020 Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Challenge!

Home is where the HARK is! The Campus Living Thematic Area WELCOMES Orientation/FYE and Residence Life Student Staff Alumni “back” to campus with a virtual Homecoming Reception!

Modern Arabic Poetry Reading

Calling all LGBTQ+ William & Mary alumni — join the William & Mary Alumni Association in a virtual celebration for Homecoming 2020! Bring your favorite drink and get ready to listen to some great tunes from DJ Juan Jorquera ’11.

Join us for a virtual happy hour with Catholic alumni from across the generations.

Enjoy an engaging virtual performance featuring the university's talented and ever-popular student a cappella ensembles.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect online with fellow alumni around the world to share career tips and strengthen our professional networks!

Join the Italian Studies Program for a special Homecoming event: An Afternoon at the Opera with guests from Virginia Opera

Calling all Asian-Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern William & Mary alumni — join the William & Mary Alumni Association in the official kick-off event to welcome the APIM community into the Alumni Association!

Join current and former Flat Hat journalists for a virtual Homecoming gathering  via Zoom. The event will include a panel on the state of journalism featuring former Flat Hatters who work in the industry, as well as the opportunity to mix and mingle. 

Calling all LatinX William & Mary alumni — join the William & Mary Alumni Association in a virtual celebration for Homecoming 2020! Representatives from Swem Library will present on the LatinX archives at William & Mary.

Hear directly from Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 less than two weeks before the 2020 presidential election as he shares insights from his latest book, “Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World.”

Join us for the Bi-Annual Ferguson Blair Publishing Seminar featuring panels from W&M alumni in publishing, journalism, and digital media. This year the event will take place via Zoom. 

Come visit with your History Department professors at our Zoom Homecoming. Professors Benes, Butler, Corney, Dressler, Koloski, Prado, Richter, Schechter, Sheriff, Watkins, Wulf, among others are looking forward to catching up! 

Join your German Studies professors at the Zoom Homecoming! Professors Rob Leventhal, Jenny Taylor, Robin Ellis, Veronika Burney, and Jennifer Gully look forward to catching up with you!

https://cwm.zoom.us/j/99897070322

Gather with fellow alumni of Black and African descent as we reminisce on the good times and create new memories.

Explore the artistic side of physics with us! Prof. Stephanie Bailey will explore the intimate connection between Arts and Physics, and physics students will teach you how to draw a Schrodinger cat.