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Intelligence as a Career: Is it right for you and are you right for it?
Intelligence as a Career: Is it right for you and are you right for it?
Thursday, October 1
4pm - 5pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
James R. Hughes, President of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, will share insights and stories from his 40-year career in the U.S. government's clandestine service. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
2015 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference
2015 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference
Friday, October 2
8:30am - 5pm
Law School, Room 119
The Twelfth Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference will take place at William & Mary Law School on October 2, 2015 (Awards dinner, Oct. 1). 5.5 hours of CLE credit are available.
W&M Law National Trial Team Bake Sale
W&M Law National Trial Team Bake Sale
Monday, October 5
10am - 3pm
Law School
Trial Team is selling homemade baked goods for $1 each from Oct. 5-7 in the law school lobby.
Raft Debate - A W&M Tradition
Raft Debate - A W&M Tradition
Monday, October 5
6:30pm - 8pm
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall, Memorial Hall
Described as a "delicate balance of comedy and lecture," the annual Raft Debate features four W&M faculty members from diverse disciplines, stranded on a desolate island with only a one-person life raft for escape to civilization.
W&M Law National Trial Team Bake Sale
W&M Law National Trial Team Bake Sale
Tuesday, October 6
10am - 3pm
Law School
Trial Team is selling homemade baked goods for $1 each from Oct. 5-7 in the law school lobby.
HOPE Presents: Back 2 Basics
HOPE Presents: Back 2 Basics
Tuesday, October 6
8pm - 9pm
Blow Memorial Hall, Room 332
Come experience a sex ed crash course with HOPE to explore decisions regarding sex and sexual actions, safe sex, your and your partner's anatomies, and resources that we have on campus!
W&M Law National Trial Team Bake Sale
W&M Law National Trial Team Bake Sale
Wednesday, October 7
10am - 3pm
Law School
Trial Team is selling homemade baked goods for $1 each from Oct. 5-7 in the law school lobby.
A Conversation with Secretary General Spencer Oliver
A Conversation with Secretary General Spencer Oliver
Wednesday, October 7
3:30pm - 5pm
Reves Center for International Studies
Join the Reves Center for an informal discussion with R. Spencer Oliver, currently Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA) headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
WMSURE: The 1st Generation College Experience
WMSURE: The 1st Generation College Experience
Wednesday, October 7
4pm - 6pm
Blow Memorial Hall, 201/236
With Professors Monica Griffin, Laura Heymann, and Vern Lindquist first generation college students who are now college professors! What should professors, parents and others know in order to lend support? Please register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Constitutional Conversations
Constitutional Conversations
Wednesday, October 7
6:30pm - 8pm
515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, Virginia
Discussion of constitutional rights sponsored by the Institute of Bill of Rights Law of William & Mary Law School. This session's topics are the History of the Constitution (Students) and The Federalist Papers (Adults).
Future of Iraq Symposium
Future of Iraq Symposium
Thursday, October 8 - Friday, October 9
4pm - 12pm
Law School, Rooms 119, 124, 127
Sponsored by the Center for Comparative Legal Studies and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding, the Reves Center for International Studies, the Kraemer Middle East Scholar-in Residence Program, and the Law School's Comparative Legal Student Scholars.
WOTUS: Waters of the United States and Clean Water Act Jurisdiction -- Where are We Now?
WOTUS: Waters of the United States and Clean Water Act Jurisdiction -- Where are We Now?
Wednesday, October 14
12:50pm
Law School, Room 124
Lunchtime talk by Peggy Strand (1976 W&M Law alum) co-sponsored by the Student Environmental & Animal Law Society and The Virginia Coastal Policy Center.
W&M Law National Trial Team Training Session
W&M Law National Trial Team Training Session
Wednesday, October 14
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 119
Rape Culture 101: Perspectives for Faculty and Staff
Rape Culture 101: Perspectives for Faculty and Staff
Thursday, October 15
12pm - 1:30pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake A&B
This workshop (Bring Your Own Lunch!) focuses on terms, definitions, examples, what is happening on colleges around the country as well as the work done here at W&M, and how faculty and staff can be involved in such work.
Election Law Society Presents Stacy Scholl
Election Law Society Presents Stacy Scholl
Thursday, October 15
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 133
Join the Election Law Society Thursday, October 15th during the lunch hour in room 133, Stacy Scholl will be talking about her role at the Democracy Fund and her experience with military and overseas voting. We will be providing FREE Panera for lunch.
Student Advocacy Training: For Gender Violence Reduction
Student Advocacy Training: For Gender Violence Reduction
Thursday, October 15
3pm - 4pm
Sadler Center, Commonwealth
Increase your effectiveness as a student advocate to reduce gender violence and meet like-minded peers in this exciting workshop presented by Dr. Stephanie Gilmore.
This workshop is for students only (undergraduate, graduate or exchange).
For Love of Country Community Writing Group
For Love of Country Community Writing Group
Thursday, October 15
7pm - 9pm
Williamsburg Marketplace Starbucks, 240 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg
7PM, Williamsburg Marketplace Starbucks (McLaws Circle): The Puller Veterans Benefits Clinic, Starbucks, and the Armed Services Arts Partnership are collaborating to host a writing group to bring together civilians and veterans from the community. Free!
Media Analysis: What Role Do the Media Play in Promoting and Combating Gender Violence
Media Analysis: What Role Do the Media Play in Promoting and Combating Gender Violence
Thursday, October 15
7:30pm - 9:15pm
Swem Library, Ford Media Classroom (Basement)
In this workshop facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Gilmore, see and hear examples of how the media create or even disarm a rape culture.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have created a relationship-positive Spotify song list!
W&M Law National Trial Team Selection Tournament
Movie Screening - "Conviction"
Movie Screening - "Conviction"
Monday, October 19
5pm
Law School, Room 133
Students for the Innocence Project is screening the feature film "Conviction" on Mon., 10/19 at 5 PM in room 133. Professor Gershowitz will introduce the film, and dinner will be served.
GSWS Brownbag with Cynthia Ward
GSWS Brownbag with Cynthia Ward
Wednesday, October 21
12pm - 1pm
Boswell Hall (formerly Morton Hall), Room 314
All are welcome. Cynthia Ward, Professor of Law will give a talk titled, "Adjudicating Sexual Assault on Campus: Emerging Models at U.S. Colleges and Universities."
Presentation by Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa Dikgang Moseneke
Presentation by Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa Dikgang Moseneke
Wednesday, October 21
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 127
The Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa will lead a brief discussion of the constitutional transition of South Africa and its jurisprudence on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in room 127. Event is free and all are welcome to attend.
No Man's Land: Jamaican Guestworkers in America and the Global History of Deportable Workers
No Man's Land: Jamaican Guestworkers in America and the Global History of Deportable Workers
Wednesday, October 21
3:30pm
Reves Center for International Studies, Reves Room
The Reves Global Lecture Series continues with a presentation by Cindy Hahamovitch, Professor History at William & Mary
Skewed Justice: Citizens United, Television Advertising, and State Supreme Court Justices' Decisions
Skewed Justice: Citizens United, Television Advertising, and State Supreme Court Justices' Decisions
Thursday, October 22
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 133
Join ACS for this short documentary film exploring the impact of judicial elections on judicial decision making. Director Catherine Orr will be available after the screening to for a Q&A session, and Baker's Crust will be served for lunch.
Skewed Justice: Citizens United, Television Advertising, and State Supreme Court Justices' Decisions
Skewed Justice: Citizens United, Television Advertising, and State Supreme Court Justices' Decisions
Thursday, October 22
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 133
ACS presents Skewed Justice: Citizens United, Television Advertising, and State Supreme Court Justices' Decisions in Criminal Cases. Join us for this short documentary by Catherine Orr, followed by a discussion with Professors Larsen and Green.
Intellectual Property Law Symposium-A Right to Register: Discussing the 1st Amendment & Trademarks
Intellectual Property Law Symposium-A Right to Register: Discussing the 1st Amendment & Trademarks
Friday, October 23
9:30am - 5pm
Law School, 141 and 124
This year on October 23, William & Mary Law School will be hosting the Student Intellectual Property Society IP Law Symposium. The event will focus on the implications of the first amendment and freedom of speech on the trademark registration process.
W&M Law Homecoming Showcase: Join us!
W&M Law Homecoming Showcase: Join us!
Friday, October 23
10am - 12pm
Law School, North Wing Faculty Room
You are invited to the Law School Showcase to be held in the North Wing Faculty Room from 10AM to noon. Features presentation by Judge David J. Novak and by the Law School's Clinical Program. Moderated by Dean Davison Douglas. Free and all are welcome.
Storm Drain Medallion Installation
Storm Drain Medallion Installation
Saturday, October 24
9am
Law School, Lobby
Please join SEALS and the SBA as we install storm drain medallions. These are the silver discs placed over storm drains that bring attention to not throw items down the storm drain. We will meet at 9am at the Law School on Saturday, October 24.
Lynching, Literacy Tests, and ID Cards: The Suppression of Minority Voters
Lynching, Literacy Tests, and ID Cards: The Suppression of Minority Voters
Tuesday, October 27
1pm - 2pm
Law School, Room 127
Richmond attorney David Baugh will be talking about the suppression of minority voters in Virginia and America.
School-to-Prison Pipeline
School-to-Prison Pipeline
Wednesday, October 28
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 133
Join ACS for a presentation by Jeree Thomas, an attorney with the Legal Aid Justice Center who represents incarcerated juveniles. Lunch will be served.
Youth Justice Awareness Week Panel: Reform and Roadblocks
Youth Justice Awareness Week Panel: Reform and Roadblocks
Wednesday, October 28
7pm - 8pm
Andrews Hall, Room 201
"Reform and Roadblocks in Juvenile Justice." Join our discussion on juvenile justice reform! Part of Youth Justice Awareness Week at W&M. Hear unique perspectives from our guest panelists on change and obstacles in the juvenile justice system.
Movie Night with the Madrid Summer Program
Movie Night with the Madrid Summer Program
Wednesday, October 28
7pm - 9pm
Law School, Room 141
Join the Madrid Summer Program for a viewing of Pan's Labyrinth, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. Traditional, Spanish paella will be served!
Revive My Vote Republican Debate Watch Party
Revive My Vote Republican Debate Watch Party
Wednesday, October 28
8pm
Location not specified
Revive My Vote will be hosting a Debate Watch Party Fundraiser at Brickhouse on Wednesday, October 28th at 8pm! We have the entire upstairs reserved, a projector will be showing the debate, and there will be trivia! Support a great cause!
Spanish Wine & Cheese Night
Spanish Wine & Cheese Night
Thursday, October 29
6pm - 7pm
Law School, Law School courtyard
Join the Madrid Summer Program and the Latino Law Student Association in celebrating some of Spain's best exports - Wine & Cheese.
Red Flag Campaign Poetry Slam
Red Flag Campaign Poetry Slam
Thursday, October 29
6:30pm - 8pm
Tucker Hall, Tiered Stairs
Interested in poetry and healthy relationships? Join HOPE's Healthy Relationships/Sexual Aggression Branch for the first annual Red Flag Campaign Poetry Slam on Thursday, October 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on the Tucker Stairs!
Humanity Displaced: Domestic Action in the Face of a Global Refugee Crisis
Humanity Displaced: Domestic Action in the Face of a Global Refugee Crisis
Friday, October 30
10am - 3pm
Law School, Room 119
A two-panel symposium about the current global refugee crisis featuring eight experts. Please email your questions in advance to [[e|aeriley]].
SchoolHouse Block Presents: The BIG Cheese
SchoolHouse Block Presents: The BIG Cheese
Friday, October 30
7pm - 11pm
Community Building
Come join SchoolHouse Block as we create a night of some cheesy Halloween fun.
We'll have tons of cheese-based foods available for purchase like:
- Grilled Cheese
- Nachos
- Mac n Cheese
- Fondue
- Cheese Danishes
- SO MUCH MORE
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Conversation Partner Program (CPP) through Reves Center
Conversation Partner Program (CPP) through Reves Center
Friday, September 18 - Friday, October 2
12pm - 12pm
Reves Center for International Studies, Reves Room
Want to meet and hang out with international W&M students? Sign up today to join the Conversation Partner Program (CPP)!
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Virginia Bar Association - Interest Meeting
Virginia Bar Association - Interest Meeting
Wednesday, October 6 - Wednesday, October 6
1pm - 1:50pm
Zoom https://cwm.zoom.us/j/3274694342
Join the VBA on Wednesday, October 6th, to learn more about the VBA Law School Council, upcoming networking and interview prep events, as well as 1L and 2L opportunities to get involved.