Modern Languages & Literatures Events

The Newton-Blanchard Prize aims to recognize excellence in both fiction and non-fiction writing. Two prizes of $2500 each will be awarded in Spring 2016 to original short fiction and original nonfiction.

Are you interested in a career that will not only allow you to make a living, but also to make a difference? Be sure to attend the Making a Living Making a Difference Symposium. You'll meet professionals who work in the government and non-profit sectors,

It takes YOU to tango!

Ever wondered what it is like to be an intelligence analyst? Attend ONE of these two realistic simulations hosted and moderated by C.I.A. analysts. You will be presented with a 'typical' security issue and challenged to react appropriately.

Submit your story of sexual assault or relational violence to be read anonymously at Take Back the Night on April 21st. Submissions will be accepted until April 18th. For more information, visit wmsaam.wordpress.com.

James Young, author of Writing the Holocaust and The Texture of Memory, will present on Art Spiegelman's MAUS Tuesday, April 5, at 9:30am in BLOW 333

Ever wondered what it is like to be an intelligence analyst? Attend ONE of these two realistic simulations hosted and moderated by C.I.A. analysts. You will be presented with a 'typical' security issue and challenged to react appropriately.

Professor James Young of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, author of Writing the Holocaust and The Texture of Memory, will speak on "The Stages of Memory," his new research/book project on Tuesday, April 5, at 4:30 in Millington 150

Join other members of the W&M community to examine and discuss masculinity via the Greek Film Series' showing of "The Mask You Live In," a documentary that explores America's shallow - and somewhat confining - definition of masculinity.

Dr. Enseng Ho of Duke University & the National University of Singapore will present a lecture entitled, "A Moral Economy of Jihad: Pure Castes, Hybrid Law and Creole Society in Indian Ocean Malabar."

Join HOPE in Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this program to learn about how to support survivors of sexual assault. Come learn, share your experiences, and create a community of support in Chesapeake C at 6pm!

The Reves Center for International Studies has announced that Timothy R. Heath '94, will deliver the 2016 McSwain-Walker Lecture.

Prof. Helmut Puff will present a lecture on his new research/book project -- "A History of Waiting" -- Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 in Tucker Auditorium

Join W&M Army ROTC in a facilitated discussion about eliminating sexual violence and promoting healthy relationships on campus with Mr. Eric Garrison and Ms. Liz Cascone of the W&M Health Promotion Center and The Haven.

Join Upcoming DC Semester Program Professor Fred Corney (History), for a discussion on the Cold War and Russia with Andrew Weiss, VP for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a screening of the Oscar-nominated "Bridge of Spies"

Come to this session to learn about the Fulbright student awards that support recent college graduates to teach abroad for a year. All are welcome to attend; rising seniors & recent alumni are eligible to apply this year.

The William & Mary Confucius Institute invites the greater Williamsburg community to explore ancient Chinese martial arts and health improvement techniques on World Taiji and Qigong Day, April 10th. The much beloved event returns from last year.

Stanford Professor Ban Wang comes to campus to host this lecture about cultural views of romance in China.

William & Mary Law School's Human Security Law Center and the Reves Center for International Studies present a symposium examining the Iran Nuclear Accord. Pizza will be served!

Internationally acclaimed francophone poet and educator from Louisiana, Kirby Jambon speaks on his experience as a writer and teacher in a French immersion school. Of particular interest to those in modern languages, education, and literature. In English.

Join HOPE and VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm in Tucker Theatre for a viewing of "The Hunting Ground" and a discussion by and for advocates of sexual assault prevention! Join us as we create a community of survivor support.

CLA Fellows to host a COLL 200 Workshop on Wednesday, April 13 at 1:30 in Swem Library Ford Classroom.

Information Session about W&M's Semester in Sevilla Program Wednesday, April 13, 4:30-5:30 pm Washington Hall 302

Join our panel of faculty members and administration for a discussion and Q&A on the best methods for fighting sexual assault on college campuses.

Faculty are invited to propose CLA "May Seminars".

CLA Fellows to host a COLL 200 workshop on Thursday, April 14 at 12:30 in Swem Library Ford Classroom.

Join us at Swem Library on Monday, April 18 for UnMade in Cuba: Carteles de Cine, brought to you by W&M Libraries in partnership with students in the New Media Workshop, co-taught by Professor Ann Marie Stock and Troy Davis.

Interested in learning more about on-campus COLL 300 opportunities and visitors?

Translating mental health materials from English to Chinese to bring awareness and eliminate stigma among Chinese communities. Chinese food will be available for all participants. Please bring a computer/laptop with you to the event!

Acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee will be joining us at William & Mary Hall to give the 2016 Atwater Lecture! Tickets are available for FREE for students, faculty and staff (with promo code in the Daily Digest) through the Tribe Ticket Office.

Interested in learning more about on-campus COLL 300 opportunities and visitors?

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Bellini Lecture features Chun-yu Lu of the Chinese Studies Program: "Make Love and War: Chinese Popular Romance in 'Greater East Asia,' 1937-1945"

Join HOPE and the William & Mary community at the 2016 Take Back the Night, a night that is dedicated to the support and healing of survivors of sexual assault. This event on April 21 at 7 pm is the culminating event of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Join us for a screening of "Mind Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw." Hear from Ms. Holdsclaw herself, and benefit from the wisdom of this two-time NCAA champion, WNBA top pick, and Olympic team member who was overwhelmed by her depression.

Newly-named Fulbright Scholars Shannon Callinan (Russia), Beatrice Chessman (Germany), Annie Curran (Ireland), Constance Hull (India), and Natasha King (Thailand) will talk about their applications and answer questions.

Join us for the annual German Studies Spring Festival BBQ Saturday, April 23 on the Randloph Commons just outside of Giles for Brugers, Brat, Kartoffelsalat, and Kekse.

Would you like to end this month, this semester, this year with something restorative? We invite everyone to partake in this practical application of meditation and mindfulness to the daily activity of walking.

You are invited to a Last Lecture by the one-and-only Dr. George Greenia: retiring professor of Hispanic Studies, LGBT advocate, leader within Phi Beta Kappa, and Honorary Knight of Spain. Still interested? Come hear for yourself at 4pm on April 27th

All gentlemen interested in becoming a founding father of William & Mary's first ever Hispanic based fraternity are invited to join us for this informational session. Even those not planning to pledge are still welcome to learn how they can help out.

Innovation Grants in support of COLL curriculum available now