Cellar at the Center: Stars, Stripes and Sips
Thursday, February 13
6pm - 9pm
Washington Center

The evening will feature a one-of-a-kind wine-tasting experience by Vienna Vintner. Experience whiskey through a different lens with a top-shelf whiskey tasting by Reboot Beverages.

Spring Career Diversity Brunch/Expo
Friday, February 21
10am - 11:30am
Sadler Center, Chesapeake & Tidewater Rooms
Spring Career & Internship Fair
Friday, February 21
12pm - 4pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake & Tidewater Rooms


    W&M Professional Development Week 2025
    Monday, February 24 - Friday, February 28
    Virtual

    The William & Mary community will come together for  W&M Professional Development Week 2025, Feb. 24-28. Connect with experts from the W&M community via virtual panels and workshops. 

    Finding Common Ground (Webinar)
    Monday, February 24
    12pm - 1pm
    Zoom

    Jane Carpenter-Rock ’92, acting director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will deliver an inspirational kickoff keynote for W&M Professional Development Week 2025. 

    Building Purposeful Careers & Adapting to the AI Revolution (Webinar)
    Monday, February 24
    3pm - 4pm
    Zoom

    As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, professionals must adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Join us for an engaging conversation featuring W&M alumni, Elaine Turville ’96 and Greg Wallig ’94.

    Chicago Networking Breakfast    
    Tuesday, February 25
    8am - 9:30am
    McDermott Will & Emery | 444 West Lake St., Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60606

    Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Chicago area and engage in meaningful conversations.

    Triangle Networking Breakfast    
    Tuesday, February 25
    8am - 9:30am
    TowneBank | 3535 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612

    Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Triangle area and engage in meaningful conversations.

    Charlotte Networking Breakfast    
    Tuesday, February 25
    8:30am - 10am
    Bank of America Tower | 620 S. Tyron St. Charlotte, NC 28255

    Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Charlotte area and engage in meaningful conversations.

    NYC Networking Breakfast    
    Tuesday, February 25
    9am - 10:30am
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP | 51 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

    Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the New York City area and engage in meaningful conversations.

    Unlocking Career Growth (Webinar)
    Tuesday, February 25
    12pm - 1pm
    Zoom

    Discover the unique advantages of working in small and mid-sized organizations with an alumni panel. 

    Stop Sabotaging Yourself: Make Lasting Change Through Mental Fitness (Webinar)
    Tuesday, February 25
    3pm - 4pm
    Zoom

    Every day, self-sabotage impacts your performance, well-being and relationships. Join Anne Powell Lyons ’92 in a workshop to understand your internal saboteurs and how to interrupt their influence.

    Richmond Networking Breakfast    
    Wednesday, February 26
    8:30am - 10am
    1717 Innovation Center | 1717 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23223

    Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Richmond area and engage in meaningful conversations.

    Building Bridges: The Science of Connection in Polarized Times (Webinar)
    Wednesday, February 26
    12pm - 1pm
    Zoom

    Explore the science behind human connection and its critical role in fostering understanding and collaboration with W&M professor Phil Wagner. 

    Embracing Identity in the Workplace (Webinar)
    Wednesday, February 26
    3pm - 4pm
    Zoom

    Join Matt Brandon ’92, Jessica Chen ’05, Pilar Mejia ’04, M.B.A. ’13 and Tunisia Riley ’00 for an insightful discussion on the importance of authenticity in the workplace.

    D.C. Networking Breakfast    
    Thursday, February 27
    8:30am - 10am
    W&M Washington Center | 901 4th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C.

    Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the DC Metro area and engage in meaningful conversations.

    South Hampton Roads Networking Breakfast    
    Thursday, February 27
    8:30am - 10am
    Hampton Roads IDEA Lab | 101 West Main St. Norfolk, VA 23510

    Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the SHR area and engage in meaningful conversations.

    Effective Partnerships in the Boardroom and Beyond (Webinar)
    Thursday, February 27
    12pm - 1pm
    Zoom

    Join W&M alumni and experienced board directors Cindy Davis ’80, Julie Dobson ’78, P ’17, P ’19 and Kim Lopdrup ’80, P’11 as they explore the key elements of effective collaboration in the boardroom and beyond.

    Empowering Yourself with Generative AI: Discover the Tools You Need (Webinar)
    Thursday, February 27
    3pm - 4pm
    Zoom

    Learn how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can enhance your life and career in this engaging discussion with industry experts Isabel Hirama ’14, M.S. ’17 and Jonny Mills ’17, M.S. ’18.

    W&M Sarasota Literary Connection (Cancelled) 
    Thursday, February 27
    6pm - 8pm
    Calusa Brewing | 5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233


    Rocket Pitch + Networking
    Friday, February 28
    12pm - 1pm
    Tribe Square, Entrepreneurship Hub

    Join us for the thrilling Rocket Pitch competition, where entrepreneurial thinkers have just four minutes to captivate the audience with a compelling problem they've identified and an innovative solution to address it!

    W&M Professional Development Week Online Networking Hour
    Friday, February 28
    12pm - 1pm
    Online

    Connect with fellow members of the W&M community from all over the world to share your expertise and build your professional network!