Student Veteran Engagement Events

Neighborhood Block Party!

Ready to explore new spots on campus? Come out on Thursday, September 8th from 5-8 PM to celebrate the completion of the Sadler expansion and the student life neighborhood. 

At the Writing Resources Center, trained peer consultants offer individual assistance with writing, presentation, and other communication assignments across disciplines and at any stage, from generating ideas to polishing a final product. 

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for the Explore Your Career Options crash course. In this workshop, students will learn how to use resources that assist with career/major exploration. 

Join us for a free, fun, and educational day showcasing marine science research at the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory. We will have touch tanks, creatures under microscopes, activities and crafts, and opportunities to interact with our scientists!

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for the Federal Resume crash course. In this workshop, students will learn how to write a federal resume when applying for federal internships and job opportunities on USAJOBS.

Dust off your thinking caps and get ready to hit the books – it’s time to see who’s the brightest crayon in the box. Trivia@Swem returns this year with a general knowledge Battle of the Brains on September 20th at 7PM in the Ford Classroom.

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for the Internship Search crash course. This workshop will focus on how to most effectively conduct your internship search. 

In celebration of Family Weekend 2022, visit the brewery starting on Thursday, 9/22 through Sunday, 9/25 and mention that you're in town for Family Weekend (or flash your W&M gear) for a 20% discount on all draft beer all weekend long!

Activate your Parent & Family Weekend FitWell Membership to enjoy a diverse range of fitness and wellness classes at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center, McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, and Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka.

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Development for our annual Fall Career & Internship Fair.

The boathouse will be open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and family members. Participants will be required to sign a waiver, follow all Lake Matoaka rules and may check out a boat to paddle on Lake Matoaka. 

The Counseling Center staff would like to offer tours of the Counseling Center as well as mini sessions on 1) Counseling Center Services, 2) finding a therapist in the community for longer term therapy, and 3) relational and emotional health in college.

VIMS is joining the fun at the Annual Yorktown Folk Festival along the Yorktown Waterfront! This free, fun, family-friendly event will feature performances on five stages by local bands, musicians, storytellers and dancers.

Enjoy an engaging outdoor event featuring W&Ms talented and ever-popular student a cappella ensembles. Both new and traditional music in a variety of genres are performed. Seating is limited. Blankets and chairs are welcome on the grass.

Grab a friend and prepare yourself for the 8th Annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race! Teams will race throughout the city, completing unique challenges, decoding puzzles, and solving riddles, in a quest for fabulous prizes and ultimate glory.

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for the Graduate School Search crash course.

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for the Job Search workshop.  In this workshop, students will learn how to prepare for the job search, application process, and job offers. 

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for the Interviewing crash course. In this workshop, students will learn how to prepare for an upcoming interview and improve their interviewing skills.

Join Tribe Innovation and hear from six distinguished panelists as they discuss what innovation looks like in the workplace. 

Join us for the 2022 Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium, which will showcase hundreds of student projects across diverse disciplines! Free refreshments provided. Open to all. 

Do you have questions about graduate school or want to chat with an advisor about graduate programs? If so, make plans to attend this event.