Reves Center for International Studies Events

2014 Theme: Religion in Conflict: Source of Resolution or Part of the Problem?

For Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Academic Year 2015 - 2016 exchange programs.

Reves Summer Scholarships apply to students wishing to study with a W&M Summer program; these scholarships may not be used for study on other programs.

Janet Lord will be presenting on human rights abuses in North Korea via the UN investigation of the North Korean gulags - prison camps. When: Tuesday, Feb. 4th from 12:50-1:50pm Where: Law School Rm. 141 Free pizza will be served.

Reves Hall is the perfect place for globally minded students to live and learn!

Professor Anthony Anemone (The New School) Illustrated talk about the life, works, and tragic death of Daniil Kharms (1905-1942)

Learn & live in a language house!

2014 Africana-Mellon Distinguished Lecturers

The Charter Day ceremony, which is open to the public, marks the 321st anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of England establishing the College.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is funding summer programs at nine UK institutions this year. Freshmen and sophomores who will be 18 before the start of the program and who have GPAs of 3.5 and over may apply.

A lecture by the Executive Director of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, Mr. Mikey Weinstein.

The Roy R. Charles Center for Academic Excellence and dotDemocracy present the 2014 Weingartner Digital Citizenship Forum. This event will host panelists discussing the impacts of the Internet on democracy.

This Fellowship provides opportunities to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and digital storytelling in up to three countries on a globally significant social or environmental topic.The deadline is February 28, 2014.

Film screening of "Das Versprechen" ("The Promise") by Margarethe von Trotta

Reves Hall Global lecture by Christine Scippa Bhasin, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History and Theatre.

What are you doing this summer? Come learn about the opportunities for research, internship, and study funding available from the Charles Center. Note: A session on Student IRB will follow at 6 p.m. Pizza will be served, so RSVP through the link.

A film screening of one of the key silent films of the Weimar Republic, Berlin Slums, directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.

Poet, Memoirist and Biographer Quincy Troupe will present a free public reading of his work on February 12, 2014, at 8 p.m. in the Tucker Theater on the William & Mary campus.

This Teach-In will feature a series of "classes" taught by William & Mary faculty, staff, and student organizations on issues of sexual assault and the campus climate for women at our school.

The Filipino American Student Associations's 22nd Annual Culture Night is a student written and directed play with dances and a catered Filipino dinner to follow.

The Wind Ensemble returns to the William & Mary Global Film Festival to present a concert of music for band accompanied by original film montages composed by W&M Film Studies students. Music of Holst, Grainer, and Prokofiev. Dr. Paul Bhasin conducts.

Through this annual event, students pursuing Honors projects have the chance to present their work to faculty members and their fellow students. {{http://www.wm.edu/as/charlescenter/honors/currentstudents/colloquium/schedule/index.php, See Full Schedule}}

Learn and practice slow smooth body movements of Qigong (a moving Toga technique) & Taiji (Tai Chi) to achieve a state of balance and relaxation of both body and mind (beginner's level).

The stories of Americans who were sympathetic to the Bolsheviks and provided assistance to the Soviet cause, are well known. Less well known, however, are the stories of the Americans who provided technical assistance to the Soviets.

Which discipline will save the world from climate change? Come hear your favorite professors as they defend their discipline in the debate to mitigate climate change and environmental destruction!

Chris Payne, Head of King's USA Office, will be on campus to talk about study abroad opportunities and the Fulbright UK Summer Institute at King's College London.

Fulbright Summer Institute at King's College

The World in Your Hand: Roman Portable Sundials

Chris Payne, Head of the Kings College US Office, will offer insight on how to make an effective graduate application to UK institutions. He'll also discuss the programs and exciting opportunities at Kings College London.

Please join our guest speaker Dr. Gregory Donaghy, head of the historical section of Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, as he discusses Canada and the first World War. A cocktail reception will follow talk.

Come and learn about the Peace Corps and their opportunities for William & Mary students

W&M Law Professor Nathan B. Oman will present the Law School's 2014 Blackstone Lecture titled "Shakespeare and the Predicament of Contract Theory." Admission is free and all are welcome.

"Inequality for All" a 2013 documentary featuring Robert Reich. AMP screening on Feb 20th in McGlothin St, Rm 20 @ 5PM with live, post-screening Q & A with Robert Reich.

The 2014 William & Mary Law Review Symposium Friday, Feb. 21; 1:30 pm, Law School, Room 119 Saturday, Feb. 22; 9:00 am, Law School, Room 127 This event is free and open to the public. {{https://forms.wm.edu/13060, Please register.}}

Keynote Lecture - Friday, Feb 21 at 11am in Tucker Hall 127A "The Clockmaker's Long Goodbye: Self Invention in the Era of Revolutionary Politics" by Lyman Johnson, University of North Carolina - Charlotte.

Now is the time to lay the groundwork for a competitive Fulbright research or study grant application! Come to this session to learn more, including the nuts and bolts of securing affiliations.

This Focus ON is designed to acquaint students with the etiquette associated with communicating with professors on professional and personal levels and will include advice from a panel of faculty members.

Dr. Kelly Crace discusses authentic excellence versus fear-based excellence and how they relate to resilience, fulfillment and productivity!

Rachel Faith '14 Presentation on her honor thesis.

Free film screening open to all W&M students, faculty & staff.

German Filmabend will screen the film adaptation of Guenter Grass' Die Blechtrommel (Dir. Volker Schloendorff, 1979) Tuesday, Feb, 26 at 7pm in Blow 332

Free film screening open to all WM students, faculty & staff.

Crosby Enright will present her Honors Hispanic Studies research. Olivia Sweet will present her Honors English research.

The epic science-fiction urban-dystopia film Metropolis directed by Fritz Lang will be screened as part of The Modern City course, co-taught by Michael Cronin and Rob Leventhal. All are welcome.

The annual Chinese Major Forum is going to be held on 27 Feb 2014 (Thursday afternoon). This year the theme is "Fashion, Media, and Chinese Consumer Culture."