W&M Featured Events

Spatial Application of a Species Distribution Model for the Invasive Plant Microstegium vimineum in the Chesapeake Bay Lowlands Ecoregion

Structural Geology of the Scottsville Mesozoic Basin, Virginia

Title: A Model for the Population of the Blue Crab in the Chesapeake Bay (Adviser: Leah Shaw, Junping Shi)

Life history trade-offs between growth and reproduction in wild yeast

Dr. Jill Lord, Architectural Historian, will speak at the Muscarelle Museum of Art in the First Tuesday Lecture Series at 6 p.m.

A Comparative Study of Feminine Reproduction in a Rhabditis clade

This course will provide an overview of the five main phases of a project lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Closeout) and the underlying process and documentation that enable project success.

The graduating Studio Art students in the Department of Art and Art History exhibit their artwork from May 2 - 13 in Andrews Gallery.

Title: Perfect partition of some (0,1)-matrices

Variation in the Number of Kisspeptin Neurons in a Population of Wild Mice (Peromyscus leucpus)

Meta-analysis of Extinction Selectivity in Fossil Marine Bivalves

Maternal effects on reproduction and development in the mud snail, Ilyanassa obsoleta

Join Dean Larry Pulley, WAABA Leadership and alumni from the D.C. area for WAABA's annual reception event.

Join the Brass Quintet for their Spring Recital. Under the direction of Peter DuBeau.

Join Emily for a solo senior piano recital. Emily is a student of Christine Niehaus.

Opening Reception. The graduating Studio Art Majors in the Department of Art and Art History exhibit their artwork.

Marisa's project will be a lecture recital on themes of the Romantic period as illustrated by the music of Frederic Chopin.

For Initiates and Guests

Rain Location: Chesapeake Room

"Open Minds: An Exhibit of Psychology Department Faculty Publications" displays significant published works and awards won by this outstanding group of faculty members.

RSVP required

Please note that diplomas will not be issued at these events.

Please note that diplomas will not be issued at these events.

Please note that diplomas will not be issued at these events.

(Rain plan: last names A-P go to Commons Dining Hall; last names Q-Z go to Sadler Center, Center Court)

RSVP to Alumni Association

During this event, the Law School community will celebrate the achievements of our 2012 graduates. Open to all graduates and their friends and family (preferred limit of 2 guests per graduate). Followed by Wren Lawn reception. Business attire suggested.

Please note that diplomas will not be issued at these events.

Please note that diplomas will not be issued at these events.

Please note that diplomas will not be issued at these events.

Please note that diplomas will not be issued at these events.

This event for members of the graduating class, their family and friends will directly follow the awards ceremony.

Tickets required

A time for celebration and reflection, complete with candles. Brief comments will be offered by the Senior Class President and by a selected student, professor, and administrator. The W&M Choir will lead graduates in singing the Alma Mater.

Cancelled if rained out.

Rain location: Sunken Garden

Graduates take a farewell walk through the Wren Building and across campus to W&M Hall, where they will assemble for the main Commencement ceremony.

Degree Candidates, Faculty and Official Party enter William and Mary Hall Arena.

Includes remarks by the Commencement speaker, President of the College, and the student Commencement speaker, as well as the official conferral of all degrees. Tickets required.

Rain plan: Campus Center, Trinkle Hall and Little Theatre

Reception to be held in the Integrated Science Center Lobby

Rain plan: W&M Hall

Rain Plan: Miller Hall, Brinkley Commons

Rain Plan: Sadler Center, Lodge 1

Rain Plan: Sunken Garden

Immediately after the Law School Graduation Ceremony, there is a reception at the Law School for graduates, family and friends.

Join VIMS graduate student Josh Stone as he uses zooplankton netted from the York River to discuss the wonderful variety of Bay "drifters" and the important role these creatures play in marine ecology and food webs.

Learn how to earn an MBA without interrupting your career.

Speaker: Cathy S. Fore, Collaborative Initiatives, University Parnerships Office, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Title of Talk: "ORAU - Value through Parnerships"

A USTA Sanctioned L4 Singles & Doubles Tournament with Feed in Consolation Draw for Singles (Quarters) and 1st Match Loser Draws for Doubles. Divisions are Boys & Girls 18's, 16's, 14's & 12 & under. Register on line at usta.com, Tournament #302941811.

VIMS' annual open house is a fun-filled event for the whole family. Come join us in Gloucester Point!

Instructors: Paul & Beth

Final Oral Examination/ Department of Physics Ph.D. Degree by: Gardner Rush Marshall Title: " Supersymmetric and Leptophilic Models of Electroweak Symmetry Breaking" Open to the Public

Join VIMS marine scientist David Stanhope as he examines how VIMS scientists and local watermen use sonar to locate derelict crab pots on the floor of Chesapeake Bay so they can be removed to protect marine life.

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science's Center for Coastal Resources Management will hold a workshop for those interested in managing coastal resources in the Commonwealth. Speakers include VIMS CCRM scientists, VMRC engineers, and Master Gardeners.

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Program and lunch celebrating W&M Staff.

VIMS professor Mark Patterson leads a hands-on look at the next generation of marine research vehicles--underwater robots. Learn how remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles are helping to advance marine science and homeland security.

Phired Up Formal Recruitment Webinar Series: "Bringing Recruitment Back to Its Roots: Making Your Recruitment Values-Based"

Wolfgang Korsch Professor of Physics at University of Kentucky Title of Talk: "The Quest for a Permanent Electric Dipole Moment"