Mentor Information Session
Thursday, September 1
4pm - 5pm
Sadler Center, James Room
Learn what it means to be a mentor in the W&M Women's Mentoring program. Attendance at one information session is recommended for all prospective mentors.
    Labor Day
    Monday, September 5
    All day
    Location not specified
    Classes will be held.
      PPF Assembly Meeting
      Thursday, September 8
      8:15am - 9:30am
      Blow Memorial Hall, Board of Visitors Room
      Open to the public. {{http://www.wm.edu/sites/proffaculty/, View meeting agendas and minutes.}}
        Fall Reception
        Thursday, September 8
        4pm - 6pm
        Alan B. Miller Hall (Business School), Common Lounge
        Join us and kick off another academic year. We'll welcome new colleagues and honor those who were promoted or tenured during the last academic year. RSVP by September 1st at {{http://forms.wm.edu/27348,forms.wm.edu/27348}}
          Fidelity Investments Counseling Session
          Monday, September 12
          8am - 5pm
          Sadler Center, Colony Room
            TIAA-CREF Counseling Session
            Tuesday, September 13
            9am - 4pm
            Sadler Center, York Room
              Fall 2016 Independent and International Film Series
              Tuesday, September 13
              7pm
              Swem Library, Botetourt Theatre
              Join Swem Tuesday evenings this semester for the Independent and International Film Series. This evening's screening features Theeb, directed by Naji Abu Nowar.

                TIAA-CREF Counseling Session
                Wednesday, September 14
                9am - 4pm
                Sadler Center, Colony Room
                  Remake Your Tailgate
                  Wednesday, September 14
                  2:30pm - 3:30pm
                  Commons Dining Hall, Lower Level Dining Hall

                  Before tempting yourself with hotdogs, chips and wings, join us to learn some tips to create a healthy spread from your tailgating favorites.

                    Building Your Life Puzzle
                    Thursday, September 15
                    9am - 10am
                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake C

                    Learn how to use the Life Puzzle model as a framework for incorporating wellness daily into your life. The Life Puzzle enables you to find passion and meaning because it provides a whole person model that adapts and grows over your lifetime.

                      2016 Hauben Distinguished Lecture by Pedro Noguera, Ph.D.    
                      Thursday, September 15
                      6:30pm - 8pm
                      School of Education, Matoaka Woods Room

                      Dr. Pedro Noguera, Distinguished Professor and Director for the Study of School Transformation at UCLA will provide a talk on "Equity, Innovation, and Deeper Learning".

                        Office of Diversity & Inclusion Lunch & Learn
                        Monday, September 19
                        12pm - 1:30pm
                        Sadler Center, Tidewater B

                        This workshop will be hosted by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and facilitated by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.

                          Staff Assembly Meeting
                          Tuesday, September 20
                          9am
                          Blow Memorial Hall, BOV Room
                          The Staff Assembly meets monthly, hosting one general meeting each fall and spring. All monthly and general meetings are open.
                            W&M Paddleboard Lessons
                            Saturday, September 24
                            2pm - 4pm
                            Location not specified

                            This is a lesson on how to paddleboard, it will give you the anatomy of the board and paddle, proper stance, proper paddling technique, water safety, and rules to follow while out on the water.

                              Your Positivity Advantage
                              Wednesday, September 28
                              1pm - 3pm
                              Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                              Research in positive psychology reveals that optimism and a positive mindset can be learned. When applied, optimism fosters high and sustained work performance, effective interpersonal interactions, and personal well being. Presenter: Janet Edmunson
                                WM2 Kickoff and Social
                                Wednesday, September 28
                                4:30pm - 5:30pm
                                Alumni House, Leadership Hall
                                All protege and mentor pairs will gather for a social time to begin their year of mentoring.
                                  W&M Sunset Paddle
                                  Wednesday, September 28
                                  5pm - 6:30pm
                                  Location not specified

                                  W&M Sunset Paddle is for those who already know how to paddle, this is not a lesson. We will paddle for about an Hour and a half with the last 20 minutes or so enjoying the sunset.