Bloodstained Buddhas: Warfare, Violence, and Religion in Medieval China
Friday, April 1
4pm - 5:15pm
Blow Memorial Hall, Room 333

Geoffrey Goble introduces Chinese Esoteric Buddhism and reveals the surprising role that warfare and ritual technologies for murdering and afflicting enemies played in the creation and establishment of Chinese Esoteric Buddhism.

The Asian Centennial presents Lloyd Suh's "The Chinese Lady" starring Rinabeth Apostol
Sunday, April 3
2pm - 3:30pm
Williamsburg Regional Library

The Asian Centennial and W&M Theatre proudly present Lloyd Suh's award winning play on the life story of Afong Moy, who at 14 was brought to the US from Guanzhou Province in 1834, and was put on display for the American public as "The Chinese Lady." 

The Patrick Hayes Writers Series presents Farah Ali
Wednesday, April 6
7pm
Reves Center for International Studies, Reves Room

Farah Ali is from Karachi, Pakistan. Her work won the 2020 Pushcart Prize and received special mention in the 2018 Pushcart anthology. 

GCC x Monitor Discussion on Various Forms of Conflict: Bombs and the Media in the Russia-Ukraine War
Friday, April 8
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Hall, Room 110

Join GCC and Monitor for an evening of roundtable discussions and invited speakers concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the media’s effect on it. Come to Tidewater from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on April 8th to participate and grab some free food!

Arab Arts Gala! An Evening of Film, Music & Dance
Friday, April 8
6pm - 10pm
Williamsburg Regional Library Theater

The W&M Middle Eastern Music Ensemble featuring a Sabah Fakhri tribute, Leah Glenn's Barefoot Modern Dancers, and preceded by Sirens, a Sundance Festival film about the first all-women thrash metal band in Lebanon directed by Rita Baghdadi.



AAH Distinguished Lecture: How Was Art Electrified? The Formation of the Global Brain in China
Tuesday, April 12
5pm - 6:30pm
Andrews Hall, Room 101

The Department of Art & Art History Distinguished Lecturer,

Eugene Y. Wang, Professor of Asian Art, Harvard University, “How Was Art Electrified? The Formation of the Global Brain in China”.

This lecture contributes to W&M's Asian Centennial celebration.

Art History Keynote Speaker, Dr. Alex Dika Seggerman, Fourth Annual Art History Senior Colloquium
Thursday, April 14
5pm
Muscarelle Museum of Art

Art History Colloquium Keynote speaker, Dr. Alex Dika Seggerman, Rutgers University-Newark, precedes the colloquium on April 14, 5pm, Muscarelle Museum. Part of the Fourth Annual Art History Senior Research Colloquium,  April 15,  Muscarelle Museum.

Art History Fourth Annual Senior Colloquium
Friday, April 15
9:30am - 3:30pm
Muscarelle Museum of Art

 Art History Fourth Annual Senior Research Colloquium, April 15, 9:30am - 3:30pm, Muscarelle Museum. Colloquium Keynote speaker, Dr. Alex Dika Seggerman, Rutgers University-Newark, precedes the colloquium on April 14, 5pm, Muscarelle Museum.

Mardi Gras After Party 
Friday, April 22
1pm - 9:30pm
Muscarelle Museum of Art, Lawn

Join the Muscarelle Museum of Art for our 2nd Annual Chalk Art competition on Friday, April 22nd from 1:00-9:30 pm! We will be celebrating all day with live music, food trucks, games, and a chance to win cash prizes! Registration is free.

Government 2022 Baxter-Ward Fellow: Vivek S. Sankaran
Monday, April 25
5pm - 6:30pm
Tucker Hall, 127A

Vivek S. Sankaran is a W&M Government alum and currently works as the Clinical Professor of Law, Director of the Child Advocacy Law Clinic, and is the Director of the Child Welfare Appellate Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School.

Arthur A. Matsu Historical Marker Dedication
Saturday, April 30
11am - 12pm
Zable Stadium at Cary Field

Join us for  a ceremony celebrating the dedication of the Commonwealth of Virginia Arthur A. Matsu Historical Marker and Matsu Arcade.

    Masquerade at the Muscarelle Asian Centennial Gala Fundraiser
    Saturday, April 30
    6pm - 8pm
    Muscarelle Museum of Art
    The Asian Centennial Committee invites the community to celebrate the Asian Centennial with art, music, dance, song, and food in Masquerade at the Muscarelle, a gala fundraiser benefiting the Asian Pacific Middle Eastern Fund, to support future programs.
    Music of India Ensemble Spring Concert
    Saturday, April 30
    7:30pm - 9:30pm
    Ewell Hall, Recital Hall

    Please join the William & Mary Music of India Ensemble for its final concert of the year.