Charter Day Events

In honor and celebration of the inauguration of President Katherine A. Rowe and the re-investiture of Dr. Robert M. Gates as Chancellor, the Special Collections Research Center will host a noteworthy exhibition.

Future of Work ? Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking: 9:30 ? 10:15 a.m.

Future of Knowledge ? Big Data & Artificial Intelligence: 10:30 ? 11:15 a.m.

Future of Service ? Veterans Initiatives & Civilian Connections: 11:15 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m.

While celebrating 326 years since the birth of William & Mary by Royal Charter, Charter Day festivities will serve as the official inauguration for President Katherine A. Rowe and the re-investiture of Robert M. Gates ?65, L.H.D. '98 as Chancellor.

Following the Charter Day, Inauguration & Re-investiture Ceremony, join the Tribe for a winter festival to celebrate the special blend of tradition and innovation that distinguishes William & Mary.

AMP & SA are proud to welcome Nicole Byer as the 2019 Charter Day Comedian! The show will be in Chesapeake on Saturday, February 8th at 9pm! Doors open at 8pm! Tickets will be $3 w/ Student ID, $6 Fac/Staff, and $10 for the general public. 

The general membership meeting of the Alumni Association will take place on Saturday, February 9.

The Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award the Alumni Association can bestow on a graduate of William & Mary.

Hear from Chancellor Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 and President Katherine A. Rowe as they discuss the role of higher education in encouraging civil discourse around difficult topics and contrasting viewpoints.