Join us for this information session about the WMSURE program. We will talk about the opportunities available for WMSURE students, including research experiences and future workshops and events.

Learn how to finance your study abroad dreams!

A presentation and Q&A hosted by the A&S Graduate Center with student health insurance coordinator, Trista Sikes. Learn about the student health insurance plan and what it covers. Lunch provided for those who register in advance.

Learn about the William & Mary School of Education's hybrid M.Ed. in K-12 Administration. Our program combines online study with Saturday class "on campus." On campus will either be in Williamsburg or a community partner near you.

The William & Mary Alumni Association and the W&M Strategic Planning Steering Committee invite you to participate in the university’s ongoing strategic planning process. 

Madeleine Bassett, a doctoral student in Anthropology, will present an Emerging Scholars Series talk for the public. Presented through partnership between the A&S Graduate Center and the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Strategic Planning Forum

January 30, 2020

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Sadler Center, Chesapeake Ballroom

To kick off Black History Month this year, The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) present our annual symposium: Social Activism and the Law! Topics include: Freedom of Assembly, Privacy, and Civil Liability! Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

Join SIPS in Room 141 during the lunch hour next Tuesday to hear Ryen Rasmus, a W&M Law alum, discuss his experiences practicing Intellectual Property Law at The Lipp Law Firm in Fairfax, VA. Lunch will be provided!

William & Mary Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 will give a public talk on “Crucibles of Leadership: U.S. Foreign Policy Past, Present and Future” at the Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium February 6th at 8 pm.  Doors open at 7:15 p.m.

Join us for the final round of Shark Tank as W&M students partner up with faculty and alumni to compete for up to $25,000 in research funds.  Teams will pitch world changing global research ideas to a panel of judges to win funding for their project.

In collaboration with The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, the Charles Center presents the third and final lecture of its speaker series, 'Monuments, Memory, and Migration'.

Blind spots are unconscious biases that can narrow your vision and potentially influence your behaviors, join in on the discussion on how to outsmart your mind. 

Join the Student Marketing Association in its first event of the spring! We will be introducing the new executive board, analyzing our favorite Superbowl LIV commercials, and enjoying free food among other activities.

A presentation by Perry Link, the Chancellorial Chair at University of California, Riverside

Join us for Botetourt Book Talks at Swem Library! On February 13, we welcome Liz Losh, associate professor of English and American Studies at W&M and author of the newly published Hashtag. 

Students for the Innocence Project is proud to host Sister Helen Prejean, Bo King, and James Coleman Jr. to speak about the intersection of wrongful conviction and capital punishment.  A short reception will follow in the Penny Commons.

Join the Alexander Hamilton Society for our first event of Spring 2020, a moderated discussion including Dr. Daniel Markey (SAIS), and Dr. Rani Mullen (W&M). Dr. Markey will discuss how China's efforts are likely to play out along its "western horizon".

Student Assembly Sponsors:I AM W&M WEEK PRESENTS: Noelia Bella

Join us for lunch with Ryan Hobbs, Enterprise GIS Support Specialist for the National Audubon Society to learn about his work in conservation GIS and the Dangermond Fellowship, a yearlong GIS position currently accepting applications.

Join the DPCLS, SELS, & SIPS in welcoming Noah Downs, a video game and internet law attorney at Morrison Rothman. 

L Chardé Reid, a doctoral student in Anthropology, will present an Emerging Scholars Series talk for the public. Presented through partnership between the A&S Graduate Center and the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Presented by Consulting Club and Finance Academy

Lunch Talk: William Roberts and Robert Allen Garrett are coming to speak on "The Role of Copyright Litigation in the Sports, Music and Entertainment Industries: An Insiders’ View."

Lecture & letter writing event in celebration of Anthropology Day. Hosted by the Anthropology Graduate Student Collective.

Always curious about what military camp life, music, and soldierly drill were like in the 18th century? Come learn from the experts in William & Mary's Revolutionary War College Company, William & Mary's ONLY historical reenacting group!

Speakers 

On February 27, 5PM, in 223 James Blair, Dr. Chika Kinoshita will deliver a talk entitled "The World is Terrified: The Fetus, Eugenics, and the Atomic Bomb in Postwar Japan." 

APIA Banh Mi Lecture Series presents Dr. Davesh Soneji of UPenn who will discuss how discursive, political, historical, and aesthetic performance converge in the work of Nrithya Pillai of Chennai. Co-sponsored by AMES: Asian & Middle Eastern Studies.

Matthew Perry Nerewm, Physics - Final Oral Exam for the Ph.D.,  Title: Experiments and Theory on Dynamical Hamiltonian Monodromy

Come for a workshop on affirmative action/race-conscious admissions policies and a panel on minority representation in law schools and in the legal practice. Light breakfast items and lunch will be served, with a reception to follow.

Strategic Planning Forum

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm 

Sadler Center, Chesapeake Ballroom 

Taipei City Councilmember, Lo Chih-Chiang, will explain his pioneering use of social media, and comment on the role of social media in Taiwanese & Cross-Strait politics.

The Philosophy Department is sponsoring a workshop on the intersection of Ethics and Metaphysics, with six speakers.

The annual General Meeting of the Professionals & Professional Faculty Assembly (PPFA) will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Commonwealth Auditorium in the Sadler Center. All PPFs are encouraged to attend.

Applications have been submitted. What's next? Join us as we examine next steps for students and parents as we wait for application decisions.

This event has been canceled.

Enjoy lunch provided by W&M Sustainability as you learn about how to plan green events.

Please come to join our lunch talk with Justin Laughter. Mr. Laughter is a W&M Law alum in 2006, and currently an attorney in Threshold Counsel, PC. He will share his experience in IP practice.

Lunch will be provided.

This event has been canceled.

All events and gatherings in university facilities as well as university-sponsored events on and off campus are suspended through at least April 3.   Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/announcements/alert/ 

WMGIC IV is a case competition, which recruits teams of students from all majors to pitch proposals concerning relevant global challenges scheduled for 3/20 and 3/21. Register here: bit.ly/WMGICIV.  Cash prizes of at least $2000 will be awarded! 

An entrepreneurship and sustainability event that celebrates local businesses of the greater Williamsburg area.

Tom Keefe and Wilbur Slockish will give a talk about the Northwest Native fishing treaty rights. 

The 15th Annual Student-Faculty Research Conference in European Studies features Prof. Rita Chin (U. Michigan) on "The Crisis of Multiculturalism in Europe: Historical Lessons for the Present Moment." Students will present papers on migration in Europe.

Join Eliot Dudik for an introduction to the large format camera, and it's abilities in producing a portrait. After capturing an image, film will be processed, and the group will gather in the darkroom to see a finished print emerge from the operation.

Dr. Patxi Pérez Ramallo will give a lecture on his research on the Camino de Santiago at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors to Spain in Washington D.C.

Caroline Schlutius, a master's student in Biology, will present an Emerging Scholars Series talk for the public. Presented through partnership between the A&S Graduate Center and the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Come join the Center for Geospatial Analysis in our virtual celebration of GIS research by showcasing both student research and experienced professionals that apply GIS and other geospatial technologies. 

Today’s national security challenges transcend borders and domains. Join us at the 3rd Annual National Security Conference to discuss challenges, policy dilemmas, tools, and sustained outcomes  in a multi-level, all domain environment. 

The Consulting Club will be hosting a case prep workshop on Wednesday, April 8th at 7pm via Zoom.

Join us for our next Botetourt Book Talk with Nathan Raab. His book, “The Hunt for History,” focuses on the search for original pieces of history, often long lost, that tell a significant story or constitute an important historical discovery. 

Join us at 7pm on Wednesday, April 15 for a discussion on courageous leadership in times of crisis. 

Honors thesis defense

Join VIMS on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fbvims/) all week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Learn about our complex environment, human impacts on ecosystems, and the positive ways we can give back to our planet.

Join The Lemon Project on April 22 at 5:00 p.m. to learn about Juneteenth and its significance today. We will explore Juneteenth’s historical context while discussing ways that people celebrate. Light refreshments will be available.

The tradition of the Earth Week Festival Lorax reading continues this year with Provost Agouris reading the Dr. Seuss classic live on Youtube.

The 2020 Classical Studies Colloquium, an annual showcase of student research, will be held on-line.  This year the theme is "Treks and Tales: Mobility in Antiquity."

The Classical Studies Colloquium is an annual celebration of the scholarship of advanced students in Classical Studies at William & Mary. The Colloquium is designed and presented by the students, and is free and open to the public.

This annual event celebrates the learning across the University and promotes new ideas & connections with colleagues. The symposium is organized by STLI.  Breakfast and lunch will be served.  A full schedule will be released in April.

Join us (via Zoom!) as the very first cohort of the Japanese Studies Major present their final research projects.  These students have faced unique challenges this semester; come and help us celebrate their achievements! 

Dr. Matt Kirwan presents his research on ghosts forests as an indicator of sea level rise, which has been featured by TIME, CNN, and The New York Times.

Senior Project Zoom Presentation by Brandon Mullins - Shaping Sound Through Migration:  The Creation of Appalachian Music in the Virginia and North Carolina Piedmont.

Professor Francis Tanglao Aguas produces and directs this Zoom performance of R. Zamora Linmark's stage adaptation of his award winning and best selling novel, ROLLING THE R's. The international professional cast is joined by W&M Theatre students.

Commencement Weekend Event for graduating law students and guests.

Reception follows at the Law School.  If you have questions regarding this ceremony please contact the Law School directly.

Are you concerned about a potential employment search during a global recession? Join us with several alumni who graduated during the 2008-2009 Great Recession. Learn how they survived the crisis and successfully launched their careers!

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) offers a variety of services from the Watson Lab to special needs housing. Join representatives from SAS to learn more about upcoming deadlines and how they can aid in your student's transition to W&M.  

Ladies of the  Canyons: A League of Extraordinary Women and their Adventures in the American Southwest | An Evening with Lesley Poling Kempes

Graham Henshaw will present on the topic of Adaptability from the perspective of start-ups.

Join Dr. Randy Chambers, Director of the Keck Environmental Lab at William & Mary, as he discusses his research on Diamondback Terrapins- their life history, the threats they face, and how his research is helping to understand and reduce those threats.

Jeanne Wilson will give a presentation on Adaptive Teams and Organizations.

Alumni Admission Weekend has moved online! Due to COVID-19, all sessions will be conducted virtually via Zoom. We hope you will join us!

Join the William & Mary community virtually for a conversation on the current and future of NYC real estate led by W&M alumni Brian Lewis '91 and Matt Wallace '10.

The second major presentation in the Learning Forward competency series, Innovation will be discussed in the context of the knowledge economy and a higher education institution's response.

The Nunnally Ichthyology Collection at VIMS began in the 1950s and has grown to house over 500,000 specimens of fishes. Join us as collections manager Dr. Sarah Huber shares some unusual specimens from the collection along with preservation techniques.

Michael Luchs and Jim Olver are collaborating on a session on creativity and innovation.

Dr. Stephanie Blackmon, faculty member in the School of Education, will provide technology tips for faculty and staff.

Christopher S. A. Hendriks  , Physics - Final Oral Exam for the Ph.D.,  Title: A First-Principles Study of the Nature of the Insulating Gap in VO2

Join us for a Discovery Lab on marine debris. Guest speaker, Sam Athey, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto, will describe where microfibers and microplastics in our oceans are coming from, how they get there, and ways to slow their release.

Full Title of Presentation: Tech Integration: Tools to help with Daunting Tasks by Dr. Pam Bracey

Join 3 VIMS grad students as they give 5-minute fast-talks on the important research they are conducting. Register to join the students and be entered to win door prizes. Students will be available to answer questions after each presentation.

Rachel Dixon, Ph.D. student in the Department of Fisheries Science at VIMS, will share a presentation on the diversity of fishes in the Chesapeake Bay, the methods used to sample and study fishes, and the challenges facing fishes and their habitat.

Join us online for July's After Hours lecture on the 30th at 7 PM.

Dr. Carl Hershner will be discussing climate change and sea level rise. Learn about the latest emerging issues and understanding of these topics vital to life by the water.

Join us on Wednesday, August 26 at 7 PM to learn more about Sustainability at William & Mary!

This will be a Zoom meeting for law students who are interested in learning more about intellectual property law and joining the Student Intellectual Property Society (SIPS). 

Join Dr. Donglai Gong, VIMS Associate Professor, as he shares current research he and a team from the US and Canada are conducting in the Arctic Ocean. Learn about the changes taking place in this part of the world and the predicted impacts.

Join us for the kick-off event to the Low-Waste Living Workshop series!

Hear from Paula Reid, White House Correspondent for CBS News, moderated by Drew Stelljes, Asst. VP for Student Engagement & Leadership!

The Student Intellectual Property Society (SIPS) will host W&M Law alum Christos Badavas for a virtual lunchtime talk about his practice as an IP attorney in the music industry. 

To kick off its Speaker Series, the Center for Racial & Social Justice welcomes W&M epidemiologist and public health expert Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo to discuss the health disparities experienced by Black and Brown people in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Join the Cohen Career Center staff for a virtual career fair with accounting and consulting organizations!

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will read from her work, talk poetry & the writing life with Jon Pineda, and take questions from the audience. 

Learn more about how to reduce your waste production as a college student!

This year, the Cohen Career Center is hosting the Career and Internship Fair on two separate days! Both days are open to all students.

The Russian and Post Soviet Studies Program invites you to the Tepper Speaker Series: Global Russia

This year, the Cohen Career Center is hosting the Career and Internship Fair on two separate days! Both days are open to all students.

Keynote Speaker: Ninotchka Rosca, award winning author and political prisoner of the Marcos dictatorship

Panelists:

Rinabeth Apostol, Actor and Activist

Dr. Joi Barrios, UC Berkeley

Ryan Macasero, Rappler

Leezel Tanglao, HuffPost

Moderator:

Francis Tanglao Aguas

Family Weekend features events and special programs designed to showcase life at William & Mary. Learn about world-class faculty, experience special performances from one of many talented student groups, and connect with families from across the nation.

Dr. Johnson is currently the Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Lemon Project at William & Mary

Bite-sized sustainability information while you take a bite out of lunch, open to faculty, staff and students!

You are invited to join us virtually for Family Weekend 2020!

Come join the George Wythe Society for its Info Session and presentation, Top Tips For Law School ! Come 1L come all! Board applications will be discussed as well as our main initiatives for the year for student professional development and Pro Bono.

Alan Poole, author of Ospreys: the Revival of a Global Raptor, will lead us through a story with dazzling looks at some of the places where Ospreys are found and introduce us to a few of the colorful characters that helped make an Osprey revival possible.

Writer and architect Frank Harmon will describe his journey and discuss the importance of studied examination before previewing his book.

Come hear about summer and semester-long study abroad in a Francophone country!

WMCI is honored to host another virtual event on Zoom coming Saturday, September 26th!

URL:  https://cwm.zoom.us/s/96105713078
Contact:  wmci@wm.edu

Join SEALS for the VCPC Speaker Series!

On Sept. 30, Andrew C. Mergen, Deputy Chief of the Appellate Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice will discuss how litigation helps to form federal environmental policies.

ILS and SIPS will co-host LLM alum Matteo Capponi for a lunchtime talk moderated by Professors Heymann and Rajec. 

Join 3 VIMS grad students as they give 5-minute fast-talks on the important research they are conducting. Register to join the students and have a chance to win prizes. Students will be available to answer questions after each presentation.

This Brown Bag given by Buck Woodard and Megan Victor explores their recent project: Archaeological Research and Community Engagement at The Millie Woodson-Turner Nottoway Reservation Allotment and Farmstead. 

The winner of the 2020 Sutlive Book Prize for Historical Anthropology, Alizer Doostdar will give a lecture on his research exploring the intersections of Islam and science. 

This year, the Graduate & Professional School Fair has gone virtual. Do you have questions about graduate school or want to chat with an advisor about graduate programs? If so, make plans to attend this event.

The Student Intellectual Property Society (SIPS) will host W&M Law alum Mark Pike for a lunchtime talk. 

Join Tara Rudo, Marine Education Specialist with CBNERR, as she leads us through an exploration of the wetlands of the York River. We will learn about the crucial role wetlands play, and discover some of the fascinating animals that live there.

Come and learn more about the alternatives to landfill!

Join the Center for African Development (CAD), a Global Research Institute research center, for an installment in their speaker series, this Thursday, October 8th, at 10am via Zoom. 

Join Professor Michele Goodwin, who expands the reproductive rights debate beyond abortion and discusses how laws criminalize women - especially poor women and women of color - for miscarriages, stillbirths and threatening the health of their pregnancies.

Weekly interdisciplinary seminar series presented by faculty and students in the VIMS Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences departments.

Join the Asian American Student Initiative and Latin American Student Union as we host Ayumi Matsuda to discuss Asian-Latinx immigration patterns. Register at: https://cwm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsc--qrjkrEtwR4n8ly3nCg8-6-9jUegKv 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women's Law Society, in partnership with SBA, is pleased to welcome Here for the Girls (H4TG) and Cassi Fritzius to discuss their experiences, H4TG's work, and the upcoming Run for the Hills charity 5k on 10/17.

Class of 1963 Associate Professor of Higher Education Stephanie Blackmon will present her research on elements of privacy and trust in technology integration through the lens of learning analytics.

Annie Blazer of the William & Mary Religious Studies Department will give a talk on the ethical aspects of doping and confession in elite sports. 

On Wednesday, October 14 at 12:50 PM, Beth Roach of the Nottoway Tribe of Virginia, will discuss the loss of cultural resources by tribes in the face of sea level rise and erosion, as well as environmental justice issues concerning the tribes. 

Join AMP’s Impact committee for a night of inspiration and conversation with Dancing With the Stars winner, model, producer, and activist with Nyle DiMarco!

Explore Higher Ed at William & Mary

This Learning Lab is designed to walk faculty, instructors, and co-educators through new features available with the Zoom update and how you can use this in your class. 

The Russian and Post Soviet Studies Program invites you to the Tepper Lecture Series: Global Russia

A conversation with alumnus Yuri Lowenthal '93 and  Tara Platt, two in-demand voice actors for anime and games. Lowenthal has voiced characters for Naruto, Gurren Lagann, Code Geass, Persona 4, etc. Platt has worked on Naruto, Sailor Moon, etc.

Historical Presentation on Marshall 'Major' Taylor - World Champion Cyclist and African American Pioneer in Professional Sports

The Latin American Studies Seminar Series of The University of Queensland, Australia is hosting W&M Prof. Carlos Rivera Santana's Archaeology of Colonisation: From Aesthetics to Biopolitics book launch.  

Join the Muscarelle Museum of Art and art historian Elaine Ruffolo as she discusses the history of portraiture!

Students present their research in French & Francophone Studies

The 10th Undergraduate Philosophy Conference will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th by Zoom. All interested are invited. To obtain the Zoom link and ID, please contact jlbeardley@email.wm.edu (Philosophy Club co-facilitator).

Physics department invites alimni and members of the general public to listen to the public lecture, inspired by 2020 Nobel prize and to interact with physics faculty and students.

Faculty, alumni, and students gather to offer song, dance, poetry, and tributes to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and all Equal Rights heroes like her. Admission by registration: https://www.aguasartsink.com/register-for-a-show

Professor Jay Watkins (History, American Studies) discusses defending, adopting, and socializing identities – specifically "queerness." 

Experience a selection of presentations from nationally recognized faculty across a variety of disciplines.

Dr. Stefani Crabtree from Utah State University will give a talk on archaecology. 

1Ls - Learn how to outline in accordance with the Honor Code.

Learn about menstrual cups, hygiene, and more! There will be a giveaway!

In this 3-part series, participants will get hands-on experience producing more professional, interesting videos for greater instructional impact. 

Please join Dean Sim for this insightful session on the application process and GW Law!

Please join us for an informal conversation with GSWS faculty and students on Zoom led by GSWS Director and Social Media scholar Elizabeth Losh on Thursday, October 22 at 4PM at https://cwm.zoom.us/j/94806260656

Interested in learning about Anthropology’s One-Year MA and Undergraduate Honors Programs? Come to the information session hosted by Drs. Jenny Kahn and Jonathan Glasser.

David Brashear examines the importance of the 1922 Chicago Tribune contest to build "the world's most beautiful office building."