Gathering posts...
@williamandmary: RT @ClassroomChamps: “There’s nothing better than an arena of screaming excited kids!” @SteveMesler
Thank you to @TribeAthletics… https://t.co/Ew4t7CY3EU
@WMNews: Since 1988, Duke Award Recipient Sherrene Moore has worked in Procurement Services, helping to provide the universi… https://t.co/WYXKTjOwLo
@WMNews: RT @SaraRoseMartin: @williamandmary President Katherine Rowe presents the dedication of Mary-Cooke Munford Plaza, who helped bring coed… https://t.co/DOPZVySoMD
@williamandmary: RT @WMNews: Members of the @williamandmary community gathered last night for a vigil in remembrance of the victims of Sunday's… https://t.co/lk320M0v7v
@WMNews: Members of the @williamandmary community gathered last night for a vigil in remembrance of the victims of Sunday's… https://t.co/lk320M0v7v
For this #WrenCrushWednesday we're going inside the Sir Christopher Wren Building & taking a look at the Great Hall.
(📸: @noellabela1214)
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[Image Description: A long room stretches away from the camera. Dark wood paneling covers the bottom half of the walls to the left and right before meeting in the middle of the far wall. This wall features a large brick fireplace in the center and more dark wood paneling extends upward to the ceiling from the fireplace. The top half of the walls are white and feature three arches on both the left and right sides. Light pours through the arches giving the room a bright feeling. The walls meet a high, white ceiling. Wooden benches line the left and right sides of the floor in rows leaving an aisle down the center through which an ornamental carpet is visible. On the walls are oil paintings of important people in the university's distant history. The largest portrait, that of Queen Mary II, hangs above the impressive fireplace.]@WMNews: Artist-in-residence @ymbarnwell joins with #wmAlumni & students for 'Music and Social Action.' Learn more:… https://t.co/YwItdDjNwM
@williamandmary: RT @WMgrad: Remember to download the W&M Mobile app and tap W&M Grad to browse events and build a custom schedule, learn about… https://t.co/1jfOBbeSMo
@WMNews: W&M releases results of latest employee climate survey: https://t.co/KeDbporRxX https://t.co/xKc2UG5l35
@WMNews: As a location for the study of African nations, cultures, politics and economies, @global_wm's Center for African D… https://t.co/GzvCHPreyJ
Here comes the sun 🌞 #wmInSpring
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[Image Description: A large expanse of green lawn spans the bottom half of the image. Half a dozen tall trees reach spindly branches up toward the sky. The trees are beginning to show signs of spring with bright green leaves on their branches. In the distance, the red brick Sir Christopher Wren Building is barely visible through the tree branches. A student, small next to the looming trees, is walking on a brick pathway that bisects the lawn. The pale blue sky is interrupted by a spot of white: the brightly shining sun. It causes the trees to appear almost as though they're glowing with light and casts long shadows on the grass. A pair of lens flares in the center reinforces the sunny feeling of the image.]@williamandmary: RT @WM_LemonProject: As we prepare for this year's Donning of the Kente, we remember the emotional moments between donners and the stude… https://t.co/vGHb2szC8x
@williamandmary: RT @daniamatos: Join us for a #vigil for the victims of #SriLanka 4/24 @ 6pm Sunken Gardens https://t.co/gR83pxtGaT
@WMNews: A $1M gift from the founders of the 1693 Scholars Program, a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship, will expa… https://t.co/Qq13T1rACZ
@williamandmary: RT @WMNews: Dean of @GeorgeMasonU's College of Science Peggy Agouris selected as @williamandmary provost:… https://t.co/hr4zTbNsgR
@WMNews: Dean of @GeorgeMasonU's College of Science Peggy Agouris selected as @williamandmary provost:… https://t.co/hr4zTbNsgR
@WMNews: Students will bring their green thumbs & sense of community to a new campus garden location: https://t.co/Y32wxLErdk https://t.co/YCmuhacTLp
@WMNews: Top communications strategist Brent Colburn '98, MPP '00 recently returned to campus to share his insights with stu… https://t.co/GiHlVCgNb6
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Did you participate in any of W&M Sustainability's Earth Week activities?
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[Image Description: The sky forms a blurred greyish-blue background for a picturesque scene: a cluster of thin brown branches take up the left half of the image. Pale green leaves sprout along the ends of each branch section before giving way to white flowers. Each petal of the flowers has a little red spot at its tip, adding another subtle pop of color to the scene. Perched on one of the flowers in the center of the image is a butterfly. Its underside is facing the camera so the full design of its wings isn't entirely visible, but faint lines along the wings & little spots of red and pale yellow at the bottom of each wing still show through.]@williamandmary: RT @wminfotech: In honor of Earth Day, here are ways you can reduce your digital impact on the environment.
While you are there,… https://t.co/yMJA7iAEwH
@WMNews: On April 24, @WMSchoolofBiz's Professor William Stauffer will deliver this year's Final Lecture. Learn more:… https://t.co/UJmQP9qJpd
@WMNews: It's #EarthDay! Take a look back at how the W&M community celebrated the holiday over the weekend at… https://t.co/Tqop0bVNwp
@williamandmary: RT @WMgrad: Come to Lambert House to pick up your Commencement tickets starting tomorrow at 8am! Pick-up times are as follows:… https://t.co/q1JX7RIbOl
@WMNews: The William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet in Williamsburg on April 24-26, 2019. Learn more:… https://t.co/KCoNFTgumS
@WMNews: Researchers from @VIMS_News are part of long-term study on the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which hap… https://t.co/fOXYvPkcOA
@williamandmary: RT @WMNews: Williamsburg is under a tornado watch. If you hear the university's emergency siren, take shelter in the lowest lev… https://t.co/YirlgmF8NZ
@WMNews: The W&M community united on #OneTribeOneDay with a record-breaking 13,144 donors supporting efforts on and off camp… https://t.co/y87N9c5s9m
@WMNews: Williamsburg is under a tornado watch. If you hear the university's emergency siren, take shelter in the lowest lev… https://t.co/YirlgmF8NZ
@williamandmary: RT @WMNews: Looking for something to do this weekend? The Earth Day Festival, the spotlight event in @WM_GreenisGold's Earth We… https://t.co/wUJnO5yq9q
We're a fin of this pun - it's pretty sharp. 🦈 Thank you to everyone who gave on #OneTribeOneDay, your support will have an immediate impact on campus and beyond.
(📸: @wmalumni )
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[Image Description: A large sign on the right-hand side of the image shows the outline of a shark head. In big bold letters it reads, "Shark Upon the Gale" – a twist on the lyrics of Alma Mater "hark upon the gale." Below the large letters is a smaller lettering of " #OneTribeOneDay." To the left of the sign is a large inflated circle on the Sunken Garden. It's blue and almost looks like an inflatable pool, but it's actually a soft landing zone for what's happening in the center of the ring: A person wearing a helmet complete with facemask sits astride a large mechanical shark, gripping onto the shark with legs and hand. The mechanical shark is captured mid-buck, like a mechanical bull, and its pink mouth is open to display a toothy smile.]@WMNews: Looking for something to do this weekend? The Earth Day Festival, the spotlight event in @WM_GreenisGold's Earth We… https://t.co/wUJnO5yq9q
Acquiring Technical Skills
On March 30th, I had the opportunity to participate in the Women’s Stock Pitch & Leadership Summit at William & Mary’s Mason School of Business alongside Jay Thompson, Alden Wagner, and Vivian Xi. In 2017, I attended the conference and wrote an article about it. I was also part of the stock pitch team in […]
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@williamandmary: RT @WMNews: The statues at the King & Queen Gate are getting the royal treatment...or rather, a royal cleaning.
Step 1: cleans… https://t.co/UX6R7An2bD
@WMNews: ICYMI: "...& Mary" is a unique theatrical production held in the Sir Christopher Wren Building that commemorates 10… https://t.co/esKSsDj9I5
@williamandmary: RT @WMDiversity: HAPPENING TODAY @ 4pm McGl 219! Dr. Brinkworth is the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDO) for NCAR. S… https://t.co/kPMuFvzskr
@williamandmary: We continue to be awed and inspired by our community. Tribe, thank you for making a huge impact at W&M on… https://t.co/hLiqFCs6pS
@WMNews: The statues at the King & Queen Gate are getting the royal treatment...or rather, a royal cleaning.
Step 1: cleans… https://t.co/UX6R7An2bD
Yesterday, members of @w4queensguard posted a wreathing honoring the memory of those lives lost at @virginia.tech 12 years ago. #vtweremember
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[Image Description: Two members of the Queen's Guard stand solemnly in front of the Wren Portico of the Sir Christopher Wren Building – a historic building made of red brick. The uniforms of the guards include black pants trimmed in bright red topped by a bright red jacket. A tartan sash crosses the chest of each guard. Gloves and belt of white stand out against the crimson jackets. A red beret and rifle complete their kit. Between the guards is a large wreath on a simple stand. Tucked amongst the wreath's greenery are flowers in orange and red hues to represent the official colors of Virginia Tech.]
Preparing '... & Mary'As part of W&M’s commemoration of 100 years of coeducation, a group of faculty and students collaborated this semester to create the devised theatre piece "... & Mary,"
@williamandmary: RT @ImpactWM: LIVE NOW: Direct from the Sunken Garden and the #OneTribeOneDay carnival, our contestants have done their best to s… https://t.co/vYmiG3YJEi
@WMNews: “Love, Mary” is a student-based evening of performance which highlights the experience of women at W&M in a contemp… https://t.co/nH2QKBx5Nj
@williamandmary: RT @ToddCorillo: Rocking my Green & Gold (green tie, gold sock not pictured) on the @WTKR3 anchor desk this evening supporting… https://t.co/WRmhmGx6Tu
@williamandmary: "They're doing it for more than the love of the game," said @abrownhailey '86 of W&M's student athletes, including… https://t.co/jm6VAKeRtz
James Lee Brown was a William & Mary Tribe Men's Basketball fan and loved going to games with his daughter Ann Brown-Hailey ’86. When Omar Prewitt ’18 took the time to thank her ailing father personally for coming to the Colonial Athletic Association tournament, the moment stood out to Ann. Help create more W&M moments by making your gift this One Tribe, One Day: http://impact.wm.edu/otodfb
@williamandmary: RT @SaraBonHarper: My gift today was to the Highland Annual Fund, because our work here @MonroeHighland as the western edge of William… https://t.co/r3KxR2K63F
@williamandmary: RT @malyons15: OKLAHOMA WHERE YOU AT @williamandmary @ImpactWM #onetribeoneday #sooners https://t.co/WhgDFZTSkU
@williamandmary: RT @WMSchoolofBiz: #OneTribeOneDay is in full force! Pierre is decked out and excited to see you! Come by Miller Hall for some treats,… https://t.co/3NKwNMNiFf
@williamandmary: RT @ImpactWM: Introducing the fourth contestant participating in #OneTribeOneDay's Dunk Tank Challenge – Co-Director of… https://t.co/Pmw84xJV8A
@williamandmary: "If I can just keep paying it forward and keep funding the dreams of those who are in the exact same space I was fo… https://t.co/vFq4IrjhwT
@williamandmary: RT @ImpactWM: LIVE NOW: Time for lunch on the East Coast! Tune in on your break to hear how our 6th #OneTribeOneDay is going from… https://t.co/OTza7wF6a3
"If I can just keep paying it forward and keep funding the dreams of those who are in the exact same space I was four years ago, then I know that's really important," said Layla Abi-Falah ’17, J.D. ’20, of her time with W&M's Global Research Institute and The Project on International Peace and Security. Join Layla and help give future students a priceless experience: http://impact.wm.edu/otodfb
2019 One Tribe One Day: Layla Abi-Falah '17, J.D. '20"There is no amount of money I can give back that would repay everything they've done," said Layla Abi-Falah ’17, J.D. ’20, of her time with W&M's Global Research Institute and The Project on International Peace and Security. "If I can just keep paying it forward and keep funding the dreams of those who are in the exact same space I was four years ago, then I know that's really important." Join Layla and help give future students a priceless experience: http://giving.wm.edu/otodfb #OneTribeOneDay
2019 One Tribe One Day | Our Moments Connect Us As OneWe've all had William & Mary moments: ones we wished would never end and others we couldn't wait to start. These experiences weave our lives together in ways we didn't realize were possible and remind us of the people we were and the place where we still belong. Remember and share your W&M moment and be the one who makes a difference for future generations by making your gift this #OneTribeOneDay. http://giving.wm.edu/otodfb
@williamandmary: RT @ImpactWM: Introducing the second contestant participating in #OneTribeOneDay's Dunk Tank Challenge - @WMDiversity's Chon Glov… https://t.co/2dJvglPMmJ
@williamandmary: RT @VIMS_News: Mr. Crab and the @williamandmary Griffin are checking in on @vims_news’ SAV monitoring and restoration team—both ar… https://t.co/f4ShQFHSWU
2019 One Tribe One Day: Matthew Gibert '97Matt Gibert ’97 cites ringing the Wren Bell on the last day of classes as his most memorable W&M moment. "William & Mary is a special place…because it's a special group of people that are unified by these traditions, unified by excellent education and unified by a common desire to grow and learn....What we give back to the university, however large or small it might be, is that grounding back to the traditions and the education we all share in common." Join Matt in making an impact on #OneTribeOneDay: http://giving.wm.edu/otodfb
2019 One Tribe One Day: Ann Brown-Hailey '86James Lee Brown was a William & Mary Tribe Men's Basketball fan and loved going to games with his daughter Ann Brown-Hailey ’86. When Omar Prewitt ’18 took the time to thank her ailing father personally for coming to the Colonial Athletic Association tournament, the moment stood out to Ann. Help create more W&M moments by making your gift this One Tribe, One Day: http://impact.wm.edu/otodfb
@williamandmary: RT @ImpactWM: Introducing the first contestant participating in #OneTribeOneDay's Dunk Tank Challenge - Chancellor Professor of B… https://t.co/J6n7vMx6vD
@williamandmary: We've all had moments at W&M that weave our lives together & remind us of who we are & the place we'll always belon… https://t.co/OaATMi1s42
@williamandmary: "What we give back to the university, however large or small it might be, is that grounding back to the traditions… https://t.co/gzDk9GbUi4
"William & Mary is a special place…because it's a special group of people that are unified by these traditions, unified by excellent education and unified by a common desire to grow and learn....What we give back to the university, however large or small it might be, is that grounding back to the traditions and the education we all share in common." Be the one to join Matt in making an impact: impact.wm.edu/otodfb
We've all had W&M moments: ones we wished would never end and others we couldn't wait to start. These experiences weave our lives together in ways we didn't realize were possible and remind us of the people we were and the place where we still belong. Remember and share your W&M moment and be the one who makes a difference for future generations by making your gift this #OneTribeOneDay. impact.wm.edu/otodfb
@williamandmary: Don't forget: tomorrow is #OneTribeOneDay. Learn how you can make a difference and help W&M unlock $690,000 in addi… https://t.co/f97UitxRJC
@WMNews: #OneTribeOneDay – @williamandmary's day for giving back and paying it forward — is tomorrow, and everyone can make… https://t.co/pwfUpoVLDI
@WMNews: Associate Professor of Applied Science Hannes Schniepp discuses the synthetic creation of nanofibrils that are key… https://t.co/LiMwI6XNsM
@WMNews: It's #NationalPoetryMonth! @PoetryVirginia laureate & English Prof. Henry Hart recently talked with… https://t.co/KTedYCJnmT
@williamandmary: RT @State_IO: Thank you @williamandmary for the great conversation today on U.S. multilateral engagement. We hope to see you agai… https://t.co/gi9V0JJC0T
@WMNews: Professor Silvia Tandeciarz and Associate Professor Betsy Konefal have been working with students for a decade on d… https://t.co/46rbrddWj6
Scene@W&M: Astral Fashion ShowClips from the Astral Fashion Show hosted by W&M's Students of Hip-Hop Legacy (SoHHL) and Rocket Magazine.
@WMNews: The newest members of the Tribe will visit campus this Saturday for W&M's annual Day for Admitted Students. Learn m… https://t.co/mceJcjnz1a
#TBT to last year's #wmGrad weekend. Only one month until #wm2019 takes their own walk to Commencement.
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[ Image Description: A foot-height view of a brick pathway on the W&M campus. The bricks are in varying shades of red and fitted together in a zig-zag type pattern. A large stone marker stretches almost the entire width of the pathway. It reads "Class of 2018" in large, etched letters and "Senior Class Participation 69%" on the line below next to an etched version of the William & Mary cypher. The feet of several people in fancy shoes are mid-step across the stone. The bottoms of black graduation gowns are visible on some of the walkers.]@WMNews: .@WMSOE's Megan Tschannen-Moran named among 20 most influential scholars in field of school leadership:… https://t.co/4wh725ACmt
@WMNews: W&M professor & presenter of last month's #wmTackLecture Ron Schechter has won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship:… https://t.co/czzSEUlrmm
@WMNews: The theatrical production '… & Mary' honors the past and looks to the future of women students at W&M:… https://t.co/Lq2dkj2Fq2
Sunshine, trees and red brick. Classic #WrenCrushWednesday
(📸: @lindsay_browne)
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[Image Description: Three large trees sit in a green yard. One tree is on the right-hand side of the image and the other two are spaced apart toward the left side of the image. The trees have thick trunks and numerous spindly branches. The grass surrounding the trees is a little patchy but a bright, vibrant green color. In the distance is the back of the Sir Christopher Wren Building: a brick building with a central corridor that is flanked by two large wings. The sun peeks through the tree branches casting a warm glow on the right-hand tree and onto the grass.]Small Packages
Hey everyone! This week, we’re doing a special edition of the transfer blog – a joint post from all three of us! As some of you may already know, during admissions season, William & Mary sends postcards to a handful of potential incoming freshmen. In admissions, we like to call these “Likely’s!” These Likely’s carry […]
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@WMNews: Toni Gay, a doctoral student in @WMSOE, employs the power of story from the military to the classroom:… https://t.co/tJrSCERDqJ
Hannes' spiders: Toward synthetic silkHannes Schniepp, associate professor of applied science, announces the synthetic creation of nanofibrils that are key to the strength of brown-recluse spider silk.
@WMNews: Nobel Peace Prize recipient Setsuko Thurlow will share her story today as part of the COLL 300 curriculum. Thurlow… https://t.co/cSP0TS9BbT
Celebrating Active Citizenship
Last week, the Office of Community Engagement hosted our annual celebration of active citizenship. We invite all students, faculty, staff, and community partners to come together in recognition of the important work of the past year. No blog post can encapsulate the many things to be celebrated, so I am just going to highlight four […]
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@WMNews: President Rowe launches ‘Planning the Plan’ at campus-wide forum: https://t.co/MX43dl3V27 #wmForward https://t.co/XfvNuSzM1e
Where is your favorite quiet spot on campus?
(📸: @Peoplelifeoceanwild)
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[Image Description: A tree sits on the left side of the image, its branches cascade gracefully across the image. The branches are laden with tons of small, pale pink blossoms. Nearby sit two wooden benches at an angle to one another. An expanse of dead, yellow grass forms a large yard that extends into the distance. In the background at the edge of the yard is a long brick building and part of another, identical brick building. The sky is a pale blue that adds to the tranquil tone of the image.]@williamandmary: RT @WMLibraries: Celebrate National Library Week by sharing YOUR library story. Tell us what you love about your library on social m… https://t.co/YHgiX3R8Kz
@WMNews: When your research gets really computational, head for W&M's giant abacus: https://t.co/mrNtsimaPv https://t.co/sQclaoZuiH
@WMNews: Newport News Shipbuilding will be on campus today with their mobile experience digital shipbuilding trailer. Intere… https://t.co/IeZBoZPIh7
College? I Never Left!
I work at a college for my day job, which means in a way, since I first began at William & Mary, I’ve actually never left college. I’ve worked at three different universities, and William & Mary will always hold a special place as it was where I first learned how higher education could be […]
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April showers bring May flowers (and cool photos like this one from @natesbowersphoto) #wmInSpring
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[Image Description: A brick pathway begins at the bottom of the image and extends toward the center of the image, eventually disappearing in the distance. Two smaller paths extend left and right off the main pathway. Parallel to the horizontal path, but closer to the center of the image, is a slatted-wood fence. In the distance is the brick-and-metal fence that surrounds the Sunken Garden. A group of students is walking past the wooden fence toward the Sunken Garden. To their right is a large, many-branched tree. Other trees, surrounding the Sunken Garden, are a blur in the distance. All of the image is in grayscale except for one student at the bottom of the image. The student is depicted in color and is walking away from camera and holding an umbrella. The umbrella is a vibrant red that draws the eye immediately to it.]You Can Self-Design Your Major?
Do you love William & Mary, but are worried about coming because we don’t offer the exact major you want? There is a solution! With a little paperwork, you can design your own major to fit your needs! How do I do this? Start by finding a faculty member who can be your advisor, hopefully […]
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Hanging the exhibition: 'Objects of Ceremony'W&M students involved in the Curatorial Project under the direction of Alan Braddock, professor of art history and American studies, curate the exhibition Objects of Ceremony: Effervescence, Decay, and the Everyday at the Muscarelle Museum
Nighttime at the Wren Building 😍#WrenCrushWednesday
(📸: @brendanswitts)
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[Image Description: Photographed at an artistic angle are the Sir Christopher Wren Building and the Lord Botetourt statue. The statue is in the foreground and is comprised of a white stone "plinth" with a bronze statue of a man on top. The dark patina on the statue makes it slightly difficult to discern from the dark blue of the night sky in the background. A red brick path surrounds the statue and leads behind it toward the Wren Building. The Wren Building is a long historical building comprised of more red bricks, numerous rectangular windows which are trimmed in white, two large, white doors, a slanted black roof, white dormers and a white bell tower. Atop the bell tower sits the iconic W&M weathervane. The building is brilliantly illuminated by several street lamps set along the surrounding pathways so that the red of the bricks and the green of the grass stand out even at night. Four large trees sit on either side of the main pathway between the statue and the Wren Building.]
A working rehearsal: Premiering 'Whitechapel Arias'W&M's Opera Workshop rehearses English professor Nancy Schoenberger's new play 'Whitechapel Arias,' which recounts the experiences of victims of Jack the Ripper.
#wmInSpring 🌼
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[Image Description: A long sign bears the university's cypher, the name "William & Mary" and "Chartered 1693" in white on a dark green background. Surrounding the sign is a flower bed filled with white-and-yellow pansies and bright yellow daffodils. In the distance behind the sign are a medium-height wall of red brick, tree tops and a couple of brick chimneys from W&M's historic campus.]Catching up on Ron Schechter's Tack Faculty Lecture about the secret library of Marie Antoinette is a piece of cake! You can now watch the entire lecture here: https://www.wm.edu/sites/facultylecture/watch
Speaking of cake, did you know that Marie Antoinette never said, "let them eat cake?" Professor Schechter was right: that IS easy to slip casually into conversation. 😄
On the Road Again
Last week much of the William & Mary Geology department hit the road again en route to the Geological Society of America’s Southeastern Section meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. It’s an annual spring ritual for W&M Geology students as this meeting is well-timed and can be the perfect venue in which to present research to […]
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We hope you enjoyed our April Fools' story. 😂 While we aren't seriously pursuing one billion ampersands by 2020, our appreciation of this stylish (not to mention, space-saving) symbol remains.
That's one reason why we support A&W Restaurants in their quest to bring back the & as the 27th letter of the alphabet: http://www.awrestaurants.com/ampersand-campaign
Dancing into the weekend. 💃🏻
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[Image Description: Two people are posed in the middle of dancing. The dancers are side by side leaning to the right with the person on the right partially supporting the dancer on the left. The dancer on the left has one leg extended out at waist-height in an elegant kick. Floor to ceiling windows covered in long vertical blinds surround the dancers.]
#TBT to last year's Day for Admitted Students. On April 13, we'll welcome #wm2023 and their families to campus to dream about their future and meet current students, faculty, & alumni. See you soon, admitted students!
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[Image Description: Three students stand together, holding a large wooden sign. The sign has a green background and several background designs of DNA strands, leaves, a bird and handprints. The top of the sign features the W&M cypher and the words "The College of William & Mary" in gold lettering. The center of the sign displays the word "Biology" in large, colorful, illustrated letters. There are three oval holes in the sign and one student's face is peeking through a hole in the bottom of the letter "B" and another student's face is visible in the hole of the second "O". The third student stands next to the sign with one hand gripping inside the third hole above the "Y."]What Even is Self-Care?
Hey everyone! I hope application season has been treating you well! I remember this time of year my freshman year…applications looming in my mind while midterms started really picking up steam. It’s easy to feel bogged down by all your deadlines so remember to take some time and do some self-care! I want to dedicate […]
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Ethical Challenges in Political Science: A Panel Discussion
Featuring Faculty Researchers from the Global Research Institute By Jane Handa ’21 On Friday, February 15, the Social Science Research Methods Center hosted a panel of researchers at an Ethics in Political Science discussion. There were three panelists: Kelebogile Zvobgo, political scientist and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, Professor Paula Pickering, director […]
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Tomorrow is the spring Tack Faculty Lecture, The Secret Library of Marie Antoinette: Revealing the Inner Life of a Conflicted Queen.
For more information and to RSVP: https://events.wm.edu/event/view/wm/110708
Can't be there in person? Watch the lecture live at https://www.wm.edu/sites/facultylecture/watch/.
Looks like #wmInSpring has arrived at @wmadmission. 🌷
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[Image Description: A green sign displays the W&M cypher and the words, "Undergraduate Admission" and the building's address in white. Surrounding the sign is a long flower bed absolutely bursting with flowers. Pansies in shades of white, pale yellow, bright yellow, orange, lilac, bright purple and deep purple blanket almost every inch of the bed. Peeking out between the pansies are the tall, thick, and green leaves of growing tulips.]Admission decisions went out this past weekend and we're already getting excited to welcome the Class of 2023 to campus in the fall.
Until then, here's a recent post from blogger Ryann Tanap '12 on the reasons she grew to not just like, but love W&M: https://wmblogs.wm.edu/rmtanap/reasons-grew-love-wm/
See you soon, #wm2023!
Should I Study Abroad?
I am currently a little over a month into my semester studying abroad in Wollongong, Australia. Life studying abroad in Australia is probably 10% marvelous adventures, and 90% just living life like an average Australian. That being said, I’m so glad to have the opportunity to take part in everyday life here because, though the […]
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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration candle lightingPhoto by Stephen Salpukas
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This year's Raft Debate included (from left) Michael R. Halleran, Virginia Torczon, John Lopresti, Drew LaMar and Annie Blazer.What the devil? Raft goes empty in annual debate
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Provost Michael R. Halleran, the devil's advocate, argues for giving the raft to a stuffed hedgehog instead of any of the professors.What the devil? Raft goes empty in annual debate
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Annie Blazer gets the audience excited to learn during the debate.What the devil? Raft goes empty in annual debate
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John Lopresti explained how the social sciences are about caring about people, not things or abstract concepts.What the devil? Raft goes empty in annual debate
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Drew LaMar tosses "vaccines" to the audience during the debate.What the devil? Raft goes empty in annual debate
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William & Mary officials help to unveil the historical marker for the Bray School.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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W&M President Katherine A. Rowe speaks at the Bray School event.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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Cornelia Storrs Adair Hall, constructed 1961-1963.New signs identify William & Mary buildings named for women.
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Carroll F. S. Hardy Hall, renamed in her honor in 2016.New signs identify William & Mary buildings named for women.
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Carroll F. S. Hardy Hall, renamed in her honor in 2016.New signs identify William & Mary buildings named for women.
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Kate Waller Barrett Hall, constructed 1926-1927.New signs identify William & Mary buildings named for women.
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Martha Barksdale Athletic Fields, dedicated 1975.New signs identify William & Mary buildings named for women.
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Althea Hunt Hall, renamed in her honor 1974.New signs identify William & Mary buildings named for women.
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Political analyst Ana Navarro speaks with students in an Introduction to Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies course.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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Ana Navarro, W&M's spring 2019 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow in American Politics, poses for a photo with students in the GSWS class.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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W&M archaeologist Jennifer Kahn examines artifacts from her excavations in French Polynesia.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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Decisions are on their way to the newest members of the Tribe. Welcome, #wm2023!
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[Image Description: A graphic, divided horizontally into thirds. Each third is comprised of an image and a colored square overlaid with text. From the top: On the left is an image of three students huddled together smiling and laughing as they pose for a photo. On the right is a green square with "Welcome to the Tribe!" overlaid in white text. In the middle: On the left is a gold square with "#wm2023" written over it. On the right is a photo of several students sitting on top of a brick wall. All are smiling and one student standing in the middle is flashing a peace sign. On the bottom: On the left is an image of two smiling students in the evening holding marshmallows over a fire. On the right is a green square that has "We can't wait to meet you." overlaid in white text.]Decisions, Decisions – 2019 Regular Decisions Released
We Admit It! The day that you have been waiting for is finally here. After countless hours reading through your applications, hearing your stories, and sharing with you the place that we love so very much, the time has come for us to welcome the newest incoming class. Freshman admission decisions have officially been released. […]
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Decisions, Decisions – #wm2023 (aka 2019 Regular Decision Admit Edition)
We Admit It! It’s hard to put into words the absolute and unadulterated joy the members of our Admission Committee are feeling right now. We finally get to share the great news with you, the people who have so impressed and inspired us over the course of this admission cycle. Yes, “Good Things” means what […]
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Decisions, Decisions – 2019 Regular Decision Waitlist Edition
We Admit It! We wish we could send good news to all of our wonderfully talented applicants. Unfortunately, the small class sizes that make William & Mary appealing to so many also forces us to make several tough decisions among our very qualified students. As a result, we are not able to admit all of the […]
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Decisions, Decisions – 2019 Regular Decision Deny Edition
We Admit It! This is the hardest part of our jobs, sending bad news to bright, talented applicants like you. You can Admit It! You’re surprised, upset, disappointed, confused, angry – maybe all of the above. All of these emotions are both natural and justified. This is not the outcome you were hoping for, and it’s […]
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Team Agile Impact: Water resistance testingW&M undergraduates conduct one of a series of tests as they collaborate with NASA to create a functional data recorder to ultimately assist with landing payloads on Mars.
#WrenCrushWednesday from a different angle.
(📸: @jec00k)
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[Image Description: A long view of the portico of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. A pathway composed of a variety of red bricks connects the camera to a large, arched door of light-colored wood on the far end of the portico. Another arched door sits on the left-hand wall, closer to camera. On the right-hand side are thick, arched doorways which break up the wall and offer tiny glimpses into the yard beyond the portico. Three antique lanterns hang suspended from the ceiling at regular intervals. Large historic plaques are placed along both left and right walls. The entire image has a very warm tone, including the walls, ceiling and brick pathway.]
Where is your favorite place on campus to take a stroll?
[📸: @nature_sings_we_click)
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[Image Description: A red brick pathway dominates the bottom of the image and tapers down as it moves away from the camera, eventually disappearing around a bend. A large bank of tall trees lines the right side of the pathway. A few tall, skinny trees sit on the left side of the path, next to an iron-and-brick fence. The trees are lit from behind, making them appear as dark shapes and casting spidery shadows on the pathway. In between the tree branches is a bright blue sky interspersed with bright white clouds.]Graduate Studies Programs
Sad about graduation approaching? Wish you could spend more time on our wonderful campus! Guess what?? You can do your graduate work here as well!!! Arts & Sciences Options William & Mary offers graduate studies in American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, History, Physics, Psychological Sciences and Public Policy. Also, our school has […]
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Dedicating the Bray School markerW&M and the Lemon Project dedicate the Bray School marker on March 15, 2019.
Dedication of the Bray School markerW&M and the Lemon Project dedicates the Bray School marker on March 15, 2019.
The reasons I grew to love W&M
To be honest, there were only a handful of reasons why I chose to attend W&M. For starters, W&M is well-respected in the academic community, as it’s considered a “public Ivy League school.” Once I received my acceptance letters—no, I didn’t get into all the schools I applied to—and made my decision, I realized that […]
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Reading about subversive ideas, owning illegal books and hiding them in a secret library in her boudoir show Queen Marie Antoinette's intellectual curiosity, argues Ron Schechter.
Learn more about his upcoming Tack Faculty Lecture on Antoinette's secret library: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2019/tack-faculty-lecture-to-explore-marie-antoinettes-secret-library.php
Sunny and 70 degrees? Yes, please! #wmInSpring
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Overheard in Committee: “Let’s see those mids!” We admit it! Senior year is an exciting time. With prom right around the corner, spending time with treasured friends, and of course college applications, it can be easy to let grades slide by the wayside. While midterm grades oftentimes come in after your application has been submitted, […]
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The Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation symposium returns this week. Among this year's events are a dedication of the Bray School historical marker and a keynote address from American Civil War Museum CEO Christy Coleman: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2019/wm-lemon-project-symposium-tied-to-1619-anniversary.php
Just a quiet #MatoakaMonday morning. 🛶
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Here's a little dose of #girlpower (and perfectly coordinated #TribePride) in time for #InternationalWomensDay, courtesy of @castronuovooo.
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As William & Mary captures a new school of fish — the Class of 2023, of course — I would like to give some insights on how to make the most out of the COLL curriculum. You will begin your journey by understanding communication at the university level. In COLL 100, students will use methods (e.g., […]
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This year's International Women's Day falls during the celebration of 100 years of coeducation at W&M. We honor the impact that W&M Women past and present have made on campus and across the globe.
ICYMI: here's a great story the history of women at W&M: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2018/100-years-of-coeducation-at-wm.php
Snow?….Okay, maybe not
One of my favorite stories to tell people is why I chose to attend William & Mary. And that reason starts off with a story about snow. Being from Atlanta, I have not seen a lot of snow (unless you count the Snowpocalypse of 2014 as we Atlantans call it!) So, when I began looking […]
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Geologists Siege Yorktown
Yorktown’s most famous siege took place in 1781, when American and French troops surrounded General Cornwallis and the British forces. Ultimately, the British capitulated and the American Revolution was effectively won at Yorktown – it was a big deal. For more than a decade now, William & Mary geologists have repeatedly sieged Yorktown during the […]
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Scene@W&M: Art and wordsImages and words from the W&M senior Capstone Art Show at the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center. (Artists include: Indigo Cristol, Ellie Grace, Kaelee Helms, Zhengyang Huang, Dale Lattanzio, Yanlin Li, Keeilah Moseley, Annika Papke, Matt Parciak, Lauren Reheuser, Sydney Scafidi, Dani Wallace and Amy Zhang.)
Junk DNA and the Strawberry GenomeThe old-fashioned strawberry is having a renaissance thanks to new genetic research.
William & Mary Assistant Professor of Biology Josh Puzey and two of his students joined a team of researchers to complete the first chromosome-scale assembly of the strawberry genome. Their work, recently published in the journal Nature Genetics, traces the origin of the North American strawberry and identifies a quirk in the genome that could fundamentally change how the fruit is bred.
Read the story here: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2019/in-nature-the-science-of-a-perfect-strawberry.php
The Secret Library of Marie Antoinette - Tack SeriesRon Schechter, professor of history, will present "The Secret Library of Marie Antoinette: Revealing the Inner Life of a Conflicted Queen" on March 28, 2019 at 7pm in the Commonwealth Auditorium.
Scene@W&M: Dance lesson for HenryW&M Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Public Affairs Henry Broaddus gets dance tips from his daughter Bailey prior to performing in the Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars competition.
Paula Blank's 'Shakesplish': Bringing the book homeThree W&M English professors finish and publish 'Shakesplish,' a book left unfinished by their departed colleague Paula Blank.
In rehearsal: W&M Jazz Ensemble with Victor HaskinsThe W&M Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Victor Haskins rehearses Roy Hargrove's "Strasbourg-St. Denis."
Charter Day Remarks: The Future of Knowledge
By Henry Crossman ’19 The best universities do two things well: they create knowledge and they share it with the world. At William & Mary I’ve experienced this in three ways: student-faculty teams, applied knowledge to real world problems and working across disciplines. I became part of a student-faculty team at the Global Research Institute […]
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Charter Day Remarks: Student-Led Innovation
By Aili Espigh ’17 I first heard about the Global Research Institute as a research opportunity on campus that paid. And while I first came for the resume opportunity, I stayed for three years because of the belief that the work done at the Institute was truly impactful in shaping the way policymakers found solutions […]
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NOVA, Neutrinos and the Evolution of the UniverseWilliam & Mary physicist, Patricia Vahle, explains why neutrinos are so interesting and important.
Anthropogenic Interactions in PolynesiaWilliam & Mary anthropologist, Jennifer Kahn, discusses the interesting interplay of Polynesian culture and environment.
Scene@W&M: Chocolates for sweetheartsEric Garrison, assistant director for health promotion, leads a "Chocolates for your Sweetheart" workshop.
Joint Degree Program Focus
As students at William & Mary, we have so many opportunities available to us! One of the more exciting opportunities that you may not know about are our joint degree programs at St Andrews and Columbia. St Andrews If you’ve seen a picture of a William & Mary student wearing a mysterious red robe, that […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day Spring Transfers!
Hello Readers, Happy Valentine’s Day! By now, most, if not all Universities around the country should be back from a lovely winter break. Getting back from the holidays can be a bit of an adjustment, especially for students transferring into William & Mary at the Spring semester. We often get questions/there is often a misconception […]
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Charter Day 2019: Reveille A Cappella sings 'Happy Birthday'Reveille A Cappella sings 'Happy Birthday' to William & Mary during the 2019 Charter Day ceremony at the university.
The Difference Community Makes
A few years ago, I asked the students in the Aim 4 community leadership program to write down three ways they are different because of their community experiences and three ways community is different because they engaged. As I was searching for notes to use at this afternoon’s Aim 4 meeting, I found the students’ […]
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Kindness in Action
Last Friday afternoon, 150 people gathered in New Town for the kick-off event to celebrate a new Williamsburg community initiative: #WMBGkind. It’s much more than a hashtag; it’s a way for people in our area to recognize, elevate, and foster kindness in daily life. This got me thinking about how kindness – and compassion – […]
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Chancellor Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 (left), Associate Professor Jaime Settle (center) and President Katherine A. Rowe participate in Saturday's discussion about disagreement and diplomacy.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 was re-invested as the university's chancellor during Charter Day weekend.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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W&M staff show their Tribe Pride at the Fire & Ice block party.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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Students enjoy s'mores at the Fire & Ice block party.Photo by Stephen Salpukas
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Charter Day 2019: Rowe's inaugural addressW&M President Katherine A. Rowe delivers the inaugural address during the 2019 Charter Day ceremony at the university.
Charter Day 2019: Mims' greetingsVa. Supreme Court Justice Bill Mims '79 brings greetings from the Commonwealth during the 2019 Charter Day ceremony at the university.
Charter Day 2019: Gates' re-investiture remarksW&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates delivers his re-investiture remarks during the 2019 Charter Day ceremony at the university.
Charter Day 2019: Hart's inaugural poemW&M English professor Henry Hart reads the inaugural poem he composed for the 2019 Charter Day ceremony at the university.
Charter Day 2019: Keshner's reflections on the CharterJacqueline C. Keshner '19 delivers her "Reflections on the Royal Charter" during the 2019 Charter Day ceremony at the university.
2019 Charter Day: Founded Looking ForwardFeaturing the voices of President Sullivan, Prince Charles, Reverend Richard L. May, President Chandler, Chancellor Margaret Thatcher, U.S. President Eisenhower, Ellen Stofan ’83, D.Sc. ’16, and President Rowe.
Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Know About Bruce JacobsonWhen his spouse, Katherine A. Rowe, is inaugurated as William & Mary’s 28th president on Feb. 8, Bruce Jacobson will take another step in his new role as a member of the community.
Learn more about W&M's first First Gentleman: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2019/presidential-spouse-bruce-jacobson-carves-out-his-new-role.php
Considering Queen MaryPhillip Emanuel discusses Queen Mary utilizing documents and items from the Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection at Swem Library.
The 2019 MLK commemorative walkW&M students make comments and lead a walk across campus in commemoration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Scene@W&M: Ice-skating at SadlerAMP hosts an evening of ice-skating and ice cream inside the Sadler Center.
Wheless reflects: Women's lives at JamestowneFalicity Wheless '18 created a tour of Jamestowne highlighting the experiences of women there.
Youth activism on Instagram: Inspiring a generationW&M Glauber Fellow Talia Wiener '20 describes her digital-humanities project.
QR codes and the internet: Beyond the naked eyeW&M Glauber Fellow Mbiye Kasonga'19 describes her digital-humanities project.
W&M in 30: Yule Log 2018The annual Yule Log ceremony gives all parts of the William & Mary community a chance to throw away their troubles and concerns, both literally and metaphorically.
2018 Season's Greetings from William & MarySpecial thanks to the William & Mary Equestrian Club and Willow Pond Farm, especially Karen Greenwood and our star, Lily. We appreciate all the equestrian students that spent the evening with us including Matthew Parciak, Emily Peairs, Taylor Rubel, Elizabeth Vanasse, Jessie Chiasson, Daria Moody, Heather Rodenberg, Abby Schooling, Ava Maghouli, Sadie Stott, Emilie Bjerring, Emily Foster, Leia Stuart, Lauren Wilson, and Ellie Makinen.
Scene@W&M: Gingerbread WrenLocal resident Kris Costa describes a gingerbread reproduction of William & Mary's Sir Christopher Wren Building.
Scene@W&M: Great Asia cook offProfessor Stephen Sheehi's students compete in a cook-off competition.
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