Senior Family Newsletter
February 2018
Dear Class of 2018 Families,

Hello again! We're thrilled to welcom e our students back to campus for the Spring 2018 semester! 2018…quite the familiar year, isn’t it? As we prepare for the bittersweet departure of our incredible seniors, be sure to stay up to date with information regarding Commencement Weekend and check in with your student about completion of graduation requirements.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, however, Charter Day Weekend just around the corner on Friday, February 9th. William & Mary students are once again gearing up to celebrate their beautiful university's birthday (325 years young!) Visit the W&M Charter Day website to learn more about this important tradition and even watch the ceremony live!

As the semester progresses, feel free to consult the Spring 2018 academic calendar which has information about the dates for the remainder of the academic year. As always, please be in touch whenever we can be a resource to you!

Sincerely, 
George ’76 and Lucy Neale Duke, P'18, P’19
2017 President's Report
William & Mary’s 2017 President’s Report is now available online, offering all members and friends of the university a review of the last calendar year at the Alma Mater of the Nation.

Career Fairs in February
Your student can connect in person with recruiters from different industries at the Cohen Career Center's Spring Career Fair on Friday, February 2, and the Government & Nonprofit Career Expo at Georgetown on Friday, February 16th. A bus to Georgetown will be available. Organizations will be hiring for full-time and internship positions. Please encourage your student to take advantage of these valuable opportunities!

Travel with William & Mary!
The William & Mary Alumni Association offers an extensive travel program that is open to all alumni and friends of the College, including parents of students. Trips include luxury cruises, land journeys and educational programs, both in the U.S. and abroad. Come join us!

Charter Day 2018
The 2018 Charter Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 9, at Kaplan Arena, but that's just the beginning of our Charter Day Weekend festivities. William & Mary is turning 325 years old; it's time to party like it's 1693!

2018 Commencement Registration and Guest Ticket Requests
The main Commencement (college-wide) ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 12th at 9:00 a.m. in Zable Stadium. Degree candidates are required to register in order to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. Registration for undergraduates is February 1 through February 16. Graduating students will be able to request their guest tickets (up to 6) at that time. Tickets are free of charge and no additional tickets are available for purchase.

Study Abroad Transfer Credit
Did your student participate in a study abroad program during his or her time at W&M? In order to graduate on time, seniors should be sure to complete the study abroad transfer credit process as soon as possible. Have questions? The Global Education Office has walk-in hours 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Senior Ads in the Yearbook
Senior ads in the Colonial Echo, the college's yearbook, are now available for purchase! You may buy them online at yearbookordercenter.com (search Job Number 5535 for William & Mary). The last day to purchase ads is February 9th, 2018.

Prices for the ads are as follows:
Full Page $200.00
Half Page $150.00
Quarter Page $75.00
Eighth Page $30.00

Thank you for your consideration and support of the Colonial Echo!

Student Leadership Development to Host Social Justice Expert
We live in an increasingly diverse and complex world. The most effective leaders work to deepen their awareness, knowledge, and skills to effectively navigate working with and engaging with others.Student Leadership Development is hosting a day-long residency with the Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington on Thursday, February 15th to learn more about identity development for leadership and leading across difference.

Did you know that your gift to the Parent Fund today will have a direct impact on the life of William & Mary students tomorrow?

The Parents Fund supports vital initiatives and programs that enhance our students’ experience here on campus. That’s why we’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $1 million through the support of at least 34% of our parents this year. Your gift will help us get there. Please make a gift of any amount to the Parent Fund today by clicking here!
Parent & Family Programs
Email:  families@wm.edu
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