First Year Family Newsletter
February 2017
Happy 2017, Class of 2020 Families!
 
We're thrilled to welcome your student back to campus for an eventful Spring 2017 semester!
 
The winter weather here in Williamsburg may be dreary, but campus is anything but. The College is buzzing with activity and excitement. With Charter Day Weekend  just around the corner on Friday, February 10th, students are gearing up to celebrate their beautiful university's 324th birthday (though we don't think she looks a day over 320!) Visit the  W&M Charter Day website to learn more about this important tradition and even watch the ceremony live!
 
As the semester progresses, be sure to consult the Spring 2017 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, 
Alicia and Con Coughlin P'20
pfcleadership@wm.edu
Spring Career & Internship Fair
The Spring Career and Internship Fair will take place on Friday, February 3rd from Noon - 4pm in the Sadler Center. Employers from a variety of industries will be recruiting for full-time and internship positions. This event is a valuable opportunity for your student to connect with representatives in person. A full list of participating employers is available through the Tribe Careers system.

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Residence Life Updates
On-Campus Housing Deposit
If your student wants to live on campus for the 2017/18 academic year, don't forget the deposit deadline is February 17th.

CW House
Did you know we have dorm in Colonial WIlliamsburg? Living in CW is one of the most unique housing experiences a student can have.

Spring Break
Residence Halls do not close. However, it is never too early to start planning for move out in May.

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2017 DC Summer Session
William & Mary offers a broad selection of summer courses at our Washington Center in Dupont Circle. For students spending the summer in the DC-Metro area, the DC Summer Session is an excellent opportunity to take the same rigorous courses available on W&M's campus while exploring the many learning opportunities of the city. 

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2017 Active Citizens Conference
The 2017 Active Citizens Conference at William & Mary will gather 150+ students from across the region on February 18th. Together, students will lead and attend workshops on the best practices of community engagement. This high energy one-day conference is a great opportunity for William & Mary students to engage with others about their role in community. 
Summer 2017 Study Abroad
Is your student interested in studying abroad this summer? It's not too late! Students returning to W&M in the fall can earn credit through a variety of approved summer study abroad programs, listed in the Global Education Office's database. Have questions? GEO walk-in hours are 11am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 

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Fall 2017 DC Semester Program
Applications are now open for this fall's DC Semester Program: 'National Defense Politics and Budgeting' taught by Professor John Gilmour in the Government Dept. The DC Semester Program is an academic program with an internship component operated out of the W&M Washington Center, open to students in all majors and disciplines. Applications close February 13. 

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The "Elevating Your Personal Best" Leadership Initiative 
The "Elevating Your Personal Best" program was launched in Spring 2015 as a way for any William & Mary student to hone his/her leadership style and practices. The program is open to all students and has a registration deadline of February 28.

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W&M Theatre Presents: Asuncion
Jesse Eisenberg's explicit, hilarious, and heartbreaking play ASUNCION explores the complicated ways we exploit culture and politics for our own needs.The production is directed by William & Mary's Francis Tanglao Aguas. 

February 28–March 3 & March 15–18, 2017
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Studio Theatre

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Gifts for your William & Mary Valentine
Valentine's Day is coming and the Alumni House has a great selection of gifts for your favorite W&M student! From hand-forged sterling silver bracelets to tartan scarves - and all exclusively offered by the Alumni Association. Visit our website below for more information. 
Visiting Williamsburg: A Survey
A group of students working to improve the experience of W&M families when they visit Williamsburg are seeking your help. Please take five minutes to fill out their short survey and provide feedback about your time visiting your student in Williamsburg. Your input is greatly appreciated and extremely valuable!

Thank you to all families who supported the College! As of December 31, parents have contributed over $480,000 to the Parents Fund, and we hope to surpass our $1M goal again this year! 

Our race for 30% parent participation is close. Just one gift could change leadership in our class competition. Join your fellow families! 

First Year Families: Consider a gift of $20.20 today!

Parent & Family Programs                                                           
Email:  families@wm.edu
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P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187