Sophomore Family Newsletter
March 2019
Dear Class of 2021 Families,

Spring semester is now in full swing, and spring is right around the corner.  From March 2 through March 10  our students will enjoy a well-deserved spring break, where they can take time to relax and enjoy some time off before jumping into the final leg of the semester!

William & Mary is gearing up to host its sixth annual giving day—One Tribe One Day   on Tuesday, April 16 ! Through this annual tradition, parents and families join current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to make gifts to any area of the university. Parents and families are a key part of our Tribe, and our active participation in the day’s events will help to ensure the university’s success—and that of our students. Last year, more than 2,600 parents made a gift on One Tribe One Day, contributing to nearly $2.5 million raised in a single day. It’s never too early to start planning how you can make an impact!

We hope that this newsletter is valuable and finds you well. And as always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely,
Maha and Jim Mostofi, P'21
Darien, CT
2019-2020 Housing Process

If your student signed the 2019-2020 housing contract by the February 20th deadline they will receive their lottery timeslot during the week of spring break. If your student missed the deadline, they cannot participate in the room selection process, but they can still get on-campus housing and will be assigned to a room after the process.

Collaborative Programs with Academic Advising

Throughout the month of March, the Cohen Career Center and the Office of Academic Advising are teaming up to provide a lineup of programs geared to help students through career and major decision-making.
-Wednesday, March 13 @ 9:00am Majors, Careers & Coffee in Cohen
-Wednesday, March 13 @ 1:00pm Transfer Declaring a Major Workshop in Swem
-Wednesday, March 20 @ 5:30pm What I Wish I'd Known: Majors vs. Careers in Cohen
-Tuesday, March 26 @ 9:30am Crash Course: Exploring Industries in Cohen
 -Wednesday, March 27 @ 1:00pm Undergraduate Interest in Liberal Arts Research Panel in Sadler

Outstanding Faculty Awards
William & Mary professors Rowan Lockwood and Jeffrey Bellin have been named as recipients of the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award for 2018. This award is given to professors of higher education who excel in teaching, research, and service within their respective college or university, and is administered by the Virginia State Council of Higher Education. Since 1987 William & Mary has had 44 educators earn recognition for this outstanding achievement, this is more than any other college or university in Virginia!

When to Register, In-State Tuition, How to Use Veteran's Benefits & More!

Most of our services in the Office of the University Registrar affect families, as well as our students. Visit Our Website to learn more about topics that may be of importance to you. We welcome your calls (757-221-2800) or emails ( registrar@wm.edu ) with further questions.

W&M Professionals Week - March 18-22

All week long, alumni and friends of the university will celebrate their Tribe network, share their career stories and attend career-related events in person and online. As parents, we invite you to join us for events in your region and online. See the full schedule.

Lafayette Kids Organization

Lafayette Kids is a student-led tutoring and mentoring program working out of the Office of Community Engagement. Overseen by the Education Programs staff, Lafayette Kids connects W&M students with youth residents of a local subsidized housing community. W&M student volunteers, also known as “Bigs,” provide after-school homework help and hands-on learning opportunities during the week as well as organize weekend outings to destinations in and around Williamsburg with the youth, also known as “Littles.” While our program requires a strong commitment from our Bigs, the interactions, growth, and friendships made between the Littles and other Bigs are lasting and rewarding.

If you have questions about this organization or would like to know more please contact, Coordinator of Education Programs, Megan McDonnell at mmcdonnell@wm.edu
Tribe Transfer Week

FYE along with Student Assembly, Academic Advising, and the Registrar Office will be sponsoring a variety of events during Tribe Transfer Appreciation Week! The celebrations will take place from March 11-15, 2019! To learn more about the events follow the link to the Facebook event page!
More than 18% of parents have made a gift to William & Mary this year, and we are so thankful for this community of supporters. Gifts to any area of the university count as we track our progress toward 34% parent participation, and gifts of every size make a difference. You can help impact the programs and resources that have been transformational experiences for your student. Would you consider a gift of $20.21 in honor of your W&M sophomore and the Class of 2021?
Parent & Family Programs
Email:  families@wm.edu
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187