Freshman Family
Newsletter
April 2019
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Dear Class of 2022 Families,
Spring has finally arrived on campus, and the countdown to summer has begun. It’s incredible to think that April 26 marks the conclusion of classes and the near completion of our students’ first year at William & Mary. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were reading that acceptance message and preparing to move them into their freshman dorm?
William & Mary’s sixth annual giving day,
One Tribe One Day,
will be on Tuesday, April 16! It’s a day for giving back and paying it forward, and we hope you will support the Parents Fund and funds that are meaningful for you. With opportunities to engage with the campus community in real time, we hope you will participate on social media
#OneTribeOneDay
. One person, one gift can make all the difference. Learn more about One Tribe One Day below!
Best wishes for a happy spring! And as always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Sincerely,
Julie and Mike Matthews P’22
Memphis, TN
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Move-out already???
May will be here before you know it. It is never too early to start planning for move-out. Visit our website for information about what to do, dates, storage and much more.
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Planning for Study Abroad?
Is your student planning to study abroad on a non-W&M program during summer or fall 2019, or the academic year 2019-2020? The registration deadline for all non-W&M programs is TODAY: Monday, April 1st. Registration with the Global Education Office is required in order for students to receive academic credit for non-W&M programs. Have questions? Study Abroad workshops are held daily, and the Global Education Office has walk-in hours from 11 AM until 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Internship Funding through the Career Center
Has your student secured internships that are unpaid? Through the help of generous donors, the Cohen Career Center and partner offices are able to offer several sources of funding through the Funding for Unpaid Summer Experience (F.U.S.E.) Program. All application materials and eligibility requirements for each fund can be found on the F.U.S.E. website. Applications are due April 15th at 2:59 PM.
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One Tribe One Day
One Tribe One Day
is a William & Mary tradition that brings the entire community together in celebration of the Tribe we love. One day, one donor, one choice can make all the difference. On April 16, 2019, look for emails from
families@wm.edu
and log on to your favorite W&M social media pages. It will be an interactive day full of
challenges
,
inspiring stories
, and even a few dunk tanks. We invite you to
attend an event in your area
, post on social media using #OneTribeOneDay, and make a gift. Your gift to the Parents Fund provides critical services that otherwise would not exist for your students – the Tribe Tutor Zone; summer internships; Branch Out Alternative Spring Breaks; a 24-hour counseling service; recreational clubs; and more.
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Double Congratulations!!
Over the course of the year, First Year Experience hires many student leaders! Thus far, FYE has conducted over 650 interviews and we are pleased to have offered 225 Orientation Aide positions and 4 Directorate positions to students at W&M. We are looking forward to cultivating these student leaders in their positions and are excited for all they will bring to the FYE Office in support of W&M students during transitions in their college experience!
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First-Year Honor Societies
First-Year Honor Society induction will take place on April 4th! We are excited to be welcoming 150 new members into Alpha Lambda Delta and/or Phi Eta Sigma, based off of their first Fall or Spring semester's GPA.
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Griffin School Partnerships Big Trip
Volunteers from the Griffin School Partnerships tutoring program will be bringing the middle school students to the Virginia Aquarium on Saturday, April 13th. They will be involved in enrichment activities at the aquarium and go out on a dolphin tour. It is the perfect celebration of a year of tutoring and relationship building.
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DC Summer Session Hybrid Courses- Registration Open!
Is your student interested in earning 3 credits this summer? Consider a Summer Session in DC! DC Summer Session is a 5-week hybrid opportunity of mostly online classwork with five consecutive evening sessions in DC. Students will have the opportunity to complete COLL requirements, earn 3 W&M credits per course, and connect with DC-area alumni. The flexibility of the hybrid course model allows students to take the online classwork from anywhere! Registration is open through
my.wm.edu
. To learn more, contact Molly Harris, Program Manager at
molly@wm.edu
or 202-836-8604.
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Evening of Excellence - W&M Celebrates Student Achievement
Each year at Evening of Excellence we celebrate the achievements of students at William & Mary and their contributions to the W&M community. Awards will be presented by various departments/programs/organizations from across campus. The evening will culminate in the presentation of the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Awards which recognize 40 graduating students for their service and contribution who best exemplify a liberal arts education.
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Queen & King Ball
On behalf of the Student Assembly, the Office of Student Leadership Development is excited to help promote the "Queen & King Ball." In honor of 100 Years of Co-education, the annual spring ball/dance (King & Queen) has a new name for Spring 2019. All students are invited to attend Queen & King Ball, where we will be celebrating the end of the year with food and dance and recognizing the wonderful contributions of women on this campus! Tickets will go on sale in March, and Student Assembly would love to see as many people there as possible!
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On April 16, the William & Mary community will give back and pay it forward. Join us for #OneTribeOneDay and help make W&M make a difference. Mark your calendars:
www.wm.edu/OTOD
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Parent & Family Programs
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187
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