Senior Family
Newsletter
March 2018
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Dear Class of 2018 Families,
As we hope you’ve heard, the exciting news on campus is the recent announcement of our 28th President, Dr. Katherine Rowe, who will assume office July 1. A scholar of Medieval and Renaissance drama and an innovator in digital humanities, Dr. Rowe comes from Smith College where she is Provost and also coach of a championship Ultimate Frisbee team!
While our students are getting ready for a well deserved break, William & Mary is gearing up to host it’s fifth annual giving day—One Tribe One Day on
Tuesday, April 10
! Through this annual tradition, parents and families join current students, alumni, and other members of the Tribe 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 College’s success—and that of our students. This year, the Parent & Family Council set bold goals for the Parents Fund: to raise $1 million with 34 percent of parents making a gift by June 30. Learn more about One Tribe One Day below!
We here at William & Mary 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,
George ’76 and Lucy Neale Duke, P'18, P’19
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President-Elect Katherine A. Rowe
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We are happy to announce Katherine A. Rowe as William & Mary’s 28th President. Dr. Rowe was selected by a 19-member Presidential Search Committee, and was the unanimous choice of the Board of Visitors. Rowe has an extensive background in education and administration, and is an advocate for the importance of a liberal arts education through the application of research and technology. Dr. Rowe will begin her term as president beginning the first of July, 2018.
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With about 500 Jewish undergraduate
students currently enrolled at William & Mary, the Shenkman Jewish Center will provide these students with a home away from home. Founded by Mark and Rosalind Shenkman, the Shenkman Center is a grand contribution aimed at providing Jewish students a place to take part in a “variety of cultural, spiritual, social, and educational activities.” The center is scheduled to open in this fall, and will be located on the corner of Jamestown Road and Cary Street.
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Tribe Hoops to March Madness?
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William & Mary may be 325 years old, but a berth in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament still eludes us. One of just four original teams to have never made the tourney, W&M hopes to make history in 2018. Tune in to the CAA Tournament in Charleston, SC (March 3-6) to see if Tribe Basketball can finally win the conference and qualify for the big dance!
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Regalia
The W&M Bookstore is the place to contact regarding all regalia (caps, gowns, hoods and tassels). The W&M Bookstore will hold a two-day event dedicated to graduating students. Representatives from Jostens, Oak Hall, Framing Success, Senior Class Gift, Grad Images Photography, and more! Specialty Bundle Packages will be available at the Event. Even after the scheduled event - regalia will still be available for general purchase in the store (second floor) beginning Monday, March 26th.
W&M Bookstore Events:
March 20, 2018 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
March 21, 2018 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
For any questions pertaining to the cost of regalia please feel free to refer to
our website.
Commencement Tickets
Commencement Registration (and guest ticket requests) was held during the first two weeks in February. Over 1400 undergraduates registered and requested their tickets. At this time we do not anticipate any additional tickets will be distributed. If there are changes we will inform the students who registered
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Workshops, Tribe Careers, and Advising Appointments
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It's the home stretch for seniors, and the Cohen Career Center has programs, resources, and services to assist your student in the job search. The "Crash Course" workshop series features the Cover Letter on March 13, the Job and Internship Search on March 15, and the Resume on March 22. Tribe Careers is a one-stop shop system where students can upload a resume, apply for positions, interview on campus, and RSVP to employer events. Career Advisers are available for individual appointments to help students break down the job search process and develop a game plan and action steps. Appointments can be made by either calling the career center's front desk at (757) 221-3231, or stopping by the front desk in person.
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Fifth Annual One Tribe One Day
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Mark your calendar for
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
—William & Mary's fifth annual giving day, One Tribe One Day (OTOD). The College has set the ambitious goal of reaching 14,000 donors in 24 hours this year, up from our record of 12,658 last year and just 1,700 our first year. The money raised through the Parents Fund directly enhance the services, initiatives, and programs that enhance your students’ experience outside the classroom—the Tribe Tutor Zone; internships; Branch Out Alternative Spring Breaks; a 24-hour counseling service; recreational clubs; and more. Many of these programs can only be funded with philanthropic dollars, and they are essential to promoting the well-being of our students. Remember to mark your calendar for
April 10
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Community Discussions, hosted by The Office of Community, offer an opportunity for community leaders, community members, and students to come together and discuss topics relevant to the Williamsburg area. This semester the community discussions being held are:
- Balancing Life, Work, and Active Citizenship (2/01)
- Engaging with the Aging Community (2/22)
- Environmental Preservation (3/13)
- Gender in the Nonprofit Sector (4/5).
Community members and students are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Community Engagement to learn more.
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A concert in which students explore and develop original choreography performed by their peers in the Orchesis Modern Dance Company, under the mentorship of the Dance faculty.
March 22-25, 2018
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
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Residence Life Happenings
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Spring Inductees
The National Residence Hall Honorary is pleased to welcome their Spring 18 inductees: Aaron Higgins, Bianca Caccamo, Sarah Modlin, Jessica Laury, Driscoll Taylor, and Monica Fritz
Colonial Williamsburg House
We are pleased to introduce Madeline Laing and Morgan Magnuson as the 18/19 residents of the Colonial Williamsburg House. It's never too soon to be thinking about our 19/20 residents? Would your student want to live in one of the most unique residence halls in the country that ONLY W&M can offer?
Room Selection
Room Selection is just around the corner!
Our website
has tons of information about our process, buildings, and individual rooms. If you still have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our office at
living@wm.edu
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Study Abroad Transfer Credit
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Did your student participate in a study abroad program last year or last semester? In order to graduate on time, students should be sure to complete the study abroad transfer credit process as soon as possible. The Global Education Office has walk-in hours 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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AMP & SA co-host Atwater Lecture Series Featuring Laverne Cox
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The marquis lecture event for the spring semester (co-sponsored by Alma Mater Productions and the Student Assembly) will take place Wednesday, March 28th and will feature Laverne Cox, an Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer best known for her work on the critically acclaimed Netflix original series Orange is The New Black‚ Tickets are available IN PERSON at the PBK Box Office beginning 2/28. More information can be found on the website.
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The race to 34% parent participation by
June 30
continues, and the Class of 2021 maintains a narrow lead. Families have given nearly $547,000 toward our bold $1 Million goal this year in support of the Parents Fund. Your gift today will make a difference!
Did you know that the Parents Fund supports summer undergraduate research stipends in the Humanities and Social Sciences? It also helps provide funds to subsidize travel expenses for Cohen Career Center sponsored activities for students who otherwise would be unable to participate due to cost, and enables student coordinators to be trained to run an Alternative Breaks program. Each of these programs enhances our students’ experience outside the classroom, and we are grateful for your generosity!
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Parent & Family Programs
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187
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