John Boswell Initiative
The career of John Boswell '69 career was marked by
groundbreaking research and a dedication to teaching. To honor this legacy, the College is seeking to create a permanent
endowment for the John Boswell Memorial Lecture Series.
The lecture series was established by the William & Mary Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae Association (WMGALA) and members of the Boswell Family in 1997. Since then, it has brought scholars influenced by Boswell's life and work to speak at events open to both the College community and general public.
We encourage all interested alumni and friends to support the lecture series by helping to fund a permanent endowment. You can contribute online now with your credit card, using our secure web server. The contribution form will be pre-selected to direct your gift to the Boswell Lecture Fund.
As the Boswell Initiative gains support and momentum, Arts & Sciences hopes to establish the John Boswell Distinguished Chair for the study of sexual orientation and gender identities. This visiting professorship would bring to campus a variety of distinguished scholars in history, sociology, religion, government, English, or other disciplines, with a focus on the impact of "sexual orientation and gender identities" within that particular discipline.
For More Information
- Boswell Lectures
- Join the John Boswell Facebook group
- Contact wm.boswell.group@gmail.com
