2009 Current Events

September 5 - November 30 | Student Health Center
Flu Shots are now available at the Student Health Center for $20 for students, faculty and staff. Flu shots will be given Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the supply lasts.

September 25 - February 7 | Nancy Marshall Gallery and Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library
A new exhibit from the collection of the University Archives, "Healthful and Recreative: Fields for Fitness, Courts for Competition, and Arenas for Athletics, 1900-1970," explores the growth of athletics at William and Mary in the 20th century.

October 14 - January 24 | Muscarelle Museum of Art
An inside glimpse of Andy Warhol's infamous Factory from the perspective of renowned photographer Nat Finkelstein, who worked there in the 1960s capturing daily activities ranging from Warhol at work to live performances of rock band Velvet Underground.

November 2 - November 23 | Campuswide
The Hourly and Classified Employees Association is again stuffing 50 Salvation Army Christmas stockings for local senior citizens. Stocking contributions must be received by Monday, November 23.

November 5 - November 9 | Washington 201 (Nov. 5 and 8); Blow 332 (Nov. 9)
Events in the series will take place on November 5, 8 and 9.

November 7 - January 24 | Muscarelle Museum of Art
An exhibition featuring over 100 of Warhol's photographs, films and silkscreens of glamorous celebrities, socialites and artists of the 1960s and 1970s, including Edie Sedgwick, Dennis Hopper, Bon Dylan and Salvador Dali.

November 7, 8:03 AM | Visit http://www.massey5k.com
The William & Mary Track & Field team will be hosting the 27th annual Massey Cancer Run for the Cure 5K, with all proceeds going to benefit the Massey Cancer Center.

November 7, 9:00 AM | Community Center
The departments of anthropology and government are sponsoring the William & Mary Memory Walk Team, donations to the Alzheimer's Association.

November 7, 1:30 PM | Zable Stadium
Come out and watch the Tribe play Towson.

November 7, 7:00 PM | Wren Chapel
The W&M Early Music Ensemble presents renaissance and baroque music in honor of Purcell (b. 1659), Handel (d. 1759) and John Calvin (b. 1509). Admission free. The concert also features such highly unusual instruments as the serpent and a six-foot-tall contrabass recorder built by a member of the ensemble.

November 7, 7:30 PM - November 8, 3:00 PM | Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square
"The Debt." Three former Mossad agents learn that the Surgeon of Birkenau is alive, living in Europe, and ready to go public with the story of his escape (Nov. 7, 7:30 pm). Followed by dessert reception. $20, all inclusive. "Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg." This acclaimed documentary tells the story of the tremendously popular radio and television show, " The Goldbergs", which followed the struggles of a Jewish family living in a Bronx tenement (Nov. 8, 3 pm). (Complimentary Ben & Jerrys ice cream social at 2 pm.)

November 8, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Swem Library, Read and Relax Area
Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, will discuss his book, "The Obama Revolution." Kennedy-Shaffer, a recent graduate of the William and Mary Law School, will draw on his experience as a regional field director for Barak Obama to offer insights into the campaign and President Obama's vision for the country.

November 10, 12:00 PM | Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
Guest speakers will be Kay Timms from United Way and Provost Michael Halleran, who will discuss Strategic Planning.

November 10, 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM | Law School, room 127
The Program in Comparative Legal Studies & Post-Conflict Justice will host a presentation by Jason Gluck, director of the Constitution-Making Program and director of the Iraq Rule of Law Program at the United States Institute of Peace, titled "The Iraq Constitution: Its Drafting Process and Future." Mr. Gluck provided technical support and advice during the constitutional drafting and review processes in Iraq. As a member of the United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq, he served as Legal Officer and Constitutional Advisor to the Office of Constitutional Support and negotiated compromise positions among Iraq's major political blocs on key constitutional provisions. Free and all are welcome.

November 10, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Jones 302
Dr. Darren Kelly will make the presentation, providing an overview of the Irish educational system, which aided the creation of the Celtic Tiger. Collaborating with international campuses and study abroad centres creates situations in which home institutions may have different values of knowledge relative to the study abroad institution and that study abroad may not always be linked to the home institution curriculum.

November 10, 8:00 PM - November 15, 8:00 PM | Nov. 10: Lodge One and Nov. 15: Kimball Theatre
The Jazz Ensemble will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Both concerts begin at 8 p.m.

November 11, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Blow 201
Dr. Darren Kelly, St. Patrick's College, Dublin, Ireland, will present "Bringing the Class Out Into the World: Links to Study Abroad Experiences." College students are increasingly adding a study abroad experience to their program plans. Faculty and advisors can help students draw stronger links once armed with more information about their students' study abroad experiences.

November 11, 1:00 PM | Law School entrance hall
The Law School, the William & Mary Veterans Benefits Clinic and the Military and Veterans Law Society invite you to join the Law School community in the Law School entrance hall for a celebration of our nation's veterans and the first anniversary of the Veterans Benefits Clinic. Cake and cider served. Free and all are welcome.

November 11, 7:30 PM | Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre
Noted for their polish, vigor, and an exemplary sense of style, these three professors from the National Conservatory of Music in Paris have won superlatives from critics and audiences. Schumann, Shostakovich, and Brahms.

November 12, 8:00 AM - November 13, 4:30 PM | Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg
The W&M Tax Conference offers lawyers and accountants an in-depth look at current topics in tax law. The 2009 conference is titled "After the Party: Planning to Survive this Economy."

November 12, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Sadler Center, Tidewater Room B
A consortium of five graduate professional schools of public and international affairs that travel to different cities and universities recruiting candidates for their graduate degree programs will visit William & Mary.

November 12, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Swem Library, Ford Classroom
Learn more about library careers at a session sponsored by Swem Library.

November 12, 6:30 PM | Law School
The William & Mary Veterans Society will host a veterans benefits workshop in recognition of the Veterans Day holiday. This event, co-sponored by William & Mary Veterans Benefits Clinic, is free and open to the public.

November 12, 7:00 PM | Alumni House
Branch Out International invites you to join us for our 7th Annual Auction Fundraiser. Silent auction and hors d'oeuvres begin at 7 pm, followed by the live auction and entertainment at 8 pm. All proceeds benefit international service organizations at William and Mary. Items include ski passes, a bed & breakfast weekend, a beach house, gift baskets and certificates, Vera Bradley and Coach bags, Broadway and sports tickets.

November 13, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Ford Classroom, Swem Library (ground floor)
The 21-member Professionals and Professional Faculty Assembly (PPFA) will hold its regular monthly meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

November 13, 12:00 PM | Sadler Center, Tidewater B
Are you interested in the health industry but don't want to pursue an MD? Come find out how you can achieve this goal by learning about relevant skills, career descriptions and professional advice from working professionals in the public health field!

November 13, 8:00 PM - November 22, 2:00 PM | Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
Music by Alan Mencken; Book by Howard Ashman; Directed by Christopher Owens; Musical direction by Gary Green It's a tough sell down at Skid Road Florists, even for a botanical nerd like Seymour, until a mysterious plant arrives that changes everything. Suddenly customers ( and girls) are breaking down the doors to see this wonderful specimen. There's only one problem - its " diet" is well...blood. Great 60's style music, outlandish comic characters, and creepy special effects combine to keep you on the edge of your seat. Performances at 8 p.m., Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22.

November 14, 1:30 PM | Zable Stadium
The Tribe takes on New Hampshire in the last home game of the season.

November 16 | Campuswide
The Hourly and Classified Employees Association will again be filling food baskets for fellow employees who may need a helping hand during the holiday season. Deadline for Thanksgiving food basket contributions is Monday, November 16. If you would like to make a monetary gift in support of our holiday projects, please make your check payable to HACE and deliver it to Sandy Wilms, HACE Holiday Projects Committee Chair, in the President's Office.

November 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Law School, room 134
The lecture will be presented by Julie Mertus, Professor and Co-Director of the Masters Program in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs at American University as part of the Human Rights and National Security Law Program's Distinguished Lecture Series.

November 17, 1:50 PM - 1:00 AM | Law School, room 119
Louis M. Aucoin will give a presentation on "The Growth of Public Participation in Post-Conflict Constitution-Building: Cambodia through Kosovo." Professor Aucoin is Associate Research Professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and previously served as Program Officer at the United States Institute of Peace, where his work focused on the role of informal justice systems in fostering peace in post-conflict societies, and national reconciliation strategies during post-conflict peace-building efforts. He served as an advisor to the constitution drafting processes in Cambodia, Rwanda, East Timor and Kosovo. Sponsored by the Program in Comparative Legal Studies and Post-Conflict Justice. All are invited.

November 17, 4:30 PM | Millington Hall, room 150
Archaeological Institure of America, Williamsburg Society, presents "The Cultural Messages of Roman Erotic Sculpture," a lecture by Professor Elizabeth Bartman, VP of AIA. Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Departments of Anthropology, Art & Art History, Classical Studies and the Charles Center.

November 17, 6:00 PM | Muscarelle Museum of Art
Ever wonder how an exhibit comes to life at a museum? Want to know more about Andy Warhol? Learn how the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Muscarelle Museum of Art was produced from the selection process to the opening reception. Presented by student curator Rusty Meadows.

November 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Walsingham Academy Upper School, 1100 Jamestown Road
Please join friends of the Rita Welsh Adult Literacy Program for "An Evening in Spain." Celebrate with Spanish food and wine and bid on fabulous silent auction items.

November 19, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Law School, room 127
anel hosted by the Human Security Law Program and Human Rights First, a non-profit organization advocating that building respect for human rights and the rule of law will help ensure the dignity to which every individual is entitled and will stem tyranny, extremism, intolerance and violence. Free and all are welcome.

December 4, 5:00 PM | Andrews Hall, room 101
In conjunction with the ongoing Andy Warhol exhibit at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, Harvard University professor Robin Kelsey will present a lecture, "Mechanical Pressures: Warhol and Photography in America during the Cold War."

December 11, 7:00 PM | Alumni House
Ring in the holiday season this year, with the Christopher Wren Singers' 3rd annual "Sounds of the Season" Holiday Banquet. Dinner includes a four-course meal, hot cider, and cash bar. Following dinner, guests will enjoy the group's beautiful holiday repertoire which includes arrangements by some of William and Mary's very own! Tickets are $45/plate and may now be ordered through any member of the Wrens.

January 15, 5:00 PM | Muscarelle Museum of Art
A talk on copyright issues in the art field using the ongoing Andy Warhol exhibition at the Muscarelle as an example. Presented by Director's Fellow, Christina Carroll.

January 20, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Management Skills for Public Service Careers is a carefully coordinated series of ten workshops designed to introduce you to the core management concepts crucial in public service careers. We bring professionals from the non-profit and government sectors with expertise in each subject to teach the workshops. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27.

January 23 | Campus
Sponsored by the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary.

March 26, 8:00 AM - March 27, 1:30 PM | Sadler Center