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Events & Celebrations

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Homecoming '09: A W&M family reunion
Greg Benson '11 | October 26, 2009

This weekend, alumni from all classes and regions of the country gathered back at William & Mary to tailgate, talk with old friends, and reminisce about everything from favorite local restaurants to campus pranks.

 
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Homecoming refresher: Accidentals perform the 'Alma Mater'
David Williard | October 22, 2009

Members of the Tribe returning for homecoming weekend may want to brush up on their school song.

 
Bob Sheeran can't stop talking about Tribe football
Jim Ducibella | October 2, 2009

1967 graduate recently broadcast his 425th consecutive Tribe football game.

 
Families visit W&M for weekend of fun
Greg Benson '11 | September 29, 2009

The Blums were one of several hundred families who made the trip to Williamsburg for Family Weekend.

 
Opening Convocation: W&M welcomes newest family members
Erin Zagursky and Greg Benson ('11) | August 31, 2009

William & Mary's new students aren't just embarking on their college careers, they are joining a family, James B. Comey ('82) said at the College's annual Opening Convocation ceremony Friday.

 
Welcome home! W&M's Class of 2013 moves in
Erin Zagursky | August 21, 2009

Today, it was Francis's turn to start his own lifelong connection with the William & Mary family. He joined about 1,400 other freshmen and 115 transfer students as they moved into College's residence halls this morning as part of Freshman Move-In Day.

 
W&M staff celebrated during EAD '09
Erin Zagursky | June 8, 2009

During the annual Employee Appreciation Day luncheon, staff members were able to mingle with their colleagues and friends across campus, enjoy a free buffet lunch and win door prizes.

 
CEA chair Romer ('81) outlines tools for treating ailing economy
David Williard | May 26, 2009

Christina Romer ('81) presented a diagnosis of the ailing economy and outlined the government's treatment strategies.

 
W&M Commencement 2009
Erin Zagursky | May 18, 2009

The soggy morning weather could not dampen the spirits of the Class of 2009 as they entered William & Mary Hall on Sunday for the College's 2009 Commencement Ceremony.

 
Senior opens for Ralph Stanley
Alexandra Bracken ('09) | May 15, 2009

William & Mary senior Elizabeth LaPrelle has opened for music great Ralph Stanley and toured the west coast singing songs of the Appalachia.

 
Business faculty members present financial crisis forum, part 2
Staff | April 16, 2009

Five members of the Mason School of Business faculty cast light upon and made predictions about the current financial crisis.

 
Future Shock: A startling experience
Joseph McClain | April 3, 2009

Direct from Japan (and the mercury sGIG)...it's Future Shock, a whirling look into the fast-food culture infecting Japan.

 
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A W&M forum: Darwin across the disciplines
Staff | March 13, 2009

Members of the W&M faculty celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin by hosting a forum.

 
Education key to recovery, Webb tells Charter Day crowd
Erin Zagursky | February 9, 2009

Education will be critical in helping the nation recover from its current economic crisis, U.S. Senator (D-Va.) Jim Webb told the students, faculty, alumni and community members gathered in William & Mary's Phi Beta Kappa Hall on Feb. 7.

 
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W&M community gathers 'round the Yule Log
Alexandra Bracken ('09) | December 22, 2008

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members braved the cold to participate in the annual Yule Log Ceremony held Dec. 13.

 
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Cultural dining and stories of home
Staff | December 1, 2008

As many members of the William and Mary community anticipated traditional holiday feasts, nearly 40 students dined on miso soup, potato salads and tiramisu.

 
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Homecoming 2008: 'A link among the days'
Alexandra Bracken ('09) | October 27, 2008

Thousands of William and Mary alumni and students gathered in Williamsburg between Oct. 23 and 26 for the College's annual Homecoming weekend.

 
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Raft left empty in annual debate
Erin Zagursky | October 6, 2008

The Devil's Advocate was named the winner of this year's Raft Debate, which challenged respresentatives from humanities, social sciences, and natural and computational sciences to defend their respective disciplines.

 
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Reveley takes the helm at W&M
Erin Zagursky | September 5, 2008

W. Taylor Reveley was sworn in as the 27th president of the College of William and Mary during a ceremony in the Wren Building.

 
Opening Convocation 2008
Convocation 2008: Reveley calls for sustainability
Erin Zagursky | September 2, 2008

Interim President Taylor Reveley challenged new students toward moving William and Mary toward increased sustainability during his Opening Convocation remarks.

 
Freshman Move-In Day 2008
W&M freshmen move in
Erin Zagursky | August 22, 2008

Plastic storage boxes, mirrors, TVs and bicycles covered the grounds as the incoming class of freshmen prepared to occupy their dorms at William and Mary.

 
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Tomlin gives class of 2008 'pre-game' pep talk
Erin Zagursky | May 11, 2008

Mike Tomlin, head coach of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, delivered the keynote address during Commencement 2008 ceremonies.

 
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College re-embraces Britain's queen
David Williard | May 10, 2007

Queen Elizabeth II stopped at the College during her May 2007 visit to the United States.