The College of William and Mary's
Seventh Annual Graduate Research Symposium


The College of Willam & Mary

Wren Building

The College of William and Mary is the nation’s second oldest university and noted as the best small public university in the nation. Founded in 1693 by Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of Great Britain, the College is rooted in history and tradition. The Sir Christopher Wren Building is the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States, constructed between 1695 and 1699. Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest premier academic honor society and the student honor code were founded at William and Mary. The College also maintains the historic post of Chancellor—currently held by former Supreme Court Associate Justice, the Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor. Although traditions are strong on the historic campus, William and Mary is a center for innovation and research. As our President, Gene R. Nichol, has remarked, “It is no exaggeration to say that the future is being shaped and formed in William and Mary’s laboratories, classrooms, libraries and, often in places, well beyond.” The “future” can be seen now at the College of William and Mary Annual Graduate Research Symposium. For more information about the College of William and Mary go to http://www.wm.edu/


Historic Williamsburg

Come see where America began—Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Visit Jamestown established in 1607 and site of the first permanent English settlement in the “New World”. 2007 will mark the 400th anniversary of our nation’s birthplace and an 18-month long slate of events beginning in fall 2006 and continuing through the spring of 2008 will commemorate this milestone in our nation’s history. For more information on attractions, events, accommodations, and things to do while in our area go to http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/visit.htm