October 3, 2022
Summary
We hope that you and your loved ones stayed safe during what we in the Williamsburg area experienced as a less-intense version of devastating weather elsewhere. Our hearts go out to those who have and will continue to experience the impact of Hurricane Ian.
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We hope that you and your loved ones stayed safe during what we in the Williamsburg area experienced as a less-intense version of devastating weather elsewhere. Our hearts go out to those who have and will continue to experience the impact of Hurricane Ian.
Here are the Top 5 Things to Know this week:
- I encourage you to reserve some time to enjoy this year’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, including the President’s Conversation: Democracy and the Media. Accomplished journalists, all W&M alumni, will discuss the media’s role in democracy around the globe and how journalists can build trust with the public. This event is scheduled for Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium.
- In Virginia, the deadline to register to vote online or by mail is Oct. 15. While Virginians can still register at the polls on Nov. 8, it is always good to be prepared in advance and to have a plan to vote. This week, the W&M Election Law Society is hosting a voter registration drive in the lobby of the Law School building from 12:50-1:50 p.m. on Oct. 3-5.
- Performance reviews are now underway for Chief Diversity Officer Chon Glover and myself. Per W&M policy, the university conducts 360 reviews, or multi-source assessments, for executive employees. The Faculty Assembly has identified participants for my review as provost. In addition, any faculty member may convey feedback by contacting current and immediate past presidents of the Faculty Assembly, who will participate in my review as well: John Gilmour, 2022-23; Mark Brush, 2021-22; David Armstrong, 2020-21.
- On the lookout for family fun with an educational twist? PhysicsFest ’22, the Physics department’s annual open house, offers fun for all ages and is open to the W&M community, family, and friends. The theme for this year’s event is “Fantasy Worlds,” and includes the dragon egg drop, hands-on experiment stations and an undergraduate lightning talks competition. Consider checking out the 11th annual PhysicsFest on October 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and see Small Hall transformed. No registration is required.
- This week’s shout-out goes to all who participated in this year’s Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium. Over 200 students presented their research and more than 500 fortunate people attended and had the opportunity to see impressive examples of student projects. Thank you to all of you who work with our students on their academic journeys.
