Family Weekend Schedule of Events

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1 PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF CONFIRMED WEEKEND EVENTS. MORE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO FAMILY WEEKEND. This schedule is subject to change. The Special Events Information Line ( ) will report rain plans and other schedule changes throughout Family Weekend. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Check-in Dodge Room, Phi Beta Kappa Hall 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Classes Open to Family Members The list of classes open to visiting family members will be posted on the Family Weekend website one week before Family Weekend. Due to limited seating in some classrooms, not all Friday classes can be open. You are welcome to attend any open class, including those not on your student s class schedule. Please do not attend a class that is not designated by the faculty as an open class. Out of consideration for the students and faculty (as well as your fellow visitors), we ask that you kindly turn off all cell phones and refrain from having private conversations while class is in session. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Women s Varsity Tennis Tribe Invitational Tournament (day 1) Millie West Tennis Facility (adjacent to W&M Hall) 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. College of William & Mary Class Ring Table Learn about options and ordering information for W&M class rings. Sadler Center Lobby 3:00 3:45 p.m. Swem Library Special Collections Behind the Scenes Tour Special Collections Research Center at the Swem Library. A behind the scenes tour of Swem Library s Special Collections is your opportunity to tour the stacks area of Special Collections and see some of Swem's rare treasures! The unique and specialized manuscripts, university archives, and rare books in Special Collections are available for classes and students to use and hundreds of students conduct research using the collections each year. Space is limited and requires an RSVP to (757) or acschi@wm.edu. 3:00 5:00 p.m. Canoeing/Kayaking on Lake Matoaka Sign out a canoe or kayak and paddle the beautiful waters of Lake Matoaka. Boat rental is free, but at least one person per boat must have either a W&M ID or (for alumni) a letter from the Alumni Office Lake Matoaka Boathouse (weather permitting) Page 1 of 10

2 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (CONTINUED) 3:00 pm 6:00 p.m. Swem Library Open House Kick Off Stop by Swem Library for the library s Open House Kick-off. See our beautiful facility and enjoy lemonade, cookies & brownies. Library staff will be in the lobby to greet you. The first 100 people will receive a free Swem tote bag! 4:00 4:45 pm Swem Library Special Collections Behind the Scenes Tour Special Collections Research Center at the Swem Library. A behind the scenes tour of Swem Library s Special Collections is your opportunity to tour the stacks area of Special Collections and see some of Swem's rare treasures! The unique and specialized manuscripts, university archives, and rare books in Special Collections are available for classes and students to use and hundreds of students conduct research using the collections each year. Space is limited and requires an RSVP to (757) or acschi@wm.edu. 4:00 5:30 p.m. William and Mary Scholars Undergraduate Research Experience (WMSURE) Join us for a meet-and-greet with the co-directors of WMSURE (Prof. Anne Charity-Hudley and Prof. Cheryl Dickter) as well as a showcase of research by WMSURE students. Refreshments will be provided. Tyler Hall, 2 nd Floor lobby. 5:00 6:30 p.m. Fridays at 5 Casual socializing and open-air concert featuring live music featuring the Alex Hilton Band (country music out of West Virginia) Terrace, Sadler Center (Rain Plan Lodge 1, Sadler Center) 5:45 7:30 p.m. Family Weekend Shabbat and Sukkot Service & Dinner All are welcome to this dinner honoring the Jewish Sabbath, sponsored by Balfour Hillel. Contact wmhillel@gmail.com with any questions. Under the sukkah in the Crim Dell Meadow (Rain Location: Tazewell Hall) 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Harvest Moon Festival and Dinner A popular East Asian celebration of abundance and togetherness dating back 3000 years Includes a play with dances and fight scenes that explains the festival and the legends behind it, followed by a buffet dinner of traditional Chinese food sponsored by the Chinese Student Organization This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $3 in advance or $5 at the door.students may purchase tickets at the Sadler Center tables the week leading up to the show. Parents may pre-order by ing cso@ .wm.edu. Show (6:30-7:30): Commonwealth Auditorium, Sadler Center (doors open at 6:00 p.m.); Dinner (7:30-9:00): Chesapeake Room, Sadler Center. Page 2 of 10

3 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (CONTINUED) 7:00 9:00 p.m. Varsity Field Hockey The Tribe vs. Michigan Busch Field 7:00 9:00 p.m. Women s Varsity Soccer The Tribe vs. Penn Martin Family Stadium, Albert-Daly Field 7:00 9:30 p.m. Swing Dance Lessons Join the Swing Dance Club for free lessons (starting at 7:00 p.m.) and dancing. Open to dancers of all ages and abilities! Campus Center, Little Theatre 8:00 9:00 p.m. Family Weekend Concert The Women s Chorus, the William & Mary Choir, the William & Mary Wind Ensemble, and the Orchestra perform William and Mary Hall 9:00 11:00 p.m. Let s Be Social at the Bookstore All Family Weekend registrants are invited to stop in at the Campus Bookstore to enjoy wine, cheese, and other refreshments. One lucky attendee will win a Nook Color e-reader as a raffle prize. The Campus Bookstore will be honoring the student discount to everyone who attends (the student does not have to be present for the parents to use the discount). Student discount is 20% off all W&M clothing. Go to the Family Weekend check-in site in PBK Hall to pick up your tickets to the wine & cheese social. William & Mary Bookstore, Duke of Gloucester Street. 9:15 10:15 p.m. Lantern Tours of "Old Campus" and the Historic Wren Yard Tours begin at the gated entrance to the Wren Courtyard (Sunken Garden side of the Wren Building) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Men s & Women s Varsity Cross Country 55 th Annual W&M Cross Country Invitational Eastern State Hospital 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Women s Varsity Tennis Tribe Invitational Tournament (day 2) Millie West Tennis Facility (adjacent to W&M Hall) 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Check-in Dodge Room, Phi Beta Kappa Hall Page 3 of 10

4 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (CONTINUED) 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Men s Club Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Day 1 of a 2 day tournament vs. UVA, JMU, and VCU. Intramural Field (near W&M Hall) 10:00 10:30 a.m. Historic Organ Concert A weekly event every Saturday throughout the year. Wren Chapel 10:00 10:45 am Swem Library Special Collections Behind the Scenes Tour Special Collections Research Center at the Swem Library. A behind the scenes tour of Swem Library s Special Collections is your opportunity to tour the stacks area of Special Collections and see some of Swem's rare treasures! The unique and specialized manuscripts, university archives, and rare books in Special Collections are available for classes and students to use and hundreds of students conduct research using the collections each year. Space is limited and requires an RSVP to (757) or acschi@wm.edu. 10:00 am 12:00 pm Swem Library Open House Swem library staff will be available to answer questions you may have about the library. Take this opportunity to see the library s resources and go on a self-guided tour. Swem Library 10:00 11:00 a.m. Spotlight Show Choir Performance- Come see W&M s one and only Show Choir sing and dance to family show favorites. Campus Center, Little Theater 10:00 11:00 a.m. Featured Faculty Series Choose one of five presentations Dictatorship Declassified: Researching State Violence in Latin America s Archives of Terror Betsy Konefal, Associate Professor of History Discoveries of enormous caches of official documents produced by security forces in Argentina, Paraguay, and Guatemala have opened up possibilities for research on Cold War-era human rights histories in Latin America. Drawing on these digitized archives, faculty and undergraduate students at William and Mary have spent the last five years investigating histories of state repression and analyzing and assembling primary documents for use as evidence in human rights trials in Argentina. Working with the National Security Archive in Washington, D.C., we have mined declassified records from Alfredo Stroessner s Archive of Terror in Paraguay, and have worked in tandem with archivists in formerly classified files of the intelligence police of the Province of Buenos Aires; we have also done parallel investigations into Latin American Page 4 of 10

5 dictatorships using declassified U.S. government records from the State Department and U.S. intelligence agencies. The talk will focus on faculty-student research in these archives and discuss the project s contributions to human rights histories and to on-going prosecutions. Small 111 Emerging Adulthood: The Pursuit of Excellence, or Calm? Dr. Kelly Crace, Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness and Executive Assistant Professor of Psychology This session explores the elements of authentic flourishing. We will examine how today s young adults are vulnerable to drifting into a triangle of languishing, ironically because of something right and wise about them, and how many of the strategies we use to promote excellence actually get in our way. This program will highlight a values-based model designed to promote authentic flourishing at an individual and community level, and how parents can facilitate this process during the college years. Andrews 101 (rear of PBK Hall) Traffic Control: Adventures in Nuclear Transport Liz Allison, Professor and Chair, Department of Biology Ever been stuck in gridlock or unsure of which road to take? You re not alone cells face similar problems in coordinating the movement of cell components to the right place at the right time. This talk will give an overview of ongoing student research in the Biology department on a problem of fundamental biomedical significance trafficking of proteins into and out of the cell nucleus. Cells are divided into two major compartments: the nucleus, where genetic information is stored and processed, and the cytoplasm, where proteins are synthesized to carry out essential functions. Undergraduate researchers have made groundbreaking contributions in the area of mechanisms regulating traffic control of the thyroid hormone receptor. The thyroid hormone receptor is a regulatory protein that turns target genes on or off in response to thyroid hormone. Disrupted traffic control in cells may contribute to the development of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Recent work by undergraduates has provided important insight into the mechanism of thyroid hormone receptor nuclear import and export, and has revealed that its traffic patterns and signals are much more complex than originally thought. ISC 1127 The Pigness of the Pig: An Anthropologist Looks at Local Food Dr. Brad Weiss, Professor of Anthropology and Director of Undergraduate Studies Contemporary American public culture has seized on the significance of food as a social, economic, and political force. In issues as diverse as environmentalism and public health; international development and the creation of consumer tastes; new visions of lifestyle ethics and animal/human relations, food provides a means of mobilizing a wide array of energies and interests, and so it provides anthropologists with an important lens through which to assess contemporary social and cultural worlds. Small 110 Page 5 of 10

6 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (CONTINUED) The Tea Party Lovers, Tea Party Haters and the Future of the Republican Party Dr. Ron Rapoport, John Marshall Professor, Government Department The Tea Party movement has been underestimated since its inception at the beginning by Democrats and more recently by establishment Republicans. Yet it continues to exercise strong influence over the Republican Party and the entire political system. What is often missed is that the Tea Party comprises a majority of active Republicans, which makes it difficult to discount. Unfortunately most work on the Tea Party has come from those who either hate it or love it, without surveying a large sample of Tea Party supporters. Based on a unique survey of more than 12,000 Tea Party activists and a nationwide survey of Tea Party and non-tea Party Republicans, I will explore the role of the Tea Party in the Republican Party, reasons for Republican divisions, and the medium and longer term implications for American politics. Millington :00 4:00 p.m. Women s Club Soccer Round Robin Tournament vs. Lord Fairfax Community College and TBD. Barksdale Field 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. College of William & Mary Class Ring Table Learn about options and ordering information for W&M class rings. Sadler Center Lobby 11:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Welcome Session and Presidential Address W. Taylor Reveley, III, President of the College of William and Mary; Auditorium, Phi Beta Kappa Hall 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Campus Buddies Showcase Don't know what Neurodiversity is? Interested in signing a pledge to stop using the r-word? Stop by the Campus Buddies Showcase to learn more about our organization, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities! Sadler Center, York Room 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Picnic Lunch Come mingle with other families while enjoying a picnic buffet including Chicken Caesar Wraps, Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Wraps, Bratwurst & Sauerkraut, Hot Dogs & Chips, Asian Lo-Mein Salad, Couscous, Mango Lime Fruit Salad, Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella, Rolls & Butter, Assorted Cookies, and Iced Tea & Water. Tickets required to eat ($10.00 per adult and W&M student, $5.00 for kids 12 and under) Wren Yard (Rain Plan: student last names A-P go to the Commons Dining Hall; student last names: Q-Z go to the Campus Center Marketplace) Page 6 of 10

7 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (CONTINUED) 12:00 1:30 p.m. Tours of the Sir Christopher Wren Building and President s House Tours of the historic Wren Building and President s House will be given by members of the Spotswood Society Wren Building 12:00 3:00 p.m. International Expo (Study Abroad Fair) Come learn more about study abroad opportunities! Sponsored by the Reves Center for International Studies. Featuring W&M faculty, reps from international institutions, other study abroad programs and returning W&M students Campus Center - Trinkle Hall 1:00 2:00 p.m. The Internship Puzzle: Using the Career Center to Put the Pieces Together Co-sponsored by the Parent and Family Council. Gaining career experience is critical, yet the process of identifying, applying for, and securing these opportunities can be confusing for both students and parents. Please join us at the Cohen Career Center as we begin putting these internship pieces together. We will host a panel discussion with William & Mary students who have recently completed a variety of internships, both here in the community and nationally. After the panel discussion, tour the Career Center and learn more about our resources for students. A light reception will follow. Please RSVP at if you would like to attend our panel discussion from 1:00-1:45pm. Feel free to join us at 1:45pm if you are unable to participate in our panel discussion but would like a tour of the Career Center and to learn more about programs and services. Cohen Career Center 1:30-2:15 Middle Eastern Music Ensemble Performance Please join us for a concert by the College of William & Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble on Saturday, September 21 in the Great Hall of the Wren Building. The ensemble will perform music from throughout the Middle East Great Hall, Wren Building 2:00 3:00 p.m. William & Mary Improvisational Theater Comedy Show An hour of improv comedy, free to families and students alike Sadler Center, Lodge 1 2:00 4:00 p.m. William & Mary SINGS! A concert featuring the College s talented and ever-popular student a cappella ensembles. Seats are limited, but there is plenty of room on the lawn with an excellent view of the stage. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Lake Matoaka Amphitheater. (Rain plan: William & Mary Hall) Page 7 of 10

8 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (CONTINUED) 2:00 5:00 p.m. Canoeing/Kayaking on Lake Matoaka Sign out a canoe or kayak and paddle the beautiful waters of Lake Matoaka. Boat rental is free, but at least one person per boat must have either a W&M ID or (for alumni) a letter from the Alumni Office Lake Matoaka Boathouse (weather permitting) 3:00 5:00 p.m. Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Lake Matoaka All are welcome to try stand-up paddleboarding. First-timers and experienced paddleboarders are all welcome and encouraged to explore the Lake Matoaka on paddleboard. Lake Matoaka Boathouse (weather permitting) 3:00 5:00 p.m. Greenhouse Self-Guided Tours The Biology Department s greenhouse encompasses 4,000 square feet and is located on the roof of Millington Hall. The variety of greenhouse plants represents the range of plant families. The greenhouse also houses student and faculty research projects. Millington Hall, 4 th floor 4:00-5:30 p.m. Master of Accounting Information Session and Reception The Master of Accounting program and the Cohen Career Center invite you and your family to an information session and reception to learn about career opportunities in the accounting and financial industries. Please join us on at the Cohen Career Center for an information session followed by a reception at 5:00. We will address your questions about how to earn two degrees a Master of Accounting degree and a BA while at William and Mary. We will also show you the many different career opportunities this combination has to offer. Space is limited so please reserve now. You can RSVP via this link: If you need more information or cannot attend but would like to be on our mailing list, then please call Martha Howard at Cohen Career Center 4:00 6:00 p.m. Colonial Williamsburg House Reception Hosted by Stefanie Felice 14 and Meg Schwenzfeier 14, current residents of the Colonial Williamsburg House William Randolph Lodging, located on the corner of E. Nicholson and N. Botetourt Streets in Colonial Williamsburg. For directions, studentaffairs@wm.edu or inquire at Family Weekend check-in tables. Page 8 of 10

9 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (CONTINUED) 4:00-6:00 p.m. Language House Open House - Come visit one or all of our eight Language Houses, located in the Randolph Complex on Ukrop Way. Tour a residential dorm that provides a language and cultural immersion environment for our students with an interest in all things international. Come and speak to current students, sample foreign cuisine, listen to native music, and enjoy travelling the world from the comfort of our campus. Our native Language House tutors will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We would love to have you! Arabic House... Preston Hall 2 nd floor Chinese House... Preston Hall 1 st floor French House... Giles Hall 3 rd floor German House... Giles Hall 1 st floor Italian House... Pleasants Hall 1 st floor Japanese House. Preston Hall 3 rd floor Russian House... Pleasants Hall 3 rd floor Spanish House... Giles Hall 2 nd floor 4:00 7:00 p.m. AMP Street Fair Fun for the entire family including a moon bounce, clowns, face painting, popcorn, balloons, and more! Terrace, Sadler Center (Rain: Sadler Center Lobby) 4:00 6:00 p.m. Chuseok Festival & Dinner Chuseok squeezes the festive spirit of Korea into two hours of culture overload. You will be exposed to the hippest KPop dance moves, live singers and a skit to tie it all together, followed by a dinner of delectable, genuine Korean cuisine. Best part of it? FREE ADMISSION to keep our tradition strong! Sponsored by the Korean American Student Association. Commonwealth Auditorium, Sadler Center 7:00 p.m. TRIBE FOOTBALL! William and Mary vs. Rhode Island. Wear your best green & gold! Check the Family Weekend website for information on ordering your tickets. For questions, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at Cary Field/Zable Stadium Page 9 of 10

10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Women s Varsity Tennis Tribe Invitational Tournament (day 3) Millie West Tennis Facility (adjacent to W&M Hall) 8:30 a.m. Family Weekend 5K Marrow-thon Pre-register using the form on the website or at checkin-- Meet in front of Campus Recreation Center 9:00-10:15 a.m. Baptist Collegiate Ministry Continental Breakfast Reception The Baptist Collegiate Ministries invites parents and families of students for a continental breakfast reception at the Baptist Student Center, located at 244 S. Boundary Street, Williamsburg. They recommend an RSVP be sent to baptist@wm.edu, although it is not required. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Men s Club Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Day 2 of a 2 day tournament vs. UVA, JMU, and VCU. Busch Grass Field (near W&M Hall) 11:00 a.m. Catholic Campus Ministry Family Mass and Reception Join William & Mary s Catholic Campus Ministry for Mass in the Parish Center building. Reception immediately following CCM Parish Center (behind the Alumni House). 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. College of William & Mary Class Ring Table Learn about options and ordering information for W&M class rings. Sadler Center Lobby 12:00 2:00 p.m. Varsity Field Hockey The Tribe vs. Davidson Busch Field 12:45 2:15 p.m. Ballroom Dance Lessons - The ballroom dance club here will be offering free dance lessons on Family Weekend. They will teach the hustle from 12:45-1:30pm and have social dancing from 1:30-2:15pm. These lessons are open to visiting relatives of all ages and no partner or dance experience is necessary. Trinkle Hall 2:00 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting) Canoeing/Kayaking on Lake Matoaka Sign out a canoe or kayak and paddle the beautiful waters of Lake Matoaka. Boat rental is free, but at least one person per boat must have either a W&M ID or (for alumni) a letter from the Alumni Office Lake Matoaka Boathouse 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Men s Club Soccer Vs. Eastern Carolina University. Barksdale Field Page 10 of 10