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Global Film Festival focuses on 'Film and the City'

The College of William and Mary's fifth annual Global Film Festival will feature films, musical performances, and guest filmmakers from around the world from Feb. 16-19.

2012 Global Film Festival Schedule

from:College of William and Mary

The schedule of events for William & Mary's 2012 Global Film Festival.

Performance - Pride and Prejudice

from:The Williamsburg Players

Adapted by Jon Jory from the novel by Jane AustenPresented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen's classic 1813 novel come to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

W&M listed sixth 'best value' in Princeton Review ranking

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The College of William & Mary has once again been recognized for being one of the country's top values.

Third Eye Blind, Ben Kweller rock W&M crowd

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In the same arena where the William & Mary community had united to commemorate Charter Day and watch former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates '65 be invested as the...

W&M celebrates Charter Day, Robert Gates '65 invested as chancellor

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Although America faces many obstacles including increased partisanship, the country has "the power and the means to overcome them," former U.S. Secretary of Defense...

A few minutes with Jim Bill

from:College of William and Mary

Founding director of the Reves Center for International Studies reflects on his tenure.

Two W&M Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships

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Nicole McCauley ’13 and Johanna Hribal ’13 receive Gilman awards to study abroad in spring 2012.

New tradition: Student to reflect on W&M's charter

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Meghan Moore '13 will reflect on College's royal charter during this year's Charter Day ceremony.

I _____ YOU

from:Panglossian Productions

February 17 7:30pm Williamsburg Library Theatre Directed by Alyse Pollock This...

Center for Gifted Education hosts Korean Nobel Project recipients

from:College of William and Mary

Administrators, educators, and students from Korea came to Williamsburg to exchange ideas about teaching and learning through a variety of scientific and mathematical curricular...

Students advocate for W&M on 'Road to Richmond'

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The trio's efforts were part of the College's annual Road to Richmond event, which brings students to the capital of the Commonwealth each year to meet with state...

W&M a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers for 10th year

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The College of William & Mary continues to be one of the top universities of its size producing Peace Corps volunteers.

Biologist receives $1 million to study ‘intracellular traffic control’

from:College of William and Mary

William & Mary molecular biologist Lizabeth Allison has received a grant of more than $1 million from the National Science Foundation.

It's in the cards: Schoenberger and Serghi to play Carnegie Hall

from:College of William and Mary

The two W&M professors to perform original music, poems interpreting the Major Arcana tarot cards.

Music faculty to present Black History Month performances

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Members of William & Mary's music faculty will present performances -- both on stage and on TV -- in honor of Black History Month in the next few weeks.

Ibrahim '07: Being Muslim at the College and in America

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“I Speak for Myself," written by American Muslim women under the age of 40 was recently named No. 2 on the Huffington Post’s top 11 religion books for 2011.

Heymann is Jefferson Teaching Award winner

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William & Mary Law School Professor Laura A. Heymann will receive the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award during Charter Day on Feb. 3.

Cornel West addresses W&M at Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration

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Speaker, author and activist Cornel West challenged William & Mary's students, faculty and staff to consider what it means to be human during the College's annual...

Former soccer coach Albert honored by coaching association

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Al Albert won 401 games in 33 years as Tribe coach.

Researchers meet at VIMS to refine carbon budget for U.S. East Coast

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Thirty-five researchers from institutions along the eastern seaboard gathered at VIMS to integrate field measurements and computer models of the East Coast carbon budget.

Physics-math major Cukierman wins Jefferson Prize

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Ari Cukierman is the 2012 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Prize in Natural Philosophy.

Student stays an extra semester for Sinfonicron

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Rebekah Rochte '12 opted to stay at William & Mary one more semester largely to participate in one final production with the Sinfonicron Light Opera Company.

When extinction looms, diversity rules. At least for clams.

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When it comes to the hard work of evolutionary paleontology, you can't beat the humble clam. Actually, you need a very large stack of humble clam fossils, because when...

VIMS team assists in Antarctic maritime rescue

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Professor Walker Smith and his research team witness the rescue of seven injured fishermen from a stricken South Korean vessel in the Ross Sea.

Student Affairs finds 'renewal' through service

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The diverse offices that make up Student Affairs joined together Wednesday to help with service projects in the community as part of the division's Renewal Day, a twice...

Tierney, Peterson orchestrate major IR survey

from:College of William and Mary

IR scholars from throughout the U.S. and 19 foreign countries surveyed; some of the results appear in Foreign Policy magazine.

Live, from Richmond, bald eagles at home

from:College of William and Mary

The Center for Conservation Biology is offering the public a 24-7 view of the domestic life of a pair of eagles in Richmond.

W&M freshman competes in Jeopardy! College Championship

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Zachary McDonnell '15 one of 15 undergraduate students nationwide to compete in the 2012 competition.

College among the best at prepping students for U.S. government jobs

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W&M tied with Cal-Berkeley in opinion of International Relations scholars nationwide.

Third Eye Blind Charter Day concert tickets now on sale

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The concert will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 in Kaplan Arena at William & Mary Hall.

Historic marker recognizes alumna’s contribution to education

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Cornelia Storrs Adair, who attended the College of William & Mary in the early 1920s, is being honored for her 25 years in the Virginia Education Association.

Former All-American Brodie '57 passes away

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Walt Brodie was also a two-time All-Southern Conference end in the mid-1950s.

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Williamsburg, Virginia with AmericanTowns Williamsburg Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over James City County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Williamsburg organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Williamsburg is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Williamsburg

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Williamsburg area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Williamsburg in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Virginia is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Williamsburg Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Williamsburg, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Poets&Quants ranks Full-Time MBA at Mason School as one of nation's best

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The Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary’s MBA Program was rated as the 51st in the nation according to a new ranking released by Poets&Quants...

150 year-old drawing of Wren Building finds its way home

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William & Mary acquires Civil War-era image of the Sir Christopher Wren Building.

W&M nurtures global friendships

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Community members learn about another country; students get first-hand look at American life. Everybody wins.

BOV, faculty explore ideas for innovations and efficiencies

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Support for salary increases and need-based financial aid topped the priority list of William & Mary’s six-year plan endorsed in September by the Board of Visitors.

Students spend a day as CIA analysts

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Katie Mitchell '13, Emily Pehrsson '13, Dallen McNerney '14, and Connor Smith '14 represented William & Mary at a CIA Crisis Simulation Competition in...

OCES launches Speak Up campaign

from:College of William and Mary

William & Mary students are taking their passionate messages about social justice issues beyond the walls of campus via the power of YouTube.

Women's basketball team finding redemption on the court

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Fully stocked with healthy players, Debbie Taylor's team already has more victories than all of last season -- and they're just getting started.

Computer science team advances to World Finals

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A team of student computer scientists will represent William & Mary at an international competition in Poland this May after racking up a College-best showing at a preliminary...

President Obama signs act named for Kate Puzey '06

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President Barack Obama recently signed the Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act, named for a William & Mary alumna who was killed while serving as a Peace Corps...