Category: Traditions & Events
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The Third William & Mary
Years ago, I shared my reflections to the graduating Class of 2013 about their connection to the two William & Marys: Close your eyes and picture this campus. The William & Mary you see is the one you’ve built over the last however many years it has taken you to get to this point. You’ve…
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A Decade After Deciding
Tomorrow I am presenting a session on community engagement at Day for Admitted Students. I will also be celebrating ten years since I decided to attend William & Mary at my very own admitted students day in 2007. That’s right, it’s my aluminum anniversary with William & Mary. I have written before about how terrified…
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To All the Incoming Students Who Are Petrified
To all the incoming students who are petrified, unbelieving you’re ready for this, and just trying to make it through Orientation without crying in public—I know how you feel. Eight years ago, as my family checked into the hotel on the night before move-in, I was in a state of shock, wondering what foolish college…
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Because We Care
On Friday, February 7th, 2014, William & Mary celebrated Charter Day, including honoring Laura Godwin ’14 with the James Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership. Laura serves on the executive board of Project Phoenix and is a fixture in the Office of Community Engagement, bringing her joy and commitment to our office and the tutor/mentor program.…
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The Two William & Marys
To the newest William & Mary alumni: Close your eyes and picture this campus. The William & Mary you see is the one you’ve built over the last however many years it has taken you to get to this point. You’ve certainly had help along the way. This place is filled with people who worked…
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Since We Can’t All be Facebook Friends
There’s much more to share about this weekend, but I thought for now I would post my Facebook status from Saturday’s Day for Admitted Students. Feel free to “like” it in your mind (or the comment box below :P) Four years ago today, I realized that W&M was the place for me. This is my…
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Homecoming 2010: Tears and Cheers
As part of my pledge to enjoy my senior year to the fullest and focus on the fun, I decided to wake up at 8 am to begin my last undergraduate homecoming bright and early with the Homecoming Parade. This was my first homecoming parade, and I really had no idea what to expect, but…
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Yes, I did eat macaroni and cheese with President Reveley
Tuesday night was the annual Summer Supper hosted by the Charlottesville-Ashland’s Alumni chapter to welcome the newest class of Tribe members, and it was my third time attending the event. As an incoming student the first year I was a little nervous but so excited to be involved in something William and Mary. The second…
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The Rambling Story of How I Joined the Tribe
I’m going to sleep tonight in my W&M sweat pants and the over-sized t-shirt from the school I almost went to: I’ll call it “the university,” because which one it was really doesn’t matter. Now, as involved and in love with William and Mary as I am, it’s odd to remember that I almost didn’t…