Events

Respondus Lockdown Browser Training

12:00 - 1:00pm | Zoom by Regisitration,

Blackboard Bootcamp

9:00am - 5:00pm | Jones Hall, Room 203,

In this full-day session, we will review Blackboard Ultra essentials, practice using digital accessibility tools, and share practical strategies for leveraging technology in your course design.

Celebrate the New Semester Reception

4:00 - 5:30pm | Swem Library, Swem Front Patio,

Celebrate the start of a new semester and join us in welcoming Laura Gariepy, the new Dean of University Libraries. Enjoy refreshments and connect with colleagues as we kick off the academic year!

Fall 2026 Internship & Applied Learning Student Showcase

10:00am - 2:45pm | Sadler Center, Chesapeake ABC,

Students who participated in research or an internship in Summer 2026 will showcase their experiences and share key learnings, discussing how the experience has shaped their academic and professional goals.

Joint Faculty Book Launch with R. Benedito Ferrão & Wanjirũ Mbure

3:00 - 5:00pm | Swem Library, MacKenzie Theatre and Zoom,

Join us for a celebration of two new books by William & Mary faculty members R. Benedito Ferrão and Wanjirũ Mbure, both published in the University of Michigan Press's African Perspectives series.

Teaching Essentials: COLL 100 & 150 Workshop

12:00 - 12:30pm | Zoom,

New to teaching a COLL 100 or COLL 150 course? Planning ahead for a future one? Join colleagues from across the university to design your course, exchange ideas, and leave with materials ready to use in your classroom.

Save The Date: Digital Accessibility Celebration

4:00 - 6:00pm | Swem Library, Patio,

Join us on the Swem patio to celebrate a year of progress in digital accessibility at William & Mary. We've made significant strides in improving accessibility and fostering a more inclusive experience for our community.

Constructing American Childhood Book Talk with Dr. Holly White MA '11, PhD '17

4:00 - 6:00pm | Swem Library, MacKenzie Theatre,

Historian and WM Alumni, Dr. Holly White will share research from her recently released book, Constructing American Childhood: Age-Based Laws and the Illusion of Protection in the Early United States.

STLI Workshop | Course Design for Instructional Wellbeing

12:00 - 1:00pm | Muscarelle Museum of Art, Event Hall,

Want to reduce instructional workload without sacrificing learning? This interactive session will introduce strategies to limit grading overload, including fewer high-stakes assignments, strategic feedback mechanisms, and peer feedback opportunities.

Teaching Essentials: COLL 100 & 150 Workshop

10:00am - 2:00pm | TBD,