From the Office of Provost Peggy Agouris
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Dear colleagues,
Last week, William & Mary announced Douglas “Doug” Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86, as the inaugural dean of William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. Doug, a renowned computer scientist who is also a double alumnus of our Sociology department, has an impressive career record and is an energetic and collaborative leader. Please join me in giving him a warm W&M welcome when he joins us this January.
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Here are the top 5 things to know this week:
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This fall is the final semester of William & Mary’s Year of the Arts. Be sure to take advantage of the wide range of events happening across campus.
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Earlier today, you received an Essential Matters message from me featuring important resources and reminders for the academic year. Please bookmark the page for easy reference.
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You’re invited to attend the next Office of Diversity & Inclusion Lunch & Learn on October 21. This workshop will explore the fundamentals of creating safe zones for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff and explore strategies to foster inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can truly flourish. Please RSVP by October 11.
- Last Thursday, October 3, you should have received a message from Pete Kellogg, Chief Information Security Officer, regarding mandatory cybersecurity training. Please complete the training ahead of the November 1 deadline. Contact the Technology Support Center at 757-221-4357 with any questions.
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This week’s shout-out goes to Jessica Paga, Josh Erlich, Jennifer Stevens, Joshua Gert, and Trey Mayo for taking part in the highly anticipated return of the Raft Debate on Monday, October 28. A beloved pre-pandemic W&M tradition, the annual Raft Debate features four W&M faculty members from diverse disciplines, stranded on a desolate island with only a one-person life raft for escape to civilization. Learn more and RSVP on the Raft Debate website.
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I know that it’s a busy time of year, but don’t forget to make time for the Connect on the Patio event this Wednesday. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with colleagues you might not see on a regular basis.
I hope you all have a wonderful Fall Break ahead!
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