From the Office of Provost Peggy Agouris
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Dear colleagues,
Before beginning this week’s update, I want to pause to acknowledge the heartbreaking loss of one of our own last week. My deepest sympathies go out to all who knew Rose Way. For anyone in need of support, please do not hesitate to use or direct others to the resources Senior Vice President Ginger Ambler shared in her message to the campus community. We must continue to care for one another, in times of celebration and in times of grief.
I really enjoyed the opportunity to connect with many of you throughout last week’s Homecoming & Reunion events. A special thank you to the countless individuals whose dedication and hard work made the weekend such a resounding success. From the meticulous planning to the seamless execution, your efforts created an extraordinary experience for all who attended. Thursday’s celebration of William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at VIMS was a particularly memorable occasion. Beyond the “wow” factor of this immersive event, it was a testament to the outstanding academic foundation W&M has built that continues to generate innovative scholarship and attract transformative support. As Jane Batten noted during her remarks, the Batten School is already well-positioned to play a key role in advancing W&M’s Vision 2026 and shaping the university’s future trajectory. Last week’s dedication represented a culmination of significant work across multiple departments and teams. Thank you to everyone involved, especially Dean Derek Aday for his ongoing leadership.
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Here are the top 5 things to know this week:
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This year’s For 2026 conference concludes this Saturday with a keynote plenary address by renowned historian and author Alan Taylor, two-time Pulitzer Prize for History Award winner and Thomas Jefferson Foundation Chair at the University of Virginia. The session takes place on October 26 at 5 p.m. in the Glenn Close Theatre at PBK Memorial Hall.
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The Provost’s Summer Working and Advisory Group (SWAG) invites proposals for innovative programming for Summer 2025. This pilot aims to expand and energize our academic summer offerings to enhance student engagement. You can propose new courses, redesign high-demand classes, or create unique summer experiences. Preference is given to initiatives with in-person components. Selected programs will receive $4,000 stipends and up to $1,000 for resources. Learn more and begin the proposal process by completing the required survey by November 4.
- With the upcoming federal election fast approaching, consider attending one of the STLI “Teaching the Day After” events on Wednesday and Friday this week. Don’t forget that Election Day, November 5, is a day off.
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Please note the upcoming nomination deadlines for campuswide professorships and awards. Nominations for professorships must be received in the Provost’s Office no later than November 11, 2024; and nominations for awards must be received in the Provost’s Office no later than December 1. In addition, applications are now open for the 2025 Plumeri Award for Faculty Excellence. To be considered for the Plumeri Award, please apply using the online form by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1.
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This week’s shoutout goes to the volunteer team for &Hacks, W&M’s annual hackathon. This year saw record-breaking attendance, with over 250 hackers, the highest turnout since pre-COVID, and 29 project submissions, which you can view online. &Hacks featured 20 workshops led by students, alumni, and campus organizations, as well as an industry panel, career fair, and research poster session. Fantastic work!
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