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School of Education Building
A new facility houses the university's nationally-ranked School of Education and brings all of its academic programs, outreach centers, and research projects together in a single setting.Schuyler Otis Bland (1872 - 1950)
Schuyler Otis Bland (1872-1950) was a "representative from Virginia; born near Gloucester, Gloucester County, Va., May 4, 1872; attended the Gloucester Academy, Gloucester, Va.; attended William…Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Club at William & Mary, affectionately known as "Skiffy", was founded in the mid 1970's 1. Club activities include weekly meetings, video screenings, an annual…Science Hall
Science Hall Constructed: 1904-1905 Dedication: April 27, 1906 Demolished: 1932Sculptures on campus
There are many sculptures and statues on the grounds of William & Mary. These include multiple statues by David Turner, the James Monroe statue, the statue of John Marshall and George Wythe, King…Secret Societies
There have been a number of secret societies at William & Mary during its history. Groups believed to be currently active on campus include the FHC Society, 7 Society, Bishop James Madison…Senior Class Chain of Office
The Senior Class Chain of Office is worn by the president of the senior class at William & Mary for official functions. At the end of the commencement ceremony, after the last faculty member has…Seven Wise Men
The Seven Wise Men were the seven professors who taught at the College after it reopened in 1888. They included Lyon G. Tyler, Hugh S. Bird, Charles E. Bishop, Van F. Garrett, J.Sewell Hepburn Hopkins
Sewell Hepburn Hopkins (1906-1984), a marine biologist best known for his research into the effects of oil spills on marine life in the Gulf of Mexico, was born 24 March 1906 in Nuttall, Va., the son…Sherman and Gloria H. Cohen Career Center
Sherman and Gloria H. Cohen Career Center Constructed: 2009-2010 Named for: Sherman and Gloria H. CohenShirley Aceto Award
Established in 2010, the Shirley Aceto Award is awarded annually at William & Mary "to a member of the instructional or professional faculty "who demonstrates most fully a commitment to…Simon Joyce
Simon Joyce is an associate professor of English at William & Mary, and was associate chair of the Department of English from 2010-2011 in addition to being the former Literary and Cultural…Sinfonicron Light Opera Company
Known as the Williamsburg area's premiere Gilbert and Sullivan company, William & Mary's Sinfonicron is student-run on every level of production, from set design and construction, to direction,…Sleuth
Sleuth was published in October and November 2000.Small Hall
Small Hall Constructed: 1962-1963 Renovation: 1985, 2005Soccer
William & Mary hosts home soccer matches at Albert-Daly Field.Sorority Court
Sorority Court Opened: 1929 Fire: 2008South Asian Student Association
"The South Asian Student Association (SASA) is an undergraduate student organization at William & Mary dedicated to promoting cultural identity, unity and awareness in the college community and…SS William & Mary Victory
The SS William & Mary, was a Victory ship built during World War II by Bethlehem Steel, Fairfield Shipyard, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland. Service life William & Mary Victory was part of the…St. George Tucker (1752-1827)
St. George Tucker (1752 - 1827) was born near Port Royal, Bermuda on July 10, 1752, the youngest of six children of Colonel Henry Tucker, a prosperous merchant, and Anne Butterfield, daughter of…St. George Tucker Award
The St. George Tucker Award, created in 1995, is given each year to a member of the Marshall-Wythe School of Law adjunct faculty for outstanding service.St. Helena Extension
The St. Helena Extension was a division of William & Mary established especially for veterans of World War II.Staff Recognition
Staff Recognition at a large organization may take any number of forms. Employee Appreciation Luncheon William & Mary celebrated it's first "classified employee recognition luncheon and award…Stephen E. Sampson
The daughter of Amanda M. and Joseph W. Campbell, Sarah E Campbell (ca 1824-1880), married Stephen E. Sampson (b. ca. 1813 in Goochland County). They had 11 children. They were Ella Virginia (ca.…Steward's House
Steward's House Constructed: 1851 Destroyed: 1863Map it for me Note: Location on map is approximate.Student Assembly
The Student Assembly is the student's government at William & Mary. Including both graduates and undergraduates, it represents the students' voice to the faculty, administration, community and…Student Demographics
Student Enrollment - Early Years Year Students (undergraduate) Law School 1790 16 - 1791 22 - 1792 8 - 1793 42 - 1794 23 - 1795 19 - 1796 32 - 1797 25 - 1798 35 -Student groups
The first student organization at William & Mary for which there is evidence was the FHC. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 and in the 18th century there was the birth and growth of literary…Student Health Center
Student Health Center Constructed: 1972-1973 Named for: David J. KingStudent Protests and Rallies
Protests by students at William & Mary have included the following (note this list is incomplete):Students' Army Training Corps
The Students' Army Training Corps was a national organization located on the campuses of colleges and universities throughout the country, with the goal of developing new personnel for the Army.…Sundial
The William & Mary sundial was probably made in London during the seventeenth century or early eighteenth century. Scientific measurements of how lines on the dial by Dr. George W. Crawford,…Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden is located to the rear of the Wren Building, running southwest, on the campus of William & Mary.Sunset Ceremony
The Sunset Ceremony during William & Mary's Homecoming weekend dates to the early 20th century. On March 20, 1926, it was resolved that the Virginia Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa take special…Susan Donaldson
Susan Donaldson has been a professor of English and American Studies at William & Mary since 1985, and is the current chair of the Department of English. Her academic interests include "Late…Swem Library
The Earl Gregg Swem Library is located at 400 Landrum Drive (formerly Old Campus Drive), across new campus from Andrews Hall at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.Taliaferro Building
Taliaferro Building Constructed: 1893-1894 Renovations: 1914, 1932, 1936-1937 Renamed: Fine Arts Building, 1937Tappahannock Extension Division
The Tappahannock Extension Division was one of several extensions of William & Mary in the 20th century. In the late 1920s-1930, extension courses were offered in eleven different communities by …Tau Chi Literary Society
The Tau Chi Literary Society existed at William & Mary from 1839 to 1850 with anywhere from 5 to 20 student members active at any one time. The society held weekly meetings where they read…Taylor building
Taylor Building Sold by the College: 2007Tennis Courts
The first tennis courts at William & Mary were located behind the Wren Building. The newspaper for students College Topics (1908-1909) includes references to the desire and need for tennis courts…Terry L. Meyers
Terry L. Meyers is a professor at William & Mary in the Department of English (1970 - Present). He has served as Department Chair of English and the Department of Philosophy (2007). He received…Thatcher Prize
The Thatcher Prize For Excellence in Graduate and Professional Study was created in honor of Margaret, The Lady Thatcher, the 21st Chancellor of William & Mary. The award is presented annually to…The Brafferton
The Brafferton, 105 Jamestown Road, is located on the south side of the Wren Yard, southeast of the Wren Building. It was built in 1723 by William & Mary with funds from the estate of English…The College and Slavery
William & Mary benefited from enslaved labor from its inception in 1693 until the Emancipation Proclamation made slavery illegal in the Confederate states in 1863. Recently, universities have…The Common Glory
The Jamestown Corporation produced The Common Glory, a Paul Green symphonic drama, nearly every summer of its thirty year existence. Staged at the Lake Matoaka amphitheater on the campus of William…The DoG Street Journal
The DoG Street Journal was first published by William & Mary students in January 2003. Electronic versions of the DSJ is available online at https://digitalarchive.wm.edu/handle/10288/368. It is…The Flat Hat
The Flat Hat, a student newspaper at William & Mary, is a rich source of information, announcing events taking place on campus as well as reflecting student opinion. It began publication in…The Forum
The Forum of William & Mary took a concrete form in the Spring of 1989 with two meetings and a reception. This effort was revived in 1991, and the Black Faculty and Staff Forum (as it was then…The Gallery
The Gallery was formerly The Gallery of Writing. Electronic versions of the DSJ is available online at https://digitalarchive.wm.edu/handle/10288/13672. It is one of many William & Mary…