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W&M Among Most Efficient Universities

William & Mary operates more efficiently than any other national university in Virginia, according to an analysis released by U.S. News & World Report Thursday. The magazine looked at the highest-ranked public and private schools in its 2015 Best Colleges guide, released in September 2014, which produced a list of the highest-quality educational programs at the lowest cost.
Important Dates
February
6th

20th

March
7th-15th
Spring Break
(residence halls remain open)
                                February 2015 
One Tribe, One Family
Career Center
Career Readiness Workshops and Career Fair
Your student can start the spring semester off in the right direction by becoming career ready and making connections with employers. The Cohen Career Center is offering a variety of workshops which include: Effective Interviewing; Resumes, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn; Internship Search Strategies; Job Search Strategies; Career and Professional Connections; and How to Network at the Career Fair. Students will then have an excellent opportunity to connect with employers and prove their career readiness during the Spring Career and Internship Fair on Friday, January 30. An average of 70-80 employers are expected to participate. Students can view a list of participating organizations through Tribe Careers.
Student Assembly and AMP Sponsor Charter Day Concert
Grammy Award-winning rapper Ludacris will headline the 2015 Charter Day concert at William & Mary. Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer will open.  The Office of Student Leadership Development is excited to support the two student organizations (SA & AMP) to bring a major concert to W&M as part of the annual Charter Day festivities. Tickets are available now. 

First Year Experience

Fall 2015 Orientation Aides Wanted!
The Office of First Year Experience encourages returning undergraduate students to apply to be an Orientation Aide (OA) for the Fall 2015 New Student Orientation program. This influential role impacts not only the successful W&M transition of new students and their families, but also promotes personal and professional student leadership growth through activities involving teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management. The successful candidate has a desire to be a positive role model, a willingness and interest in helping others, and possesses strong communication skills with the ability to make logical, time-sensitive decisions with integrity. OAs must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be in good honor/conduct standing during the time of application, hiring, and service.  The 2015 Orientation Aide application is due on Wednesday, February 4th.
Alternative Spring Break Sign-Ups are Open
Students are invited to sign up for alternative spring break trips, in which groups of 12 participate in service with communities along the Eastern seaboard. Trip focuses range from environmental sustainability and human rights, to health care and poverty. Trips cost $250 and include all expenses; need-based financial aid is available so that all can participate. 
Reves Center
Summer 2015 Study Abroad

Is your student interested in studying abroad this summer? It's not too late to apply! Students returning to W&M in the fall can earn credit through a variety of approved summer study abroad programs, listed in the Global Education Office's database. Have questions? The Global Education Office walk-in hours are 11am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

The Haven Trains New Volunteers 
On January 24th and 25th, The Haven trained 42 student advocates to support students impacted by sexual violence and harassment.  With this new cohort of volunteers The Haven will be accessible to students for over 80 hours seven days a week.  This semester, the advisory board hopes to increase programming and awareness on student campus.  Donations and feedback are welcome from any and all people interested in the cause. 

Thank you for a successful 2014! This calendar year 2,275 parents made gifts to the College totaling over $2 million!  Join thousands of fellow Tribe families. Support the Parents Fund today!

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