On October 28th, William & Mary held its first Raft Debate since 2019. In this intellectually stimulating and comedic event, three professors — each representing a different academic discipline — will argue for the survival of their field after an imaginary shipwreck. The lively debate strikes a balance between humor and scholarship as the professors seek to convince the audience that their discipline is essential for humanity’s future. However, only one will earn a place on the life raft and return to civilization. The beloved event originally took place from the 1960s through the 1980s. It was revitalized in 2002, becoming an annual campus tradition. In 2020, the Raft Debate was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it went on a 4 year hiatus.Read more about the debate here: https://www.wm.edu/as/news/2024-2025/the-return-of-the-raft-debate.php... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtour#williamandmaryMB01OAJ6Q0IT1DU