(4:33) In the shadow of a building where people enslaved by William & Mary once worked and lived, a memorial to those same people will soon be erected so that their stories and their role in the university’s history over the course of 172 years may be brought to light.On May 26, the university hosted a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the memorial, to be completed in early 2022. Titled “Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved,” the brick structure will resemble a fireplace and will feature the names of people who are known to have been enslaved by the university.Read more about the event: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/we-will-remember-work-begins-on-wms-memorial-to-the-enslaved.phpMB01113QIUUMOMS

(2:57) In his remarks at the 2021 Commencement ceremonies, Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, encouraged the graduates to use what they learned at W&M to address the challenges ahead.Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/prepared-for-anything-wms-class-of-2021-celebrates-unique-commencement-weekend-after-a-year-like-no-other.php

(3:30) Vanessa Guzman ’21 and Jonathan Diaz-Ramos ’21 came to W&M with the unique challenges most first-generation students face – a lack of knowledge and guidance about the college experience along with worries about fitting in on campus that can induce feelings of isolation and loneliness. But Vanessa and Jonathan set out to change that. Together, they founded William & Mary’s First-Generation, Low Income (FGLI) support group, a network and resource hub to help students develop strategies to deal with the anxiety of being a first-generation student. Now, the FGLI community boasts more than 100 students who support and inspire each other every day.MB01QCI7NAHHHFX

(2:12) With multiple ceremonies, graduates sitting six feet apart and other health protocols in place due to COVID-19, William & Mary’s 2021 Commencement weekend was like none other in many ways.But at its heart, the weekend remained a celebration of challenges met, friendships created, goals accomplished and aspirations formed.Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/prepared-for-anything-wms-class-of-2021-celebrates-unique-commencement-weekend-after-a-year-like-no-other.phpMusic License: MB01FIVBQCN6YDN

(4:53) Divya Dureja delivers the student speech during the 2021 Commencement exercises at William & Mary.Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/prepared-for-anything-wms-class-of-2021-celebrates-unique-commencement-weekend-after-a-year-like-no-other.php

(4:04) Meghan Gallagher delivers student remarks during the 2021 Commencement exercises at William & Mary.Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/prepared-for-anything-wms-class-of-2021-celebrates-unique-commencement-weekend-after-a-year-like-no-other.php

(3:51) W&M President Katherine Rowe delivers remarks during 2021 Commencement exercises at the university.Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/prepared-for-anything-wms-class-of-2021-celebrates-unique-commencement-weekend-after-a-year-like-no-other.php

(10:12) Faith Ringgold and Anthony Kennedy receive honorary degrees from William & Mary.Learn more about the recipients: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/justice-anthony-kennedy,-artist-faith-ringgold-receive-honorary-degrees-from-wm.phpLearn more about Commencement weekend where the recipients were honored: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/prepared-for-anything-wms-class-of-2021-celebrates-unique-commencement-weekend-after-a-year-like-no-other.php

(2:17) The Muscarelle Museum of Art prepares to host a "Driveway Chalk-art" competition. Learn more: https://muscarelle.wm.edu

(1:17) The W&M Student Assembly, Muscarelle Museum of Art and The Lemon Project presented 'Memorial to the Enslaved,' a visual art unveiling, on April 26, 2021. Paintings by more than 50 artists depicting those enslaved by the university, as identified by The Lemon Project, were projected onto the exterior walls of the Wren Building. The original paintings are currently being exhibited at the Sadler Center.Learn more about the student-led art project: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/student-led-art-project-honors-legacy-of-individuals-enslaved-by-wm.phpHear Student Assembly leaders Kyle Vasquez '21 and Loni Wright '21 discuss their initiative: https://youtu.be/tc3s8JJrIHoSyncID: MB01KPRLD4VESM1

(3:08) W&M students across the research spectrum illustrate their science with art.See the gallery: https://sites.google.com/email.wm.edu/sciart-gallery

(3:03) Student Assembly leaders Kyle Vasquez '21 and Loni Wright '21 discuss their initiative to have members of the campus community generate art representations of those known to have been enslaved by William & Mary. Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/student-led-art-project-honors-legacy-of-individuals-enslaved-by-wm.php(Contains 18 images chosen for the President's Collection of Art, courtesy of the Muscarelle Museum of Art.)

(3:44) Omiyemi Artisia Green, W&M associate professor of theatre, reflects on grief and healing as she watches her play, 'Dance of the Orcas,' being filmed at Hampton's Buckroe Beach. Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/on-buckroe-beach-filming-dance-of-the-orcas.php

(1:39) Learn more about One Tribe One Day — William & Mary's biggest day for giving back and paying it forward: https://www.wm.edu/otodSyncID: MB01SAZR2XREWNI

(2:49) Associate professor of art history Catherine Levesque discusses the Muscarelle Museum of Art's student curated exhibition "The Art of Well-Being."

(0:24) Learn more & join in: https://www.wm.edu/OTODSyncID: MB01UFFOLYUWYCB

(3:07) Chon Glover, chief diversity officer at William & Mary, is intent on moving the needle regarding diversity in ways that are sustainable.Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/chon-glover-25-years-of-moving-the-diversity-needle.php

(2:22) Kelebogile Zvobgo, director of W&M's International Justice Lab, considers what a truth commission could contribute to an investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C.Q&A with Dr. Zvobgo: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/race,-rights-and-reparations-what-a-u.s.-truth-commission-might-look-like-today.php

(0:48) William & Mary's Esports Training and Research Center (ETARC) will serve as both an interdisciplinary research lab, connecting students to research and internship opportunities, and a training facility to host competitive gaming tournaments.Learn more: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/wm-opens-new-esports-training-and-research-center.phpMB014EAEITLIB5N

(5:54) As global change accelerates, uncertainty about its impact increases and the need for solutions that address emerging conservation challenges rises.The Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC) will be at the forefront of transformational research and education to solve some of the most critical conservation issues our planet faces today. By combining forces with public, private, and nonprofit sectors, the IIC will serve to lead global efforts to advance sustainability and protect the environment for generations to come. William & Mary’s size, entrepreneurial culture, and breadth and depth of academic and research fields make it uniquely positioned to help lead this conservation revolution.Learn more and get involved: https://www.wm.edu/conservationMusic License: MB01RDAEDNLE4JB