Kick off Women’s Weekend in true William & Mary style — with energy, celebration and community

Join us for a conversation with Reshma Saujani, who founded Girls Who Code and Moms First and currently leads the latter as CEO.

Continue the evening with a creative and conversation-filled strolling supper through William & Mary’s Arts Quarter. 

Join Dan Cristol, Chancellor Professor of Biology, for a guided bird walk through William & Mary’s scenic campus. 

Start your Saturday with a moment of calm and care before the day’s events begin.

Pick up your name tag, snag some W&M swag, enjoy light refreshments and browse the Alumni Association’s gift shop. 

Enjoy a continental breakfast and connect with fellow attendees before the plenary session begins.

Join Provost Peggy Agouris for a dynamic conversation with W&M’s deans.

Throughout Saturday, stop by the Alumni House lawn to contribute to a community mural led by artist and facilitator Zara Fina Stasi ’12. 

Open throughout Saturday, this welcoming space features creative art activities like rock painting and spots to unwind and rest.

Location: Sadler Center & Alumni House

Location: Sadler Center & Alumni House

Pick up a boxed lunch outside of Hunter Hall in the Alumni House and enjoy the break your way.

Hop on a bus and head to Gloucester Point for an afternoon of discovery at the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS. 

Come to the Chesapeake Room in the Sadler Center for a special lunch keynote at 1pm with the W&M Women's Basketball Caoch Erin Dickerson Davis, "Coach E." 

Join W&M’s Democracy initiative co-chairs Carrie Cooper Ed.D. ’24 and Ginger Ambler ’88, Ph.D. ’06 for an interactive workshop based on the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments Project.

Join Steve Prince, director of engagement and distinguished artist in residence at W&M’s Muscarelle Museum of Art, for a hands-on workshop contributing to the Communal Quilt Project.

This workshop, led by Alexis Franzese, uncovers the myths about purpose and happiness, explores how embracing authenticity is key to thriving and provides practical, research-backed strategies for living intentionally. 

Location: Around Williamsburg- area restaurants Join fellow attendees for small-group dinners around Williamsburg! 

Join us for decadent desserts, plenty to sip on and an evening of dancing to the music of PMS and the Hot Flashes.