VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 14 NgWSA Newspaper for Faculty, Staff and Students THURSDAY, APRIL 19,2007

First-generation students mark College responds to Va.Tech tragedy Class of 2011

The College of Wil¬ liam and Mary has ac¬ cepted a record number of first-generation col¬ lege students among its equally diverse and aca¬ demically excellent group Granger of admitted students for the Class of 2011. "Admittedly, we are very excited again this year about our ability to build upon previous successes in admitting one of the most diverse classes in the College's his¬ tory," said Earl T. Granger, the College's associate provost for enrollment. "As we celebrate the class, we also recognize that there are students for whom William and Continued on page 7.

Location selected for placement of cross The William and Mary Committee on Religion at a Public University an¬ nounced at a public meeting on April 16 its recommendations regarding the loca¬ tion of the Wren Cross inside the Wren Sophomore Michael Campbell signs a prayer letter after one of his friends was shot at Virginia Tech. Chapel. The cross will be housed in a glass Members of the College community joined mil¬ of innocent women and men—young and old—daughters and sons, display case near the east door at the front lions of others across the state and the nation in sisters and brothers, husbands and wives, lovers and friends, students of the chapel. The case will be in the area offering prayers for and support to families and and teachers, colleagues and competitors—born in hope, tempered by along the north wall and near the rail that friends of the 33 people killed by gunfire on the campus of challenge, clothed in faith, anxious for ajutureyet unrevealed, now separates the chancel from the pews. The Virginia Tech on April 16. On the night of the shootings, unrevealable—children of God, who more than any other thing, were display case, which is still under develop¬ nearly 1,250 people gathered in the Wren Courtyard, loved and needed by others of God's children. Fallen in violence and ment, will be accompanied by a plaque where they shared concerns and heard remarks from terror. Gone too soon. Gone brutally. Violence that inyouryoung lives commemorating the College's Anglican students and administrators, including the following com¬ you have seen too much. Almost as if the shocking thing, the thing roots and its historic connection to Bruton ments by President Gene Nichol. —Ed. never to be anticipated, never to be borne, is expected. The thing never Parish Church. to be contemplated is foreseen. In New York, in Washington, in Penn- "This location accomplishes our goal "Truly it is in darkness that one finds the light." syhania, and now in Blacksburg; in our Commomvealth, amongst for the cross to be permanently displayed our family in our home. in a prominent and readily visible location I am reluctant to add words—cheapened words—to touch the unspeakable tragedy that strikes our brothers and sisters in Blacks- Aeschylus wrote that "In our sleep, pain that cannot forget within the Wren Chapel," said committee burg this day. All other questions pale when compared to the killing Continued on page 2. co-chair James Livingston, the Walter G. Mason Professor Emeritus of Religion at Continued on page 3.

Chancellor braves winter storm during visit to VIMS Inside W<£M News Sandra Day O'Connor, former low, high-energy waters of coastal areas. Supreme Court associate justice and Afterward, O'Connor was transported by current William and Mary chancellor, van to Gloucester Point, where she toured 'Experts' on autism Students in the education school braved bone-chilling winds and driving the institute's new seawater research labo¬ learn about autism by visiting with snow on April 7 to tour the College's Vir¬ ratory, which will be one of the largest of families it affects. ginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) its kind when completed later this spring. —page 3 in Gloucester Point. She also visited the laboratory of Stephen O'Connor, who grew up on an Ari¬ Kaattari, CSX Professor of Marine Sci¬ Considering Jamestown zona ranch and who has been inducted ence as well as professor of environmental A series of stories casting light on into the National Cowgirl Museum and and aquatic animal health, where she Jamestown on the eve of America's O'Connor (I) talks with Steinberg. Hall of Fame, showed her characteristic learned about his efforts to use the power Anniversary Weekend (May 11-13). grit by stating that she wanted to go on a dock. of the immune system to develop biosen¬ —pages 4-5 scheduled boat trip across the York River O'Connor's visit to VIMS began sors capable of detecting waterborne Professor gets Guggenheim to VIMS "no matter what the weather, across the river in Yorktown, where the pollutants. She then visited the laboratory Nicholas Chrisochoides is honored unless the captain says no." Unfortu¬ Pelican, a former military landing craft that of Deborah Steinberg, Class of 1963 for his work. nately, 30-mph wind gusts, 3-foot seas and VIMS has converted into a research ves¬ Associate Professor of Marine Science, to —page? heavy snow squalls forced the captain, sel, waited for her inspection. The vessel learn about her studies of the tiny floating Charles Machen, to keep the Pelican at the is particularly suited for studying the shal¬ Continued on page 2. 2i wwm April 19,2007

Campus responds to Va.Tech tragedy Nichol leads vigil for Tech

Continued from front. falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our mil, comes wisdom, from the awful grace of God." No easy lesson joins this day. For our brothers at Virginia Tech, for our community at this College, for young women and men, filled with hope, and failing to 'All other approach, much less to com¬ prehend, the injustice and questions pale the horror of such acts. No when compared lesson except, perhaps, our faith, as Dr. lung wrote, to the killing of that "unearned suffering innocent women is redemptive. "As we be¬ and men.... lieve—that love, not hate, is the strongest power on earth. —Gene Nichol That as the ancient Greeks "mmm~""*'mmmmmm~mmmmmmm" claimed, we are charged "to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world. "And that "they who mourn are blessed, for they shall be comforted." For they shall be comforted. For we shall offer comfort. No lesson except that life, and each precious moment of it, is to be treasured That we should hold tight to one another, holdfast to our dreams. That the world we inherit needs much. But nothing so much as our love, and commit¬ ment, to make steady the way before us; to lighten and enrich More than 1,250 people gathered near the Wren Buiiaing to express support for the peers at Va.Tech. the lives of our fellows. To live each day as if its grace and its beauty were a gift—a gift to mark om souls, to open our Simple signatures in maroon. Notes of concern in ers wrote personal messages to friends or relatives at Tech. eyes, to lift and to soothe our hearts. A gift to be received and, green. Promises of prayer in orange. Messages of The banner, which features William and Mary and when received, regiven. lb push back against hatred and vio- goodbye in yellow. The colors of William and Mary and Virginia Tech symbols with the message "Our Thoughts ' knee, and their more subtle companions—companions that the colors of Virginia Tech are mixed together inextrica¬ and Prayers are with You," became available Tuesday in tear at thefabm of our common lives, on this small planet. bly across the banner, symbolic of just how close students the University Center for students to sign. By the end of That deny the sanctity of human existence. That cast aside at the College feel to the Tech community. Tuesday, the original banner plus two additional pieces the treasure and the dignity of what we rightly claim as our As the country tries to come to terms with the tragedy were nearly filled. own. Recognizing that we are bound to one another—as the that claimed 33 lives in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, students The Colorblind students said that students, faculty poet says—all men and women, in sister- and brotherhood, at William and Mary have come together to show their members, community members and others have signed that we are bound and we are bound. support for the Tech community by signing a banner to the banner. Morrissey said he thinks it gives people a I ask you, as I know you will, to reach out to your be sent to the school. The banner was started senior Mike brothers and sisters in Blacksburg and in Williamsburg chance to do something in a situation where they are Morrissey and sophomores Katie McCown and Christina and at the destinations that will soon unfold before you. otherwise powerless. Living each day with hope—hope not as a mere description Hoffman. The three were in the library Monday when "It was hard for us to sit still when we were so upset," they saw television news coverage of the shootings. of the world around you, or as a prediction of the future, but he said. "We figured others would feel like us," he said. "We knew had to do something," said Hoffman. hope as Vaclav Havel described it—a predisposition of the "Our main goal is to give everyone an outlet," said The students, members of William and Mary's stu¬ McCown. spirit, a habit of the heart. A conscious choice to live in the dent group" Colorblind," decided to make a banner for belief that we can make a difference in the quality of our The group hopes to also create a banner with photos community members to sign in a show of support for the shared lives. The nobler of hypotheses. Honoring those un¬ of the vigil from Monday night and have that available Tech community. justly taken. Casting our lot on the side of beauty and grace for signatures. A banner will be available at the University and forgiveness and courage and commitment and selflessness The banner quickly filled with signatures during a Center for signatures until the end of the week, when the and hope, and, finally, love. community gathering hosted by the College Monday banners will be collected, laminated and sent to Virginia night to show solidarity with Virginia Tech. Some people Tech. wrote general notes of condolence and support while oth¬ by Erin ^agursky

Chancellor tours VIMS, visits with groups on the main campus

Continued from front. a question of personal satisfaction." plankton that form the base of the food In the government class, O'Connor chain in Chesapeake Bay. engaged students in a discussion that cen¬ The visit to VIMS marked the first tered on "judicial independence," which, time O'Connor had toured the facility. she explained, "is a facet of a broader Said John Wells, dean and director of the concept called the rule of law." She out¬ institute and professor of marine science, lined the relationship between branches "We were deeply honored by Justice of government in the United States, O'Connor's request to visit our campus and, alluding to Iraq, she suggested that, and to learn about our role in marine although "we talk about it easily here, it is research, education and advisory service. hard to achieve." We only wish the weather would have "The fact is, judges in a system have been more cooperative." the power to make members of other O'Connor had come to the Williams¬ branches angry," she said. "That's the burg area during the Easter weekend to risk." introduce her granddaughter to Wil¬ O'Connor steered the conversation . liam and Mary. On campus on April 9, toward the controversy that played out she spoke to a meeting of the College's through 2005 surrounding the Terri Women's Network and also engaged Schiavo case. Legislators attempted to students in a conversation about "the rule insert themselves in the judicial process O'Connor (r) and Wells venture into the elements to tour the VIMS vessel Pelican. of law" in an introduction to comparative by proposing legislation specific to a state politics class led by Rani Mullen, instruc¬ court decision allowing the removal of a tor of government. legislator, people think they own you," she pay. She noted that often a legal loophole feeding tube. O'Connor spoke to the women's said—and about the challenges women preventing women from receiving equal O'Connor called the entire process group about the reverberations of face in balancing their personal and pro¬ compensation involves the fact that jobs "astonishing," including the fact that President Ronald Reagan's decision to fessional lives. She also spoke about the are classified differently for men and "members of Congress [were] calling for appoint her as the first female associate value of work while responding to a ques¬ women. She added, "I never worked for mass impeachment of judiciary figures justice, about the reason she preferred tion from one of the 100 members of the the money. Work worth doing, that's what involved," she said. being a judge to being a legislator—"As a audience concerning equal work for equal you want. It isn't a question of money; it's by Dave Malmquist and David Williard April 19,2007 ■NflAS /3

Education students learn about autism from the 'experts'

Michael tears down the street in a son's safety. Because Michael takes things flash of yellow helmet and flying literally, he does not have the understand¬ gravel and leaves Chris running behind ing to apply general safety guidelines to just to keep the 16-year-old autistic boy all similar situations. Although Michael's in sight. Michael's brother, Zach, yells memory is extraordinary, every potentially after him, telling him not to lose his new dangerous situation must be explicitly friend, but Michael's speed machine, a defined for him. modified three-wheel bike, is too fast. He Michael also deals with anxiety nearly disappears around a corner. When because of his inability to interpret other Michael eventually reappears near Zach, people's feelings from facial expressions. Chris is nowhere to be found. Still, he loves to look at photo albums and "Where's Chris? You lost Chris," says yearbooks to study people's faces in an Zach, 12. effort to decipher their emotions. "I lost Chris," confirms Michael. During Osterhout's visit to the "You shouldn't have lost Chris," family's home, Cynthia told stories about scolds Zach, but Chris soon appears Michael's life; she explained her son's again, and the chase continues until he obsession with eyeglasses and his uncanny finally climbs on the back of Michael's ability to match clothes, so much so that bike and the two set off down a roller- the family has joked that he could have coaster-like hill. Osterhout (r) tries to keep up with Michael (I) and Zach (c). his own TV show, "Autistic Eye for the Learning about autism from a book Neurotypical Guy." is one thing. Learning about it from the semester. tion (CDC), one out of every 150 8-year- "We tend to see things as funny as op¬ back of an autistic teen's bike at break¬ What students must not do is act as an olds in the United States has an autistic posed to troublingly odd," Cynthia said. neck speeds is something different. expert or adviser during the visits, Wha¬ spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism "There are a lot of funny things about au¬ The workout is not the kind of home¬ lon said. They are expected to learn from Society of America reports that autism tism, like any personality. There are some work assignment that Chris Osterhout, a the families they visit, so family members is growing at a rate of 10 percent to 17 charming traits I hope will never change. William and Mary School of Education serve as experts and mentors to help the percent per year, making it the fastest He's such a genuine soul. Every morning graduate student, is used to, but it is one students understand the challenges the growing developmental disability. he has a smile and tells me he loves me." that is giving him and students like him a families face on a daily basis. There is no known cause for the Cynthia has involved William and unique glimpse into the world of autistic Although many of the students disorder, but experts believe genetic and Mary students in her family's life for more and special-needs children. Osterhout, involved in the family mentor experience environmental factors may play a role. than 10 years, and she was actually the who is studying school psychology, is part have had interaction with special-needs According to the CDC, people with person who gave WTialon the idea for the of a class on autism spectrum disorders an ASD often have significant impair¬ family mentor project. Both as a profes¬ and intellectual disabilities. Kelly Whalon, ments in social interaction and commu¬ sional and as a mother, Cynthia thinks the assistant professor of education at William nication and display unusual behaviors experience can gready benefit both local and Mary and the class' instructor, had 'I can learn so much from a and interests. People with ASD can vary families and students in the education read about a similar program at the Uni¬ parent that can't be learned gready in their thinking and learning school by creating an open dialogue. versity of Illinois. She decided to try it this by reading a textbook.' abilities. Some may be very gifted, while "I hope this will help students achieve year as a new optional assignment. others are gready challenged. a higher level of comfort with students Called the family mentor experience, —Kim Heath Michael, who has autism and a de¬ with special needs. Most students observe the assignment asks graduate students to velopmental disability, originally attended a lot in an academic setting but they don't spend time with local families with autistic public school. He is now part of a pilot ever interact, and it's important that they or other special-needs children to observe children, this opportunity is something program at Williamsburg Christian Acad¬ develop their 'voice' if they are going to everyday life. The idea, Whalon said, is much different, said Kim Heath, a spe¬ emy that teaches special-needs students work with these children," she said. to allow students to learn firsthand from a cial-education graduate student. practical life skills and even puts them to Osterhout said he is grateful for the family's experience. Students spend time "It is an amazing opportunity to talk work in the school. experience the new class project has given with a family and learn what it is like for 'off the record' with parents about the tri¬ Like some other autistic children, him. "Our professors emphasize that al¬ them on a daily basis to raise and take als of family life and school interactions," Michael has a precise memory and is though a person may have a disability, he care of a special-needs or autistic child. she said. "It is an opportunity for families an uncanny mimic. He can still expertly or she is not a disabled person. The family "When they go into schools, they have to give input that ultimately will impact imitate the accent of a Scottish school mentor experience is powerful because that family perspective in mind and the new special-education teachers who are psychologist who once tested him when he it helps students experience this fact and perspective that families do know a lot entering the educational system at a time was three, said his mother, Cynthia. "He therefore understand it on a deeper level," about their children and that they are of rapid change." hears every nuance and inflection in a he said. "I have now seen firsthand that considered experts," she said. She added, "We often perceive special person's voice and can reproduce it flaw¬ individuals with autism have a wide range This year, Whalon has seven of her education as being a top-down system— lessly," she said. of personality traits just like individuals graduate students participating in the meaning decisions come from so far away Due in large part to encouragement without audsm. It is essential for future optional program. All are studying school from the student—when actually, the from Zach, Michael has developed a sense school psychologists and special educators psychology or special education. They people who know the student best should of humor and is extremely social, stand¬ to learn that if we are to meet a student must spend time with two families, once be the starting point that individualized ing at the end of their driveway just to with a disorder, such as an autism spec¬ in the home of each family and once education builds from. I can learn so greet neighbors. trum disorder, in the schools, we cannot during a public outing with each fam¬ much from a parent that can't be learned "He's like the mayor of Williamsburg simply write him or her off as 'autistic' ily and their autistic child. The students by reading a textbook." around here," said Cynthia, herself a We need to recognize the student for his are required to keep a contact log and Autism is something more and more psychologist and consultant. or her personality and capabilities as well journal throughout the experience and to families now have to face. According the But Michael's open, friendly dispo¬ as his or her needs." write a reflection paper at the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Preven¬ sition causes Cynthia concern for her by Erin ^agursky

Location set for Wren Chapel cross and its new glass display case

Continued from front. Nichol announced in January that Livingston the College. and Meese would co-chair the 14-person religion The location of the cross and display case was committee, which includes alumni, faculty, students, endorsed by President Gene R. Nichol and Michael staff and friends of the College. The committee's K. Powell ('85), rector of the College. The committee charge was to explore the role of religion at a public co-chairs will continue working with Louise Kale, ex¬ university, including the use of the College's historic ecutive director of the historic campus, on the design Wren Chapel. of the case and the wording of the plaque. The case The committee recommended last month that the will be in place in the chapel as soon as it is practical, cross should be placed in a glass case in a prominent the committee co-chairs said. location within the Wren Chapel. The Wren sacristy "The location of the case and the plaque that will also be available to house sacred objects of any will accompany it will remind us of the traditional reUgious tradition for use in worship and devotion by importance of the cross to the College," said the Ball Professor of Law. "The cross remains available members of the College community. committee's other co-chair, Alan J. Meese ('86), the for altar use during appropriate religious services." by Brian Whitson 4/ WNtWS April 19,2007 April 19,2007 iNem is

William Kelso ('64) unearths long-buried truths at James Fort

In Tidewater Virginia these days, when people think there was less and less possibility of getting rich quick Pocahontas: A Mattaponi love story of Jamestown, they are as likely to think of archae¬ and more and more possibility of dying young." As he describes Jamestown in the book, arrow ologist William Kelso ('64) as they are of Captain John The book begins this way: "The wounds suffered by the colonists show their constant Smith. Smith was a leader among the English adventur¬ story of Pocahontas is first and vulnerability to attack. Skeletons of rat bones and horse ers who established the first permanent British colony foremost a great love story." That love, bones near a cooking pit speak of "the starving time." in the New World in 1607. Kelso, nearly four centuries between Pocahontas and her father, later, not only rediscovered Jamestown Fort, which Other images, particulary the remnants of industry, Chief Powhatan Wahunseneca, is the show motivation and flexible entrepreneurship. They are experts believed had been swallowed by the James River, reason the young }Aa.t- the ones that underscore the success of Jamestown and he also reinserted the bold story of the early colonists' ilffcStKv^fWMas I toponi maiden headed define its ultimate legacy, he said. survival into the canon of American history. a contingent sent from "What I hope to show is this: Jamestown is concrete. That might not have happened if Kelso, a self-de¬ her home in Werowo- It was the real thing," Kelso said. "There was a lot of scribed "Yankee from Ohio," had gone west to pursue comoco to befriend the money put into this venture, and it was successful. It was graduate studies. Only the last-minute advice from a Jamestown settlers in a permanent English settlement. It didn't fail. There professor at Baldwin-Wallace College, where he earned the first place. She was, were people here trying to use the land and the resourc¬ his undergraduate degree, kept him from enrolling in in essence, a symbol of es to try to turn a profit. If that isn't American, I don't Washington State University. The professor told him peace. It also strenght- know what is. That is the thing that germinated here. that if he wanted to study Colonial American history, he ened her against trials she would It's the pebble in the pond, and the pebble goes in right had only one option: the College of William and Mary. encounter at the hands of the English. [here at Jamestown]. Now the ripples are a tsunami." "Without William and Mary, I wouldn't be standing That is a foundational assertion here," he said recently as he walked through the middle contained in the recently released book of the James Fort site. "Without William and Mary, As America—and Great Britain—celebrate the 400th The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other I wouldn't have come to Williamsburg—no question anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Kelso is Custalow (I) and Daniel routinely meet in Williamsburg to conduct research. Side of History, written by Dr. Linwood about that." a star. His work has been covered by dozens of popular "Little Bear" Custalow, a historian Kelso was a high-school graduate before he became newspapers. He has been profiled in magazines such as for the Mattaponi people, and Angela commentary on how far mainstream Jamestown, Pocahontas confided aware of Jamestown by reading a National Geographic The Atlantic and National Geographic. Production is Kelso welcomes tourists to the rediscovered site of Jamestown Fort. "Silver Star" Daniel, a doctoral student America has come in terms of being in Mattachanna that she had been magazine article. In northern Ohio, he had been taught being completed on the ninth documentary. He jokes in the department of anthropology at more open to diversity and to differing raped," the authors write. "It is pos¬ that the settling of the country began in Massachusetts. about it. "Perhaps I should count up all these things and the College. The book, which pur¬ perspectives," she said. sible that it had been done to her by W^hen he enrolled in the College's Institute of Early and took a summer job at one of Hume's digs. The New discoveries, are made every day at James Fort. put them on my resume," he said. ports to bring to print for the first time more than one person and repeatedly." American History in 1963, one of the first things he combination of studying and digging opened Kelso's Under Kelso's direction, archaeologists have un¬ Kelso does not need a resume. He seems settled, teachings from the oral history of the As they tell their story, the au¬ Although Pocahontas soon would be did was drive out to the Jamestown site, where he asked mind to the possibilities of bringing documentary his¬ earthed more than 1 million artifacts as they have con¬ along with his wife, Ellen, and their basset hounds, on Powhatan people, weaves that story thors juxtapose writings from married to planter John Rolfe, the oral a ranger to show him the location of the original fort. tory to archaeology. After receiving his master's degree, ducted what popular author Patricia Cornwell has called Jamestown Island. When asked about future projects, he of love as a background that figures the English accounts of Jamestown history suggests that the colonist Sir "You're too late," the ranger said, and he pointed toward he continued his exploration while earning his doctorate "the autopsy of America." Kelso's genius, however, is joked, "If I didn't live here, Jamestown would not be a into Pocahontas' ultimate kidnap, rape with their own assertions. That tactic Thomas Dale, and not Rolfe, may have a cypress tree that was growing in the shallow water at Emory University, and he went on to make a profes¬ the manner in which the artifacts have been examined, permanent settlement anymore." When asked about the and even alleged murder by English enables the reader to appreciate the been the father of Pocahontas' child, offshore. "That's where the fort is." Kelso looked behind sional name for himself as director of archaeology for documented and, most importantly, given to the public. future, he talks about the work at hand. "We're going colonists, who sought to exploit her contrasting mindsets of the two peoples Thomas Rolfe, who, the book claims, him. "What about this hill?" Colonial Williamsburg's Carter Those processes are detailed in his book, Jamestown: The to find some good stuff today. We're starting to uncover position as the paramount chief's fa¬ and the failure of each group to fully was born prior to the wedding. he asked, pointing to a mound ■"■■■■■■■■■■^^^^ ^^^™"™'"""""'* Grove, at Monticello and at Buried Truth, in which Kelso tests the physical discoveries, more graves along the bank." The gravesite, he believes, vorite daughter. Ultimately it contrib¬ understand the motives of the other. Thoughout her trials, Pocahon¬ of earth molded as part of a Poplar Forest. He also became from common pipe bowls and buttons to helmets and a "is really sacred in the sense that it's where the first 1607 uted to Powhatan's decline and loss of Throughout their early encounters, tas remained faithful in her role as Civil War fortification. The 'It's the pebble in the pond, and commissioner of archaeology fully loaded firearm, against the existing documentation folks who died were buried all clustered together." As authority over his people as he blamed the Powhatan welcomed the English. daughter of the paramount chief, the ranger had no answer. the pebble goes in right [here at for the Virginia Historic Land¬ as well as the "mysteries." Along the way, Kelso informs for practical matters, 60 percent of the fort remains un¬ himself for the death of his daughter in Chief Powhatan Wahunseneca offered authors assert. Even her conversion to Kelso put Jamestown in marks Commission. James¬ readers about DNA investigations, 3-D computer simu¬ explored, a percentage that Kelso, who is 65, translates Jamestown]. Now the ripples are England. Christianity and her marriage to Rolfe the back of his mind while he town, however, remained in his lations and multilayered digital databases. into another 15 years of archaeological employment. were part of her service, according to earned his master's degree. "I a tsunami.' consciousness. Finally, in 1993, An example of Kelso's bringing the past to life is "My lifetime isn't forever, they say." In the context of an The story of Pocahontas has been Custalow. "She went to England trying got lost in my studies," he said. —William Kelso Kelso helped to convince the found in the reconstruction of the skeleton JR, which archaeologist, it may be a joke, as well. 'The history was ... kept preserved among the Mattaponi to do her duty, hoping to pacify the "I almost gave up because it ^— ^^^^^_^___- Association for the Preservation was found with a bullet wound in its leg. Kelso details By April, the number of tourists to the site was edg¬ people, but for 400 years it was consid¬ secret. We knew you English so they would stop killing tribe was so difficult, but those pro¬ of Virginia Antiquities (APVA), the process used in determining whether the bullet was ing up. Likewise, demands on his time were growing. As ered too hot to share outside the local members," he said. "She did that for fessors taught me how to write." He recalls Thad Tate which owns the Jamestown Fort site, to hire him to find fired from a musket or a pistol and considers whether the he considered what promises to be a busy spring for him, could lose your life for it.' community, according to Custalow. her people. She never betrayed her love and William Abbott as faculty members who influenced James Fort. APVA directors, already receiving input death occured from "friendly fire" during drills overseen Kelso anticipated attending the College's commence¬ —Linwood Custalow "The history was prized but kept for her father." him. He also remembers James Morton Smith. "He's the from Hume and others suggesting that artifacts in the by John Smith. Kelso also leads the reader through the ment ceremonies on May 24, where he will be presented secret," he explained. "We knew you one who got to me on the writing," Kelso recalled. He area warranted a closer examination, agreed. It was reconstruction of JR's face, including piecing together with an honorary degree. "It will mean a lot for two rea¬ could lose your life for it." John Smith the position of alliance Certainly publication of The True remembered Smith's response to one of his papers. "He not long before Kelso walked onto the shoreline with the 102 fragments of the skull and adding depth by sons," he explained. "One is that a few famous people Custalow, 70, a retired Newport chief over the English; that gave him a Story of Pocahontas has raised looked at me and asked, 'What is this drivel?'" Kelso, his shovel and wheelbarrow. The first shovels of dirt using "scientifically generated thickness markers" and a have gone to College here, like Thomas Jefferson, whom News physician who began learning the status equal to leaders of the six tribes the eyebrows, if not the ire, of many who had thought that the paper was great, admitted that produced promising artifacts—a clay pipe and pottery "forsensic sculptor." Finally, Kelso refers to an account I had the chance to study forever," Kelso said. "The oth¬ oral history of the Powhatan when he constituting the Powhatan nation at readers. Many question whether it can he "soon learned what drivel is." shards that seemed appropriate to the period of the fort. of the fort written by colonist George Percy. It begins, er thing is that I was so challenged by my work there as was 5 years old, hints of persecutions that time. Daniels summed up the dis¬ be considered valid. Danielle Moretti- Among other mentors whom Kelso met in Williams¬ During that same week, the cypress tree offshore "There were never Englishmen left in a foreign coun¬ a student. I had my times when I thought I didn't belong against his people during his lifetime. connection between the mindstes when Langholtz, research assistant professor burg was the British archaeologist Ivor Noel Hume, who was uprooted and washed against the beach. "Yeah, try in such misery as we were in this new discovered there, that I wasn't going to make it. This recognition is He recalled that a Mattaponi child was she said, "The English had their own of anthropology at the College and the was working with the Colonial Williamsburg Founda¬ sometimes I like to think about the symbolism of that," Virginia." Kelso then writes, "It would not have been a nice feeling, like I've finally graduated." slashed across the face with a beverage agenda, which was not to live in peace director of William and Mary's Ameri¬ tion. Kelso volunteered on some of Hume's excavations Kelso said. surprising if civil unrest ran rampant at Jamestown, as by David Williard bottle within the past year for claim¬ with the Powhatan. They had come to can Indian Resource Center, suggested ing to be an "Indian." He remembers make money." that the oral history, inasmuch as it the "Ku Klux Klan keeping an eye Many of the harshest charges—in¬ reflects the mindset of the Mattaponi, on the reservation" during the 1950s. cluding that of murder and rape—con¬ should be welcomed into the record. Throughout the years, he observed that tained in the book are attributed to the Writing in the book's afterword, she Understanding Jamestown: Whittenburg casts light on the colony and on those who settled it the Mattaponi children, in their efforts testimony of Pocahontas' older sister, said, "This provocative account of to assimilate into the dominant culture, Mattachanna, who was among the 16 the life of Pocahontas challenges us James Whittenburg, associate professor of two Virginia Companies, Has the work of William Kelso influ¬ creation of the first legislative assembly, but probably enslaved Africans is all related to that capital- and lost sight of and interest in their own Powhatan people who accompanied and our notions of the 'facts' of his¬ history and chair of the Lyon Gardiner Tyler one that funded Jamestown enced your view of Jamestown? even more important was the development of many lo¬ profit-driven entrepreneurship. traditions. That final observance, Cust¬ Pocahontas on her voyage to England. tory." While admitting that some will Department of History, is a constant visitor and one that established an Before the excavations began, I had a personal cal institutions of government. Democracy as a form There has always been a degree of difficulty alow said, prompted other Mattaponi As they prepared to return to James¬ denounce it, Moretti-Langholtz writes, to Jamestown. We asked ... outpost in Maine in 1607 mental image of James Fort—and by extension, of government was not popular with any echelon of in interpreting this to the American public, because leaders to sanction the book. "We town, Mattachanna reported that a "A more important question might be, that failed within a year. of Jamestown—as temporary. It seemed mostly English society in the early 17th century. we prefer to say that the first representative assembly wanted the history to be saved because healthy Pocahontas became suddenly ill How would this Mattaponi version of Can you describe the first settlers? Both companies were joint a curiosity. Then I was out there watching the What we do see is a lot of experimentation in the New World was at Jamestown and therefore it tells us who we were, who we are and after a shipboard meal. She died within history have been received if it had / was once interviewed at some length by a stock companies. Religion archaeologists work, and I viewed one of the APVA with political, social and economic solutions to the democracy begins here. where we are going," he explained. hours. Mattachanna believed that she been shared with the non-Native com¬ reporter who ended up asking, "OK, just give me was also a major part [Assodationfor the Preservation of Virginia Antiqui- problem of how best to exploit the Chesapeake. ... Daniel, who became an honorary was poisoned. Based on her testimony, munity at some other point in the past? your bottom line as to what the earliest colonists were of it. The Protestant vs. tiesf signs, which read, "Some of the ship captains" That one thing clearly is a tie back to the settlement Jamestown's importance faded when member of the Mattaponi in 2002 after the authors conjecture that Pocahon¬ Most important of all, is there room for really like." To which I said, "Think worst sort of Whittenburg Catholic element was a key contributed to raising the tower of the church. The is the capitalist entrepreneur. The Virginia Company the capital moved to Williamsburg in her work for the tribe was recognized tas, having learned in England about alternate versions of history, or must we 'Animal House'fraternity," and that's all that the factor. The Spanish Catho¬ word "some" became important for me. I looked out did not have a really clear idea of what it would do 1698. Was the CoUege involved? by the late Chief Daniel Webster "Lit- the extent of the plans to colonize her keep Pocahontas on the other side of An extended reporter quoted. The first colonists—104 men and lics were seen by Protestant over the James River and mentally formed an image with Virginia when the first ships arrived, but the The Rev. James Blair, founder of the College de Eagle" Custalow, became involved homeland, became emboldened and history?" version of this boys—were young. Initially, they were entirely male. Englishmen as the overlords of Jamestown at mid-century, and instead of an colonists were definitely here to make money. Tobacco and perhaps the most powerful man in the colony only after she was accepted into the thus dangerous. They feared that if Custalow and Daniel claim that Q&A is available ... And there was continual turnover. Of the 104 of the New World, and the isolated, almost irrelevant outpost, in my mind's eye became the ultimate solution for colonists if not for was a prime mover in that effort to transfer the College's doctoral program. She admits they allowed Pocahontas to return, their book is not intended to create dis¬ at www.wm.edu/ men and boys who arrived in May 1607, only 38 English had the idea that I could see that there were so many ships out there the Company. A great deal of what happened as a capital. that the timing of the book's release she would lead the Powhatan to revolt comfort but to preserve a tradition. "It news/wmnews. or 40 were alive when the next supply arrived the they were going to free the that they couldn't all come into the wharf at the same consequence of that was terribly unfortunate for a The College was here already of course, and just months before the major events against them. is never too late to make peace," Daniel following January. During the "starving time" in the New World from the yoke time. To me it was a revelation. great many people. At first, tobacco growers mainly Blair reasoned that it would further the interests of of the Jamestown 2007 observance is As for the rape of Pocahontas, said. "The purpose of this book is not winter of 1609-1610, the population went down of Catholic oppression. Nationalism also was apart exploited English indentured servants. As practiced in his school if the capital were here as well. James fortuitous. The real factor behind the the Mattaponi oral history attributes to guilt-trip anybody; the idea is to from about 250people to only about 60. ... of it, along with the military element. One thing that What do you think of the publicity Virginia, indentured servitude was almost a form of Blair had his students write essays to present to the timing involves a shift toward toler¬ that information also to Mattachanna, move on and have a positive relation¬ is not a part of it is tobacco. Tobacco was known leading up to Jamestown 2007? temporary slavery. We know that enslaved Africans legislature extolling the virtues of Middle Planta¬ ance in society. "The Virginia Indian whom the English sent for in order to ship." Added Custalow, "The people of What were their motivations? in England. The Spanish already were exporting it There are all these agencies that have a part in first appeared in 1619—that's our first record of it, tion. Some of them argued that it was more healihfid people couldn't tell their version and be comfort Pocahontas when she became today are not the people of yesteryear, Trade was at the core of it. What was happen¬ back to Europe, and there was a market for it there that celebration. As they market it, there is this ... but some people suspect it began a few years earlier. because it was higher. It is higfur by a few of feet, physically safe before, so the fact that depressed while being held captive. so you don't hold onto grudges." ing in England was the development of corporations However, in 1607 the English at Jamestown had no effort to spin the story by suggesting that there is a The point is that slavery by the end of the 17thcen- but Williamsburg is certainly no mounknntop we're publishing it now is a very good "When Mattachanna ... arrived at by David Williard in which entrepreneurs would invest in companies that plans for it as a cash crop. By the 1620s, howa'er, straight line of democracy from 1607 to the present twy, became the dominant labor force, so that story of Blair was just determined to have his way He traded goods all over the world. There actually were tobacco was driving the Virginia economy. It really was not like that. This is not to ignore the bmtal exploitation of white indentured servants and succeeded. 6/ imus April 19,2007

College signs dual-enrollment agreement with NVCC

The pride with which Robert G. are with Rappahannock Community Templinjr, president of Northern College, Richard Bland College, Thomas Virginia Community College (NVCC) Nelson Community College and Tide¬ talked about recent graduates of his two- water Community College. According to year institution of higher learning with Ed Pratt, dean of undergraduate studies, William and Mary's president, provost and chief transfer officer and associate profes¬ other officials more than made the case sor of history at the university, essentially for the dual-enrollment agreement the two the agreement allows up to 15 students at presidents had come together to sign. the two-year institutions to take classes at Templin described a 25-year-old William and Mary if they have achieved woman from Peru whose parents sold a minimum grade-point average. If, after everything they had in order to enable her taking four classes at William and Mary, to travel to the United States to obtain the students maintain that minimum an education. He spoke of a 62-year-old grade-point average in their courses at African-American male who, decades the College, the students are guaranteed earlier, had dropped out of school to take admission to pursue their bachelor's care of his family but who, at that time, degrees. For its part, NVCC has similar promised his mother that someday he agreements with Georgetown University would complete his education. A third and the University of Virginia. person, he said, was a refugee from Sudan About 20 transfer students have been who, as a result of childhood malnutri¬ participating through the dual-enrollment tion, had severely bowed legs. "You should Rachel Nagy (I), a junior and a transfer student at the College, sat with Templin (c) programs during the current academic have seen her stand as straight as could be and Nichol as they discussed the dual-enrollment agreement. year, Pratt said. He expects the number to when she was being honored by Phi Beta double next year as word spreads about Kappa," he said. extend the educational opportunities such The agreement between the College the programs. So far, the academic perfor¬ "Our students have fled civil wars. students were diligendy pursuing. Nichol and NVCC, the largest two-year institu¬ mance of the transfer students equals that They have been refugees," Templin said. also spoke about how such students would tion of higher learning in the common¬ of those who enrolled at the College as "They do not have a sense of entitlement. benefit William and Mary. "We're looking wealth, represents another peg in the freshmen. "They're all great students," They are thankful for opportunities." at a changing world, and we're responding College's increasing commitment to open Pratt said of the transfer students. "Some Responding to Templin, Gene Nichol, to a changing world," Nichol told those its doors to all deserving individuals. It is of their very bes£ match up very closely president of William and Mary, ex¬ gathered around the table. "We want to one of five agreements the College has with our very best, and they are making pressed his hope that the dual-enrollment make a mark on these students, and we entered into during the past year with our classroom experience richer." agreement would enable the College to want them to make a mark on us." two-year colleges in Virginia. The others by David Willliard

Logo committee READ volunteers bring cheer to assisted-living facilities seeks campus input The committee charged with The William and Mary "I try like 20 different developing a new logo for the «« students walk into the '*+- songs and wonder, Are they College and its athletics program nursing home like rays of going to know this one? is seeking input from members t.r sunshine, beaming smiles And then, when they do, it's of the College community. The and passing warm greet¬ jL,,,:. so exciting," she said. '11 14-person committee, chaired ings to the familiar faces J^ | J|jj||& gggg^b Sophomore Ashley Pin¬ by Sam Sadler, vice president ^^||j|a«| they see in the hallway, even :! ;i Wk -^^^KTH ney has been involved with for student affairs, is made up if the minds behind those irik »■■ READ for three years and of alumni, students, faculty and faces cannot remember M^^MIP ^ has served as a director for staff at the College. Members of them. For 40 minutes, the r ^Vl "aHBr-'^P'- two. A Williamsburg native, the College community are en¬ ^■I^^^^^H^tt^r- ' V^MH she got involved because she students make the residents i | couraged to visit the committee's on the Alzheimer's wing of i „ thought it would be a good new Web site at www.wm.edu/ % kI ..' ■m sessas.' Woodhaven Manor at Wil¬ ■pPPPJI way to give back to the logo/ to read more about the liamsburg Landing in Wil¬ .jillllL Hnw |J|| community. "I love going process. The committee is hop¬ liamsburg their world. The z «BH|| ^NfchT^ |^p^Bt:';«i! 1 every week. It's like visiting 4pps > | ing to gather as much input as students ask questions. They ^ i ^HRH grandparents," she said. possible from members of the m play songs on the piano. -g i ^ti " "' "It's a great atmosphere, community through April 29. They share laughter and ice and we get to sit around Audrey Tarbox (1) holds on to her ice-cream cone as she is President Gene R. Nichol cream. Most importantly, and talk. We are in the visited by Pinney (c) and Perkins. established the committee after a they spend time with the Alzheimer's wing, so they decision last fall by the National residents. do repeat a lot of stories but Collegiate Athletic Association Alzheimer's disease, so it "I feel like on a very started in 1999 with about it doesn't matter. They love (NCAA) regarding William and was hard for Perkins to basic level, it makes you 30 volunteers. Approxi¬ you just being there, and I Mary's athletic logo. know how to interact with really happy when someone mately 85 students are now love just being there because As part of a review of more her, but Perkins said in¬ comes and spends time it brightens their day and it than 30 universities' use of volvement with the READ with you and gives you a brightens my day." nicknames, logos and imagery program has helped her chance to chat," said junior Judy Davis-Piggott, associated with Native Ameri¬ 'Their zesty understand how to commu¬ Mary-Kate Aylward. "None activities and volunteer cans, the NCAA ruled last year nicate with people with the of my grandparents are in enthusiasm and coordinator at Woodhaven, that William and Mary's athletic disease. nursing homes, but if they cheerful smiles said the residents love hav¬ logo, which included two green "Alzheimer's is really were, I would certainly hope ing the students visit. "Their and gold feathers, had to be spark colorful confusing all the time, just that someone would come zesty enthusiasm and cheer¬ changed if the College wished waking up and not know¬ and talk to them." conversersations ful smiles spark colorful to remain eligible to host NCAA ing who's around you—it's The visit is just one of conversation among those postseason events or participate among those they really impossible to relate 11 that happen throughout they visit," she said. "Spe¬ in NCAA championship events. visit.' to," she said. "I think that the week across Williams¬ cial attention is paid to each William and Mary appealed that bringing things to people burg as a part of William —Judy Davis-Piggott person they visit, and, upon ruling to the NCAA Executive that are memorable gives and Mary's READ: Adopt- entering a room where Committee, which denied the a-Grandparent program. them a sense of home even residents and students are appeal. The volunteer program actively involved. in a room full of people together, the room is just The College's logo commit¬ enables William and Mary At first, senior Kate they don't know but spend abuzz with conversation. tee is tasked with developing students to visit residents in Perkins was nervous when the day with all the time." Those who have difficulty both a logo for the school and she found out she was as¬ To bring something one of five local assisted-liv¬ expressing themselves oth¬ exploring whether the College ing facilities one day each signed to the group visiting memorable to the residents, erwise come alive with their should adopt a mascot at this week to read, socialize or Alzheimer's patients. One Perkins started playing young visitors." time. The group will present a recommendation by early fall of this year. April 19,2007 [WHS n

Chrisochoides earns C/oss of 2011 features first-generation students Guggenheim Fellowship

Nikos Chrisochoides, Alumni Memorial Associate Professor of Computer Sci¬ ence, has been awarded the 2007 John Simon Guggen¬ heim Memorial Foundation Fellowship on Medicine and Health. Chrisochoides' award was one of just two given this Chrisochoides year ;n tjie area 0f me(jicine and health, and William and Mary was the only U.S. university to receive the award in this field. Chrisochoides is also the only recipient from a Virginia college or university. Guggenheim Fel¬ lows are appointed on the basis of distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishment. The 2007 Fellowship winners include another 188 artists, scholars and scientists selected from almost 2,800 applicants from the United States and Canada. Chrisochoides is working on geometric and numerical algorithms and software for image-guid¬ ed neurosurgery, which is a common therapeutic intervention in the treatment of brain tumors. Sur¬ The incoming class builds on the College's commitment to creating a diverse academic environment. vival rate and quality of life for a patient greatly depend on the accuracy and precision of tumor Continued from front. gratifying," said Henry Broaddus, the College's dean resection, which can be significantly improved Mary is not a perceived viable option. We remain of admission. by utilizing pre-operative brain scans as an aid in committed to ensuring that all students and families The College expects to enroll an entering class decision making during the procedure. However, are aware of William and Mary." of approximately 1,350 students in the fall. Those during the course of intervention the areas of The College's office of undergraduate admission who have already accepted admittance to the Class interest may dislocate due to brain shift/deforma¬ received a record 10,845 applications this year. Let¬ of 2011 have a wide variety of interests and back¬ tion, and thus invalidate existing preoperative ters of acceptance recently were mailed to 3,577 stu¬ grounds. Among those who have already committed brain images. Chrisochoides' group in the Parallel dents, including 938 students of color, comparable to enroll is Darryl Stephens, a Richmond high- Experimental Systems Lab (PES Lab) at William to 945 last year. Of those being offered admission school senior living in a group home but working and Mary uses intra-operative magnetic resonance this year, 270 are African Americans, 375 are Asian to fulfill his dream of becoming a pediatric neuro¬ imaging and many clusters of computers to track Americans, 258 are Hispanic Americans and 35 are surgeon (see April 5 edition of the News). College brain deformation. Native Americans. The number of first-generation President Gene R. Nichol appeared at Stephens' "William and Mary is proud of the interdisci¬ students admitted to the College jumped significant¬ school earlier this year with admission officials to plinary' research that our faculty do," commented ly from 331 last year to 375 in this year's group. surprise the student with a hand-delivered letter of Carl Strikwerda, Dean of Arts and Sciences and The admitted students also reflect the College's acceptance. professor of history at the College. "Professor strong focus on academic excellence. The range for The Class of 2011 also will include a student Chrisochoides is one of our distinguished scientists the 25th to the 75th percentile on on the SAT for who founded an organization that raised $40,000 for doing cutting-edge research bringing together students admitted for the fall of 2006 was 1310- breast cancer research, a student who races steam- information science and medicine." 1470, identical to the corresponding range on the engine locomotives at a local historical society and a In November 2005 Chrisochoides' group, with combined math and critical reading scores for the student who organized a game between the Philadel¬ their colleagues at Harvard Medical School, were students admitted this year. In addition, 87 percent phia Eagles and his school's faculty members. Other the first team of doctors and scientists to complete of the recently admitted students who have a rank in students who have received letters of acceptance for in real-time the alignment of pre- and intra-op¬ class are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high- the fall include a banjo player, a female captain of a erative brain images using landmark tracking school classes, an increase from last year. men's golf team and a realestate appraiser. across the entire brain and present the results to "The strength of the students we admitted this "As a college community, we look forward to neurosurgeons at Brigham and Women's Hospital year, as indicated both by their academic creden¬ welcoming another dynamic and engaged class this (BWH) during a tumor resection procedure. tials and by their range of talents and backgrounds, fall," said Granger. "We are convinced that the best "Progress made in this very difficult problem is makes all of us in the admission office very excited continues to get better and that we will benefit from a result of a large-scale collaboration—all part of about next year's incoming class. The competition the diversity of the new students joining us." a large interdisciplinary team put together during was especially fierce, but this outcome is especially by Erin ^agursky the last 14 years by Dr. Ferenc Jolesz and Dr. Ron Kikinis at Harvard Medical School," Chriso¬ choides said. He added that "the Guggenheim fellowship will help us to set the foundation for the next step which requires, one, the use of the Web and many supercomputers around the country Van Alstyne questions domestic spying to improve the accuracy of current results; two, widen the use of our work, through the Web, from William W. Van Alstyne, Alfred have been responsive to these efforts at times. other hospitals in the United States and around Wilson and Mry I.W. Lee Professor Van Alstyne feels he has an obligation to help when the world; and three, train the next generation of of Law at the College's Marshall- issues of constitutional confusion arise, "for the same researchers that can carry out a noble objective— Wythe School of Law and one of the reason that those whose field is biology should be willing better and more affordable health care for all." nation's foremost constitutional law to come forward when there are questions of science at "This fellowship means quite a lot to my re¬ scholars, has signed two collaborative issue," he said. "Rather than merely sitting idly in our of¬ search," said Chrisochoides. "The fellowship is in briefs written with other legal schol¬ fices, surely it is useful if those among us who are devoted medicine and health, not computer science, as one ars and former government officials. to their field and who try as best they can to understand would expect, and it will open many more oppor¬ The first is for a case pending in the it without bias will do their best in helping others to clear tunities for our project." Chrisochoides will use the Van Alstyne 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and the air of public misunderstanding." fellowship to establish a new center for real-time concerns President Bush's authoriza¬ Van Alstyne explained that the legal scholars and computing at William and Mary and design three tion of the domestic spying program. The second is for former government officials he has collaborated with new courses on medical-image analysis. a case pending in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals and come together to write these briefs in a number of ways. Chrisochoides is the fourth professor to receive addresses joint presidential and congressional efforts to In some instances, one scholar will contact others and the fellowship while on the faculty at the College. suspend the writ of habeas corpus. invite them to contribute to a proposed amicus brief. In Past fellows are James Axtell, William R. Kenan Van Alstyne has signed more than 20 to amicus others, staff members forjudges or members of Congress Jr. Professor of History and Humanities, Barbara curiae briefs in the past. will contact scholars directly and ask them to appear King, Class of 2007 Professor of Anthropol¬ "These briefs are not written to favor a particular po¬ at hearings to provide insight into particular issues. In ogy, and Talbot Taylor, Louise G. T. Professor of litical party," he said. "Constitutional law is a specialized addition, Van Alstyne sometimes initiates these briefs as English. subject, and one does care whether it is being properly "sometimes an issue arises within the courts or Congress by Suzanne Seurattan applied or not." He noted that the courts and Congress that no one else is writing about." 8/ wmm April 19,2007

free but reservations are required due to companion. Classes will be held 11 a.m.- limited space. Call (804) 684-7846 or visit noon. For fees and other information, www.vims.edu/events. call 221-2703. April 26-29 looking ahead William and Mary Theatre: Tennessee Wil¬ May 19 liams' "Orpheus Descending" 8 p.m. (April Fifth Annual Marine Science Day: A fun and 26-28), 2 p.m. (April 29), Phi Beta Kappa educational day for children and adults. 10 Memorial Hall. Tickets $8, $5 students. Box a.m.-3 p.m., VIMS, Gloucester Point. For office hours are Mon.-Fri., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., 1- cakndar information, call (804) 684-7846. PLEASE NOTE ... Members of the College community may submit items to the calendar and clas¬ 4 p.m., and one hour before performances. sified ad sections of the William & Mary News. College events and classifieds must be submitted Call 221-2674 for reservations. May 20 in writing through campus mail, by fax or by e-mail. Submissions must be signed with a contact April 27 Commencement name and telephone number for verification purposes. Items may be edited for clarity or length. Direct submissions to the William & Mary News, Holmes House, 308 Jamestown Rd. Fax to 221- An Evening With Chopin: Performances Deadline by students of Anna Kijanowska. 7:30 p.m., 3243. E-mail to [email protected]. Call 221-2644 for more information. The deadline for the May April 20 3 issue is April 26 at 5 p.m. Ewell Recital Hall. 221-1082. April 28 Nominations for Men's and Women's Leadership Programs, two eight-session Today April 22 VIMS Art Show and Auction: The annual programs to be held weekly beginning in event will feature the works of nationally CWA/Town & Gown Luncheon and Lecture September. Questions about the women's Spring Concert: Botetourt Chamber Sing¬ known illustrator, photographer and digi¬ Series: "The Williamsburg Documentary program should be directed to Anne ers. 3 p.m., Great Hall, Wren Building. tal artist Guy Crittenden. 6:30 p.m., VIMS, Project, A Proposal for a Local Historical Arseneau, 221-3273; questions about the 221-1085. Gloucester Point. Participants will have an Society," Arthur Knight III, associate pro¬ men's program should be directed to Virginia Shakespeare Festival: Featuring a opportunity to bid on selected works by fessor of American studies and English (to¬ Mark Constantine, 221-3300. Nomina¬ birthday party for Shakespeare, a preview of Crittenden, as well as trips, jewelry, marine day). Noon-l:30 p.m., Chesapeake Room, tions should be sent to Anne Arseneau at the 2007 season and an auction to benefit equipment and other items. Images of University Center. Bus transportation is [email protected]. the festival. 2 p.m., Andrews Auditorium, selected auction items are available on the available between the William and Mary Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall. The event, VIMS web site at www.vims.edu/events/auc- exhibitions Hall parking lot shelter and the University hosted by the Board of the Lord Chamber¬ tion_2007.html. Tickets are $75 per person Center, 11:30 a.m.-noon and after the lec¬ The following exhibition will be on display 10 lain Society, is free and open to the public. (includes heavy hors d'oeuvres) and can ture. 221-1079 or 221-1505. a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays in Andrews Gallery, An¬ 221-2683. be purchased by calling (804) 684-7099 drews Hall. Admission is free. 221-1452. Spring Pottery Sale: Handmade items from April 23 or e-mailing [email protected]. Auction the students and faculty of the ceramics proceeds benefit research and education April 9-27 studio. Proceeds support visiting artist work¬ Jazz Combo Concert: Students of Harris Si¬ programs at VIMS. "Student Show" shops in ceramics and help send students mon. 8 p.m, Ewell Recital Hall. 221-1093. Spring Concert: Middle Eastern Music Annual juried exhibition of student art¬ to the national ceramics conference each April 24 Ensemble. 8 p.m., Williamsburg Regional work. spring. Preview begins at 11:30 a.m., sale Dedication of the Jack Borgenicht Altitude Library Theatre. Donations suggested. at noon, Campus Center lawn (rain plan: May 7-20 Physiology Research Facility. 11:30 a.m., 221-1071. Campus Center lobby). Cash or check sales "Spring Senior Exhibition" Adair 108. By invitation. only. For more information, call Marlene Through April 30 Exhibition featuring the work of graduating Lunch with the President: President Nichol Jack, 221-2523. First Annual W&M Faculty-Staff Tennis art majors. will host a lunch for 4-year roommates. National Library Week: Join Clay Clemens, Tournament. The tournament will consist Lunch will be at the President's House, The following exhibitions will be on display in the Mus¬ professor of government, as he reads from of men's and women's singles, doubles 12:30-1:30 p.m. If you would like to sign up, carelle Museum on Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; The Rise of Theodore Rooseveltby Edmund Mor¬ and mixed doubles. Singles will be in four contact Carta Jordan at [email protected] or ris. 4 p.m., Swem Library. 2214636. different ability levels; doubles and mixed Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Admission is free 221-1254 to make a reservation. for museum members and William and Mary students, Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), doubles in three levels. For more informa¬ Omohundro Institute of Early American faculty and staff. Admission for all other visitors is $5. Williamsburg Society Lecture: "The Search tion and application, call 221-7378 or e-mail History and Culture Colloquium: " The 221-2703. for the Battle of Actium," William Murray, [email protected]. Rhetoric of Counsel in 17th-Century Virginia University of South Florida. 4:30 p.m., An¬ May I May 5 through July 29 Politics," Alec Haskell, visiting assistant pro¬ drews 101. 221-2160. fessor of history and NEH fellow, OIEAHC. Concert: Gamelan Ensemble. 5 p.m., "The Wyeths in America: An American Music in American Culture Lecture Series: 7 p.m., Kellock Library Conference Room, Sunken Garden. 221-1071. Story (Year of American Art)" "The Pa's Fiddle Project," Dale Cockrell, OIEAHC, Swem Library, ground floor. A light Committee on Religion in a Public Univer¬ "Joan Miro: Dutch Interiors and Imagi¬ Vanderbilt University. An exploration of supper will be served after the colloquium. sity Speaker Series: "Religion and Govern¬ nary Portraits 1928 and '29" musical memorial-making and the role The cost is $3.50 for graduate students and ment: Accommodation, Encouragement The following exhibition will be on display during music plays in the Laura Ingalls Wilder's $7.50 for all others. For additional informa¬ and Establishment," Steven Fitschen, Regent "Litde House" books. 5 p.m., James Blair regular hours in Swem Library's Special Collections tion or supper reservations, call Melody University School of Law. 7 p.m., Washing¬ Research Center and the adjoining Nancy H. Mar¬ 229. 221-1082. Smith at 221-1197 or e-mail [email protected]. ton 201. 221-1151. shall Gallery. Admission is free. For information, April 20 April 25 Concert: Wind Symphony. 8 p.m., Phi Beta visit http://swem.wm.edu/exhibits. Kappa Memorial Hall. General admission World Cafe: "Games From Around the CommonHealth Fitness at Home Infor¬ Through Mid-Aug. $3, Students $1,221-1086. World." Learn how to play cards, dice, shell mational Session: Learn creative ways to and other games from various countries. "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny: James¬ fit activity into your schedule and receive May 2 town Revisited" Teach your own game if you like, while tools and tips to start your own home gym. Spring Concert: Symphony Orchestra. A three-part exhibit developed by Swem enjoying free coffee, tea and snacks. 3-5 Participants will receive a fitness bag and Featuring "Peter and the Wolf," with guest Library in honor of the 400th anniversary p.m., Reves Center. 221- 3590. jump rope. 11:30 a.m., Tidewater Room narrator Gene Nichol. 8 p.m., Phi Beta of the settlement of Jamestown. Psychology Colloquium: "Age-Related B, University Center. Register by e-mailing Kappa Memorial Hall. General admission Changes in Brain Activation During Implicit Anita Hamlin, [email protected], or Debra $5, students and seniors, $1,18 and under, sports Memory Tasks," Anja Soldan, College of Wil¬ Wilson, [email protected]. Additional sessions free. 221-1089. April 22 liam and Mary. 3:30 p.m., Millington 211. will be held in May and June. Composition Performance Arts: Students Lacrosse vs. James Madison, 1 p.m. Refreshments and discussion follow at 4:30 Jazz Concert: Performances by the Jazz of Sophia Serghi perform original composi¬ p.m. in Millington 232. 221-3870. April 27-29 Ensemble under the direction of Evans Feld- tions. 8 p.m., Ewell Recital Hall. 221-1076. man and the Jazz Combo, directed by Harris Baseball vs. UNGWilmington, 7 p.m. (April April 20,21 27), 4 p.m. (April 28), 2 p.m. (April 29). Simon and featuring guest artist Donald May 3,5 Screening: "Paradise Now" (April 20). "An¬ Harrison. General admission $8, students Spring Concerts: Choir, Women's Chorus May I other Side of Peace" (April 21). The film $5. 8 p.m. Kimball Theatre. 221-1086. and Botetourt Chamber Singers. 8 p.m., Phi Baseball vs. George Washington, 7 p.m. screenings and discussions following are Beta Kappa Memorial Hall. General admis¬ part of the Exploring Conflict Resolution April 26 For information, call 221-3368. sion $8, students $5. Tickets available at the in the Middle East initiative. 4 p.m., Tucker Meet with the President President Nichol box office beginning May 1. Call 221-2674. 120. Sponsored by global studies, religious invites students to visit him during office studies and the Community of Faith for hours. The following time is open for a 15- May 3,12 Peace. 221-2175. minute session, 1:30-3 p.m. Students are Appearances by Shane Cooley ('10): Cooley, April 20,27 asked to contact Carta Jordan at cajord® singer, songwriter and freshman at the Col¬ wm.edu or 221-1254 to sign up. lege will perform his acoustic rock songs. 5 Chemistry Seminars: Gavin Reid, Michigan WWNS p.m., William and Mary Bookstore (May 3), State University (April 20). Geoff Smith, VIMS After Hours Lecture Series: "Algal 8 p.m., Aromas (May 12). The next issue of the William 6f Mary News will be University of Georgia (April 27). Topics Blooms in Chesapeake Bay: The Good, the published on Thursday, May 3. The deadline for to be announced. 3 p.m., Rogers 100. Bad and the Ugly," Larry Haas, associate MayS submission of items is 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, professor of marine science. 7 p.m., Freight although submissions before the deadline are encour¬ 221-2540. 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Stewart Gamage, vice president for pubk affairs Ewell Concert Series: The Wren Masters. modernized 19th-century farmhouse on 25 acres, about Perfect for faculty: 0.3 miles from campus, 3 BRs, Mike Connolly, Joe McQain, Suzanne Seurattan, 7:30 and 9 p.m., Wren Chapel. 221-1082. 20 miles west of the College. Available May^August. Rent 2-1/2 baths, kitchen with all appliances, dining room, and/or house-sitting terms (gardening, lawn maintenance, Brian Whitson and Erin Zaguidty, Spring Concert: Women's Chorus. 8 p.m., washer/dryer, deck, 2-car garage, fenced-in backyard. etc.) negotiable. Contact T. Heacox, 221-3924 or tlheac university relations Bruton Parish Church. 221-1085. Available Aug 1. Pets OK with additional fee. $ 1,800/nio. @wm.edu. Ondy Baker, university pubkatkms