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Values & the Big Picture
On October 4, 2019

As part of W&M’s Strategic Planning process, we as a university are reflecting on and articulating our shared values. It’s an exciting time, and
Retreat? More Like an Advance.
On September 2, 2019

When I was a minister, I frequently visited an older woman who was not able to come to church anymore. She was hilarious and
Try, Try Again
On May 6, 2019

My 18 month old daughter has been learning how to use a fork. As often happens with anything new, she’s had a lot more
Kindness in Action
On February 12, 2019

Last Friday afternoon, 150 people gathered in New Town for the kick-off event to celebrate a new Williamsburg community initiative: #WMBGkind. It’s much more
Choosing W&M
On March 8, 2018

In 2008, I had a bad day at work. Unlike other days, when I would brush it off and move on, I thought it
Building Trust in Community – Part II
On March 15, 2017

When I applied for the Community Trustbuilding Fellowship, I did so because I hoped it would inform my work in the Office of Community
Building Trust in Community
On February 10, 2017

Two weekends ago, I awoke in a former monastery overlooking the James River, the Richmond skyline, and a stream of headlights coursing through I-95.
What Does Community Engagement Look Like Now?
On January 26, 2017

We in the Office of Community Engagement began this academic year with a phrase ringing in our hearts: “Just a small dot in a huge,
First Do No Harm
On December 8, 2016

Most of the pre-med and pre-health students I know get into their career paths from a place of deep care for others, wishing to