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Funded primarily through student tuition, the William and Mary Police Department occupies one of the most prominent positions of power over the student body. Underage drinking incidents and parking violations typify the causes of hostility towards the department.
There have been reports of squirrel hunters on campus. Out of nowhere, they swoop down, grab an unsuspecting squirrel and fly away, leaving behind awed and bewildered spectators. According to Dan Cristol, biology professor at William and Mary, this is perfectly normal for red-tailed hawks.
In between their numerous on-air appearances at the Capitol Building and on DoG Street, Al Roker and Matt Lauer were able to spend some time chatting with The Virginia Informer. Fresh off the 2008 Summer Olympics, Mr. Roker discussed his Beijing experience and his superbly choreographed rhythmic gymnastics routine, which he performed with Mr.
On Tuesday, September 23, President Taylor Reveley announced to the student body that Provost P. Geoff Feiss will retire from his position at the conclusion of the academic year in spring 2009. In an e-mail sent out to students on that day, Mr. Reveley remarked: "Geoff has made a very significant difference for the better at William & Mary, playing a leading role in shaping its academic life… He has provided vital aid and comfort to me during the last seven months.
Last week, the newly formed 527 PAC Students for a Better Williamsburg hosted City Councilman Paul Freiling to discuss a number of issues surrounding town gown relations. Over 40 students attended this event, a larger student attendance than that of the Student Assembly sponsored Student Issues Debate held prior to the Williamsburg City Council elections last spring.
Simultaneous retirements are hard for any organization to handle, and William and Mary has surely endured its share of administrative shakeups this year. The need to find a new vice president for student affairs, law school dean and provost, after having just found a permanent president, leave many wondering about the strength of the College's leadership.