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Cove Amphitheater
In 1957, a new amphitheater opened near Lake Matoaka called the Cove Amphitheater. The Cove was built specifically for a new theater presentation called The Founders, a production by Paul Green,…Creasy House
The Creasy House at William & Mary was located at 121 Richmond Road on the north side of the road, between Lacy Property at 111 Richmond Road and the Western Union Building at 125 Richmond Road…Crim Dell
The Crim Dell is a small pond located on the section of road connecting Landrum Drive and Blair Road, between old and new campus.Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman (1832-1908)
Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman (1832-1908) was one of the founders of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1820…Daily Grind
The Daily Grind coffee house was located in one of the Lodges (old number 2) at William & Mary. Located on Gooch Drive across from the Sadler Center, the Grind offers clientele a wide selection…Daniel James Farrar
Daniel James Farrar was born in Richmond on October 17, 1862. He joined his father in business after attending public schools in Richmond until he was 18 years old. He completed training by his…David Clay Jenkins
David Clay Jenkins was a Past Faculty member in the English Department at William & Mary. Obituary Announcement From a Faculty and Staff Announcement Email from Provost Michael Halleran on…David M. Brown
David Brown, a native of Virginia, received his B.S. in biology from William & Mary in 1978. During his four years as an undergraduate, he served as a resident adviser and was active on the…David Watson
David Watson (1773-1830) attended William & Mary in 1796-1797.David Yancey
David Yancey of Louisa was a student at William & Mary attending in 1796 according to the Provisional List of Alumni. Yancey spoke at the annual exercises in Williamsburg on July 4, 1796,…Davis House
The Davis House at William & Mary is located at 110 North Boundary Street. The property contained a house and a bungalow on the Blacksmith Lot. The bungalow was probably on the site of the…Davis Young Paschall
Davis Young Paschall was the twenty-second president of the William & Mary, from August 16, 1960 until his retirement in August 1971.Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
The Dean of Graduate Studies and Research is a unit at William & Mary. It was originally called the Dean of Graduate Arts and Sciences and then expanded to include other Graduate Programs at the…Dean of Men
The Dean of Men at William & Mary was the early to mid-twentieth century equivalent of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Its counterpart the Dean of Women was established in…Dean of Students
At William & Mary "The Office of the Dean of Students assists all students, graduate and undergraduate, from their initial orientation to the College through successful completion of their…Dean of the College
In 1909, the Dean of the College was created at William & Mary. The first Dean of the College was John Lesslie Hall, Professor of English and History at the College from 1888-1928. Hall served as…Dean of the Faculty
In 1905, the Dean of the Faculty was created with John Lesslie Hall, Professor of English and History from 1888-1928, as its first Dean from 1905-1920 and 1922-1928. At this time, William & Mary…Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
The office of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at William & Mary "strives to meet the needs of individual departments and programs; promotes excellence across Arts and Sciences as a…Dean of Undergraduate Studies
At William & Mary "The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies oversees the undergraduate curriculum in Arts and Sciences. Central to the College's mission is a firm commitment to providing a…Dean of Women
The Dean of Women was established in 1918, when William & Mary admitted its first female students. Dr. Caroline F. Tupper was William & Mary's first Dean of Women. The position ended in 1973…Deanery
The Deanery, also known as the Steward's House (the first Steward's House was burned during the Civil War), the Rear Dormitory, and the Long House, was a two-story brick building with a castellated…Debate
Debate has a long history at William & Mary, with many student organizations participating in debates within the school as well as attending intercollegiate competitions.Delta Gamma House
The Delta Gamma House at William & Mary was also known as Graham House #2 and the George H Graham House. It was located at 129 Richmond Road. In 1927, it was purchased by the Williamsburg Holding…Delta Phi Omega Alpha Chapter
Delta Phi men's social fraternity was founded at Union College, Schenectady, New York on November 18, 1827. The Omega Alpha Chapter located at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg,…Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The Mu Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at William & Mary was chartered in February 1976.Department of Art and Art History
The Department of Art and Art History at William & Mary aims to educate studio art students in a visual language that fosters an informed and personal artistic voice through learning from direct…Department of Biology
The Department of Biology at William & Mary "is committed to excellence in research and teaching in the life sciences, from molecules to organisms to ecosystems, and to the development of…Department of Computer Science
"The Department of Computer Science, at William & Mary, offers BA/BS, MS, and PhD degrees. Faculty research interests include: algorithms, computer systems, high performance computing, modeling…Department of English
"The Department of English is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which men and women have represented their worlds, real or imagined, in literature. As a lively…Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences
The Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences at William & Mary has undergone multiple name changes. The department is currently located in Adair Hall in the newer side of campus. ContentsDepartment of Military Science
The curriculum in Military Science offers credits that can be applied toward an undergraduate degree from the College. Courses in Military Science also serve as the cornerstone of the United States…Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
"The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at William & Mary enjoys the distinction of being the oldest modern languages program in the United States. The Department traces its…Department of Music
The Department of Music at William & Mary offers programs of study in music composition, theory, performance and musicology. Most of the department's students do not major in music, but rather…Department of Physics
The Department of Physics at William & Mary is part of Arts and Sciences. It "consists of thirty members on the instructional faculty, together with approximately fifteen additional physicists in…Department of Religious Studies
"Religious Studies is one of eight Humanities departments at William & Mary and shares with them certain educational goals: developing analytic and critical writing skills as well as…Department of Sociology
"The Sociology Department at William & Mary was founded in the early 1940s. Today, at any given time we have around 100 majors and each year between 40 and 50 seniors graduate with a degree in…Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance
William & Mary boasts one of the oldest and most reputable theatre programs in the United States. In 1702 a group of students presented a Latin "pastoral colloquy" for the Royal Governor, the…Dillard Complex
The Dillard Complex, also known as James Blair Terrace, is located approximately three miles from the main campus of William & Mary on Ironbound Road. The Complex was formerly part of Eastern…Dining Hall
The Dining Hall, which opened for the fall session of 1914, was located behind the Ewell and Taliaferro dormitories. In 1913, the state legislature asked for an appropriation of $14,700 for a new…Divinity Chair
A Divinity Chair was mentioned in William & Mary's Royal Charter.Donald L. Ball
Donald L. Ball was a Past Faculty member of the English Department at William & Mary. His appointments at the university: Instructor in English, 1960-1965; Assistant Professor of English, 1965-…Drapers' Company
Material in the Special Collections Research Center The Flat Hat, William & Mary News, and Alumni Gazette:Duc caps
Beanies worn by first-year students at William & Mary in the twentieth century were known as duc caps. The word "duc" was a shortening of the word "introductory" and referred to the introductory…Dueling
There have been a number of duels and near duels over the course of William & Mary's history.DuPont Hall
Dupont Hall front, circa 1966 Year built: 1963-1966 Opened: 1966 Named for: Jessie Ball DuPontDwight D. Eisenhower Visit, 1946
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Williamsburg and William & Mary in 1946 with Winston Churchill and again in 1953 while serving as President. During his 1953 visit to campus Eisenhower…Earl Gregg Swem (1870-1965)
Earl Gregg Swem was College Librarian from 1920-1944 at William & Mary. Swem received an honorary degree (LL.D.) from the College in 1941.Earl Warren
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren visited the College of William & Mary in September 1954 to participate in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of John Marshall.Earl Warren Visit, 1954
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren visited William & Mary in September 1954 to participate in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of John Marshall.Earned Degrees
Earned Degrees at William & Mary B.S. Bachelor of Science B.A. Bachelor of Arts B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration B.C. Bachelor of Chemistry (1930's) B.C.L. Bachelor of Civil Law (…