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Students sign a poster in honor of W&M's 331st "birthday."
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The Cleftomaniacs perform an a cappella birthday medley during Charter Day festivities.
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Former W&M Rector Jeffrey B. Trammell '73, a leader in strategic counseling, politics and education and advocate for LGBTQ rights, received an honorary degree at the ceremony.
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Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 discussed the importance of freedom of expression.
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Students show off the T-shirts that were being given out for Charter Day 2024.
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The recipients of the Jefferson and Monroe awards stand to be recognized.
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Tribal leaders were among special guests at this year's Charter Day ceremony.
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Lonnie Bunch, secretary of Smithsonian Institution, reflected on the power and purpose of history as the keynote speaker for the university's 2024 Charter Day.
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The W&M Choir performs at the ceremony.
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Several cakes were available to diners on campus on Charter Day.
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The Gentlemen of the College are always a crowd pleaser.
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Chief Lynette Allston of the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia addresses the 2023 Charter Day attendees.
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Barbara “Bobbie” Berkeley Ukrop ’61, right, stands at the podium with W&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, left, and Rector Charles Poston J.D. ’74. Ukrop received an honorary degree during the Charter Day ceremony.
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W&M honors history while celebrating present and future connections at Charter Day 2023.
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Comedian Matteo Lane performs as part of Charter Day weekend.
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This year's Charter Day banner, which was signed by people who attended the ceremony.
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Members of the W&M community line up outside of the Commons dining hall for the Charter Day winter carnival.
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Members of the Accidentals, an a cappella group, sing their own version of "Happy Birthday."
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A student reads a portion of the university's charter.
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Chancellor Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 (left) presents an honorary degree to Rep. Bobby Scott.
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The program for the Charter Day ceremony featured flowers representing the university's Asian Centennial commemoration.
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The Charter Day ceremony featured an address from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who was inaugurated in January.
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Student and faculty representatives stand in front of the stage during the 2022 Charter Day ceremony.
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Howard Busbee ’65, J.D. ’67, M.L.T. ’68, an emeritus clinical professor in the Mason School of Business (right) prepares to receive an honorary degree from Chancellor Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 (center) and Rector John E. Littel.
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Cameron Lynch '23, Mikayla Huffman '22 and Associate Professor Christopher J. Hein are recognized as recipients of Jefferson and Monroe awards.
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Chief Keith Anderson (right) of the Nansemond Indian Nation and Chief Lynette Allston of the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia
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President Katherine A. Rowe addresses the Charter Day audience.
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William & Mary will soon be celebrating Charter Day--the university's 329th birthday.
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Comedian Jaboukie Young-White performs in the Sadler Center during Charter Day weekend.
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Comedian Jaboukie Young-White entertains the Charter Day weekend crowd.
