Grades Due, 5 pm (Summer II)
2021-08-11 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States

New Faculty Oreintation
2021-08-18 | PA
New faculty oreintaiton

Faculty Retreat
2021-08-19 | PA

Matriculation
2021-08-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Washington & Jefferson College’s annual Matriculation ceremony introduces the campus community to the incoming class, and shares College traditions and insights with new students.

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Following remarks by President John C. Knapp, Student Government Association President Cole Patrick Leathers ’22 will welcome the class, sharing insights and wisdom for their next four years at W&J based on his own experience. Additional highlights of the ceremony included a talk by Dr. Michael Lewis, associate professor of English, who was named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year by the most recent graduating class.
The ceremony concludes with the Crossing of the Seal at Old Main, signifying the students’ induction into the W&J Community.
Watch the live stream here!
This event is open only to W&J First Year students, faculty, and staff.

Rockin' The Lawn
2021-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Amphitheater, 288 E Beau St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
W&J’s annual Rockin’ The Lawn welcomes students back to campus with an evening of food, music, and fun! Open to all current W&J students, this year’s event features the band HIGHCLEAR with vocalist Jordan Schulz and guitarist Zach Miller. Food and games will be provided.

This event is open to W&J students only.

Classes Begin
2021-08-25 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States

Add/Drop Period Ends
2021-08-31 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States

First Day to Withdraw
2021-09-01 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
2021 Fall Term – First day to withdraw from a course

Labor Day, No Classes
2021-09-06 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States

Micaela de Vivero Exhibit
2021-09-10 - 2021-10-15 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Using soft, malleable, porous materials, Micaela de Vivero creates large-scale sculptures and installations that consider political and social issues connected to feminist and post-colonial concerns. As a woman of color and first-generation immigrant to the United States of America, Vivero responds to these associations as well as the misunderstandings that unbalanced relationships between hegemonic and colonized cultures generate. Her contribution to the field is to create strong statements with apparent delicate materials to destabilize power relations.
About the Artist
Micaela de Vivero lives in Newark, OH. Vivero received a BA in studio arts from the University of San Francisco Quito, Quito, Ecuador, and a MFA in sculpture from Alfred University, Alfred, NY.

Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Micaela Vivero
2021-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Olin Art Gallery, 285 E Wheeling Street, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Using soft, malleable, porous materials, Micaela Vivero creates large-scale sculptures and installations that consider political and social issues connected to feminist and post-colonialist concerns. As a woman of color and first-generation immigrant to the United States of America, Vivero responds to these associations as well as the misunderstandings that unbalanced relationships between hegemonic and colonized cultures generate. Her contribution to the field is to create strong statements with apparent delicate materials to destabilize power relations.

About the ArtistMicaela Vivero lives in Newark, OH. Vivero received a BA in studio arts from the University ofSan Francisco Quito, Quito, Ecuador, and an MFA in sculpture from Alfred University, Alfred, NY.

Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Micaela de Vivero
2021-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Using soft, malleable, porous materials, Micaela de Vivero creates large-scale sculptures and installations that consider political and social issues connected to feminist and post-colonialist concerns. As a woman of color and first-generation immigrant to the United States of America, de Vivero responds to these associations as well as the misunderstandings that unbalanced relationships between hegemonic and colonized cultures generate. Her contribution to the field is to create strong statements with apparent delicate materials to destabilize power relations.

About the ArtistMicaela de Vivero lives in Newark, OH. Vivero received a BA in studio arts from the University of San Francisco Quito, Quito, Ecuador, and an MFA in sculpture from Alfred University, Alfred, NY.

THEATRE SLAM!
2021-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Olin Fine Arts Center, 285 E Wheeling Street, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
What do you get when you lock student directors, writers, and actors in the theatre overnight? COMBUSTION! EXPLOSION! (or as the poets say) SLAM! Join us for the annual experiment in “dangerous” theatre. As you can imagine, this year promises to be unique.
W&J Student Theatre Company and Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honorary present THEATRE SLAM – an entirely student-driven event! Within the space of 24 hours, our students will create and present an evening of theatre.

*Warning – possible adult themes/language

Charles West PA State Historical Marker Dedication
2021-09-18 16:00 - 16:35 | McMillan Hall, 45 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and W&J will dedicate a Pennsylvania State Marker honoring Charles Fremont West, M.D., W&J Class of 1924. The dedication will be held on Sept. 18, 2021, at 4 p.m. on the lawn of McMillan Hall.

Pre-game Ceremony for Descendants of 1922 Rose Bowl Team
2021-09-18 17:40 - 18:00 | Cameron Stadium, 35 Park Ave, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
The 2021 football season marks the 100th anniversary of the W&J Presidents playing in the historic Rose Bowl game, which culminated their 1921-22 season.

Prior to the W&J vs. Bethany College football game on Sept. 8, a ceremony to commemorate the famed 1922 Rose Bowl team and honor their living descendants will be held at Cameron Stadium.

Kickoff for the football game is at 6 p.m.

W&J Virtual Connection Panel
2021-09-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, PA
Make a connection with our W&J faculty, staff, and athletics coaches during this virtual session held on Zoom.

Visiting Writer: Caitlin Doyle
2021-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Media Room, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Join the English Department for a reading of Caitlin Doyle’s work!

Caitlin Doyle’s writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian, Best New Poets, the PBS NewsHour Online Poetry Series, and elsewhere. She has received awards, scholarships, and fellowships through the Yaddo Colony, the MacDowell Colony, and the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, among others. She earned a PhD from the University of Cincinnati, where she served as Associate Editor of The Cincinnati Review. Currently a faculty member in the Frost Farm Poetry Conference, Caitlin is working toward the completion of her debut poetry collection.

W&J Arts Series: The Jazz Conspiracy
2021-09-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
The last time these Pittsburgh-based musicians were here, they blew the house down! We are so happy to bring back former Music Dept. Professor Kyle Simpson along with this band of skilled musicians. They specialize in Big Band music, but we told them to play whatever they like, so we are in for one delightful evening!

W&J Connection
2021-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
W&J Connection gives students the opportunity to have personalized conversations with W&J faculty, staff, students, and coaches.

Music Faculty Recital
2021-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Olin Theater, 285 E Wheeling Street, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
The Music Department is thrilled to present our first live concert of the year, featuring the music faculty. Please join us for a diverse program of classical, jazz, and popular music written for guitar, fiddle, voice, saxophone, cello, chamber group, and more. Music will be performed by Rob Sheffer, Susan Medley, Katy Williams, Mark Swift, Clint Bleil, Becky Rothermel, Anoo Mukherjee, Bert Lerini, Milt Barney, and others!

This concert is free and open to the public, so feel free to invite family and friends.

IGNITE Insights Speaker Series: Marketing & Sales Fundamentals
2021-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | IGNITE Business Incubator, 57 E Chestnut Street, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Digital storytelling and brand development have entered a new era – building a digital brand is a must! Learn from Jordon Rooney, Founder & CEO of Built Different Creative, on how to tell a unique story, connect with your audience, and stand out in a crowd.​

RSVP here by Sep. 27, 2021.

Discovery Day at W&J (Open House)
2021-10-01 09:00 - 13:30 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Discovery Day at W&J gives prospective students a deeper look into life and opportunities at W&J. Meet faculty, staff, tour campus, and more!

Virtual Discovery Day at W&J
2021-10-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual, PA
Virtually discover all that W&J College has to offer you during Discovery Day. Full event agenda coming soon.

Alpha Beta Ceremony
2021-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Alpha Beta Ceremony, 6pm

IGNITE Insights Speaker Series: Marketing & Sales Fundamentals
2021-10-05 15:47 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
The Pittsburgh region is one of America’s largest social enterprise and nonprofit epicenters. With leading foundations and thousands of organizations, Southwestern Pennsylvania is poised to be a national leader for others to follow in terms of public and nonprofit innovation and entrepreneurship. So, what’s your big idea and how do you fund it? Learn from Dan Law, Senior Director of Capital Development & Strategy at The Andy Warhol Museum, on how to engage with funders and donors and break fundraising records for game-changing ideas.

RSVP here by Oct. 27, 2021.

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 8 & 9
2021-10-08 - 2021-10-09 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Registration is now open for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 8 & 9. We can’t wait to celebrate alongside the W&J family after more than a year apart. Mark your calendars to join us for a weekend full of Red & Black spirit!
An important update about your return to campus: Prior to the fall semester, a mandatory vaccination requirement for students, faculty, and staff was instated based on our commitment to protect our community members and their families, including those who are unable to be vaccinated. To further our commitment to keeping the campus community safe, college leadership, with guidance from the W&J Clinical Advisory Panel, made the decision to require Homecoming & Reunion attendees to be fully vaccinated prior to attending Homecoming & Reunion Weekend festivities. In keeping with the requirement for faculty, staff, and students, all attendees will be asked to provide proof of vaccination during online registration or upon arriving on campus. Additionally, in accordance with the College’s masking policy announced August 9, all campus guests regardless of vaccination status are required to wear a mask in any indoor campus setting, except for when actively eating and drinking. For more information on how to stay safe at W&J, please visit our FAQ page.

Class of 2020: Crossing of the Seal & Celebration
2021-10-10 11:00 | PA
Registration is now open for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 8 & 9. As a member of the Class of 2020, we are excited to invite you back to campus to enjoy the weekend for FREE!
To make this long-awaited coming together even sweeter, we also invite you and a guest to join us for an exclusive Class of 2020 event on Sunday, October 10. Reunite with your fellow classmates for an important W&J graduation tradition: the final Crossing of the Seal. Immediately following, guests are invited to join us for live music by Pittsburgh-based HIGHCLEAR and an interactive food experience with a New Orleans theme.

W&J Arts Series: Nandanik Dance Troupe - "Card Country"
2021-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Olin Theater, 285 E Wheeling Street, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
In celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Nandanik Dance Troupe presents “Card Country,” one of his most entertaining dance dramas based on the play “Tasher Desh.”

A prince and his friend find themselves on a strange island after they are shipwrecked. The inhabitants of this land, various playing cards, have strange manners: they follow a set of rules, are disciplined in a strict system, and are extremely cautious about maintaining their culture. The lack of freedom of expression drives the prince to bring about changes in the lives of the enslaved cards. Will he succeed?

William Radice, who translated “Tasher Desh” from Bengali to English, says “Card Country upbraids those who live a blinkered existence and urges the world to openly nurture a joyous, youthful and imaginative life.

Midterm
2021-10-13 | Campus-wide, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
