• Wednesday, 2/3: "US Foreign Policy in Asia" with Christopher W. Bishop '95, State Dept. Parents & Friends Lounge, 7:30 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Thursday, 2/4 "Careers in the State Department" with Christopher W. Bishop '95, State Dept. Bagby 217, 4:00 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Wednesday, 2/10: "Haiti: Where Should Things Go from Here?" - panel discussion with Dr. Kenneth Lehman (Dept. of History), Lt. Col. Rucker Snead (USA ret) (Career Services), and Rev. Dr. William E. Thompson (College Chaplain), Parents & Friends Lounge, 4:15 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Monday, 2/22: "Science Explores the Past: How Modern Technology Reveals Past Cultures, Climates, & Crimes" with David G. Sullivan, Professor of Quaternary Studies, Palynology, Biogeography, Geomorphism, and Environmental Change at the University of Denver. Co-sponsored by the Wilson Center, Phi Beta Kappa, Eta Sigma Phi, the Western Culture Program, the Lectures and Programs Committee, and the departments of Biology, Classics and History - Crawley Forum, 7:30 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Tuesday, 2/23: "Have Chinese-American Relations Entered a New Era?" with Dr. Warner Winborne and Dr. Eric Dinmore, Wilson Center, 4:15 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Friday, 2/26: Public Service Program Applications due

• Tuesday, 3/16: Public Service Program Spring Applicant interviews: 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Board Room Lounge followed by 5:30 dinner with applicants in the Board Room Lounge
• Wednesday, 3/24: Presentation by Julious P. "Joey" Smith, Jr., newly retired head of the Williams Mullen Law Firm, Parents & Friends, 7:00 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Friday, 3/26: Trip to Quantico to tour the Marine Corps Museum. For more information, contact Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr.

• Wednesday, 4/14: Society of '91 Closing banquet and presentation. Board Room and Chairman's Room. For more information, contact D. Fahrner, ext. 6128.
• Thursday - Saturday, 4/15-17: Symposium, "The 65th Anniversary of World War II" - sponsored by the Military Leadership/National Security Studies Program of the Wilson Center.
• Friday, 4/16: Wilson Center Board Meeting. Parents & Friends Lounge, 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, 4/16: Wilson Center Patrick Henry/Public Service/Military Leadership Awards Banquet, 5:30 p.m. Reception - Chairman's Room; Dinner - Board Room. By invitation.
• Friday, 4/23: Annual Public Service Program meetings at with State and City officials, Richmond
• Thursday, 4/29: Wilson Center Spring Ice Cream Social/Study Break - by invitation, 1:00 - 3:00 PM.

• College Commencement, Sunday May 9, 10:00 a.m.

• TBA: Bill of Rights Institute, Collaborative project on the Presidency and the Constitution. Arlington, VA. Dr. Marion, participant.
• Friday - Sunday, TBA: Alumni College: The Wilson Center assists in the planning and funding of this annual event.
• Summer: Public Service student internship site visits done by Dr. Marion, Washington, D.C.

• Wednesday - Thursday, 7/22-23 & 7/29-30: Constitution Academy, Marymount College, Arlington, VA, for high school students from across the country. Sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute. Dr. David Marion, scholar in residence.
• Friday, 7/24: Dr. Marion and D.C. area Wilson Center summer interns meeting for lunch.

• Friday - Saturday, 8/13-14: Landmarks of American History teachers workshop, Mt. Vernon, for high school teachers from across the country. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Marion, visiting scholar.
• Wednesday, 8/19: Deadline for faculty/staff to apply for enrollment in Leadership Farmville this year. If you are interested or have questions, please email Rucker Snead at rsneadn@hsc.edu or 6325 or David Marion at damarion@hsc.edu or 6240 by 5:00 PM. To get an application, click HERE.
• Thursday - Friday, 8/20-21: Pre-orientation student workshop, "Leadership Skills." Facilitated by Dr. John Eastby. Presenters include Lt. Gen. William G. (Jerry) Boykin (USA ret), Dr. John Eastby, H-SC President Christopher Howard, Dr. Curtis Smith, Mr. Rucker Snead, and Lt. Gen. Samuel V. Wilson (USA ret) (USA ret). Pictures from the session and cookout with Wilson Center students
• Tuesday, 8/25 (tent): First meeting for all Public Service students, 4 PM, Wilson Center
• August - May: Residency by the First Wilson Center Fellow and former Wheat Chair Lt. General Samuel V. Wilson (USA ret.)
• August - May: Wheat Chair Lt. Gen. William "Jerry" Boykin (USA ret.) will teach An Overview of US National Intelligence as well as An Advanced Seminar on Leadership and Ethics
• Monday, 8/31: Public Service Program - first class meeting of INDS 377 - 6 PM, Wilson Center. Dr. David Marion, instructor

September 2009

• Thursday, 9/3: "Careers in the Intelligence World" Information Session - Bagby 217, 7:00 PM. Topics to be included: Agencies in the Intelligence Community; possible career opportunities; security clearances; possible paths to get into that world; things to do at Hampden-Sydney; things not to do at Hampden-Sydney; and internships. Additional Q and A with LTG Sam Wilson (USA, Ret) former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
• Saturday, 9/5: Wilson Center students/staff cookout, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, before the first home football game. By invitation.
• Tuesday, 9/8: Notices will be sent to all H-SC sophomores inviting them to apply to the Military Leadership/National Security Studies Program. Application form
• Tuesday, 9/8: Notices will be sent to all H-SC sophomores inviting them to apply to the Public Service Program. Application form
• Wednesday, 9/9:H-SC Alumni Luncheon with honored guest, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, new Secretary General of NATO - attended by Dr. David Marion, Dr. John Eastby, Lt. Col. Rucker Snead (USA ret), Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr. & Ms. Rondi Arlton. Sponsored by the Wilson Center. sponsored by the Wilson Center for Leadership
• Thursday, 9/10: Society of '91 Opening Dinner and Meeting - 7 PM, Board Room & Chairman's Room. For more info, contact D. Fahrner, phone 6128
• Friday, 9/11: "2009 Global Intelligence Assessment" - an address by Lt. General Patrick Hughes (USA ret), former director of the DIA. Crawley Forum, 7:30 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Thursday, 9/17: "The Last Best Hope of Earth?" - Government and Foreign Affairs Professor Dr. Roger Barrus. A talk to commemorate Constitution Day. 4:00 PM, Wilson Center. Free and open to the public.
• Monday, 9/21: "The September Elections in Japan" - Current event discussion with History Professor Dr. Eric Dinmore, 4 PM, Wilson Center. Free and open to the public.
• Tuesday, 9/22: "The Liberal Arts Meets the Dark Side of Man: A Discussion about War" - 7 PM, Crawley Forum. Free and open to the public.
  Participants:
  • Lt. Gen. Samuel V. Wilson (USA ret) - President Emeritus & Wilson Center Fellow, H-SC (Multidisciplinary)
  • Dr. Sharon I. Goad - Director of the Library, FICC & Academic Computing, H-SC (Anthropology)
  • Dr. Alexander J. Werth, Elliott Professor of Biology, H-SC (Biology)
  • Brig. Gen. Alan Farrell, Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures, Virginia Military Institute (Humanities Perspective)
  • Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr., Elliott Professor of History & Director of the Military Leadership/National Security Studies Program - Moderator

• Thursday, 10/1:"Is Teaching in a Chinese University More Fun?" - with Chemistry Professor Dr. C. William "Bill" Anderson, visiting Professor in China last year. Wilson Center, 4:15 PM. Free and open to the public.
• Saturday, 10/3: Family Weekend - Wilson Center Cookout (12:00 - 1:00 PM) and Open House (12:00 - 4:00 PM)
• Sunday, 10/4: Kickoff program for Freshman Leadership Program, 4:00 PM, Chairman's Room.
By application/invitation. Speaker: David N. Martin '52, founder of the famous Martin Agency and Martin Branding Worldwide. For more information, contact Dr. Curt Smith.
• Friday, 10/9: Military Leadership/National Security Studies Applications due
• Friday, 10/9: Public Service Program Applications due
• Tuesday, 10/13: Gathering of Prospective Students down on the Peninsula - Mike's Place in Newport News, 6:00 PM. LTC Rucker Snead (USA ret) will represent the Wilson Center. By invitation; contact John Axsom '05.
• Thursday, 10/15: Liberty Fund Workshop on the American Founding - Dr. David Marion, opening speaker. Hyatt Arlington, Arlington, VA. By invitation, for high school teachers.
• Friday - Saturday, 10/16 - 17: The Wilson Center is assisting with the H-SC Veteran's Reunion Activities all weekend.
• Friday, 10/16: Annual Public Service Alumni Forum: "Careers in the Military" Participants include Col. William T. "Bill" Anderson '67 (USMCR Ret), Dr. Doug Spitalny '88, and Maj. Tom Jervey '81 (USAF Ret) - Parents & Friends Lounge, 4:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Career Development. Free and open to the public.
• Friday, 10/16: Informal gathering with Veterans Reunion group at the Tiger Inn, 7:30 PM. Wilson Center will provide refreshments.
• Saturday, 10/17: Panel Discussion: "Changing Face of War" - veterans from various eras talking about their experiences. Chairman's Room, 9:30 AM. Free and open to the public.
• Saturday, 10/17: Wreath Laying ceremony at the Memorial Gates, 11:00 AM.
• Saturday, 10/17: Homecoming Cookout for Military Alumni/families, Wilson Center Alumni/families and currents Wilson Center students - Wilson Center (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) and Open House 12:00 - 4:00 PM
• Saturday, 10/17: Football Game vs. W & L; Recognition Ceremony for Veterans at Halftime - football field.
• Saturday, 10/17: Reception for Military Alumni & invited guests - Snyder Hall, 4 PM
• Tuesday, 10/20: Wilson Center Faculty Oversight Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m., North Dining Room, to review Public Service Applications.
• Thursday, 10/22: Lunch program with Laura Neidert to discuss internship options, dining hall, 11:30 AM. For Juniors in the Public Service Program.
• Tuesday, 10/26: "East Asian Affairs" - Speaker: Misha Auslin, Director of Japan Studies, Resident Scholar in Foreign and Defense Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute. 7:30 PM, Parents and Friends Lounge. Co-sponsored by the Asian Studies Program and the Wilson Center. Free and open to the public.
• Tuesday, 10/27: Public Service Program candidate interviews, Board Room. Interviews begin at 4:00 P.M.
• Thursday, 10/29:
• "How Should the World's Flattest Country Deal with Rising Sea Levels? - A Case Study in Leadership" with Dr. Alex Werth, Biology. Wilson Center, 4:15 PM - Free and open to the public.

• Tuesday, 11/3: Bill of Rights Workshop for high school teachers - Dr. Marion, lecturer. Hosted by The Wakefield School, location TBA. Attendance by registration.
• Tuesday, 11/3: Annual Election Watch - Tiger Inn, 9:00 p.m. Refreshments and political analysis provided. Free and open to the public.
• Wednesday & Thursday, November 4 & 5: HIV and AIDS Symposium. Sponsored in part by the Wilson Center. Free and open to the Public, Crawley Forum. Spearheaded by visiting QEP scholars Dr. Monwabisi Gantsho and Dr. Moloko Ramashala-Gantsho.
• Saturday, 11/7: Hall of Fame Weekend - Wilson Center Open House; 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, 11/8: Freshmen Leadership Program: Presentation by Gail Funke, 4:00 PM, Chairman's Room, Settle Hall. Dinner to follow at La Parota. By invitation.
• Tuesday, 11/10: "20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall" panel discussion, 4 PM, Gilmer 019.Free and open to the public.
• Thursday, 11/12: Annual Wilson Center Trip to the Hill, Washington D.C.
• Thursday, 11/19: "Neither Red Nor Blue: The 2009 Elections and the New Politics of the Old Dominion" - Mark J. Rozell, Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University - 4 PM, Parents and Friends Lounge. Free and open to the public.
• Monday, 11/23: Senior Presentations and dessert reception. 4:00 PM, Wilson Center

• Tuesday, 12/1: What Should the U.S. Policy Be in Afghanistan? - with Lt. General Samuel V. Wilson (USA ret.), Lt. Rucker Snead ''81 (USA ret) and Dr. Warner R. Winborne '88, Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr. (moderator) - 4 PM, Parents & Friends Lounge. Free and open to the public.
• Thursday, 12/10: Wilson Center Ice Cream Social/Study Break. For all students, staff and faculty of the Wilson Center.
• Tuesday, 12/8: Wilson Center Faculty Oversight Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m., South Dining Room.

• Thursday, 1/14: Dr. James Y. Simms, Jr. represented the Wilson Center at an Admissions Event in Newport News.
• Monday, 1/25: Spring recruitment: Notices will be sent to all H-SC sophomores inviting them to apply to the Public Service Program Application form
• Tuesday, 1/26: The Military Leadership/National Security Studies initiation dinner, Settle Hall Board Room 5:30 PM. By invitation only.
• Tuesday, 1/26: "Courage: The Original Value" Speaker: Col. Douglas A. MacGregor, Ph.D (U.S.A. ret). Crawley Forum, 7:30 PM. Free and open to the Public. Sponsored by the Military Leadership/National Security Studies Program of the Wilson Center
• Tuesday, 1/27: 9:00 p.m. - T.I. - Watch the State of the Union Address.