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Discover What’s New!

VIMS School of Marine Science

Online via Zoom
  • Thursday, October 15, 2020
  • 7:00-8:00 PM EDT

Exciting changes are afloat at the School of Marine Science at VIMS! Join Dr. Linda Schaffner, VIMS alumna & Associate Dean of Academic Studies, fellow-alum Dr. Molly Mitchell M.S. ’03, Ph.D. ’18, and John Griffin, Assistant Director for Admissions and Student Affairs, for a conversation about happenings on campus, student professional development initiatives, and the new VIMS M.A. professional degree program. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and interact with others.

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Presenters
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Dr. Linda Schaffner

M.S.‘81, Ph.D.‘87, Associate Dean of Academic Studies
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Dr. Molly Mitchell

M.S.’03, Ph.D.’18, M.A. Program Director
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Mr. John Griffin

Assistant Director for Admissions and Student Affairs

Can’t Attend?

We’d still love for you to update your information for our records. This will ensure you receive future alumni communications and that we are in the know regarding the amazing things our alumni are doing.

Questions?

Contact Sally Brooks, M.S.’08, Assistant Director of Advancement, Outreach, and Engagement at [[v|sabrooks]] or by phone at  804-684-7010.

Zoom

To download Zoom on your computer before the event, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to https://zoom.us/
  2. Click "Sign up for Free" and follow the prompts.
  3. Once you are signed up and Zoom is downloaded on your computer, you can simply click on the link provided in the confirmation email you received after registering to access the meeting.

If you want to participate in the event without downloading Zoom on your computer, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to https://zoom.us/
  2. Click "Join a Meeting" in the upper right
  3. Enter the meeting ID (provided in the confirmation email you received after registering)
  4. Click "Join"
  5. Enter the meeting password (provided in the confirmation email you received after registering)
  6. Click "Join Meeting" to be admitted to the meeting
Help spread the word!
Send an email to your networks using the following template:
My alma mater, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, is currently welcoming applications for a new interdisciplinary Professional M.A. in Marine Science. The M.A. program is designed to produce graduates with the advanced knowledge, skills, and experience needed to translate, integrate, and apply marine science to issues of pressing societal concern. Students will join both the globally recognized Virginia Institute of Marine Science and William & Mary communities to provide critical marine science research, education, and advisory services.

Find more information at https://www.vims.edu/education/graduate/ or ask questions directly to [[v|admissions]].

Post about the new M.A. program on Facebook:
My alma mater, @Virginia Institute of Marine Science, is welcoming applications for its Professional M.A. in Marine Science. The M.A. program is designed to produce graduates with the advanced knowledge, skills, and experience needed to translate, integrate, and apply marine science to issues of pressing societal concern.  For more information:  https://www.vims.edu/education/graduate/admissions/degree_options/m.a._degree/index.php

Tweet about the new M.A. program on Twitter:
.@VIMS_News is welcoming applications for its M.A. in Marine Science, designed to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience to translate, integrate, and apply marine science to issues of pressing societal concern.  https://www.vims.edu/education/graduate/

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