WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - William & Mary Athletics hosted the 2019 Celebration of Women's Athletics "CWA" on March 30 inside the Zable Hospitality Suite in Zable Stadium. The event was timed to coincide with other campus programs that commemorated 100 Years of Women at William & Mary.
 
Approximately 45 Alumnae returned to campus to conduct mock interviews and career discussions with current Tribe student-athletes and W&M alumnae. The keynote speaker for the 10th annual event was W&M President Katherine Rowe. The event also included a Q&A with President Rowe and Director of Athletics Samantha K. Huge. The Q&A portion of the event can be seen by clicking above or HERE.
 
The Celebration of Women's Athletics originated to highlight the history of W&M's women's athletics and to recognize the dedication and leadership of women administrators, coaches and alumnae athletes. Today's CWA has evolved into the signature event for the Tribe's "Women in Action" initiative and has afforded career exploration and networking opportunities for hundreds of Tribe student-athletes.
 
The goals of the Celebration of Women's Athletics are:

To educate and inspire current student-athletes about the history of women's athletics at W&M and beyond.

To celebrate our past and current leaders in women's sports

To honor alumnae who's athletic experiences at W&M played a significant role in their personal, professional and charitable lives.

To foster lifelong relationships and connections to the College

To educate our athletes and alumnae about the value of "giving back."
 
Feedback from W&M Student-Athletes on 2019 CWA
 
"It was really amazing to hear both President Rowe and Athletics Director Huge speak. On top of that, it was a great networking event and a great chance to practice my interview skills in a "safe" setting."
 
"It was really nice to connect with other W&M alumni and hear their path post-graduation."
 
"During the event, I was able to talk to terrific women, one of which has already connected me with her daughter who is aiding me on getting a summer internship on the Hill. Chances like this came out of this phenomenal event and thus I recommend everyone attend if you can."
 
"I really enjoyed the one on one nature of the exchange …I greatly appreciated both AD Huge and President Rowe speaking at the event. And thank you so much for hosting the event in the stadium suite area, it is such a beautiful addition and I absolutely loved the tour of the roof and press box area!! Great opportunity to connect to today's students!"
"[The] CWA is a wonderful way to connect the generations of W&M women."
 "Meeting W&M students is inspiring!  I think they enjoy meeting and learning from W&M Alums, as well!"
 
"… a great way to give back to an athletic program that meant so much to me as a student, plus I am thankful for the opportunity to reconnect with W&M."
 
"Fun to engage with current athletes and hopefully we are making a difference and showing them that life after college and sports can be successful and fulfilling"
 
"It was such a wonderful event to connect with alumna and students. I was so impressed with the President and AD's talk at the beginning. It was inspirational. I was also impressed with the students' preparation, intellect, and determination."