We will be hosting Common Book events throughout the 2025-26 Academic Year. Check back often as new events are being added all the time!
The College of Humanities & Sciences will be hosting Margaret Hu, Davison Douglas Professor of Law, and Director of the Digital Democracy Lab, at William & Mary (W&M) Law School on September 10. She will be speaking to the interdisciplinary class, DMCY 200: U.S. Democracy United/Divided, which will be open to all to attend.
Growing with the Wave: AI Transforming Pharmacy from Bench to Bedside
Dive into the future of pharmacy and discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field—from groundbreaking research to real-world patient care.This dynamic session begins with an inspiring 45-minute lecture, followed by an interactive, hands-on workshop where you’ll explore AI tools and applications in pharmacy. Bring your laptop and roll up your sleeves—you’ll be working with real examples and guided exercises.
To get the most out of the experience, you’ll receive a digital workbook a few days in advance so you can preview the content. The workbook will also serve as a valuable take-home resource to keep learning long after the workshop ends. Be part of the AI wave that’s transforming healthcare—reserve your spot today!
Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
College of Health Professions Auditorium
900 E Leigh St., Rm 1075
Hosted by the School of Pharmacy
Synthesis, Optimization, or Chaos: New Technologies and the Perils of Forecasting
From flying cars to atom bomb mining projects, from the massive capacity of a 30mb disk drive to the physical keyboard on a Blackberry, assumptions about the utility, danger, and permanence of technologies have often proven incorrect. Today's unquestionable firmament is tomorrow's amusing relic. From this perspective this event considers the current wave of enthusiasm, fear, and confusion about AI and related technologies, exploring whether "being ready" is a relevant affective frame or meaningful target of resource allocation.
September 15, 2025, Time to Time
Academic Learning Commons, Rm 4100
1000 Floyd Ave
Hosted by University College
Leading the Future: Critical Perspectives on AI in K–12 Education for Educational Leaders
This event is part of the School of Education’s Education Leadership Department's Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the operations and instructional practices of K–12 education, school leaders face pressing questions about equity, ethics, and innovation. This panel—Leading the Future: Critical Perspectives on AI in K–12 Education for Educational Leaders—will feature educators, school system leaders, school board members, researchers, and policy experts who will examine how schools can critically and responsibly engage with AI tools. The discussion will explore how to protect student data, mitigate algorithmic bias, and uphold academic integrity.Rather than embracing a tech-first approach, this session will highlight human-centered, justice-oriented leadership that prioritizes student well-being and public trust. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging AI applications and walk away with leadership frameworks and guiding questions for navigating the evolving intersection of technology and learning.
September 30, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Academic Learning Commons, rm. 4100
1000 Floyd Ave
Hosted by the School of Education