MAIN SPONSOR
THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG
The City of Williamsburg, founded in 1699, was the colonial capital of Virginia and has a history that is wed to the American Revolution. Today Williamsburg is cultivating a modern urbanism supported by a historic quality of life. Revolutionary thinking is still a component of this local government and it is evident in their support of programs, organizations, and events that provide vibrancy in a college town with a bustling tourism economy.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
WILLIAM & MARY
William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a teaching, learning and research university with the personal education of a liberal arts and sciences institution. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, W&M offers a top-rated academic experience while being consistently recognized as one of the best values in the nation.
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Colonial Williamsburg operates the world’s largest living history museum, preserving Virginia’s 18th-century capital as a fully functioning city. Fun, engaging experiences transport guests back in time and highlight the relevance of America’s founding era to contemporary life. The Colonial Williamsburg experience includes more than 600 restored or reconstructed buildings, historic trade shops, renowned museums of decorative arts and folk art, extensive educational outreach programs for students and teachers, lodging, and culinary options from historic taverns to casual or elegant dining.
WILLIAMSBURG AREA ARTS COMMISSION
The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission (WAAC) assists Williamsburg City Council and James City County Board of Supervisors and other organizations in supporting and stimulating excellence in the arts and in creating an atmosphere that encourages the growth, development, and accessibility of cultural amenities for the benefit of residents and visitors.
CANON VIRGINIA
Canon Virginia, Inc. located in Newport News, Virginia is a manufacturer for Canon’s office and consumer products. Our innovative and efficient production methods along with our environmental commitment make us a leading global manufacturer. Since opening our doors in 1985, Canon Virginia has provided exceptional manufacturing services.
With a capital investment of more than $700 million, 5 facilities, 2 million square feet of floor space, and 2,000 dedicated employees, Canon Virginia has brought Canon’s world class manufacturing to the United States. Our expansion in 2009 added a new state-of-the art facility that incorporates the latest in high speed automated manufacturing technology to produce cartridges for laser printers. As Canon’s domestic manufacturing facility, Canon Virginia has manufactured millions of Canon copiers, printers, and cartridges. We continue to manufacture cartridges and other Canon accessories, as well as provide reverse manufacturing services for Canon copiers, printers, and cameras.
PROGRAM SPONSOR
THE CHARLES CENTER
Since 1986, the Charles Center has served as a launching pad for undergraduate research, scholars and Honors programs, and a range of collaborative initiatives that cut across disciplinary, programmatic, and departmental boundaries.
The Charles Center is an incubator for the kinds of applied learning experiences and mentored academic relationships that distinguish William & Mary from other leading research institutions.