One might assume that with the new law the college would, in its policies and practices, treat marijuana much the same as alcohol. But we have a long-standing policy against illicit drug use on campus and within the college community, and the federal government still considers marijuana to be an illicit drug. The college must abide by federal laws, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Continue reading »
To the Williams Community, It is with sadness that I report to you the death of Robert M. Kozelka, who taught in the Math Department from 1957 to 1988 and served as chair for five years. Bob died on Dec. 1 in Chapel Hill, N.C., at the age of 90. Continue reading »
The attached letters were sent November 29 to our legislative delegation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urging the support and expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. Letter to Senator Edward J. Markey Letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren Letter to Rep. Richard… Continue reading »
To the Williams Community, I am pleased to report that Susan Engel, senior lecturer in psychology and the Class of 1959 Director of the Program in Teaching, has agreed to serve as the college’s next Gaudino Scholar. Her two and a half year appointment to this post will begin January 1,… Continue reading »
I’m delighted to announce that after a national search the college has appointed Jim Reische as Williams’ next chief communications officer. Continue reading »
To our country’s leaders, we say that DACA should be upheld, continued and expanded. We are prepared to meet with you to present our case. This is both a moral imperative and a national necessity. Continue reading »
President Falk and more than 100 campus leaders call on President-elect Trump to take a more forceful stand against harassment, hate and acts of violence. Continue reading »
Our community has come together to ask Williams and me, in particular, to do all we can to protect and support our undocumented students. I assure you we will. Continue reading »
We write to inform you that Campus Safety and Security has identified the people responsible for the vandalism in Griffin Hall that occurred over the weekend. Two students were identified and interviewed, and during interviews they admitted that they alone were responsible. The students told CSS that they had committed the vandalism to bring attention to the effects of the presidential election on many within our community. Continue reading »
We write to share with you news of a disturbing incident of vandalism that occurred over the weekend in Griffin Hall. Continue reading »