The Death of Retiree Mary Gaule

Williams mourns the passing of retiree Mary Gaule, who passed away on Sunday, September 8, at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, at the age of 99. Mary joined the Dining team in 1985 and worked in Faculty House for many years retired as a member of the waitstaff there in 1999. Continue reading »

The Death of Retiree Ed Derby, Sr.

With sadness, Williams notes the passing of retiree Edward J. Derby, Sr., of Williamstown, who died last Thursday at the age of 66. Ed worked in Facilities from 1982 until 2022, retiring with the title of Lead Power Plant Operator. Funeral services will be held this Thursday, August 15, at… Continue reading »

The Death of Retiree Dorothy Weslowski

Williams mourns the passing of retiree Dorothy Weslowski, who worked in Dining for 35 years, from 1972 to 1996. The family invites memorial donations to Hospice of the Berkshires. Our thoughts go out to all of Dorothy’s loved ones, friends and former colleagues. Continue reading »

The Death of Retiree Terrance E. Kelly

Williams mourns the death of Terrance Kelly, who passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Terrance joined the college in November 1990 and worked in Buildings and Grounds for almost 20 years, retiring in April 2009. No service is planned. Please see the family’s obituary… Continue reading »

Campus activism and the Code of Conduct

Dear Williams students, faculty and staff, Protest encampments on college and university campuses have recently captured national attention. We have reason to believe that some Williams students may be considering a comparable action here. At Williams, we encourage students to use their minds, and their voices, to develop and express… Continue reading »

Summary of the April 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting

To the Williams community, I write to share my usual summary of the recent Board of Trustees meeting. Last weekend, in addition to their working sessions, the Trustees joined faculty, students, staff, alumni and friends in celebrating the new Davis Center. During the weekend we also honored Professor Joseph… Continue reading »

The Death of Dr. Frances Lippmann

Williams mourns the passing of Dr. Frances Lippman, retired director of the college counseling center, who passed away peacefully last Thursday at age 90. Doctor Lippmann joined Williams in 1993 and retired in 2010. At the college she held the titles at various times of director of psychological counseling; psychotherapist… Continue reading »

The Death of Professor John Hyde ’56

Dear Williams colleagues, I write with still more sad news. John Hyde ’56, Brown Professor of History, Emeritus, passed away yesterday at the age of 93. Maud will send a full commemoration in the days to come. In the meantime, our thoughts go out to John’s family, friends, colleagues and… Continue reading »

The Deaths of Norman Petersen and Phyllis Cutler

Williams colleagues, I write to inform you of the deaths of two Williams emeriti: Washington Gladden 1859 Professor of Religion, Emeritus, Norman R. Petersen, Jr.; and College Librarian, Emerita, Phyllis Cutler. Maud will send full commemorations for each of them in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we wanted to… Continue reading »