Williams mourns the death of retiree John Markunas, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on December 18, 2024, at the age of 82. John joined the Williams Office of Information Technology in June 2000 after a varied and accomplished career in industry. He was also a proud… Continue reading »
To the Williams community, I write with the promised commemoration of former Professor of Mathematics Neil Grabois, who passed away on October 7, at the age of 88. While at Williams, Neil also served as Dean of the College, Dean of the Faculty and Provost (twice) before leaving in 1988… Continue reading »
Williams mourns the death of retiree Madeline Cuccia, who passed away on November 23, 2024, at the age of 83. Madeline joined the admission office as a secretary in September 1971 after ten years at Sprague Electric in North Adams, and retired from here in May 2003. In her initial… Continue reading »
Dear Williams colleagues, I write with the promised remembrance of our colleague Karen Kwitter, the late Ebenezer Fitch Professor of Astronomy, Emerita. Relationships were central to Karen’s work and life: she had a gift for connection that helped her translate advanced research ideas into accessible terms for her students. As… Continue reading »
Dear colleagues, Williams mourns the loss of Dining staff member Douglas “Doug” Blair, who died on Saturday, October 26. Doug grew up in South Williamstown, the son of Douglas and Diane Blair. He attended Mount Greylock Regional High School, where he was a member… Continue reading »
Williams colleagues, I write with the promised commemoration of Ed Derby, Sr., who retired in 2022 with the title of Lead Power Plant Operator, and passed away on August 8, 2024, after an illness. Ed joined Williams in 1982 and worked here for 40 years. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he… Continue reading »
To the Williams community, I write to honor the death of retired Director of Mental Health Services Dr. John Allen Miner, who passed away peacefully at home on September 7 at the age of 74, surrounded by loved ones. John joined Williams in 1998 as a staff psychiatrist after working… Continue reading »
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 »
To the Williams community, I write with the promised commemoration of our late colleague, Robert G. Scott Class of 1968 Professor of English and former Dean of the College Steve Fix, who died on April 23, just a few months short of his planned retirement. A native of Dorchester, MA,… Continue reading »
Williams colleagues, In sadness, I write with news that Karen Kwitter, Ebenezer Fitch Professor of Astronomy, Emerita, passed away on Monday, peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial ceremony will be held at the Williams College Cemetery tomorrow, Thursday, August 22, at 10 AM. Continue reading »