Dear Williams faculty and staff, The last two weeks have been among the most challenging of my career, and, I can only presume, of yours as well. Thank you for all you have done to help with our difficult transition. Many students and families have told me that, in a moment… Continue reading »
Williams students, faculty and staff, I came to Williams 18 months ago, with great enthusiasm, to lead the college forward. I now find myself in the unenviable position of pausing that momentum. I am writing with deep regret to inform you that Williams College will end in-person classes… Continue reading »
Williams students, faculty and staff, The COVID-19 virus is continuing to spread nationally, including a confirmed case in Clarksburg, MA, 7 miles east of Williams, and another in Bennington, VT. I am writing today to announce further steps to protect campus and prepare for the possibility that a case occurs… Continue reading »
To the NESCAC athletic community: The NESCAC presidents have been discussing COVID-19 on athletics, among many other issues our campuses are addressing as a result of the virus. The situation will continue to change and our decisions will be dictated by the facts as we understand them,… Continue reading »
Dear Williams faculty, students and staff, Over the last several weeks I’ve received requests from a number of you for more time to respond to the draft working group reports. This is a bad news-good news result: it requires slowing down the process slightly, but I’m pleased that people are… Continue reading »
Dear students, faculty and staff, It’s spring! Well… spring semester, anyway. The ground is still frozen, the days are too short, but the process of renewal is underway. Every season in the Berkshires has its pleasures, but it’s a special time at Williams when the coats and boots come off… Continue reading »
Williams students, faculty and staff, With classes starting tomorrow, I write with news about the college’s preparedness for the novel coronavirus outbreak and how each of you can help limit the risk of infection at Williams. Here is some important information to be aware of. First, as of now there are… Continue reading »
To the Williams community, I am pleased to report that, after consulting with the Faculty Steering Committee, I have offered Professor of Psychology Safa Zaki the position of Dean of the Faculty, and she has accepted. Safa will assume her new role on July 1. In her… Continue reading »
Dear faculty, staff and students, The Williams Board of Trustees held their January meeting last Friday and Saturday. I’m pleased to summarize for you some of the topics and votes. Reports from past meetings are always available on the News from the Board website. Last week’s… Continue reading »
To the Williams community, For the last year, members of the Williams community have been discussing how best to live up to our obligation to ensure both free expression and inclusion. Today I’m sharing a statement developed by the Faculty Steering Committee with my… Continue reading »
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