Williams College Plans Temporary Athletic Facility on North CampusWilliams College this week announced plans to build a temporary recreation facility on the north end of campus to fill the gap left by the closure of its Towne Field House. No One Injured in Monday Fire at Williams DormQuick thinking by a Williams College student is being credited with helping to limit damage from a fire in a residence hall on Monday night. Williams College Making Efforts to Preserve Founding DocumentsThe documents include a draft of the U.S. Constitution and one of the earliest printed copies of the Declaration of Independence, and a copy of King George's Proclamation of Rebellion of 1775. Local Higher Ed Officials React to Supreme Court Affirmative Action RulingMassachusetts officials were quick to react Thursday to a pair of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that dealt a blow to generations of efforts to achieve equity in higher education through affirmative action efforts. Williams Grads Pushed Toward 'Thoughtful Engagement'Williams College graduated 572 new holders of bachelor of arts degrees, including 11 Berkshire County residents Williams Students Present on Major Topics in the FieldAll presentations are free and open to the public. Hidden Heroes: Exhibit, Monday 'Teach-In' Highlight Williamstown's Ishmael TitusBut Titus' story, like that of other Black residents, largely was written out of the town's history. Williams College Graduate Students Tours Through the ClarkTours begin in the Museum Pavilion at noon. Williams College Lays Out Concepts for Potential Campus ChangesA project manager from the college and an associate planner from Boston design firm Sasaki Associates gave a presentation on Tuesday to the town's Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Update: Williams Alum Named Head Coach of NBA's JazzMultiple media outlets Monday reported that Williams College alumnus Hardy is in line to be named the next head coach of the Utah Jazz. Williams College Receives STARS Gold Rating for SustainabilitySTARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Williams College Replaces Loans, Work Study with GrantsTaken together, the changes greatly simplify the financial aid process for families, who have traditionally had to manage a complex portfolio of grants, loans and student work requirements, the college said. Williamstown Zoning Board OKs College's Davis Center ProjectThe Davis Center, known as the Multicultural Center until 2012, currently is housed in three former residences on the south end of campus off Walden Street. Williams Awarding 5 Honorary Degrees at 2022 CommencementJon Meacham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and noted commentator, will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 233rd commencement exercise on Sunday, June 5. Williams College President Thanks Berkshires Healthcare HeroesToday, the college is once again bustling with students, faculty and staff, learning, living and working on campus. Throughout the Berkshires, communities are starting to emerge and look to the future again. '62 Center Winter and Spring SeasonCTD presents student and world-class artists celebrating diverse and challenging theatre, music, and dance programming for the Williams College community and beyond. All virtual programming is free and open to all. Williams College Sees COVID-19 Numbers SpikeThe college already last week announced measures to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in anticipation of this weekend's return of students to campus. |