Williams Names New Assistant Director of Athletics for Finance

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Judy Fraser
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — There are two sides to every street, and Judy Fraser will have worked on both sides of Route 2 as she becomes the Assistant Director of Athletics for Finance at Williams College on Aug. 23.

Since 1989 Fraser has worked on the north side of Route 2. In her new position, she will be working on the other side, in athletics administration. She will be in charge of overseeing the budgets within the athletics department and for the Ephs’ 32 varsity teams.

“Judy brings with her a wealth of experience both at the college and in financial matters,” said Interim Athletics Director Lisa Melendy. “She has worked in the Vice President for Administration’s office dealing primarily with the many college insurance policies, worked in what is now called Human Resources, and has done numerous projects across campus as an independent contractor.”

“Judy has worked with almost every office on campus and has done the nuts and bolts budget and accounts payable work with PeopleSoft that this position also requires.”

Fraser’s first appointment at Williams was as the Assistant to the V.P. for Administration from 1989-92. Then she moved on to become the Assistant V.P. for Administration and Director of Benefits and Insurance from 1992-97.

After a five-year hiatus she returned to the college as the Family Days coordinator, 2002-08, later becoming an assistant to the Academic Program coordinator, 2008-10 before joining the Athletics Department.

Prior to her arrival at Williams, Fraser was the manager in the Provider Audit and Reimbursement Division at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut from 1985-88; administrator of the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia from 1983-85; and assistant to the administrator of Medical Services Division, Vermont Department of Health from 1979-1981.

Fraser earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Vermont in 1979 and an M.B.A from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1983.

Fraser resides in Williamstown with her husband Stan Parese and her son Jackson.
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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School  in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.
 
"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."
 
Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.
 
"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."
 
Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.
 
"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."
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