March 5, 2009
To the Williams Community,
I am pleased to report that, as part of the recently completed Williams Campaign, a group of trustees, alumni, and parents have come together to provide the funds needed to name the South Academic Building in honor of the College’s 16th President.
It is wonderful that succeeding generations of students, faculty, and staff will now have a permanent reminder of the many ways their lives have been touched by Morty. As he would be the first to point out, the accomplishments of the past nine years have resulted from the collective work of all who have been part of the College community, so in a significant way the building honors you all.
Schapiro Hall will be dedicated during the April Board Meeting. At Morty’s request, this will be done with little fuss. Plans are underway, though, for an event this spring at which you can all convey your thanks directly to both Morty and Mimi for their extraordinary time here.
Sincerely,
Greg Avis ’80
Chair of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
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