October 14, 2009
To the Williams Community,
Whenever Mountain Day does not occur within the first two of the three possible Fridays, it’s worth reminding ourselves how the system works.
Mountain Day was established as an opportunity for the campus community to celebrate the unique rural setting that distinguishes Williams. When the Faculty voted to reinstate the tradition, they stipulated that it take place on one of the first three Fridays of October. It can’t be held any other day.
If the weather on all three of those Fridays is unsuitable for outdoor activity, there is no Mountain Day that year. In that case, the last Friday of the semester becomes an extra reading period day, with no option to take self-scheduled or take-home exams.
A decision about whether to hold Mountain Day will be made early Friday morning.
Either way, I hope that you are enjoying our beautiful surroundings whenever you have the opportunity.
With regards,
Bill Wagner,
Interim President
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