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A Williams Tradition

Assistant professor of political science Galen Jackson meets with Caroline Hess ‘23 and Frances Howard ‘24 for a tutorial titled The Arab-Israeli Conflict. In a tutorial, two students and a faculty member study a single topic in depth for an entire semester, with the students’ ideas and inquiries driving the discussion. Up to 100 tutorials are offered each year across all disciplines, and many consider taking one a quintessential part of the Williams experience.

Life Stories

In Poland, Williams sophomore Diana Sobolieva of Ukraine sets up a video camera for a documentary about Ukrainian and Afghan refugees living in Europe.

Anthropology professor David Edwards is working with students from Williams, the American University of Afghanistan and Central European University on a documentary about the lives of Afghan and Ukrainian refugees living in Europe.

Handbell Choir

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The Williams Handbell Choir attracts students with all levels of ability, from beginners to proficient musicians.

Green Williams

Williams is continuing to hone its approach to healthy meals while also keeping a close eye on the health of the planet as part of the Cool Food Pledge.

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NPR

Photo of Paul Salsini with the Sondheim recording that he found in his Milwaukee home.

A rare recording of Stephen Sondheim’s ’50 work, Phinney’s Rainbow, performed live at Williams College, has been discovered on a bookshelf in a Milwaukee home.

Forbes

Williams alumni Peter Frelinghuysen '22 and Misha Medvedev '22, Sam Stark '19, and Ellie O'Neill '15 made the Forbes 30 Under 30 for social impact.

American Library Association

Hale Polebaum-Freeman, reference and first-year outreach librarian, has been selected to participate in the American Library Association’s 2023 class of Emerging Leaders program.

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Covid-19 Information

Covid-19 is an ongoing concern in our region, including on campus. Safety measures are in place, and campus community members and guests are additionally advised to take personal precautions. See the college's Covid-19 website for information about campus policies. For the latest research and recommendations from the CDC, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus.

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