Williams faculty, students and staff, I am writing to preview the college’s current plan for the first week of Spring Semester. Based on current data and lessons learned from on-boarding students during Winter Study,  Senior Staff and I have decided that the first week of spring semester, from Wednesday, February,… Continue reading »

Dear members of the Williams community, I am writing to you on the cusp of the New Year as I take stock, yet again, of a year touched by Covid. Like you, I am frustrated and tired by nearly two years of struggling against this problem. Unfortunately, the… Continue reading »

Williams faculty, staff and students, As you know, the Covid outlook is continually shifting, and Berkshire County is currently in the midst of a relative surge. Our campus masking and vaccination mandates were designed to reduce the chance of transmission and severe symptoms. And I am… Continue reading »

Williams students, faculty and staff, As I explained in my message last week, I have been closely watching the Covid numbers in our state and region. Soon after I sent that email the CDC moved Berkshire County into their “Substantial Risk” and then most recently “High… Continue reading »

Based on current public health data and expert advice, Senior Staff and I believe Williams can and should continue planning a safe, in-person fall term... Continue reading »

Williams faculty and staff, Before I share the latest policy news, I want to pause and note how wonderful yesterday’s senior celebration was. Whether you attended in person or not, you were all part of the effort to see our students through an exceptional year and then make a culminating celebration possible—including major changes to… Continue reading »