Taichi by Ju Ming (1985), public art near the path between Mission Park and Frosh Quad in the recent snow. Gift of Tsong-Zung Chang ’72 and Moonchu Foundation.
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Engage with williams
- “Planets and the Search for Life in the Universe” with Rob Wittenmyer ’98 on Tues., Jan. 23, at noon ET.
- “Investing in a Real Fund” with David Pesikoff ’90 on Thurs., Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. ET.
DISCOVER “How to Build a City” on Jan. 23 at 6:00 p.m. ET at a live and virtual panel discussion on careers in urban planning, public policy, real estate development and sustainability moderated by Karen Hu ’99 with Laurel Blatchford ’94, Andrew Brown ’05, Jeff Nelson ’04, Clare Newman ’02 and Anazette Ray ’99 .
JOIN other alumnae physicians to hear about underlying drivers of burnout and potential solutions from Dr. Diane Shannon ’85 at our Feb. 6 Williams @ Work Webinar at 7 p.m. ET.
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Be A part of the Biggest Little Community Challenge
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IT’S PART OF THE PLAN
The five strategic recommendations from the Society of Alumni’s 2023 Strategic Plan are:
- Value engagement and volunteerism
- Expand programming
- Demonstrate commitment to and accountability for diversity, equity and inclusion
- Reimagine the alumni website
- Fortify the regional associations
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January is MENTORING MONTH! Are you signed up for Ephlink? It's the best place to make career connections with fellow alumni. As a mentor or a mentee, you can decide how deep a connection you have the time and energy for. Signing up online is easy!
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Alumni in the News- Jeff Speck ’85, a city planner who advocates internationally for more walkable cities, is featured in a new PBS documentary, Walkable USA, about the planned revival of downtown Hammond, Ind.
- Hailed by The New York Times as “absorbing from start to finish,” Frederick Wiseman’s ’51 latest documentary, Menus-Plaisirs—Les Troisgros, transports audiences to the French countryside to examine the workings of a family-owned, Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Dan Wohl ’15, who went from playing basketball abroad to working at Tesla for four years in a variety of roles focused on finance, strategy and business development, tells Forbes about changing careers and his extensive research on electrifying transportation during his time at Harvard.
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Williams students on Winter Study's Taiwan Study tour
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News from the college Winter Exploration Winter Study is underway! Taught by faculty, alumni, staff and community members who are experts in their fields, Winter Study courses run a wide gamut and include some offerings not available during the regular academic year. In addition to an array of travel and language courses (such as Taiwan Study Tour, pictured above), other staples in this year’s catalog are classes on environmental sustainability, the arts, life skills and wellness and faculty-guided independent study.
Faculty in Focus
- Phoebe Cohen, chair and associate professor of geosciences, is a collaborator for the new Buffalo, N.Y.-based public art project and exhibition In the Sun’s Absence, which features haiku installed on public signage, sound art, video, print work and sculptural projects throughout the city.
- Laura Martin, associate professor of environmental studies, pens an article for TIME Magazine that looks at the impact of the Endangered Species Act, now in its 50th year.
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