CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

413.597.4444

Dial 4444 from any campus phone.

EMERGENCY NUMBER

Dial 9-911 from any campus phone.

REUNION HEADQUARTERS

413.597.4455

Drop by either of the following

locations for assistance:

ALUMNI CENTER

Dial 4455 from any campus phone

Thursday & Friday: 8:30AM-MIDNIGHT

Saturday: 7AM-MIDNIGHT

DODD HOUSE

Dial 2213 from any campus phone

Thursday & Friday: 8:30AM–10PM

Saturday: 7AM–10PM

FOOD AND HOSPITALITY

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

8AM–MIDNIGHT Snack Bar, Paresky Center

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

6:30–9:30AM Breakfast, Eco-Cafe,

Schow Atrium

7:30–9AM Ephraim Williams Society

Breakfast, Faculty House. RSVP

to Cheryl.M.Brigley@williams.edu

or 877.374.7526

6:30AM–4PM Snack Bar, Paresky Center

12–1:45PM Grab & Go Lunch, Credit Cards

Accepted Lower Level, Paresky Center

11:30AM–2:30PM FREE ICE CREAM

courtesy of The Ephraim Williams

Society Front Porch, Paresky Center

10PM–1AM Snack Bar, Paresky Center

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

6:30–9:30AM Breakfast, Eco-Cafe,

Schow Atrium

6:30–9:30AM Snack Bar, Paresky Center

12–1PM PICNIC LUNCHEON FOR ALL

Chapin Lawn

12–1PM JOSEPH’S COAT LUNCHEON

For alumni classes in ’35–’64

Lasell Gym

1–4PM Snack Bar, Paresky Center Free gelato samples 1:30-2:30PM

10PM–1AM Snack Bar, Paresky Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

8AM–2PM Snack Bar, Paresky Center

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

UPPER LASELL FITNESS CENTER

(cardiovascular equipment)

Thursday & Friday: 6AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

LOWER LASELL FITNESS CENTER

(weight room)

Thursday: 6–9AM & 11AM–6PM

Friday: 6–9AM & 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

SIMON SQUASH CENTER

Thursday & Friday: 6AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

SAMUELSON & MUIR SWIMMING POOL

Thursday–Saturday: 2–5PM

Children under 13 must be accompanied

by an individual aged 16+

SAND SPRINGS POOL

(non-Williams facility)

158 Sand Springs Road in Williamstown

ADMISSION:

Adult (18+ years) $10

Child (5-17 years) $8

Child (1-4 years) $5

Infants (under 1 year) FREE

Seniors (65+ years) or Veterans $8

Welcome Back, Ephs!

ART & MUSEUMS

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

wcma.williams.edu

HOURS: Everyday 10AM–5PM

Thursday open until 8PM

Admission is free.

MASS MoCA

www.massmoca.org

HOURS: Wednesday–Sunday

11AM–5PM

TOURS: Weekdays, 2PM; Weekends,

noon and 3PM

ADMISSION: Adults $15, Students $10,

Children 6–16 $5

STERLING AND FRANCINE

CLARK ART INSTITUTE

www.clarkart.edu

HOURS: Tuesday–Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Admission: $20

CHAPIN LIBRARY OF RARE BOOKS,

COLLEGE ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL

COLLECTIONS

HOURS: Monday–Friday 10AM–5PM

Saturday 1–5PM

MISCELLANEOUS

AA DROP-IN CENTER: Coffee and

fellowship with alumni, families and

local residents at St. John’s Church

on Park Street on Friday and Saturday.

Drop-in Center Hours: 4:30-6:30PM;

Open discussion meetings: 5-6PM.

Members of other recovery programs

welcome.

REUNION HEADQUARTERS

Post-50th

DODD COMPLEX

70th Reunion

1945 DODD COMPLEX

65th Reunion

1950 DODD COMPLEX

60th Reunion

1955 DODD COMPLEX

55th Reunion

1960 DODD COMPLEX

50th Reunion

1965 CDE

45th Reunion

1970 AGARD

40th Reunion

1975 SPENCER

35th Reunion

1980 TYLER

30th Reunion

1985 PERRY & WOOD

25th Reunion

1990 MISSION PARK

20th Reunion

1995 WILLIAMS & SAGE

15th Reunion

2000 SCIENCE QUAD

10th Reunion

2005 BERKSHIRE QUAD

5th Reunion

2010 GREYLOCK QUAD

INTERESTED IN

FAMILY ACTIVITIES?

Pick up a complete schedule

of activities for kids

at the Alumni Center

Newest Version of

the Campus Map:

www.williams.edu/map

8AM SATURDAY, JUNE 13 is the registration deadline forreunion attendance trophies.

REUNION CHECK-IN

ALLCAMPUS PICNIC

ANNUAL MEETING

JOSEPH’SCOAT

LUNCHEON

SEMINAR VENUE

POST-50TH CHECK-IN

50TH CHECK-IN

25TH CHECK-IN

’50’45 ’55

’60

’65’75

’70

’85

’90

’95

’00

’05

’10

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6PM CLASS DINNERS & FESTIVITIES

10:30AM ANNUAL MEETING The 193rd Annual Meeting, led by Society of Alumni President Leila Jere ’91: trophies, cups, and medals recognizing alumni volunteers, remarks by President Adam Falk, election results, major gift announcements, and traditional Williams songs. Chandler Gym

10:30AM WHEELS! (Ages 2-4) After the parade, climb the stairs by the old Purple Pub and join other young families to explore a fire engine, police cruiser, ambulance, backhoe, front loader, mowers, and street sweeper! Rain or shine. Morley Drive

10:30AM SOCCER CLINIC (Ages 5-12) Join a soccer session for all levels. We’ll work on development and refinement, and end with small- sided games. Rain or shine. Lower Cole Field

10:30AM ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLINIC (AGES 10+) Come and learn this team sport, led by members of the Williams Ultimate Frisbee Organization. Rain or shine. Upper Cole Field

3:30PM EPH MEET-UP @ REUNION A casual networking reception features industry-specific chat areas where you can meet other Ephs who do what you do—or would like to do someday! Career shifters and other Ephs in professional transition are welcome, as are non-Eph spouses and guests. Come as you are, business cards optional! Dance Studio, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

3:30PM DRAWING CLASS (Ages 5-12) No experience necessary; supplies provided. Park Street Entrance to Alumni Center

3:30PM MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE: CHALLENGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Using a computer simulation developed at MIT, participants will assess the forces contributing to climate change as well as the tools available to avert disaster. Discussion led by Gaudino Scholar and Associate Professor of Biology Lois Banta, Student and Environmental Activist Caroline Bruno ’15, Provost and Professor of Philosophy Will Dudley ’89, and Daniel Shearer ’04. Steve Kaagan ’65 will facilitate the simulation. The Class of 1966 Environmental Center

3:30PM REUNION READING Prose writers and poets of the 2015 reunion classes read their work. Griffin 3

3:30PM SCREENING OF “THE MEND” (AGES 17+) Catch an advanced screening of writer director John Magary ’00’s feature film debut. Images Cinema

3:30PM MASS MoCA DISCUSSION AND TOUR Hosted by Joseph Thompson ’81, Director of MASS MoCA, and Marko Remec ’80. MASS MoCA Lobby

3:30PM ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES (Ages 10+) Rain or shine. Upper Cole Field

3:30PM WILLIAMS ROCKS A walking tour of campus, from bedrock to building stones, and the stories they tell with Bud Wobus, Edna McConnell Clark Professor of Geology. Clark Hall

3:30 FAMILY CONCERT Sing-along with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Alastair Moock ’95. Paresky Front Steps (Rain Location: Paresky Auditorium)

3:30 TAKE ME TO THE RIVER A guided hike on Hopkins Forest’s Hoosic River Trail. Hopkins Forest

3:30PM EXPLORE THREE CENTURIES OF AMERICAN ART with curator Kevin Murphy WCMA

3:30PM MATH-STATS FACULTY / STUDENTS / ALUMNI GET-TOGETHER Bronfman Small Math-Stats Library (Second Floor)

1PM PUPPET SHOW (All Ages) The Puppet Brigade presents “The Storybook” with giant puppets. Paresky Auditorium

1PM DISEASES KNOCKING AT THE GLOBAL DOOR with Stanley O. Foster ’55, MD, MPH Brooks Rogers Auditorium

1PM SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE: WORK AT WILLIAMS AND BEYOND Dean of the College, Sarah Bolton and Director of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response, Meg Bossong ’05, share their perspective on the national conversation surrounding sexual assault on college campuses and provide an overview of the work of Williams students, faculty and staff tackling this issue. Griffin 3

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 9:30AM 50TH REUNION ALUMNI SEMINAR: Transgenderism–No Longer Just a Caboose on the GLBT Train with Norman Spack ’65,

Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

10:45AM 50TH REUNION ALUMNI SEMINAR: The Nine Lives of Journalism with Marc Charney ’65 Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

2-3PM FACULTY LECTURE: Countervailing Forces of True Racial Progress with Candis Smith, Assistant Professor of Political Science. To what extent are young people doing their

part to move the U.S. toward its dream of

racial equality? There are a plethora of signs

that suggest that young people are more

racially tolerant than their predecessors, but

there are a number of countervailing forces that

may prevent them from ushering in a post-racial

era. This talk will focus on the steps that we see

young people making toward racial equality as well

as some of the factors that may set them back.

Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

3:30–4:30PM FACULTY CONVERSATION: Why Liberal Arts? Amid a national conversation

about the value of a college degree — and

of the liberal arts specifically — the Williams

community has been engaged in a year-long

effort to discuss the liberal arts experience.

Faculty discuss some of the themes and questions

that have resulted from these conversations.

Moderated by Lee Park, Associate Dean of the

Faculty, with Lois Banta, Professor of Biology,

David Gurcay Morris ’96, Professor of Theater,

James Manigault Bryant, Professor of Africana

Studies and Jeff Israel, Professor of Religion.

Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

FRIDAY, JUNE 127:30–9:30AM Ephraim Williams Breakfast RSVP: Cheryl.M.Brigley@williams.edu or

1.877.374.7526 Faculty Club

9:30–11AM 50TH REUNION ALUMNI SEMINAR: Perspectives on Elementary and Secondary Education Reform with moderator John

Palmer ’65, and panelists Mike McGill ’65,

Bill Ouchi ’65, and Susan Engel, Class of 1959

Director of Program in Teaching. Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

11:15AM–12:15PM ALUMNI SEMINAR: Poems of Origin–Performing Memory and Identity Using song, storytelling and poetry,

Bicentennial Medalist Mayda del Valle ’00, shares

a selection of old and new work exploring themes

of ancestral memory and the construction of

identity. A Q&A will follow. Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

12:30–2PM FestEPHal–Lunch & Day PartyMembers of the Williams Black Alumni Network

(WBAN), Williams Latino Alumni Network (WLAN),

Williams Asian and Asian-American Alumni Net-

work (WAAAN) and BiGLATA and their families

are invited to a festive party lunch. Event hosted

by the Director for Alumni Diversity & Inclusion.

Green Room, Lower Level, Sawyer Library

1:45–2:45PM 25TH REUNION ALUMNI SEMINAR: What’s the Big Idea? A discussion of life in the

entertainment industry on the east and west

coasts with Matt Dubroff ’90, Professor of

Theatre at Hampden-Sydney College; Hilary

Klotz Steinman ’90, documentary film producer;

Matt Tarses ’90, television writer/producer; and

Will Hong ’90, Assistant Professor of Digital

Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz.

Moderated by Gage McWeeny, Associate

Professor of English.

3–4PM A Conversation with Williams President Adam Falk Society of Alumni President, Leila

Jere ’91, will engage in conversation with President

Falk and take your questions for Adam, too.

’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

5:30PM Shabbat Service followed by Kiddush Jewish Religious Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 9:30AM Reunion Service of Gratitude and

Remembrance A multi-faith service to honor

the passing of beloved classmates and

celebrate the blessings of relationship to

the Williams community. Thompson Chapel

NOON Dorm Checkout Deadline for Post-50th

Alumni Leave your dorm key on the dresser

in your room.

1PM Dorm Checkout Deadline for All

Other Classes

SATURDAY, JUNE 13SEE CHART BELOW

9:30PM WILLIAMS, WOMEN, AND THE WAY WE WERE Celebrate 40 YEARS OF WOMEN AT WILLIAMS! Join The Ephlats and the Williams Cabaret from the late ’70s & early ’80s in a very special Reunion tradition of songs, stories, and sing-a-longs. All classes invited. The Pub at Williams Inn

6:30PM BIG HERO 6 (All Ages) Rated PG. Images Cinema, Spring Street

8:30PM CINDERELLA (All Ages) Rated PG. Images Cinema, Spring Street

7:30PM CAPTURE THE FLAG (Ages 10+) Join Reunion Rangers for this classic summer game. Farley-Lamb Field, Weston Athletic Complex

7:30PM DRAWING CLASS (Ages 5-12) No experience necessary; supplies provided. Park Street Entrance to Alumni Center

10PM VIEW THE NIGHT SKY (Ages 10+) See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes at the Hopkins Observatory. Dress warmly; space is limited; rain or low clouds will cancel this event. (If in doubt, call x4455). Hopkins Observatory, Physics Roof

2:15PM THE WILLIAMS ADMISSION PICTURE Families with children beginning to think about college are encouraged to attend this informal, interactive session with Williams admission officers. Paresky Auditorium

2:15PM LEE F. JACKSON ’79 MEMORIAL TRACK MEET AND FAMILY GAMES (Ages 5-12) Participate in races, water games, and more. Ribbons for all participants. Lee Track, Weston Athletic Complex (Rain Location: Towne Field House)

2:15PM DWELLING OF THE GALLANT: WOMEN OF WILLIAMS June 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the graduation of the first fully coed class of Williams College. Join us for a short ceremony of celebration that includes five Eph women, one per decade, telling their story as a Woman of Williams. Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

2:15PM PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY RECEPTION The Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy invite alumni and friends for iced tea and cookies in the David Park Teaching Laboratory.

2:15PM CAMPUS TOUR If you haven’t been to campus in a while, this tour is for you. A reunion ranger will show you the Paresky Center, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance, Hollander and Schapiro Halls, Sawyer Library, Weston Field, and The Class of 1966 Environmental Center. Paresky Front Steps

2:15PM WILLIAMS IN THE AUTHOR’S CORNER Enjoy “flash fiction” (& non)—brief compelling readings by Williams’ authors for a nationwide public radio show. Presser Choral Hall (next to Chapin, in Bernhard Center)

2:15PM CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION ON SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE Join some of the alumni members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Liaison Committee for a discussion as follow up to the 1PM session with college administrators. Griffin 4

2:15PM CAN WE RECLAIM THE AMERICAN DREAM? with Hedrick Smith ’55, bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, and Emmy Award-winning producer. Brooks Rogers Auditorium

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12PM PICNIC LUNCHEON FOR ALL Rain or shine! Enjoy a meal sourced locally and sustainably, highlighting the great food and farms within the Berkshire community. Chapin Lawn/Paresky

7–8AM BIRD WALK with Hopkins Forest Manager Drew Jones. Some binoculars provided. Coffee available! Hopkins Forest

7–8AM FUN RUN Join other reunion attendees for an early morning run in the Purple Valley (Gale Road loop). Paresky Front Steps

7–8AM YOGA ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance (Main Studio)

8:30AM CREATE A SPECTACLE Dress up for the parade by making your own festive sunglasses, hats, and signs to carry and wear! Rain or shine. Paresky Front Steps

9:30AM PARADE OF CLASSES The Class of 1965 will lead the way to Chandler Gym for the Society’s Annual Meeting. Pre-parade music provided by the Eagles Band of Pittsfield. Paresky Lawn

12PM JOSEPH’S COAT LUNCHEON For alumni in classes ’35-’64 Lasell Gym

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 SCHEDULE

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1PM THE ‘PREHISTORY’ OF COEDUCATION AT WILLIAMS, 1961-69 Dustin Griffin ’65 examines the behind-the-scenes efforts of President Jack Sawyer to explore various ways to bring women to the Williams campus, which produced a formal recommendation in May 1969 to go co-ed. Mainstage, ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

1PM STUDENT-LED ADMISSION TOUR Families with children beginning to think about college are encouraged to participate. Paresky Front Steps

1–5PM COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

1. Hoosic River and Shoreline Clean Up Join fellow alums, current Williams students, and guides from the Hoosic River Watershed Association in clean up work near Cole Field.

2. Reverse ‘Retail Therapy’ at the Give It Up Donation Drive Help the Williamstown First Congregational Church sort through donations and prepare the inside of their facility for the annual September sale to benefit local charities.

1–5PM THE WILLIAMS BEAD STORE Williams English professor and avid beader Alison Case will provide the opportunity for you to create your own beautiful necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more. No experience necessary! Everyone welcome! Class of 1958 Lounge, Paresky Second Level

1–5PM DAVIS CENTER & MINCO OPEN HOUSE Staff members from the Davis Center (formerly The Multi- Cultural Center) will be on hand from 1–3PM to share information about their work from this past academic year and some of the projects on the horizon for 2015-16. All are welcome to view displays organized by the various Minority Coalition Groups showcasing their efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion at Williams. Davis Center, Morley Circle

1–5PM THE CLASS OF 1966 ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE Explore the first renovated Living Building Challenge building in the country. The Class of 1966 Environmental Center

1–5PM TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL PLAYDATE (Ages 2-4) Toddlers/pre-schoolers and their parents/caregivers are welcome at the Williams Children’s Center to play with purple Play-Doh, run around the outdoor play spaces, and enjoy other activities. Children’s Center, Whitman Street

1–5PM PLENTY OF PURPLE PROJECTS (All Ages) Get your creative juices flowing and make decoupage frames, boxes, jewelry, stationery, painted cow bells, and more. Materials in Williams’ colors, of course! Schow Atrium, Science Quad

1–5PM VISIT THE TREETOPS OF THE CANOPY WALKWAY The walkway is a pair of tree platforms set 70 feet above the ground and originally used for research. Participants are harnessed to safety cables and aided by guides. No children under 12. Hopkins Forest

**SHUTTLES LEAVE FROM THE INTERSECTION OF CHAPIN AND MISSION PARK DRIVE AT 1, 2, 3, AND 4. SHUTTLES RETURN FROM HOPKINS FOREST AT 2:15, 3:15, 4:15 AND 5:15PM.**

2:15PM COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE (All Ages) In this musical environment, learn rhythms, playful games, and songs from Africa, South America, and Asia. All instruments provided! Paresky Front Steps (Rain Location: Baxter Hall, Paresky)

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