Omnivore's Dilemma and Beyond
Michael Pollan delivered an October lecture at the '62 Center on his book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals." Click here to view the lecture in its entirety. For more on the author and his Williams presentation read on. (The Class of 1960 Scholars Program in Environmental Studies sponsors this and other events.)
Remembering Fred Copeland
 Fred Copeland '35, Dean of Admissions, Emeritus, and a pivotal figure in the College's history, died February 8. Read President Schapiro's letter. A memorial celebration is scheduled for March 29 at 1 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church on Park Street in Williamstown. At the request of the family, memorial donations may be made to the Frederick C. Copeland 1935 Scholarship at Williams College through the Office of Donor Relations, 75 Park Street, Williamstown, MA 01267.
 Remembering Prof. Charles Compton
Charles D. Compton, the Ebenezer Fitch Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, died in January. A mainstay of the Chemistry Department from the time he came to Williams in 1946 until his retirement in 1977, he was, according to President Schapiro, a remarkable man, "who left his mark on this college, his colleagues, and his many students." Read on...
 Students Focus the Nation on Campus
First conceived by alumnus Eban Goodstein '82, Focus the Nation now involves more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and businesses in an annual, day-long, teach-in to foster dialogue around solutions to global warming. Williams students organized the College's part on February 5 with a day of workshops, panel discussions and a keynote address by Chris Flavin '77, president of Worldwatch Institute. For more read on.
 The Campus Rallies, Organizes Against Intolerance
Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff attended a rally and march in a show of solidarity against patterns of intolerance on campus. President Schapiro's campus-wide emails on recent incidents can be read here and here. News from the student-led organizing group is here and photos from the rally and march are here.
Promotions
In 2007, ten Williams faculty members--Sarah R. Bolton, physics; Denise K. Buell, religion; Susan R. Loepp, mathematics; Karen R. Merrill, history; James L. Nolan, Jr., sociology; Amy D. Podmore, art; Cheryl Shanks, political science; W. Anthony Sheppard, music; Steven J. Swoap, biology; and Carmen T. Whalen, history-- were promoted to the rank of full professor. Twelve more faculty members were promoted to associate professor.
Alumni Fund Down to the Finish Line
This year's Alumni Fund campaign ends Friday, February 29. Last-minute gifts will be credited through March 14th. You can make your credit card gift through our secure server at http://give2.williams.edu or by calling (toll free) 888-374-8810. Questions? E-mail annual.giving@williams.edu. Remember: Your Alumni Fund gift is a gift to The Williams Campaign. Thanks for your support!
 Roadscholars Come Home (Again) to Williamstown this Summer
Return to the Williams classroom June 26-29 for our second on-campus Roadscholars "summer school" event. Great Williams professors will explore topics ranging from Shakespeare to statistics, from American cultural history to the mind-brain conundrum. Plenty of free time left over to explore the campus and the Berkshires. Details to come soon in a formal invitation. For now, save those dates!
Facebook/Discussion Groups Extend Online Connections
The Society of Alumni has joined Facebook. Keep up with Williams-related news and connect with fellow Ephs through pictures, video, chat. Join by searching on Facebook under "Groups" for "EphSociety of Alumni." Not on Facebook but want to network with Ephs of the same profession? Talk politics? Share common interests? Join one of our Alumni Discussion Groups -- or create your own! More here (login required).
What's Up on Campus?
Is your Eph taking full advantage of campus events, speakers, exhibits, performances? Find out what's up at At Williams, then pass the world along to your student!
Squash in the Afternoon
Men's Squash handily won their ninth consecutive Little 3 championship and placed second in the NESCAC tournament behind top ranked Trinity College. Ranked ninth nationally, Williams battled the University of Rochester this morning in the play-in match for the eighth and final entry to the top bracket of the CSA National Team Championships. Both schools had split the first eight matches with four wins apiece when Will Gruner '11 took the court in the #5 match. Gruner fell behind two games to love before fighting back to draw even at 2-2. Gruner ultimately prevailed in the 5th and final game to give Williams a 5-4 aggregate win over Rochester and propel Williams into the elite bracket.
In Other Sports News...
Women's squash, men's alpine skiing, men's hockey, women's indoor track, women's basketball…read on.
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