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To the Class of 2020 and the Williams community, Following President Mandel’s April 3 announcement canceling in-person Commencement this June, I’m writing as College Marshal to share some early details about our alternate plans. While it’s regrettable that the pandemic forced us to cancel the… Continue reading »

Dear Families of the Class of 2020, It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 231st Commencement of Williams College. My colleagues and I congratulate you on your senior’s accomplishments while at Williams. Over the coming months we will work out the details of Commencement Weekend 2020. In… Continue reading »

Dear Families of the Class of 2019, Commencement will take place outdoors on the Library Quad as originally planned. While we expect no severe weather conditions, there may be some rain, so dress appropriately. This Commencement map will help you find all venues and parking places. Comprehensive information… Continue reading »

Dear Families of the Class of 2019, Ivy Exercises will take place outdoors on the Library Quad as originally planned. While we expect no severe weather conditions, there may be some rain, so dress appropriately. This Commencement map will help you find all venues and parking places. Comprehensive… Continue reading »

Dear Soon-To-Be Graduate, Enjoy a marvelous graduation weekend, but especially the highlights below. Pick up caps & gowns:  College BookstoreThursday, May 30, noon. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, noon – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, noon – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.  Last minute… Continue reading »

Dear Families of the Class of 2019, As the school year begins, many of you are looking forward to celebrating your senior’s college graduation in June. It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 230th Commencement at Williams College. My colleagues and I… Continue reading »

Dear Families of the Class of 2019 We greatly look forward to welcoming you on campus June 1 and 2 to celebrate your students’ graduation from Williams. Here are suggestions and links to help ensure the experience is comfortable and relaxing, as well as exciting and inspiring. More detailed information … Continue reading »

Dear Families of the Class of 2019, We greatly look forward to welcoming you on campus June 1 and 2 to celebrate your students’ graduation from Williams. Here are suggestions and links to help ensure the experience is comfortable and relaxing, as well as exciting and inspiring. More detailed… Continue reading »

April 24, 2019 Greetings to Graduating Seniors – Commencement is fast approaching. We look forward to helping you celebrate your Williams graduation with your classmates and your families. This is the first of several communications I will send to you about Commencement Weekend. Please read through the end for important… Continue reading »

April 28, 2020: Early steps for planning our postponed commencement  … Continue reading »