| Williams is here for you, steadfast in our commitment to connecting the Eph community -- wherever you may be. We invite you to explore the content of this page as a source of enjoyment and inspiration, but perhaps most importantly, as a source of connection. As President Mandel reminded us, “Williams is more than a campus. Williams is all of us. And we will find ways to connect and thrive and celebrate our connections despite even these most unprecedented challenges.” We look forward to engaging, learning, and connecting with you.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE
PURPLE PROSE: A BOOK CLUB FOR EPHS
Williams Alumni Relations invites you to participate in our Purple Prose Book Club. In this virtual book club, the Eph community can connect in a private forum to exchange thoughts and participate in discussion. We will spend the next two months with this work, so that you have plenty of time for reading. Participation is free – you just need a copy of the book.
EPHS "Every Person Has a Story" | Bicentennial Initiative
Maybe you took the road less traveled. Maybe an Eph helped you along the way. Maybe you've pushed Williams to change and evolve. Maybe you just want to revel in a tale of pure Eph joy and togetherness.
From Eph encounters that lift you up to ways our community has let you down, we’re looking for the stories of what it means to be a Williams alum—and, most importantly, what we mean to each other. Visit alumni.williams.edu/200 to submit your story.
WCMA VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Visit artmuseum.williams.edu for more information on WCMA's digital programs and offerings.
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN
SPRING 2021: WILLIAMS COLLEGE FACULTY LECTURE SERIES
Organized by the Faculty Lecture Committee
JANUARY 2021: ALUMNI WINTER STUDY
FALL 2020: LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURES
SUMMER 2020: FACULTY LECTURES SERIES
SPRING 2020: EPHCASTS SERIES
OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT
EphLink | Williams’ first-of-its-kind mentoring platform for students and alumni
Williams LinkedIn Alumni Group
Williams College Alumni Connections & Resources Facebook Group
You Know You Went to Williams College If… Facebook Group
Williams College Switchboard | a platform where you can post asks and offers
Williams Storytime Podcast
Williams Alum Virtual Storytime
PURPLE PRIDE
UPDATES FROM CAMPUS
SUPPORT EPHS
Not surprisingly, Williams alumni have been reaching out to ask how they can help students and fellow alumni. Fortunately, Williams already has robust systems in place to connect students and alumni — and alumni to each other.
1. Utilize EphLink as an effective and efficient way to mentor undergrads and other alumni, as well as tap into the wealth of resources to be found on the platform, including an alumni-to-alumni jobs board and discussion groups aligned around shared interests. Because we appreciate that everything about your life has changed – including your daily routine – please know that EphLink enables you to customize your level of engagement, from availability to areas of expertise. Joining the EphLink community is easy; feel free to reach out to mentoring@williams.edu with questions.
2. Post Full-Time Jobs, Internships or Virtual Short-Term Projects. As you can imagine, Williams students, especially our graduating Class of 2020, are suddenly faced with a job market that has plummeted from the best in 50 years to among the worst. Some hiring organizations have already rescinded job offers and many remain undecided. If your organization has any student/entry-level opportunities – from a full-time job offer, to an 8-10 week internship or even a virtual short-term project – we ask that you share them via the ’68 Center for Career Exploration For Alumni page. If you have questions or need assistance posting your opportunities, please reach out to recruiting@williams.edu.
3. The best way to provide financial support for students is through the Alumni Fund & Parents Fund, designated for highest priorities. Williams is committed to taking care of all of our students during this transition and time of uncertainty. It’s the unrestricted current dollars from the Alumni Fund & Parents Fund that give the college the flexibility to rise to the occasion in emergencies. If you would like to support these efforts you may make gifts online at give2.williams.edu. Beyond designating for highest priorities, you may indicate “COVID-19” in the special instructions portion of the giving form to convey your intent.
4. If you want to make a connection with fellow Ephs to provide continuity in this unsettled time you can look up individual alumni in the directory. You’ll find ways to find and connect with alumni affinity groups here.
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