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Let’s Keep the Purple Bubble Afloat (Class of 1969)

Dear Classmates,   The kids still call it “The Purple Bubble.” According to the Willipedia, it’s the place “where all world news is lost,” that remarkable little warp in time and space, between adolescence and the real world, that they and we were lucky enough to occupy at Williams College. Continue reading »

Happy Holidays and Financial Aid (Class of 1992)

Dear [name[, We hope this Holiday Season finds you in good health and good spirits. We invite you to become a student again, briefly.   For the Class of 2016, tuition, fees, and room and board total a daunting $56,770. How can students afford to attend?  Fortunately, Williams is committed to… Continue reading »

We are Williams (Class of 1990)

You are Williams College. Yes, there are old buildings and professors and playing fields, Spring Street, and funny cow logos on hats. But what makes Williams endure is the commitment of its alumni. What makes it endure is you. Continue reading »