20th-century

The Jewish Religious Center is dedicated. Rabbi Alan Berg leads the Torah procession to the JRC. The new building replaces the small Kuskin Room located in Thompson Memorial Chapel. Continue reading »

President John Chandler announces the creation of the Williams-Exeter Programme with the purchase of four buildings in Oxford. Continue reading »

The Women’s Center moves from Mears to Hardy House. Continue reading »

First time women (seven total) walked across the stage at commencement to receive a Williams diploma from the College President. Continue reading »

The first female Assistant Dean at Williams, Nancy McIntire, begins work. Continue reading »

In opposition to the Vietnam War, Williams students vote to strike. Continue reading »

President Jack Sawyer announces that Williams will admit women as transfer students in fall 1970. Continue reading »

Board of Trustees approve “to admit women on a regular coeducation basis beginning in the fall of 1971.”… Continue reading »

Members of the Afro-American Student Association take over Hopkins Hall to raise awareness of their demands to improve opportunities for African-American students. Continue reading »

The first Winter Study Program begins at Williams. Continue reading »