October 14th, 1990
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 »
20th-century
September 9th, 1984
President John Chandler announces the creation of the Williams-Exeter Programme with the purchase of four buildings in Oxford. Continue reading »
October 1st, 1982
The Women’s Center moves from Mears to Hardy House. Continue reading »
June 6th, 1971
First time women (seven total) walked across the stage at commencement to receive a Williams diploma from the College President. Continue reading »
July 1st, 1970
The first female Assistant Dean at Williams, Nancy McIntire, begins work. Continue reading »
May 4th, 1970
In opposition to the Vietnam War, Williams students vote to strike. Continue reading »
October 8th, 1969
President Jack Sawyer announces that Williams will admit women as transfer students in fall 1970. Continue reading »
June 8th, 1969
Board of Trustees approve “to admit women on a regular coeducation basis beginning in the fall of 1971.”… Continue reading »
April 5th, 1969
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 »
January 5th, 1968
The first Winter Study Program begins at Williams. Continue reading »