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Paresky Auditorium is often used for lectures, screenings, and performances. Located in the basement of the Paresky Center, the auditorium seats 150.

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Paresky Auditorium is often used for lectures, screenings, and performances. Located in the basement of the Paresky Center, the auditorium seats 150.

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November 2018

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SASA Presents: Stand Up Comedy Unity Tour: Akaash Singh and Danish Maqbool

Fri, November 9th, 2018
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Come to a special stand up comedy event hosted by the Williams South Asian Student Association in collaboration with multiple academic departments and student organizations! The event will be this Friday night at 7:30 in Paresky Auditorium!

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The American Immigrant in Short Film

Wed, November 14th, 2018
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The Coalition for Immigrant Student Advancement present four short films addressing Dreamers, family separation, and the undocumented immigrant as a part of our Immigrant Week. 11/14, Paresky Auditorium, 8:30 PM. We will have snacks!

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February 2019

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CDE Intercultural Night, Saturday 2/2 at 7 PM

Sat, February 2nd, 2019
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Join us for CDE Intercultural night on Saturday, February 2 at 7 PM in the Paresky Auditorium. Enjoy a performance featuring music, dance, songs, and fashion from the CDE fellows' countries. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn more about this year's class and the countries they represent. Intercultural night is open to all members of the Williams and Williamstown community.…

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BSU Presents: Boots Riley! (Black History Month Keynote 2/6 in Paresky Auditorium. 7:30pm)

BSU Presents: Boots Riley! (Black History Month Keynote 2/6 in Paresky Auditorium. 7:30pm)

Wed, February 6th, 2019
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Join us in celebrating this years Black History Month keynote, brought to you by the Black Student Union. Activist, rapper, producer, screenwriter, and director of the acclaimed Sorry to Bother You, Boots Riley is coming to campus to talk about his activist and artistic work, as well as the making of his debut film. There will be time for questions…

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POSTPONED: “Jewel’s Catch One”

POSTPONED: “Jewel’s Catch One”

Tue, February 19th, 2019
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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

"Jewel's Catch One" | February 19th at 7:00 pm | Paresky Auditorium | Talkback led by Prof. Kai Green

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April 2019

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Considering the Case for Campus Free Expression

Considering the Case for Campus Free Expression

Wed, April 3rd, 2019
Paresky Auditorium
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What are we allowed to say? Should there be restraints on ideas and public discourse? On Wed., April 3, the Society for Conservative Thought will host "Considering the Case for Campus Free Expression" to explore these questions and more.

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The Williams Summit on Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital 2019

The Williams Summit on Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital 2019

Thu, April 11th, 2019 - Sun, April 14th, 2019
Paresky Auditorium
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The Williams Summit is a conference designed to bring together entrepreneurial minds in the Williams College community.

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Social Change Film Series: The Mask You Live In

Social Change Film Series: The Mask You Live In

Tue, April 16th, 2019
Paresky Auditorium
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The Mask You Live In April 16th 2019 Paresky Auditorium Talkback led by Kendra Werst The Social Change Film Series is a collaboration between the Davis Center at Williams College, the Multicultural Resource Center at MCLA, and the Office of Student Engagement at Bennington College. The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true…

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Lecture: Dr. Dorceta Taylor, “Diverse Perspectives on Food Access in Communities of Color”

Lecture: Dr. Dorceta Taylor, “Diverse Perspectives on Food Access in Communities of Color”

Wed, April 17th, 2019
Paresky Auditorium
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Lecture: “Diverse Perspectives on Food Access in Communities of Color," by Dr. Dorceta Taylor, James E. Crowfoot Collegiate Professor of Environmental Justice and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at U Michigan.

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The Earthweek Keynote Address:  “Wizard and the Prophet,” Charles C. Mann

The Earthweek Keynote Address: “Wizard and the Prophet,” Charles C. Mann

Wed, April 24th, 2019
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Charles Mann is a journalist and author specializing in environmental and scientific topics. His book 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus won the National Academies Communication Award for best book of the year. He is the coauthor of four books, and contributing editor for Science, The Atlantic Monthly, and Wired.  His talk will focus on his most recent book, The Wizard and the Prophet (2018), which details two…

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September 2019

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DC Social Change Film Series: “A Decade of Fire” on September 4th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

DC Social Change Film Series: “A Decade of Fire” on September 4th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

Wed, September 4th, 2019
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Please join us for the kick off of the DC Social Change Film Series!

WHAT: Film screening of "A Decade of Fire" (for more details, see link below), talkback to follow with Ceci Del Cid
WHERE: Paresky Auditorium
WHEN: Sep 4, 2019 at 7PM

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October 2019

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DC Social Change Film Series: “Food Chains” on October 16th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

DC Social Change Film Series: “Food Chains” on October 16th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

Wed, October 16th, 2019
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Please join us for our DC Social Change Film Series!

WHAT: Film screening of "Food Chains" (for more details, see link below), talkback to follow with Caroline Bruno & April Merleaux
WHERE: Paresky Auditorium
WHEN: Oct 16, 2019 at 7PM

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Adam Foss: "Swords and Shields: A Discussion of Power, Privilege, and Opportunity"

Adam Foss: "Swords and Shields: A Discussion of Power, Privilege, and Opportunity"

Tue, October 29th, 2019
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Adam Foss is a former Assistant DA in the Juvenile Division of the Suffolk County DA's Office in Boston, and a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform and the importance of the role of the prosecutor in ending mass incarceration.

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November 2019

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Larry Spotted Crow Mann –  Award Winning Native American Story Teller, Poet, and Tribal  Drummer

Larry Spotted Crow Mann – Award Winning Native American Story Teller, Poet, and Tribal Drummer

Thu, November 7th, 2019
Paresky Auditorium
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Larry Spotted Crow Mann- Award Winning Nipmuc Traditional Story Teller, Poet, Cultural Educator, and Tribal Drummer /Dancer

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Lauret Savoy, "Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape"

Lauret Savoy, "Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape"

Mon, November 18th, 2019
Paresky Auditorium
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Dr. Lauret Savoy, David B. Truman Professor of Environmental Studies & Co-Chair of Environmental Studies, Mt Holyoke College, will read from her book "Trace" and engage in discussion.

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DC Social Change Film Series: “Marathon for Justice” on November 20th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

DC Social Change Film Series: “Marathon for Justice” on November 20th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

Wed, November 20th, 2019
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Please join us for our monthly Social Change Film Series!

WHAT: Film screening, "Marathon for Justice" with talkback by Christine DeLucia
WHEN: November 20, 2019, 7PM
WHERE: Paresky Auditorium

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An Evening with Mark Feuerstein

An Evening with Mark Feuerstein

Thu, November 21st, 2019
Paresky Auditorium
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Actor and producer Mark Feuerstein has received critical acclaim for his roles in feature film, television and theater. He is best known for his lead role as Dr. Hank Lawson in the series Royal Pains. In addition to directing many episodes of Royal Pains, he co-created, with his wife, Dana Klein a show for CBS, 9JKL, that he also starred in.…

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December 2019

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DC Social Change Film Series: “Intelligent Lives” on December 4th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

DC Social Change Film Series: “Intelligent Lives” on December 4th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

Wed, December 4th, 2019
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Please join us for our monthly Social Change Film Series!

WHAT: Film screening, "Intelligent Lives" with talkback hosted by G.L. Wallace
WHEN: December 4, 2019, 7PM
WHERE: Paresky Auditorium

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January 2020

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WOC and WRLF present "a Layman's History of Williamstown's Trees" on 1/18 at  11 am in Paresky Aud.

WOC and WRLF present "a Layman's History of Williamstown's Trees" on 1/18 at 11 am in Paresky Aud.

Sat, January 18th, 2020
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WOC and the Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation (WRLF) will be hosting a talk by Dustin Griffin titled “A Layman’s History of Williamstown’s Trees” on Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m. at the Paresky Center Auditorium of Williams College.

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Naila and the Uprising Film Screening! THURS, 1/23, 7pm, Paresky Auditorium

Naila and the Uprising Film Screening! THURS, 1/23, 7pm, Paresky Auditorium

Thu, January 23rd, 2020
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Are you interested in Palestine-Israel? Feminism? Learning more about how these things are intertwined? Hearing the behind-the-scenes of making a documentary? If so, join us for a screening of Naila and the Uprising, a film by Just Vision!

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DC Social Change Film Series: “The True Cost” on January 29th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

DC Social Change Film Series: “The True Cost” on January 29th @ 7PM in Paresky Auditorium

Wed, January 29th, 2020
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Please join us for our monthly Social Change Film Series!

WHAT: Film screening, "The True Cost" with talkback hosted by Vivian Huang
WHEN: January 29, 2020, 7PM
WHERE: Paresky Auditorium

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February 2020

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Social Change Film Series: Too Black to Be French, Wed. 02/19/2020 at 7 p.m. at Paresky Auditorium

Social Change Film Series: Too Black to Be French, Wed. 02/19/2020 at 7 p.m. at Paresky Auditorium

Wed, February 19th, 2020
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In this documentary film, Isabelle Boni-Claverie explores the role of race and the persistence of racism in France, as well as the impact of the French colonial past.

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Film screening: Pain and Glory (Dolor y gloria) (2019) by Pedro Almodovar

Film screening: Pain and Glory (Dolor y gloria) (2019) by Pedro Almodovar

Thu, February 20th, 2020
Paresky Auditorium
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PAIN AND GLORY tells of a series of re-encounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Winner of the Goya Award for Best Film and nominated by the Academy Awards for best International Feature Film.

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CDE Intercultural Night, Saturday 2/22 at 7 PM

CDE Intercultural Night, Saturday 2/22 at 7 PM

Sat, February 22nd, 2020
Paresky Auditorium
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Join us for CDE Intercultural night on Saturday, February 22 at 7 PM in the Paresky Auditorium. Enjoy a performance featuring music, dance, songs, and fashion from the CDE fellows’ countries.

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March 2020

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‘Alone in Fukushima’: A Documentary Screening  on 3/13-CANCELED

‘Alone in Fukushima’: A Documentary Screening on 3/13-CANCELED

Fri, March 13th, 2020
Paresky Auditorium
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A documentary screening marking the anniversary of the 3.11.2011 Great Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Ostriches, cows, hogs, cats, a pony and a dog…and a single person remain in the nuclear zone in Fukushima.

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March 2022

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French and Francophone Film Festival: Film Director, Amandine Gay, Lecture in English

French and Francophone Film Festival: Film Director, Amandine Gay, Lecture in English

Tue, March 8th, 2022
Paresky Auditorium
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The day after her film showing, film director, Amandine Gay will give a talk entitled "Practicing intersectionality and being actively antiracist : working towards equality and social justice is a dirty job, are you still up for it?"

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April 2022

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EARTHWEEK Keynote: IS IT TOO LATE? Moving into a decisive decade for addressing climate crisis…

EARTHWEEK Keynote: IS IT TOO LATE? Moving into a decisive decade for addressing climate crisis…

Thu, April 21st, 2022
Paresky Auditorium
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IS IT TOO LATE? As we move into this decisive decade for addressing the climate crisis, our ability to ensure a just transition will determine whether we win or lose. Earthweek Keynote by Danielle Deane '97, Bicentennial Medalist 2019.

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Improv Comedy Show Saturday 8pm in Paresky Auditorium!!

Improv Comedy Show Saturday 8pm in Paresky Auditorium!!

Sat, April 30th, 2022
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Isaac Wilkins! Melia Hagino! Noah Cohen-Greenberg! Owen Foster! Izzy Levi! Ethan Cooper! Shenba Vairavan! Darlie Kerns! Obi Nwako (in spirit)! Greer Ingoe-Gerney! David Wignall!

Come to Paresky Auditorium at 8pm to see these funny folk!

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September 2022

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Virtual Panel on Current Political Situation in Nicaragua (Spanish/English Bilingual Event)

Virtual Panel on Current Political Situation in Nicaragua (Spanish/English Bilingual Event)

Thu, September 22nd, 2022
Paresky Auditorium
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English Join us for a virtual panel about the ongoing political crisis occurring in Nicaragua. Since April 2018, Nicaraguans have been affected by increasingly serious government repression, even leaders within the Catholic Church have been silenced -- this has extended into every aspect of Nicaraguan life. In 2018 alone, 300+ civilians, including many university students, lost their lives during anti-government…

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October 2022

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Film Screening & Talk: Minamata

Film Screening & Talk: Minamata

Mon, October 24th, 2022
Paresky Auditorium
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The photojournalist W Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coaster communities, Minamata in Japan. Based on Eugene and Aileen Smiths’ book "Minamata."

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March 2023

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Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) Anti-Poverty Forum

Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) Anti-Poverty Forum

Fri, March 31st, 2023
Paresky Auditorium
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BCAC needs your input... join the conversation on poverty with special guest State Senator Paul Mark and a panel of local experts. Coffee & light breakfast at 9:30am, conversation begins at 10am. Free lunch provided. RSVP required.

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April 2023

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Ballroom Short Film Screening Fri. 6:15pm

Ballroom Short Film Screening Fri. 6:15pm

Fri, April 7th, 2023
Paresky Auditorium
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In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, come to the Paresky Auditorium and watch three short films about the predominantly Black and Latinx trans/queer ballroom scene! There will be pizza!

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November 2023

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3 x 13: Film Screening, Q & A with Zoe Rabinowitz & Mohammed Smahneh from Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre

3 x 13: Film Screening, Q & A with Zoe Rabinowitz & Mohammed Smahneh from Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre

Wed, November 29th, 2023
Paresky Auditorium
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This 2021 film was produced by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre; directed by Eimi Imanishi; choreographed by Samar Haddad King; with original music composed by Lou Tides. The film 3 X 13 explores the singularity of the individual and the universality of the human experience. In 12 short films with original music by Lou Tides, 12 artists from around the globe (Cuba,…

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December 2023

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NUH-MI-BEE-UHN – Germany’s Forgotten Genocide in South West Africa: Film Screening and Q&A

NUH-MI-BEE-UHN – Germany’s Forgotten Genocide in South West Africa: Film Screening and Q&A

Tue, December 5th, 2023
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NUH-MI-BEE-UHN - Germany's Forgotten Genocide in South West Africa. Film Screening, Q&A and Art Installation. Hambira’s presentation will draw together personal and historical contexts about Germany’s colonial history in today’s Namibia.

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