Come play (or learn to play) chess at 7:00 PM today in Paresky (due to rain forecast)! Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. There will be snacks

For the Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer Come join OSL and Dining Services for an Ice Cream Social Today July 26 in Paresky ’58 Lounge Time 12 noon – 2:00pm Ice Cream Sundae’s Ice Cream Cones Choco Tacos, Ice Cream Novelties Fruit Cones and Snow Cones. Free Summer Giveaways while they last Hope to see you there

Attention Sophomores! Are you interested in Study Away during your Junior year? Stop by Paresky on Monday 9/10 from 12pm-1:30pm.

Today, and every Thursday from 11:30am-1:30pm, CLiA staff will be at the tables in Paresky to answer your questions, promote a wide variety of opportunities, and share information about our office and what we do. Come talk with us, and enjoy some free treats!

Our first meeting is tonight from 8-9pm in Paresky 114! We'll be discussing Posthumous Organ Donation--specifically, the extent of one's right over her dead body, and whether/how the government may infringe on this right under different policies. No preparation required, so stop by if interested!

Join Refugee Advocates: No Lost Generation for our meeting this Sunday, 7-8pm at Paresky 112. So much to discuss: local presentations, campus events, and other opportunities to get involved in refugee and immigrant advocacy. Contact eml6 with questions or to join our listserv.

Come to Paresky lawn to build a Sukkah in the Sukkah and learn about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot!

At 4pm Thursday, join Stephanie Dunson, Director of Writing Programs, for an hour-long workshop exploring strategies for sustaining a productive writing routine while also fulfilling teaching demands and departmental responsibilities. (Paresky 203)

Need some decoration for your room? Love tiny plants and toy dinosaurs? Join us for a night of terrarium-making fun! All materials and snacks provided.

Feminist Collective is having our weekly meeting TONIGHT at 8:30pm in Paresky 220. We will be discussing and critiquing White and Western Feminism(s), and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Diana Al-Hadid (American, b. Aleppo, Syria 1981), gives a talk on "Delirious Matter", four public art sculptures temporarily installed on the Williams campus. Opening Reception at 5:30 pm, Paresky '58 Lounge. Artist Talk at 6:30 pm, Paresky Auditorium.

Blessing of the Animals in celebration of St. Francis Day
Thursday, October 4 from 11:30 - 1:00 PM and again from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
The Paresky Center front porch.

Join us in Paresky 203 Thursday at 5:30pm for our first general meeting of the year! We will be talking about what we'd like to see happen as a group this year. Feel free to bring your dinner and eat with us. Hope to see you there!

Tonight's discussion is on the topic of "Physician-Assisted Suicide: should or when should it be an option?" We will be investigating Oregon's Death with Dignity Act and liberal euthanasia laws in Belgium. No prior reading is required. Join us at 8pm in Paresky 114 if you are interested.

Roll Red Roll Doc is an award-winning true-crime documentary. Filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman will be in attendance for a panel discussion and Q&A after the film, along with Prof. Kai M. Green, Prof. Annie Valk, and Williams Football Coach Mark Raymond.

This Sunday evening at 9pm in the Henze Lounge of upstairs Paresky, please join Storyboard in conversations about Storytime's mission and brainstorming actions to create the most inclusive, welcoming, warm, and community-oriented space possible. As always, there will be cookies!

Come join us at our weekly International Student Association dinner tonight at 5:30 in Paresky 220. Bring friends, everyone welcome!

Grab lunch and join Prof. Phelan for an informal roundtable economics discussion TODAY at 11:45am in Paresky 222. The talk is entirely open-ended and open to all!

BAKE SALE : Come support ¡Vive! in Paresky today from 10am-4pm, or until supplies run out. From Brigaderios, to funnel cake, biscochitos, and arepas, we have it all! Venmo and cash accepted.

Professor Caprio will be sharing his expertise on private vs. public sector job experiences at 6:30pm in Paresky 222 on Monday 10/22. The talk is entirely open-ended and open to all!

Come join us at our weekly International Student Association dinner tonight at 5:30 in Paresky 220. Bring friends, everyone welcome!

October 24th is the I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action! Have your photo taken and turned into an #ISWI portrait poster to show solidarity. Participants will be entered into our free ISWI shirt raffle. CISA will be tabling in Paresky from 10am to 3pm to take photos, come by!

We'd like to cordially invite you to Life at Williams' First Event of the Year: Grad School and Beyond. The event will be structured with a question and answer panel with catering from CHIPOTLE. It will be in Paresky Auditorium from 5:30-7:00pm on Oct. 24.

Gain a deeper knowledge of Jewish liturgy through communal music making, text study & conversation. Rigorous engagement with historic Jewish sounds & classic texts & positive in their affirmation of the value and inherent beauty of all voices.

Join us in Paresky 203 Thursday at 5:30pm for our general meeting! We will be getting to know each other and talking about what we'd like to see happen as a group this year. Feel free to bring your dinner and eat with us. Hope to see you there!

Join ESAC on 10/25 at 6:30pm in Paresky 222 to hear Prof. Hali Edison discuss her extensive work with the International Monetary Fund, Federal Reserve Board, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Norwegian Central Bank!

Tonight's discussion is on the topic of "Truth-Telling to Pediatric and Terminal Patients". We will be examining what might justify non-disclosure in two cases where telling the truth is not the obvious decision. No prior reading is required. Join us at 8pm in Paresky 114 if you are interested.

Tonight, FemCo is meeting at 8:30pm in Paresky 220 to discuss the recent Anti-Trans Proposal from the Trump Administration and provide both a support space to process and also a space to take concrete actions to stand against this hateful and violent proposal. Join us!

MQ! Every Wednesday, 6pm - 7:30pm, Paresky 220. Come collaborate on fun and challenging math problems over dinner with like-minded folks. Free swipe.

The Neighborhood Leadership is sponsoring big prize BINGO in Paresky Center (Baxter Hall) on Friday night at 8pm. Bring your friends for a chance to win prizes such as AirPods, a 32" tv, a bluetooth speaker, a GoPro, an Apple Watch, a Poloroid Camera and Goff's gear!

Join us tonight at 6pm in Paresky 112 for dinner and a conversation with Rabbi Seth Wax about finding transcendence in unexpected places. All are welcome!

Please join us in writing cards for Michael Johnson's upcoming birthday in December. Michael Johnson is a black gay HIV positive man who was sentenced to 30 years for HIV Nondisclosure. Swing by Paresky 220 between 6 and 7 PM to wish him well. Snacks and Supplies will be provided!

Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th! Join Lehman Community Engagement and Williams After Dark to decorate and write notes to thank Veterans this Friday at 8pm in Baxter Hall. There will be fun stickers and patriotic snacks! Letters will be sent to Veterans through the program Operation Gratitude.

Winter Blitz is an annual one day event when students from Williams College, Bennington College, and MCLA weatherize homes in the community for free. Students and home applicants should apply online by November 3, 2018!

Tonight at 8:30pm in Paresky 220, FemCo will be having our weekly meeting on the topic of sex work. What is sex work? How can non-sex workers show up and be active allies to sex workers in the age of FOSTA/SESTA? How has feminism harmed and excluded sex workers? Come chat with us and learn.

Looking for a Thanksgiving dinner conversation starter? Equip yourself for your relatives and join us tonight in Paresky 114 from 8-9 as we discuss the "non-identity problem" and the practice of systematically screening for Down Syndrome through prenatal testing in Scandinavia. No reading required.

The Williams Barbell Club for power lifting is holding our first organizational meeting on Wednesday 8pm in Paresky 201. Come to learn more about the club and our goals. All are welcome, regardless of your experience level. For more information, please contact Cameron Carver, WBC president (ccc5).

Circle of Women and No Lost Generation are teaming up to support Letters of Love, a non-profit that delivers letters to refugees. Take a moment to remind someone across the world that they’re not alone!
Come to upstairs Paresky this Thursday 11/29 7:30-9 pm to write a letter and eat cookies!

Join Williams After Dark in wrapping gifts that will be donated to children from local low-income families! Contribute to this cause with your wrapping skills...or just stop by for some cookies and cocoa!

Join ESAC for dinner and a discussion with Prof. Don Carlson tonight at 6:30pm in Paresky 222! Prof. Carlson specializes primarily in environmental studies and political economy and has worked in strategy consulting, investment, and entrepreneurial management. All are welcome!

Self-Made Self-Care: Choose from a wide selection of goodies to make your own self-care kit that will help you feel balanced and grounded during finals season.

Donate your books to people currently incarcerated in the Berkshire County House of "Corrections" in honor of MLK Day. There will be a box outside Sharif Rosen's office (the Chaplain's Office) on the 2nd floor of Paresky. New AND Used!

Come learn about many of the wonderful opportunities to get involved in the Berkshire community while enjoying hot chocolate, a mac ‘n cheese bar, and brownies! The fair is a joint effort among Lehman Community Engagement, CC, and CLiA.

Join Women in Political Science for a pizza lunch and conversation with Elizabeth Andersen. Ms. Andersen serves as the director of the World Justice Project and has over 20 years of experience in international law.

Show your Ephpreciation for Ephs: Sign a thank you card to 16,000+ alumni! Cards will be available in Paresky during lunch Jan. 15 -17 (Tues. – Thurs.) from 11AM to 2PM. Sign enough cards for Williams' socks, a hat, or a water bottle!

Stop by Paresky at 4:30 to taste and vote for your favorite cookie from the NLT Cabin Fever Cookie Baking Competition!

CHIPOTLE! CHIK-FIL-A! MCDONALDS! Support the GMT trip to Peru by ordering in person at Paresky this Monday @12pm, Tuesday @5pm or Wednesday @5pm. Your food will be delivered to you on 01/24 at noon. $5 service fee added to each order.

Join the Economics Student Advisory Committee on Monday at 12:30PM in Paresky 220 to discuss work in financial services and hedge funds with Rahul Bahl '09, investment analyst at Hidden Hills Partners Fund.

PSCI 16 - Aikido, Gandhi, and King is pleased to present "Selma". Paresky 201, 7pm. With comments from local MLK scholar Stewart Burns, author of "To the Mountaintop: Martin Luther King's Mission and its Meaning for America"

Stop by Baxter Hall on Tuesday, January 22nd (12pm-2pm) for Fresh Check Day, a mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, and the support of on-campus resources.

Join Mental Health Committee for a screening of Inside Out in Paresky 220 at 7:30 pm tonight! Snacks will be provided!

Today! Noon-2pm, Fourth Annual Winter Warm-Up, Paresky Center Henze Lounge, 2nd Floor, Fireplace. Gather with colleagues and students while enjoying a delightful tasting menu of soups, salad and red cardinal cookies!

Williams' Musical Street Performers will entertain with their songs and silliness to raise money for musical instruments in needy BerkshiresElementary school. Bring along some spare "dead presidents" to throw in their hat for a good cause.

If you have got something to say, let's her it!

We're starting a squash club! If you're interested in joining - sign up on this spreadsheet and/or come to our interest meeting on Tuesday (Feb 5) at 7pm in Paresky 220! All levels of experience are welcome <3

Are you interested in traveling to Israel this summer or next year? Meet with Rabbi Seth to learn about travel and study opportunities. We'll discuss Birthright and other options. All are welcome!

The Equity Drafting Table is an interactive “pop-up” exhibit / open house created with the purpose of convening conversations on equity in the built environment.  Join us for its launch on Thursday at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm in Baxter Hall!

Ages 7 and up are welcome to join us in the Luetkemeyer Lounge in Paresky (downstairs), where Williams College Dining Services will guide our creative activity. Event sponsored by Spouse/Partner Resources.

The Williams Debating Union is holding its first meeting this Saturday, February 9th at 4pm in Paresky 220. Swing by to learn more about parliamentary debate tournaments and leadership positions available. No experience necessary!

Stop by the tables in Paresky on Monday 2/11 to talk with the Swedish Program! A representative from the program will be on hand to answer any questions and discuss this unique study away program at the Stockholm School of Economics in Stockholm, Sweden. Later in the evening there will be an information session and traditional 'fika' gathering with coffee…

Join us tonight at 6 in Paresky 112 for dinner with Professor Nimu Njoya. We will be talking about laughter as a spiritual practice, and whether it's okay to cultivate lightness in a troubled world. All are welcome.

Come to Paresky 201 on Monday 2/11 at 7 pm for an information session about The Swedish Program. Meet with a representative to ask questions and learn more about this wonderful study away opportunity. Perfect for students thinking of studying away, applying to study away, or already accepted into the program! After the Swedish Program information session join us for…

BFAIR Buddies is hosting an info session (with food!) on Wednesday, February 20th at 5:30 pm in Paresky 203. Swing by if you would like to sign up to be a buddy for an adult or just want to learn more.

Come watch some of your favorite professors and staff members  (Professor Garrity, Professor Owen, CJ Hazell, Hannah Lipstein) debate over the best Jewish treat: Latkes or Hamantaschen? 

Come join us for a lunchtime discussion on the environmental justice impacts of landfills! We’ll be in Paresky 220 from 12 - 1pm on 3/8 (Friday). Bring your lunch, and come discuss the consequences felt by the communities near landfills.

There will be 20 succulents for anyone! You are free to take them as is, or there will be glass globes and mason jars that you can create a terrarium. We will have all of the materials, including purple pebbles and cow figurines ;). We will host another event if there is more interest!

This weekend at dinnertime (March 9, 5 p.m.), the Williams in México Team will be tabling at Paresky selling egg tarts for $2 each! Come and support us while treating yourself!

Science & Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary program concerned with science and technology and their relationship to society. Come meet faculty who teach in STS and learn about the concentration.

Come join CET Academic Programs Abroad for some pizza and learn more about their study abroad program in Brazil. Resident Director Sulia Folli and CET representative Cameron Ruscitti will be on campus to meet with students who want to learn more about this program in São Paulo, Brazil. A past participant from the program will also be on hand to…

Science & Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary program concerned with science and technology and their relationship to society. Come meet faculty who teach in the program and learn about our concentration.

Williams' first and only contradance of the year will be held this Saturday, April 20, from 8-10 PM in Baxter Hall. Everyone is welcome -- all dances will be taught and no experience is necessary. See you there!

Buy delicious challah -- chocolate, cinnamon-sugar, or plain -- during lunchtime today, with all proceeds going to combat food insecurity (Berkshire Food Project and Mazon)! NEW RECIPE! Made with love by Williams folks and local families.

Join us for the global climate strike on Friday, September 20 at 4:00 PM on the steps of Paresky, alongside millions of students and adults around the world to demand real climate action. All are welcome, whether Williams-affiliated or not.

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, 9/24! EphVotes and CLiA will be tabling in and outside of Paresky from 11 AM - 7 PM. We will have everything necessary to register for all states! Stop by with questions and we'll be glad to help!

Join us to speak about reproductive rights, Doula opportunities, and more!

Buy delicious challah — chocolate, cinnamon-sugar, or plain — during lunchtime today, with all proceeds going to combat food insecurity (Berkshire Food Project). You'll find us at Paresky 11:45-1:15, though come early before we sell out!

Buy delicious challah — chocolate, cinnamon-sugar, or plain — during lunch Friday, with proceeds going to combat food insecurity (Berkshire Food Project). You'll find us at Paresky 11:45-1:15, though come early before we sell out!

We're hosting a watch party for Wednesday's Democratic Debate at 9pm in Baxter Hall! We'll have pizza and dessert, and all are welcome! We're excited for the campus and wider community to come together around national politics.

Buy delicious challah — chocolate, cinnamon-sugar, plain, and possibly a savory cheese+chive — during lunch, with proceeds going to combat food insecurity. Paresky Noon-2, though come early before we sell out!

On January 27, 2017, an executive order banned people from seven predominately Muslim countries from entering the United States. This film explores how the lives of American Muslims were upended by the ban as well as their work and activism

Come enjoy some chili for mental health awareness, in loving memory of John Donovan, '83! All proceeds go to the Brien Center in North Adams.

Williams has purchased carbon offsets to achieve carbon neutrality, and we'll purchase cookies! Bring your own dinner and join WEC for a brief student-led chat about what carbon offsets are and which ones we've purchased!

This Earth Week the Zilkha Center is hosting a Sustainability Celebration. Join us for good music, fun activities, and a food truck!

Practice your Spanish every Tuesday at noon in Paresky 114!

Celebration of All Creatures Great and Small: Remember St. Francis, Monday, Oct 3, 12-1 pm, Paresky Porch. Join the Chaplain’s Office for the celebration of the animals, a traditional way of celebrating St Francis Day.