Author and critic Adam Kirsch presents 'Is There Such a Thing as Jewish Literature?' Kirsch explores whether there is something that unites Jewish writing and writers across languages and cultures. This lecture is sponsored by the Program in Jewish Studies and part of The Book Unbound initiative at Williams. October 28, 2014.
Artist Lynda Benglis delivers the Annual Plonsker Family Lecture in Contemporary Art at the Williams College Museum of Art.
What do shirt collars and the current building of the First Congregational Church have in common? How did Williams College create the circumstances making it necessary to redesign our building? Some of this information is common knowledge in Williamstown, but you may be surprised by some information that has newly been connected to this story. Moira Jones will tie new information with the old to tell the whole story of why the 1869 Neo-Romanesque building was renovated before its 50th birthday.
Many local residents have heard about the colonial fort, once located in the current parking lot of Price Chopper on Rt. 2 in North Adams. They may even have heard about the attack by French and Indian soldiers in August 1746. But the episode has received little sustained attention from historians, and a number of questions remain without clear answers: Why was the fort built there? Why was it attacked? Why was it quickly overwhelmed? Who was responsible?Electric Company, and MASS MoCA. Dr. Sprague will trace the history of the Northern Berkshires as it has transitioned from an industrial to a post-industrial economy and speak to the all important question, what comes next?
Meet the 3 Candidates: Carrie Greene, Stephen Miller, and Wendy Penner for 2 MGRHS School Committee seats (4 year terms). Polls open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm at WES on Election Day, Tue, Nov 4, 2014.
