Window on Williams – A Conversation with Maud S. Mandel, Reunion Weekend ’22
The Society of Alumni President engages in conversation with President Mandel.
The Society of Alumni President engages in conversation with President Mandel.
Betty Reid Soskin is a civil rights advocate and recently retired ranger with the National Park Service’s Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif., which honors the contributions women made to the war effort. Throughout her life, Soskin has fought against racism and discrimination. In 1945 she co-founded Reid’s Records in Berkeley, Calif. One of the first Black-owned record shops in California, Reid’s was dedicated to supporting African American music and became especially influential in supporting gospel musicians.
Panelists/Speakers: Kitty Babson ’72, Ninette Enrique ’87, Danielle Deane-Ryan ’97, Alejandra Moran Olivas ’17 Fifty-one years ago, seven women walked across the Williams commencement stage for the first time. A few months later, the first four-year coed class arrived on campus. Join us for an inspiring program as we celebrate the profound impact more than 13,000 alumnae have had on Williams and the world ever since - as represented by the stories of four Women of Williams from across the decades.
Zambezi marimba band plays music of the world with heavy African influence.
Ella Marx, Williams Record Executive Editor for News, & Milo Chang, EphVotes President, question Select Board candidates Jane Patton, Bilal Ansari, & Randy Fippinger. Vote on Election Day- 7am-8pm, Tuesday, May 10, at WES.