On the afternoon of Tuesday October 20, 2020 a group of Williams students joined a dialogue with facilitator, visionary writer and activist adrienne maree brown as an extension of the Root EphVenture program. See a recording of the virtual event here! … Continue reading »
We feel like it’s worth saying again: The Zilkha Center reaffirms our dedication to the work of antiracism and stands in solidarity with others locally, across the country, and the world to condemn systemic racism and police brutality. We will continue to add our… Continue reading »
Root is a First-Year orientation program in collaboration with the Zilkha Center and Davis Center. With core principles emphasizing sustainability, environmental justice, and social identity, First-Year students in Root have opportunities to think critically about themselves and the world around them. Due to COVID-19 and in line with most other First Days programming, Root 2020 emphasized virtual engagement and learning, a change of pace from previous years’ visits to Soul Fire Farm, apple festivities at the Zilkha Center, and hangouts in Hardy House. Continue reading »
Allison Li ’22 and Gold Carson ’23 (left to right) Here’s a little bit about what Zilkha Center Sustainable Food Interns Allison Li ‘22 and Gold Carson ‘23 did this year! Building off work Allison started during the summer, our first big project… Continue reading »
Farmer-activist Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm visited campus on November 4th for a full day of activities, including a workshop, dinner, and public lecture as part of the end of “Food Justice Week and Beyond.” Penniman is the co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, a Black, Indigenous and… Continue reading »
The Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowship at Williams College is named after Gaius Charles Bolin who was the first black graduate of Williams. Bolin “was an active and influential member of his class who went on to a career as a lawyer. He valued… Continue reading »
As usual, there are lots of great Winter Study courses to choose from. So browse around and check out your options. If you’re interested in campus sustainability and/or podcasts, we recommend that you check out Pod Save Williams: Audio Stories about Creating a More Sustainable College. Taught by the Zilkha… Continue reading »
Application deadline extended: Applications are due Monday November 26, 2018 by 11:59pm. Root is entering its sixth year and is looking for two student co-directors to lead the way. You can find information about Root here. Planning and creating Root is a… Continue reading »
On Friday May 10, Veda Truesdale, senior research specialist at the Environmental Analysis and Communications Group at Rutgers University, came to Log Lunch to discuss climate change adaptation and environmental justice in socially vulnerable communities. With a B.A. in Geography from Vassar University and a Master’s in Environmental Management from… Continue reading »