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 »
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 »
Apply Here! Application deadline extended! Applications due Monday January 27, 2020 at 11:59pm. Root is hiring two student co-directors for Fall 2020. Planning and creating Root is a collaboration among Davis Center staff, Zilkha Center staff, and student co-directors. The… Continue reading »
Apply here! Application deadline extended! Applications due Monday January 27, 2020 at 11:59pm. If you would like to learn about social justice and the environment, or are eager to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, Root is the place for you. Focusing on identity, sustainability and social justice, Root… 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 »
With August right around the corner, student-leaders and staff are working hard to polish the final details for Root – a first year EphVenture program that explores identity, social justice and sustainability. Through activities on and off campus, Root participants learn more about the… Continue reading »
Whether you just learned about social justice today or you marched in the streets in elementary school, the Root program is looking for enthusiastic and curious leaders to welcome the incoming class to the Root, EphVentures, and Williams communities. Root leaders are mentors and guides to help… Continue reading »
Are you interested in learning how to make Williams a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable place? Do you want to help facilitate such an experience for a group of diverse students who feel passionately about issues that really matter? If so, apply to be a ROOT… Continue reading »