Celebrating Achievement

Issue: Fall 2016

2016_williams_fall_convocation_0134The Class of 2017 gathered in Chapin Hall for Convocation Sept. 17 to celebrate their accomplishments and mark the start of the academic year. President Adam Falk and College Council co-presidents Michelle C. Bal ’17 and Caitlin A.C. Buckley ’17 (on screen at right) each formally welcomed the senior class.

Dean of the College Marlene J. Sandstrom introduced the 29 seniors elected to Phi Beta Kappa. And Jeffrey Rubel ’17 received the Grosvenor Cup Award as the senior who has best demonstrated concern for the college community. Five alumni, including Convocation Speaker Maxine Burkett ’98 (below), received Bicentennial Medals for achievement in fields relevant to the college’s yearlong program Confronting Climate Change. For full coverage, visit bit.ly/2dSBGjL.

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