Window on Williams – Claiming Williams Panel ‘On The Frontlines of Inequity’
Claiming Williams Panel: On the Frontlines of Inequity: Williams Alumni in DEI with Ali Michael '00, Sabine Chishty '12 and Sharifa Wright '03.
Series: Window on Williams
Lectures and special events from the Williams College campus in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Window on Williams – From Research Labs to Shots in Arms with Prof. Lois Banta
Until recently, many of us never thought much about what goes into making a vaccine. But now more than ever, it is important to understand the process that makes vaccines quickly and safely available to the public. From the initial research, to testing, to understanding vaccine ingredients and rollouts, this talk addresses many of the questions on people’s minds. Lois Banta, a Williams professor and chair of the Biology department, talks about the vaccination process. Professor Banta specializes in Microbiology, Genomics, and Molecular/Cell Biology. She currently teaches courses like Dangerous Exposures: Environment, Immunity, and Infectious Disease at Williams.
Window on Williams – The Racial History of Williamstown by Kate Orringer ’21 and Morgan Dauk ’21
Kate Orringer ’21 & Morgan Dauk ’21 present their research on the racial history of Williamstown, investigating how race and socioeconomics have shaped the built environment, and, how these historical patterns could be redressed through zoning bylaws that promote diversity and equity. Their project was conducted for the Town of Williamstown DIRE Committee (Diversity, Inclusion, Racial Equity) members Bilal Ansari and Andrew Art, and was originally presented at the DIRE meeting on December 14, 2020.
Window on Williams – 2020 Paganini Marathon Project hosted by Joanna Kurkowicz
The 2020 Paganini Marathon Project hosted by Joanna Kurkowicz brings 16 participating violinists who are Ms. Kurkowicz’s current Williams College students, Williams Alumni, students she has mentored and taught at the International Masterclasses in the US and Europe. They represent different countries and continents including USA, China, Taiwan, Japan , South Korea, Poland and Austria.
Window on Williams – Fall 2020 Jazz Combos Part 1
GA Andrew Rule '21, trombone, Ananth Shastri '21, flute, Joey Fox '21, harmonica, Anuvind Iyer '23, piano, Will Royce '24, bass, Zach Babat '21, drumset KA 1 Nico Cavalluzzi '23, trumpet, Rebecca Coyne '22, tenor saxophone, Gwyn Chilcoat '24, trombone, Matt Wisotsky '23, baritone saxophone, Nick Ambeliotis '23, piano, Anna Leedy '22, bass, Ben Su '24, drumset ZC 1 Henry Urschel '23, alto saxophone, Adithya Vaidhyan '24, tenor saxophone, Josh Lipp '24, guitar, Anuvind Iyer '23, piano, Will Royce '24, bass, Emilio Anamos '24, drumset
