The 300th birthday of college founder Ephraim Williams on March 7 was a time of celebration—and also reflection. At various moments in February and March, the campus community gathered to examine his legacy and the implications of his will, which, upon its execution, provided $11,000 for the “Support and maintenance of a free School (in a township west of fort Massachusetts, Commonly Called the west township) for Ever.” A service of celebration was held in Williams’ honor in Thompson Memorial Chapel to reflect on the importance of thankfulness and giving. And, yes, there were birthday cakes and fireworks. Find out more about the college’s founder—and its founding
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Standing Strong
Williams is taking a community-driven approach to ending sexual violence.
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Dispatch from the Hot Zone
During the worst Ebola epidemic in history, Ephs traveled to the front lines to lend a hand.
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The Italian Job
With the help of art major Grace McEniry '12, Professor E.J. Johnson '59 solves an architectural mystery dating back to the 16th century.
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Honoring Ephraim Williams
The 300th birthday of the college's founder was a time of celebration and reflection.
Departments
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« Report »
President Adam Falk on ending sexual assault.
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« Comment »
Readers respond to our coverage of the history of the book, understanding the liberal arts and more…
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« Notice »
A look at Claiming Williams, tenured faculty, our new Muslim chaplain, Design Studio and more…
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« Study »
An Aldine exhibition, the body as book, Jorge Semprún, encoded memory and more…
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« Muse »
Poet Claudia Rankine ’86 on the racial imaginary.