There’s a lot of material on our web page.  This page will help you understand what’s here, and how to find it.  We’ve also prepared a three-part video to show you how you can use the site:

Did you leave the video part-way through?   Part II begins at 4:25, and Part III at 8:43.

  • The MAIN MENU bar appears across the Home page above 25th Reunion photo.
    • DROPDOWNS appear under each main menu item when you put your mouse over them.  Move your mouse to the one you want, and click on it to go there.
  • The ’71 COW ART leads a sidebar on the right; under it are a few more information sources:
    • A list of new comments:   the latest comments made by classmates.
    • A list of new posts:   new content contributed by classmates.
    • Williams News Releases:   Information from Williams’ Office of Communications.  
    • Williams Athletics Latest News:  The most current information about Williams teams.

Here’s how the menu works:

Home

  • What’s Here:  A description of the features and content of our site
  • About Our Site:  A description of why the site is here, and how it came to be
  • Help Wanted:  Find out here how you can help make our 50th happen.

Site Map:  Where you are right now. If you want to find something, here’s where to look.

Find a Classmate

  • Search Here allows you to find classmates in a variety of ways:  here’s how.
  • Alumni Directory  allows you to log in to the Alumni Directory for additional information about classmates, or to update your own information.

Class of ‘71

  • 67-71 Timeline contains a compendium of events from our time at Williams, culled from The Williams Record.  Comments are invited.
  • Our Heritage:
    • Frosh Facebook:  There we are! Remember the blue cover of “What’s What?” aka the facebook?
    • The Gul 1971:  Some patience is required with the book; you have to use the back button page by page to get back to Reunion site. But if you scroll down to the bottom and click on “PDF Object” it will allow you to download the entire electronic version. There’s also a direct link to the record in Music Galleries, above.
    • Remembering our 25th:  Essays and survey results from our 25th, and pictures.
    • Williams Then and Now describes changes to campus since we left.
  • Classmates in the News contains information about (particularly) note-worthy accomplishments by members of our class.
  • Class Notes 2013 – present is a link to the Class Notes in Williams Alumni News.
  • Co-ed Reflections:  Share your thoughts about bringing co-education to Williams.
  • In Memoriam:  A list of classmates we’ve lost, with links to our thoughts about them.
  • Survey:  We’ll be having one, just like we did for our 25th.
  • Leaders:  Find out who does what, and how to send them email.

Our 50th

  • Countdown to 50th:  A list of events related to our 50th, past and future.  Share your thoughts about past Mini-Reunions and other gatherings.  There’s also a list of other classmate gatherings that have taken place.
  • Post-50th Events:  Class gatherings, formal and informal, subsequent to our 50th Reunion.
  • Class Gift:  Information about our gift goals, and how you can contribute.
  • Reunion Schedule:  The current information about when and where events are scheduled during our Reunion, August 7 – 10, 2022.
  • Registration Information:  Links to registration and local accommodations.
  • Housing:  A listing of local lodgings.  When arrangements have been made for specific events, links will be available here.
  • Transportation:  Links to our Ride Board and Williams Transportation Services.
  • NOTE:  When registration for various events is open, there will be a link here for you to sign up.

Media

  • How to Add Media:  Find out how to share photos, videos, music, or artwork.
  • Photo Galleries:  Photos shared by classmates and from the Williams archives.
  • Music Galleries:  Music shared by classmates, and from our days at Williams. Featured is the full content of the vinyl from our ’71 GUL, including Willie Massengale’s graduation speech!
  • Art Galleries:  Art work shared by classmates.
  • Videos:  Videos featuring classmates, faculty, and others, with content from profound to humorous.  There are also links to the pages for our Zoom meetings, with links to their recordings.
  • Frosh Facebook:  There we are!  aka “What’s What” wearing a familiar blue cover.
  • The Gul 1971: Some patience is required with the book; you have to use the back button page by page to get back to Reunion site. But if you scroll down to the bottom and click on “PDF Object” it will allow you to download the entire electronic version.  There’s also a direct link to the record in Music Galleries, above.
  • Class Book:  Personal statements, faculty tributes, and essays from classmates gathered as we approached our 50th Reunion.
  • Class of ’71 Cookbook:  Favorite recipes from classmates.  Additional recipes welcome.

Posts and Essays

  • Faculty Tributes:  Memories of faculty, coaches, and staff who touched our lives.
  • Essays:  Contributions from classmates.  Share your thoughts:  How Williams or classmates influenced you?   What have you done or yet intend to do?  Observations, profound or humorous, local or global?  Life lessons?
  • Poems:  More contributions from classmates, some anonymous.  More are welcome.
  • Personal Statements:  More thoughts from classmates, destined to appear in our 50th Reunion Class Book.

Williams News

  • Recent News:  Information from Williams’ Office of Communications.  You can also get news and sports information from the RSS feeds below the Purple Cow art towel.
  • Old News:  Some interesting insights into Williams’ history.
  • Current Events in Williamstown: Happenings in and around Williamstown.

Resources

  • Frosh Facebook:  There we are!
  • Williams Record:  A series of links to all the issues of the Record during our Williams years.
  • The Gul 1971: Some patience is required with the book; you have to use the back button page by page to get back to Reunion site. But if you scroll down to the bottom and click on “PDF Object” it will allow you to download.  There’s also a direct link to the record in Music Galleries, under Media.
  • Class Notes 2013 – present is a link to the Class Notes in Williams Alumni News.
  • Help Wanted:  Find out here how you can help make our 50th happen.
  • What’s Here: A description of the features and content of our site.
  • Update Your Profile: Information about how to update the information displayed about you, update your profile picture, and manage when messages are sent to you.
  • Campus Maps shows where things are, and how they’ve changed since 1971.
  • Help:  Can’t figure out how to do something?  Come here to find out.
  • Contact:  Find out who does what, and how to send them email.