At the final Log Lunch of November, the Williamstown community gathered to learn from Norris Guscott, an Equity Policy Networks Manager at the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative and Food Security Task Force Leader in the city of Lynn, MA. Guscott began his career in community organizing in neighborhood… Continue reading »
Robin Broad/John Cavanagh video As alumni prepared to return to Williamstown this Homecoming weekend, Robin Broad ‘76 had a homecoming of her own this past Wednesday, November 9th, her first time back in Williamstown in 45 years. She was joined by husband, co-adventurer, and co-author John Cavanagh in speaking… Continue reading »
On an unseasonably warm November 4th, the Log Lunch community gathered over a delicious meal of slow roasted tomatoes, kale pesto orzo, cabbage apple slaw, collard chips, and a salad with collard greens, chickpeas, and apple to learn about offshore wind power from Megan Higgins. After majoring in environmental studies… Continue reading »
The season of homecoming and harvest is in full swing in Williamstown, and what better way to celebrate these traditions than hearing from past Williams students while enjoying a locally-sourced meal? This Friday, October 28th, Log Lunch welcomed back Sara St. Antoine ‘88 to speak about environmental change… Continue reading »
After celebrating Mountain Day on the 14th, the Log Lunch community came together to hear Jenae Rassmussen ‘23 and Caitlin Murphy ‘24 reflect upon their exciting summers on October 21st. Both students were funded by Center for Environmental Studies summer research grants. The community enjoyed butternut squash risotto… Continue reading »
The next Class of 1960 Scholar’s Program speaker, Julie Livingston, will speak on her work at the intersection of public health, anthropology, and history. She is a Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History at New York University. She is author of a number of books, including Self-Devouring Growth:… Continue reading »
On October 7, students, faculty, and community members gathered at the first Log Lunch of the month to hear from students Angela Hsuan Chen ’23 and Jahnavi Kirtane ’24. Both Angela and Jahnavi received Center for Environmental Studies grants to pursue research opportunities over the summer, and both were well-prepared… Continue reading »
On September 30th, the Log Lunch community gathered to hear from Rich Holschuh, a public liaison for the Elnu Abenaki tribe and founder of the Atowi Project, a community initiative aimed at affirming Indigenous relationships to the Land. Beginning by introducing himself in the Abenaki language, Rich spoke about his… Continue reading »
Pictured: Mustafa Saifuddin (left) with Professor Allison Gill at The Log Students, faculty, and community members gathered for Friday Log Lunch on September 23 to hear from Mustafa Saifuddin. Williams biology Professor Allison Gill and Saifuddin attended the same graduate program and have kept in touch ever since. Gill… Continue reading »
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