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College Publications and News Services

Office of Public Affairs

The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) publishes a variety of materials to inform the Williams community of news, events, and activities, and maintains many sections of the College website: www.williams.edu.

Print publications

• Fast Facts, published in November
• OnCampus, Commencement newspaper, published in June

Digital publications

• Campus Directories: People and A-Z online; Directory download in PDF format
• News Releases highlighting events or accomplishments (available RSS feed)
• At Williams, public events on and around campus: website (available RSS feed) and email newsletter (subscription)
• Daily Messages: email notes to Students, Faculty and/or Staff
• Visitors Guide, including travel, lodging and restaurant information
• Campus map, online version
• Sports Information website
• Fast Facts, online version
• Faculty Notes: highlighting publications and accomplishments (available RSS feed)
• Williams in the News, a compilation of Williams appearances outside the local area
• Information for Journalists

News Services

The News Office, part of OPA, handles media relations for the College, faculty members, and students. A media package detailing this service is sent to each faculty member at the beginning of the academic year. To obtain a copy or to suggest an event or accomplishment for a possible news release, contact News Director Jo Procter at 413-597-4279 or aprocter@williams.edu.

Office of Alumni Relations and Development

• The Williams Alumni Review: distributed quarterly to employees, alumni, parents, and friends of the College.
• Williams People

Publications from other offices

The Registrar's Office

• Course Catalog
• Student Handbook, printed and distributed in September

The Admission Office

• Williams College Prospectus and Application
• Admissions Profile, printed and online (PDF)
• What's What: first-year facebook, printed in the fall

Student Publications & News Services

• The Williams Record: weekly college newspaper
• Newsletters and reviews of general and literary interest
• The Daily Advisor
• WCFM: non-commercial student radio station (91.9 FM)

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