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We Belong Here

A portrait photograph of Kevin and Alejandra sitting down on a couch, holding a purple 'We the Purple' flag, with a frame of a landscape photo of a lake in the background. Kevin is on the left wearing a black baseball cap with a logo of the bicentennial cow 200th and is wearing a white shirt that has Williams in pride colors. Alejandra is sitting to the right wearing a purple baseball cap backwards and is wearing a blue shirt that reads with yellow text as Williams Firsts.

Alejandra Moran '17 and Kevin Hernandez '17 have recently relocated to Albuquerque, NM, where Alejandra has started medical school while Kevin works in the education space. We chat about finding a sense of belonging at Williams, the importance of seeking help and mentors, and building community for others like you. Continue reading »

Creating Space for Belonging

Zorelly Cepeda Derieux '14, the newest member of the Alumni Relations staff and transplant after Williams into the Berkshire community, talked about identity, creating space, and her love of a good song. She has served as a strong mentor and participant locally, and brings a rich perspective to the alumni community. We hope you'll join her in creating a more inclusive community together. Continue reading »

Office Hours: Tatiana Cruz ’11

person standing by a door smiling and pointing to sign on it that reads F303

As a first-generation student and parent while at Williams, Tatiana Cruz '11 shares her influences and journey into becoming a historian of race, gender, and social movements in modern U.S. culture with David Shakirov '22. Continue reading »