For fellow Eph, community, nation, and world.

It is hard to come to Williamstown without being struck by the majesty and seeming perfection of the place. Many of us go through our years here never looking past this “village beautiful” image. But beyond the green lawns and ivy-covered buildings of the College and the small-town bustle of Spring Street is a complex region full of challenges, struggles, surprises, and successes. The area around Williamstown provides meaningful opportunities for community engagement, internships, community-based research, and fun.

The big question is how to tap into all of this. This site is designed to help you connect with local organizations and opportunities, but it is only a first step. For more information about any of these opportunities or others that are not described here, or if you have ideas for a new project and want to discuss them, you are always welcome to contact the Center for Community Engagement and the Lehman Council for Community Engagement.

ENGAGEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Summer 2009
IMAGES Cinema, Spring St., Contact: Ruth Giordano (458-1039)

The only year-round, non-profit, independent film house in the Berkshires. Images has organized the Canned Film Festival and other collection drives, and with the Williams Students for Social Justice Club has begun work for a Social Justice Film Series. Working with the theatre located on Spring Street can take many forms, from cleaning and maintenance to participating in and organizing canned food drives.