Marcellette G. Williams was Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2001-2002.
This is an archive of the Chancellor's Web site during her tenure.



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Marcellette G. Williams
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Professor of English and
Comparative Literature

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Amherst, MA 01003

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Chancellor's Statement - Classes Cancelled

September 11, 2001 - 1 p.m.

This is a time of extreme national and personal distress for the campus community.

  • Classes on September 11, 2001 have been cancelled as of 1 p.m.

  • Housing Cluster and Area Residence Directors offices have been designated communication and help centers for students who live on campus.

  • The Dean of Students Office has been designated an assistance center for commuter students.

  • Faculty and Staff should contact the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program at 545-0350 for additional support.

  • The Campus Chaplains have organized a vigil tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Campus Pond for people of all beliefs to come together for support. A special mass will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Newman Center.

Further announcements will come by email as more information is available.

In times of crisis, families and communities come together for support. The UMass family and community must do so at this time.

 

September 11 Updates and Remarks