Why should you attend?

  • Make relevant connections with people in your area and across the globe.
  • Discover new professional opportunities.
  • Meet people you’d never have the chance to connect with otherwise.
  • All the benefits of networking with none of the travel, name tags or awkward conversations!
  • Join for as long as you’d like! Stay for 10 minutes or the full time.

Never attended an online chat event?

No problem! Here’s how it works.

What's a chat event?

An online networking event to connect people who share common interests.

What should you expect?

To have one-on-one private chat conversations with a variety of people. Chats are text-based and last around 10 minutes.

Who should sign up?

Anyone interested in networking and making new connections.

How do you join the event?

Join from anywhere! Computer, smartphone or tablet.

Join the hundreds of thousands who have unlocked opportunities through online chat events.

Provide a bit of information about yourself.
Signing up only takes a minute and will ensure your conversations are relevant.
Engage in meaningful conversations.
Explore the topics that interest you and begin your one on one conversation.
Build your network and pursue new opportunities.
Leave more informed, better connected, and ready to act on new opportunities.

Join us for the launch of the year-long celebration of the past, present, and future of the Williams Black Alumni Network (WBAN)! The Williams Office of Alumni Engagement, in partnership with the WBAN 40th Planning Committee, is thrilled to host an online meetup for the Williams Black community - alumni, students, parents and faculty/staff are all welcome! Please note that, even if you are not an active member of WBAN yet you identify with it, you are invited.

Our virtual networking platform offers a forum for Williams community members, representing every age, gender and personal/professional stage, to make new connections, share experiences and build their Williams community. You can choose video, voice or text-based chat as you are connected for sequential 1:1 conversations.

Whether you’re able to join the meetup for 10 minutes, the entire hour or any time in between, you’ll leave with meaningful new connections and a renewed appreciation for the impact the Black community of Williams has had on the College and on each other. 

Expect to be matched with alumni, students, parents or faculty/staff as you have these conversations, appreciating that everyone - regardless of class year or affiliation - has wisdom and perspectives to impart on how to support and celebrate the Black experience at Williams College.

Happy networking!

 

Sign up for our event today!