Paresky Center
Encyclopedia
The Paresky Center is the student center at Williams College
. It was designed by Polshek Partnership
Architects and opened on February 16, 2007, after two years of construction, as part of the Williams College Winter Carnival celebration. The building is named after David Paresky, class of 1960, and his family.
The Paresky Center includes student mailboxes, Whitman's Grill (one of the three dining halls on campus), the snack bar, the '82 Grill, several meeting rooms, study rooms, and the offices for many student groups, such as the Williams Record and the Office of Campus Life. The Great Room in Paresky Center is called Baxter Hall, named after the old student center at the college and the school's 10th president. Paresky was designed to reduce energy as part of the college's initiative in "going green." For example, some of the rooms include occupancy sensors and, when unoccupied, are lit and heated or cooled minimally.
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
. It was designed by Polshek Partnership
Polshek Partnership
Ennead Architects LLP is a New York City-based architectural firm. Previously known as Polshek Partnership, the firm's nine partners renamed their practice in mid-2010....
Architects and opened on February 16, 2007, after two years of construction, as part of the Williams College Winter Carnival celebration. The building is named after David Paresky, class of 1960, and his family.
The Paresky Center includes student mailboxes, Whitman's Grill (one of the three dining halls on campus), the snack bar, the '82 Grill, several meeting rooms, study rooms, and the offices for many student groups, such as the Williams Record and the Office of Campus Life. The Great Room in Paresky Center is called Baxter Hall, named after the old student center at the college and the school's 10th president. Paresky was designed to reduce energy as part of the college's initiative in "going green." For example, some of the rooms include occupancy sensors and, when unoccupied, are lit and heated or cooled minimally.