COMMUNITY DAY
Sunday, April 30
11am - 3pm
Schedule of Events
Happenings on the Plaza
Stringing of the Giant Earth Harp
Watch as members of MASS Ensemble install a giant earth harp from the roof line of the FAC building to the plaza. When completed, come a pluck a few strings.
The plaza will be the hub of activity featuring UMass Jugglers , Herrel's Magic Ice Cream Bus, Picnic food, Einstein look-alike contest for adults and children, Music, Physics-based dance, Hands-on science activities, the cosmos pathway and more!
Happenings in the Lobby
Amazing demonstrations of the laws of physics
Presented by the Umass Physics Department, come and enjoy exhibits using optical illusion and light. You won't believe your eyes! The exhibits will be available for viewing all day on community day and during box office hours (10am - 6pm) April 30 - May 4.
The Art of Science
Student Union Gallery Exhibit
Travel the cosmos pathway from the plaza to the Student Union Gallery where you view some truly astonishing images from science. From fantastic outer reaches of space to the tiniest particles here on earth, these images are awe-inspiring. Courtesy of the Umass Physics Department and the Student Union Gallery. For more details on the exhibit Click here.
Minuteman Band in Concert
George N. Parks, conductor
Rick Cook, graduate assistant conductor
A fun afternoon of Concert Band music for the whole family.
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall at 3pm, $10 general public, $5 for students youth 18 and under and senior citizens.
For a schedule of the entire week's events, click here.
