Schedule of Events
Check out the following First Week 2009 events!
Thursday, September 3
Early Meal Plan Available
Berkshire and Franklin Dining Commons
Frank Santos Jr. – Comedic Hypnotist
8 p.m. in Berkshire DC
10 p.m. in Worcester DC
Free Admission
You, friends, and anyone else willing to get on the stage, become the stars of the show as Frank Santos, Jr. uses his powers of hypnosis to make participants believe they are truly singers, dancers, and more. Who needs American Idol?
Friday, September 4
Early Meal Plan Available
Berkshire and Franklin Dining Commons
Saturday, September 5
Early Meal Plan Available
Berkshire and Franklin Dining Commons
Sunday, September 6
Complimentary meals for families on move-in day
Parents and families are welcome to join their students for a free meal in the Dining Commons after a busy and tiring day of moving in. All Dining Commons open. Enjoy!
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
The biggest Back to School Poster Sale, 1000's of choices, with entertainment provided by WMUA 91.1 FM, the Student Radio Voice of UMass, Amherst.
First Year Residence Hall Community Meetings
7-9 p.m.
Residence Halls
(see your RA for exact location)
Now that you’ve moved in your stuff and met your roommate, it’s time to hang out with other new students on your floor. This is your first step towards getting involved and making the best of your residence hall experience this year! Your RA will provide snacks (in RFYE halls)!
First Night
9-11 p.m.
Relax under the stars at a special event in each Residential Area brought to you by your own Area Governments. Please note that the North First Night event will take place on Monday.
Monday, September 7 - Labor Day
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
The biggest Back to School Poster Sale, 1000's of choices, with entertainment provided by WMUA 91.1 FM, the Student Radio Voice of UMass, Amherst.
Don't Hoof It - Take the Bus
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hasbrouck Bus Stop
Learn how to use the UMass Amherst bus system with a 20-minute tour of downtown Amherst. Buses will depart from the Hasbrouck bus stop every half hour.
Afternoon Cool Down: Ice Skating
1 - 3 p.m.
Mullins Center Practice Rink
Free Admission and Skate Rental
It’s hot out there so come inside and cool down! Come unwind after unpacking and have some fun at the Practice Rink.
Shoot Some Pool
1 - 4 p.m.
Union Billiards, Student Union
Bring your new roommate and friends to play a few games of pool! It’s a great spot to relax, hang out and take a break!
Minuteman Tours: Learn where your classrooms are!
2:30 p.m. departs from Cance, Pierpont, Melville, James, Kennedy, John Adams, Webster, Butterfield, Crabtree
3 p.m. departs from Moore, Thoreau, Emerson, Kennedy, John Adams, Dickinson, Van Meter, Mary Lyon, Knowlton
Nervous about getting around campus? The Minuteman Tours will show first-year students important (and historical) locations on campus and where their classes will be held. Peer Mentors and other upper-class students will be your tour guides.
Welcome UMass Amherst
Green Barbecue
4 - 7 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Plaza
Rain Date: Tuesday, September 8
Celebrate the new year with UMass Amherst’s Chancellor, Dr. Holub as he kicks-off the new year and the welcomes the class of 2013! This BBQ is GREEN with compostable plates, local produce, and much more! Come to the FAC Plaza with your roommate for some food, fun and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones.
Co-sponsored by Student Affairs and Campus Life, the Center for Student Development, and UMass Amherst Dining Services.
Cultural Connections Concert: Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole
Presented by the Office and Programs and Services for ALANA Students
7 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Plaza
Rain Location: Student Union Ballroom
Sponsored in part by the Center for Student Development, the Fine Arts Center, and WMUA
First Night: North Apartments
7-10 p.m.
North Quad
Meet friends and neighbors and the North Area Government!
Tuesday, September 8
Campus Design and Copy, People’s Market, Bike Coop, and Tickets Unlimited open for business.
Minuteman Campus Guide
7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get directions around campus!
Worried about finding your way around campus? Not sure which Morrill building is which? We know that feeling! Just keep your eye out for one of the staff and students wearing a Bright Lime Green T-shirt throughout campus and in the buildings. You’ll find friendly and informative staff and students who can point you in the right direction – rain or shine!
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
The biggest Back to School Poster Sale, 1000's of choices, with entertainment provided by WMUA 91.1 FM, the Student Radio Voice of UMass, Amherst.
Native American Student Support Services
Open House
1-4 p.m.
Bartlett 11
First Year Get Together and Back to School BBQ
4 p.m. First year students
5 p.m. All are welcome
Hillel House
Student Bridges Recruitment Event
7-9 p.m.
Campus Center
Student Bridges is a student-initiated outreach program that connects UMass students with local community-based organizations and schools through tutoring-mentoring partnerships, college awareness activities, and policy advocacy. The program has primarily partnered with schools and programs in the Holyoke-Springfield area. Attend an informational on how to get involved in our various community-service learning opportunities.
Returning Student Community Meetings
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mixed Year Residence Halls (see your RA for exact location)
Now that everyone’s arrived to campus, come meet your entire floor! It’s an exciting time to learn about living together this year. This is a great opportunity to talk about community, respect, and all the ways you will have fun together as a floor community! During your floor meeting you will meet other residents and find out how to become more involved on campus. Your RA will provide snacks (all halls except RFYE halls)!
Minuteman Mall Mania
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Hampshire Mall
Ever had the mall stay open late just for you? Come to the Hampshire Mall and pick up some of the things you need for your room or just come and do some window shopping. Catch a bus from campus locations starting at 8:50 p.m. until 11:30 a.m. Return to campus on a return shuttle from the same mall locations starting at 9:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Shuttles will run in loops to and from campus and will run every 10 minutes.
Bus stops:
Southwest Horseshoe - Target
Butterfield, Chadbourne and Orchard Hill – Cinemark
Sylvan, Totman, Lederle, and Fine Arts Center - JCPenney
Wednesday, September 9
Minuteman Campus Guide
7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get directions around campus!
Worried about finding your way around campus? Not sure which Morrill building is which? We know that feeling! Just keep your eye out for one of the staff and students wearing a Bright Lime Green T-shirt throughout campus and in the buildings. You’ll find friendly and informative staff and students who can point you in the right direction – rain or shine!
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
The biggest Back to School Poster Sale, 1000's of choices, with entertainment provided by WMUA 91.1 FM, the Student Radio Voice of UMass, Amherst.
Native American Student Support Services
Open House
1-4 p.m.
Bartlett 11
Activities Expo – Get Involved!
4 - 7 p.m.
Library Promenade
Rain Date: Thursday, September 10
Find out how to get involved in one (or more) of the over 250 student organizations here at UMass Amherst. Check out the free giveaways from many campus vendors.
Fraternity and Sororities Ice Cream Scoop
(Part of the Activities Expo)
4-7 p.m.
Library Promenade
Our Fraternities and Sororities want to kick off the year with a free scoop of ice cream! Stop by, enjoy some cream and find out more about the Greek-letter organizations on campus.
Commonwealth College Sweet Tooth Soiree
6 - 8 p.m.
Goodell entrance and lounge 504
Now that you've settled into your space on campus, come and relax with Commonwealth College students, staff, and faculty. Create your own cupcakes and sundaes or choose your treat at the chocolate dipping fountain.
Thursday, September 10
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
The biggest Back to School Poster Sale, 1000's of choices, with entertainment provided by WMUA 91.1 FM, the Student Radio Voice of UMass, Amherst.
Native American Student Support Services
Open House
1-4 p.m.
Bartlett 11
Stonewall Center Open House
5 - 7 p.m.
Stonewall Center (Crampton House, SW)
Meet new and returning students and check out UMass’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally center. All are welcome!
Late Night Brunch
9 p.m. - 12 Midnight
Worcester Dining Commons & Berkshire Dining Commons
Hungry after a long day of classes? UMass’ Award-winning Dining Services has you covered. Stop by to refuel and get ready for a great year!
Friday, September 11
September 11th Memorial
Ringing of the Chapel Bells
8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:10 .a.m
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
The biggest Back to School Poster Sale, 1000's of choices, with entertainment provided by WMUA 91.1 FM, the Student Radio Voice of UMass, Amherst.
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Barbecue
1-8 p.m.
Van Meter Hill
First Week Cultural Clash
3-8 p.m.
Southwest Horseshoe
Come mix and mingle with the cultural organization on campus.
There will be tabling, music, and good food! Enjoy good company, meet new students and cultural organizations that will engage you in cultural discussions, events, gatherings. Hope to see you there!
Malcolm X Cultural Center Open House
3-8 p.m.
Berkshire Dining Commons Basement
AGENE!
5:30 p.m.
Campus Center 1009
A Community Circle of Learning Welcome for all indigenous students at UMass Amherst, Smith, Mt. Holyoke and Hampshire includes invited staff, faculty, deans and administrators, NASS Advisory Board members and community volunteers and allies. During this fall festive dinner event we introduce potential mentors, and opportunities for new students, welcome returning students, highlight
accomplishments of current students, alumni, CPNAIS and begin advertisement for upcoming events for the year and well as recruit co-sponsors for the events.
Latin American Cultural Center Open House
6-8 p.m.
Hampden Dining Commons
Shabbat For You
6 p.m.
Hillel House
Services (Reform, Conservative, Orthodox) followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. and Oneg at 8 p.m.
UPC Presents the Student Union Shutdown: Friday Night Fling
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Student Union Building
The Student Union is all about students tonight! There will be something fun everywhere and for everyone. Dance party in the Student Union, Karaoke in the Hatch, Movies in the Cape Cod Lounge, Novelties in the Lobby, and fun everywhere!
Sponsored by the University Programming Council.
Late Night Movies
(Part of the Student Union Shutdown)
Save the Dance - Dance Flick
8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
Saturday, September 12
Special Saturday Program for students with young children
9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast
10 a.m. Performance
Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
During the academic year the Special Saturday Morning program features monthly interactive free cultural programs for campus families with young children and any campus family with a young child is welcome.
Sponsored by the Office of Family Resources
Shabbat for You
9:30 a.m.
Hillel House
Services (Orthodox) in the morning and lunch at 1 p.m.
Get Active!
Join one of these amazing activities and get active, stay fit, and have fun!
Get Active: Afternoon Cool Down: Ice Skating
1 - 3 p.m.
Mullins Center Practice Rink
Free Skate Rental
Get Active: Hiking with the Outing Club- beginners and experienced hikers welcome!
1-4:30 p.m.
Hike Mount Norwottuck, the Robert Frost trail for beginners or the Metcomet-Monadnock trail for experienced hikers. Sign-up in Student Union Resource Room, 314 Student Union. Only open to first 30 people.
Get Active: Learn to Row with the Crew Club
1 p.m.
Depart from Student Union Steps
Learn to row on the Connecticut river. Beginners Welcome! Sign up in the Student Union Resource Room, 314 Student Union. Only open to first 12 people.
Get Active: Play Quidditch with the Quidditch Club
1-3 p.m.
Metawampee Lawn behind the Student Union
Get Active: Ultimate Frisbee with ZooDisc
1-3 p.m.
Campus Pond Lawn
Commuter Area Government Carnival- Campus Craze
1-5 p.m.
Southwest Horseshoe
Have some fun on the 8' rock wall, bouncy boxing, 4-way bungee run! There's free popcorn and cotton candy for everyone. Rockstar energy drink, Hits Now 94.3,CampusLive, and DJ Biggz will also be present to provide more entertainment and cool giveaways! Don't miss it!
UMass vs. Albany Football Game
6 p.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
UMass Amherst Comedy Night
featuring YouTube Sensation Bo Burnham with special guest Amy Anderson
9 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
Don’t let the name fool you… Amy Anderson has been described as “a skinny Margaret Cho” and “a heterosexual, Asian Ellen”. Amy would describe herself as “a funny American girl who happened to be born in Korea and adopted by Swedish parents in suburban Minnesota”. Amy is a one-of-a-kind on the comedy scene and her act will remind you to never judge a book by its cover.
Bo Burnham is a teenager and comedian. In 2006, he wrote songs, posted them online, and lots of people saw them. Then, he started playing live shows. He played at colleges, clubs and theaters. People came. In August of 2008, four days after his eighteenth birthday, he became the youngest person to record a Comedy Central special. He released a CD in March 2009. Some people think he is funny.
Tickets are $5 for UMass Amherst students only. Buy your tickets at the Fine Arts Center Box Office or call 1-800-999-UMAS. Bring your UMass ID to the event!
Alpha Phi Omega and Alpha Phi Alpha Highlighter Party
9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Bring your student ID!
