UMass Amherst and Holyoke Community College scholars will speak at "The Americas in the Renaissance Conference" on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Renaissance Center.
The talks include:
Barry Levy, History, “When the Yankee was Fierce: Militarism in Massachusetts.”
Kate Freedman, History, “Cultivating Inner and Outer Plantations: Quaker Networks of Family, Faith, and Trade in the British Atlantic.”
Mason Lowance, English, “Millennialism in Early American Literature and Theology.”
George Ashley, “The Native People of Southern New England In the 16th and 17th Centuries.”
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The University Women’s Network is collecting new and gently used winter accessories such as hats, mittens, scarves and socks for children and their families who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Donations will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 3.
The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development’s Lunch & Learn series presents “Team-Based Learning (TBL): A Faculty Experience” on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from noon to 1 p.m.
Ray La Raja and Brian F. Schaffner of the Department of Political Science will speak on “U.S. Elections 2012: an initial assessment” at the Retired Faculty Association meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. in 101 Campus Center.