Previous Senior Class Gifts
Juice Bar and Lounge in the Recreation Center
Members of the Class of 2009 voted to create the Class of 2009 Juice Bar and Lounge in the new recreation center. The 2009 Juice Bar and Lounge not only provides a comfortable, dynamic space for future generations of UMass students to gather, but also serves as a lasting symbol of the generosity of the Class of 2009 and as a reminder to students, alumni, and friends of the importance of private philanthropy in supporting UMass Amherst.
Class of 2008 Scholarship
A need and merit based scholarship, the Class of 2008 Senior Campaign Scholarship fund will continue the legacy and commitment of the UMass Amherst community by providing essential support to current and future students. Juniors and Seniors will able to apply for the scholarship in the fall and the aid will be awarded for the following semester. $1,500 will be awarded to the two recipients per year. In order to apply, students must have filled out a FAFSA form and have 3.0 G.P.A or higher.
Isle of View Renovation
“Isle is a focal point, a major work by a major, internationally acclaimed artist, at the heart of the campus,” says University Gallery director Loretta Yarlow. “After restoration, we envision it being used for poetry readings, music and dance performances, incorporated into public, self-guided tours of the ‘museum without walls,’ the art and sculptures around the campus, and integrated into the art-history curriculum.”