University of Massachusetts Amherst

October 11, 2005

Resume Writing Workshop
This workshop offers techniques for developing a strong, clear and concise resume. Covers considerations such as: audience, content, format and length.
Environmental Lecture Series: Engineering for the Developing World
Dr. Bernard Amadei will discuss "Engineering for the Developing World - Challenges and Opportunities."
Tennis vs. Williams
Noam Chomsky: Biolinguistic Explorations: Design, Development, Evolution
Noam Chomsky, founder of modern linguistics, will will give the fifth annual Freeman Lecture on the biology and evolution of human language.
Native American Students and Higher Education Featuring L. Buddy Gwin
Learn about the contemporary issues faced by native American students on college campuses, featuring L. Buddy Gwin.
Fresh & Sober
Are you a student in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol? Are you a student questioning your drinking and/or drug use? Then come check out Fresh & Sober.
Turkish Movie Night: Head-On
The winner of the top prize award (Golden Bear) in 2004 Berlin Film Festival, Five Lola Awards (Germany's Oscars) including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.
Making a Difference After Graduation: Peace Corps, Teach For America, and AmeriCorps Panel
Unsure of the options out there after graduation? This discussion panel is an opportunity for students to talk to people who have experienced the Peace Corps, Teach For America, and AmeriCorps first hand and will be able to answer their questions.
The Second Coming of Joan of Arc
The Second Coming of Joan of Arc gives survivors of sexual violence permission to own and express their rage.
Drug Jeopardy: I’ll Take Drugs for $200 – A Peer Health Education Workshop
This workshop is modeled on the game show, “Jeopardy,” with categories on drugs in arts and entertainment, slang names, health effects and the facts and figures all about drugs.
Student Government Association and RSO Open Reception
Come join us at the SGA and RSO Reception to hear about student advocacy on campus.
Japanese Gender Benders: New Asia Cinema
A double-bill featuring Shinjuki Boys and Revolutionary Girl Utena: movies about women (and girls) who have decided to live as men (and boys).
New Strings at UMass Amherst
The UMass Amherst String Department welcomes its newest faculty member, violinist Elizabeth Chang in a concert including Schubert's Trout Quintet.
New Orleans Night for Hurricane Relief
All proceeds from New Orleans culture night will go to Oprah's Angel Network to benefit Hurricane Relief.
Reflections: Cars and Parts
The show features 30 of artist Bryant J. Stewart's pieces which have been exhibited in galleries throughout the country.