University of Massachusetts Amherst

October 13, 2008

Holiday: Columbus Day
Columbus Day holiday. No classes and most university offices are closed.
Art Exhibit: Petula Bloomfield's Laced
Petula Bloomfield's paintings attempt to reveal both the transparent and opaque nature of the physical, emotional and spiritual experience of being human.
Art Exhibit: Stephen Foley's In a Glass House
Exhibition of visionary sculptures in the Hampden Incubator Project Space.
Art Exhibit: Sean Greene's Calligraphs
Sean Greene’s paintings are rooted in the study of color. Bands of color evoke written languages like Arabic or graffiti.
Art Exhibit: Nowhere Else But Here
An exhibition in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Department of Art.
Art Exhibit: Of People and Places
Bringing together for the first time the work of seven international artists working in the field of photography.
Art Exhibit: Sermons and Serenades
Ellen Eisenman and Marianetta Porter use photography, sculpture, and mixed media to mine history, materials, and imagery as they transform resources into new expressions of power and promise.
Art Exhibit: Nuestras Abuelas/Our Grandmothers
The Nuestras Abuelas exhibition is a celebration of the legacy of our grandmothers’ struggles through the eyes of their granddaughters.
Student Flu Vaccinations
Protect yourself and others against seasonal flu - get vaccinated!
Art Exhibit: Karen Dolmanisth's Lifelines of Connections and Continuity
A time-based installation and performance taking place over a 10-day period on Isle of View.
Mental Health Services Support Groups
Mental Health Services is offering three ongoing support groups this semester: "Feeling Funky," "Connecting on Campus," and "Just the Guys."
Open Enrollment for HCSA and DCAP
This is your once annual opportunity to enroll in the pre-tax Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program for calendar year 2009.
Stress Reduction Series Registration
Register now for Stressbusters. Sessions take place Oct. 16, 23 and 30.
Homecoming 2008 RSO Banner Contest
Student organizations compete by designing banners and showing their school spirit.