University of Massachusetts Amherst

October 8, 2006

Eighth Annual Library Donor Appreciation Reception
The keynote speaker will be Heidi Stemple, author of books and poetry for children and adults.
Renaissance at UMass Amherst
The UMass Amherst Libraries present “Renaissance at UMass Amherst” an exhibit of rare books, manuscript leaves, and illustrations from the Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies.
First-Year Students: Complete MyStudentBody
Have you completed MyStudentBody? It’s easy, interesting... and required for all first-year students.
Exhibition of Video Work: Beat Streuli / Cities 2005
Swiss-born artist Beat Streuli has developed a substantial and impressive body of work in photography and video that documents the transient pedestrian activity of urban life.
Exhibition: God and Country
Large-scale socially motivated paintings by Canadians Matt Bahen and Scott Sawtell.
Los Amigos: A Social Club
UMass Amherst's Boltwood Project offers young adults with developmental disabilities one-to-one companionship with a UMass student.
Register to Vote
In order to vote in the November 7 election for Massachusetts Governor, you must register as a Massachusetts resident by Wednesday October 18, 2006.
SPIRE Unavailable October 5 to October 11 During Upgrade
To prepare for OIT's launch of a new version of SPIRE on October 11, 2006, SPIRE will be unavailable from the evening of October 5 until the morning of October 11.
2nd International Symposium on Delivery of Functionality in Complex Food Systems
The purpose of this conference is to gather together a diverse group of scientists who can integrate their knowledge of the fundamental principles of physics, chemistry and biology to efficiently create higher quality and more healthful foods.