University of Massachusetts Amherst

November 11, 2008

Public Ice Skating
Enjoy public skating at the Mullins Center Community Ice Rink.
Field Hockey NCAA Play-In Game vs. Kent State
UMass hosts an NCAA Play-In Game against MAC Champion Kent State at Garber Field.
Frost Your Own Cupcake
Frost your own cupcake! Learn decorating tips from local author, TV personality, and pastry chef extraordinaire Dede Wilson.
Lecture: Kirsten Holmstedt, Author of Band of Sisters
Kirsten A. Holmstedt, author of the nationally published book Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq, will be speaking about her experiences researching, meeting, and interviewing the women veterans of the Iraq war.
Alumni Networking Panel
Get informed with this valuable panel discussion. Market yourself during the breakout networking session. Enhance communication skills by asking professionals questions.
Johnny Cupcakes Speaking Live
BusinessWeek Magazine's #1 Young Entrepreneur of 2008, Johnny Cupcakes, will speak.
Holiday: Veterans Day
Veterans Day holiday. No classes; most university offices are closed.
Art Exhibit: Of People and Places
Bringing together for the first time the work of seven international artists working in the field of photography.
Student Flu Vaccinations
Protect yourself and others against seasonal flu - get vaccinated!
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."
Composting in the Blue Wall
Come to relax to the Blue Wall, have some good food and support our new composting project.
Exhibit: Enchanting the Eye: Arabic Calligraphy and Art by MJ Alhabeeb
The Student Union Art Gallery presents the Arabic calligraphy and art of UMass Resource Economics professor MJ Alhabeeb as part of the Festival of Arts from the Middle East.
Five College Pre-Registration
Five College pre-registration for Spring 2009 begins November 5.
Exhibit: Legacy: W.E.B. Du Bois As Political Pioneer
To commemorate the recent election of America’s first African-American president, the UMass Amherst Libraries honors the enduring legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois
Exhibit: New England/New York/New Talent 2008
Hampden Gallery's 5th bi-annual exhibition juried by independent curators David Gibson of NY and Klaus Postler of New England.