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November 12, 2009
- One Day UMass
- A series of short lectures with some of the most prominent and accomplished faculty members from across the UMass system.
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 8:30 am
- Conference Center at Waltham Woods
- Lecture: "Mike Leigh's Anglo-Jewish Soul"
- Donald Weber, the Lucia, Ruth, and Elizabeth MacGregor Professor of English, Mount Holyoke College and Visiting Posen Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, will deliver a lecture entitled “Mike Leigh's Anglo-Jewish Soul.”
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 4:00 pm
- Herter 601
- The Power of Public Policy to Shape and Direct Care: The Legacy of Evelyn Coke
- Leonila Vega, Executive Director of the Direct Care Alliance, a national advocacy organization, speaks about work on behalf of direct care workers in the United States.
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 4:00 pm
- Gordon Hall Conference Room
- Washington, D.C. Alumni Event: After Work Social
- Do you miss the good times you had at UMass Amherst? If so, join the D.C. Alumni Club for a social at Clyde's, where you can share your UMass experience amidst the ambiance of a grand Victorian saloon!
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 5:30 pm
- Clyde's of Gallery Place
- University Without Walls Information Session
- The UMass Amherst University Without Walls is a bachelor's degree completion program in which students design their own degree using background and interests that reflect their creative and interdisciplinary connections.
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 5:30 pm
- Holyoke Community College
- Boston, MA Alumni Event: Accounting Alumni Reception
- Please join us to reconnect and network with fellow accounting alumni, faculty members and meet the new dean of the Isenberg School of Management, Dean Mark Fuller.
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 6:30 pm
- University of Massachusetts Club
- Diagnosing Difference: A Film Examining the Medicalization of Transsexuality
- Dr. Shelley Janiczek Woodson, a licensed psychologist and gender therapist, will lead a discussion after the film screening.
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 7:00 pm
- Campus Center 101
- Discussion: Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries -- The Socialist Case for Abortion Rights
- The International Socialist Organization discusses why women should have complete control over their own reproductive systems.
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 7:30 pm
- Campus Center 162
- Marta the Divine
- A vivid adaptation of a comedy that feels utterly contemporary, the UMass Department of Theater is proud to present the world premiere of Tirso de Molina’s Marta the Divine in English.
- Thu Nov 12, 2009, 8:00 pm
- Rand Theater
- Exhibit: “The Making of a Picture Book: The Marriage of Text and Art”
- Curated by author Corinne Demas. The exhibit showcases the works of local authors and illustrators such as Leonard Baskin, Kathryn Brown, Corinne Demas, Patricia MacLachlan, Richard Michelson, Dennis Nolan, and Jane Yolen.
- Mon Sep 14 to Fri Dec 18, 2009
- Library, W.E.B. Du Bois Learning Commons, Lower Level
- Exhibit: "All Roads Lead Back to Amherst"
- An exhibit of nature photographs by Annie (Fournier) Tiberio Cameron ’73.
- Tue Sep 15 to Fri Dec 11, 2009
- Library, Integrated Sciences & Engineering
- Exhibit: "The Minox & the Big Shot: Andy Warhol's Photography (1970-1987)"
- An exhibition of Andy Warhol’s photographs, culled from over 150 Polaroids and black and white silver gelatin prints granted to the University Gallery by the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program.
- Wed Sep 23 to Sun Dec 13, 2009
- Fine Arts Center - University Gallery
- Exhibit: "Connecting the Dots.... The Warhol Legacy"
- An exhibition of work by four acclaimed contemporary artists who explore themes and ideas central to Andy Warhol’s artistic practice.
- Wed Sep 23 to Sun Dec 13, 2009
- Fine Arts Center - University Gallery
- Exhibit: Joyce Conlon's "Coming of Age"
- Come and view new abstract paintings inspired by nature and the passing of time by Amherst artist, Joyce Conlon.
- Thu Oct 15 to Thu Nov 12, 2009
- Hampden Gallery
- Winter Session Registration
- Register now for winter classes. Online classes begin December 21st and on-campus classes begin January 4th.
- Mon Oct 26 to Wed Dec 23, 2009
- All-Campus
