University of Massachusetts Amherst

November 13, 2007

The Third Annual "Nursing Celebration & Orientation Conference"
Join us in celebrating nursing at the Nursing Conference.
University Without Walls Information Session
Sign up for a small group information session detailing the ins and outs of obtaining an individually designed bachelor's degree through University Without Walls.
Blood Drive
The BioSci Club of the Biology Department and the Cooley Dickinson Hospital of Northampton work together to save lives by bringing the Blood-Mobile to the UMass campus.
African Scholars Colloquium
The African Graduates' and Scholars' Association and the Five College African Scholars Program present an African Scholars Colloquium.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Group
UHS' Mental Health Services offers a weekly Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group. Sessions are open to students, faculty and staff.
Lecture: Israel and Palestine in a Historical Perspective
Professor Joseph Levine of the Department of Philosophy will discuss the historical background of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Forgotten Refugees
Learn about an injustice in the Middle East. The David Project presents The Forgotten Refugees, a film about the 900,000 Jews kicked out of their homes in Arab countries.
ALANA Health Film Series - Real Women Have Curves
The Malcolm X Center and the ALANA Health Outreach and Education program of the Health Education Department at UHS present a series of award winning films that explore various issues pertinent to all communities.
Tuesdays in Bezanson: Vocal Chamber Music
Faculty musicians and advanced students will perform chamber music by Ravel, Bolcom and Vaughan Williams.
Art and Agency: Creativity as Social Intervention
The lecture "Art and Agency: Creativity as Social Intervention" will be given as a part of the Fall 2007 Occasional Lecture Series.
UMass Alumni Association Grant Deadline
Alumni Association Grant Applications are due November 13 for events taking place after January 4, 2008.
Exhibit: Naturally Beautiful: Photographs by Suzanne Bell
The exhibit features Suzanne Bell’s observations of the natural world reflected in images of backyard birds, mountains, beaches, and national parks.
Exhibit: Staged: Scenes from the James Ellis Theatre Collection
Featuring examples of the collection’s highlights, including books depicting the lives and work of Gilbert & Sullivan, the stage and its actors, amateur theatrical productions and private clubs.
Exhibit: Ex Libris: Matthew Higgs and Peter Wüthrich
This exhibition brings together two internationally acclaimed artists, Matthew Higgs (UK) and Peter Wüthrich (Switzerland), who explore the book as “found” conceptual art and sculptural form.
Exhibit: "Titles"
Titles is an itinerant exhibition designed to adapt and travel to bookstores in different cities.