University of Massachusetts Amherst

November 20, 2008

Notice Your Tone Workshop
In this final session of the Workplace Writing Skills Series, the emphasis will be on noticing the tone of your writing in order to avoid unwanted or unintended responses.
The School of Public Health & Health Sciences Seminar
Donald Shepard, Ph.D., of the Heller School at Brandeis University, will present "Economic cost of domestic hunger: methods and findings."
Tay Gavin Erickson Lecture: Suzanne Miller, Ph.D.
This event has been canceled.
Student Focus Group
Share your opinions and help us choose the photo for the next Social Norms Campaign.
Solos & Duos Series: Dave Douglas/Marcus Rojas
The Solos & Duos Series concludes its seventh season with a concert by trumpeter Dave Douglas and tuba player Marcus Rojas (with special guest tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin).
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.
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.
Logo/Slogan Contest for the Environmental Awareness and Energy Conservation Campaign
The Logo/Slogan Contest for the new UMass Environmental Awareness and Energy Conservation Campaign is open to all students. The winner will receive a $200 prize.
Art Exhibit: Ben J. Ostiguy: Face Value
UMass alumnus Ben J. Ostiguy exhibits new works on paper at Central Gallery.
Art Exhibit: Radius
A multimedia exhibition featuring recent works by students currently enrolled in the studio arts MFA program.