University of Massachusetts Amherst

November 28, 2007

The Fire Next Time Colloquium
"Landscape of Resistance: African Diaspora Archaeology at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Plantation" will be presented by Dr. Whitney Battle-Baptiste, assistant professor of anthropology.
Opening Reception: The Unexpected Encounters of Looking Again
Opening reception for the exhibit The Unexpected Encounters of Looking Again.
Greater Boston Alumni Club Wednesday Night Business and Social Networking
Come drink and socialize with other UMass Amherst alumni.
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.
Tai Chi & Internal Kung Fu at UMass
The UMass Inner Arts Club offers comprehensive training in Tai Chi and related practices for health and self defense year round.
Discussion with Anthony Lake
Former National Security Advisor Anthony Lake will join Mount Holyoke professor Vincent Ferraro in a Q&A about U.S. foreign policy and the Presidential candidacy of Senator Barack Obama.
Darfur Film Series: The Devil Came on Horseback
The Darfur Film Series presents the screening of The Devil Came on Horseback.
Not Ready for Bedtime Players
Join us for an evening of side-splitting laugher, informative skits, and free condoms.
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.
Continuing & Professional Education Winter Session Registration
Take classes online or in person. Classes fill up quickly; don't delay!
Hat, Mitten and Glove Drive
Donate a new or handmade hat and mitten set (infant, child or youth size) to one of our donation boxes around the Newman Center.
The Giving Tree
Stop by the Newman Center Chapel and take an ornament off our Giving Tree. Each ornament lists the name of a needy child and an item of clothing they need this Christmas season.
Becoming Staged
This is the Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis exhibition of artist Jennifer Salemi. On display will be work from studio classes and independent research done by the artist.