University of Massachusetts Amherst

December 3, 2007

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.
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.
Lecture: Gender Roles as Social Policy Instruments?
Come to hear Melissa Gonzalez-Brenes speak at this Lecture/Research Colloquium Series titled Gender Roles as Social Policy Instruments? Evaluating Government Cash Transfer Policies.
Social Norms Feedback Session
Help choose a photo for the next UMass Social Norms Campaign. Share you opinions while enjoying free pizza.
Lecture: The Gaza Withdrawal
Yoav Elinevsky, professor of Mathematics at Mount Wachusett Community College and co-founder of the Faculty for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (FFIPP), will discuss the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Lecture: Mark Synnott
Come hear experienced rock and ice climber, mountaineer, and back country skier Mark Synnott discuss his travels and experiences from all over the world.
Sacred Sea: A Journey to Lake Baikal - Talk and Book Signing With Peter Thomson '85
Peter Thomson '85 will talk about the process of writing his new book as well as his journey to Lake Baikal and the environmental and social issues he encountered on the trip.
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.
Exhibit: The Unexpected Encounters of Looking Again
University Gallery’s annual exhibition, organized by M.A. candidates in Art History, utilizes the university’s significant collection of contemporary works of art on paper and corresponds with a graduate art history seminar.
A Community Drawing
Come contribute to a community drawing in the Student Union Art Gallery.