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December 8, 2005
- Resume Writing Workshop
- This workshop offers techniques for developing a strong, clear and concise resume at any time in your career. Covers considerations such as audience, content, format and length.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 2:00 pm
- Goodell 508
- Internship Information Session
- All students thinking about taking advantage of a co-op or internship opportunity should attend this orientation and learn about the process from staff and students who know the ropes.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 3:00 pm
- Library, W.E.B. Du Bois Calipari Room
- Star of Bethlehem, Legacy of the Magi
- Astronomer and priest Doug McGonagle discusses the subject of the book by Michael Molnar. First century Geo-politics, Hellenistic astrology, and the Zoroastrian priesthood come together in a plot worthy of a Dan Brown Novel.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 3:00 pm
- Newman Center Burke Lounge
- Tom Friedman Lecture and Opening Reception
- The University Gallery will host a lecture by artist Tom Friedman followed by the opening reception celebrating the exhibition "The Miraculous in the Everyday."
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 5:00 pm
- Fine Arts Center University Gallery and Lobby
- Taste of Home: Meet the Grand Prize Winner
- Stop by Worcester DC in the Hillside Room Thursday, between 5 and 7 pm and meet the Grand Prize Winner. Sample the winning recipe: Curried Chicken with Apples from the Taste of Home Recipe Contest.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 5:00 pm
- All Dining Commons
- CCEBMS 4th Annual Peer Leadership/Staff Recognition Program
- University of Massachusetts Amherst Committee for the Collegiate Education of Black and Other Minority Students (CCEBMS)
4th Annual Peer Leadership/Staff Recognition Reception
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 5:30 pm
- Campus Center Amherst Room, 10th floor
- Talk: Evolution of New England Turtles
- Dr. Al Richmond will be speaking about the evolution of New England Turtles
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 5:30 pm
- Morrill (III) 319
- Alumni reception with Chancellor Lombardi in Puerto Rico
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 6:30 pm
- Salon Restaurante
- 2nd Annual Hanukkah Bash
- An amazing night of music, dancing, food, games, and entertainment by two Jewish student groups: KOLOT and Track 5.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 7:00 pm
- Campus Center Reading Room opposite the Blue Wall
- Lecture by James Bamford
- James Bamford, the author of The Puzzle Palace and A Pretext for War: 9/11, Iraq, and the Abuse of the Intelligent Agencies. will speak on "Iraq, Torture, and Preemptive War-What Is Happening to Democracy in America?"
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 7:00 pm
- Campus Center 101
- The Beat Goes on Poetry Slam and Roundtable
- This back-to-back event features an SGA Roundtable discussion on "Creating Movements of Racial Justice by Bridging Cultural Activities of Communities and Student Organizations" from 7-8pm, followed by a poetry slam and performance from 8-10pm.
The artists of the evening include: MC Soulfighter, Poetress Crystal Senter-Brown, DJ Menya & the All Starz Breaking Crew
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 7:00 pm
- Student Union Cape Cod Lounge
- Women's Health Project Meeting
- This will be the final meeting of the semester for the Women's Health Project.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 7:00 pm
- University Health Services (UHS) 302
- WFCR Presents The Capitol Steps
- The Capitol Steps bring their new musical political satire to Western New England.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 7:30 pm
- Chapin Auditorium
- The Oliver Lake/Mary Redhouse Duo
- The Oliver Lake/Mary Redhouse Duo entwine the African-American and Native American experience through the multi-faceted talent of two master improvisers.
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 8:00 pm
- Bezanson Recital Hall
- Fiction Reading by Noy Holland
- Noy Holland will read from her new collection of short stories, "What Begins With Bird."
- Thu Dec 8, 2005, 8:00 pm
- Memorial Hall
