University of Massachusetts Amherst

February 6, 2008

UMass Arts Council Grant Deadline
Up to $2,000 per event is available for arts programming taking place after February 20th.
Student Health Advisory Board Meeting
Make a difference in the health care programs, practices and polices that affect you and all UMass Amherst students.
Beginners Karate
This one-hour beginners session is specifically aimed at introducing new members and beginners to the core techniques involved in Shotokan Karate.
Foot Steps of Africa: Exploring the Mystery of Race
"Foot Steps of Africa: Exploring the Mystery of Race" is a discussion and reception with Elmore John.
15th Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival
The 15th Annual Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival starts with a tribute to African filmmaker Ousmane Sembene.
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.
Continuing & Professional Education Spring 2008 Registration
UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education is now accepting registration for Spring 2008 classes.
Exhibit: "Images from VISUAL"
This exhibit builds on synergy between art and science to provide a unique avenue by which both disciplines can be promoted, appreciated and encouraged.
Dine & Win!
Dine & Win! Enter to win a trip for two with $500 spending money.
Registration: Mental Health Support Groups
From beating stress to dealing with loss, support groups and programs at Mental Health Services connect you with others going through the same things. Register now through February 15 for spring semester groups.
Exhibit: A World of Cities
Universal aspects of urban life are explored across time and place, while defining the sharp differences in how people live, work, and interact in cities around the world.
Registration: Dissertation Support Group
This group will focus on providing support and encouragement for women who are in the dissertation writing phase.
Cover Me: Curated by Mo Ringey
Thirteen artists address the black hole of arts coverage.
Shotokan Karate Orientation Classes
Ever been interested in karate? Come try out training and see if it is for you!
Exhibit: "Lost Horizon"
This exhibition features works by twelve artists, each of whom examines the various ways in which "architecture" and "architectural forms" have been conceptually incorporated into their current painting practice.