University of Massachusetts Amherst

March 24, 2008

Lark String Quartet Masterclass
The Lark String Quartet is Deborah Buck and Lisa Lee on violin, Kathryn Lockwood on viola, and Astrid Schween on cello.
University Without Walls Information Session
A free public information session for anyone interested in applying to the University Without Walls, an adult bachelor's degree completion program.
Dinner on Us: Family Rituals--Which Ones Do We Have, Which Ones Do We Want?
Weekly, free dinner-time workshops on topics related to parenting. All student, alumni, campus and local families welcome.
Crash: Facing Our Differences
The controversial movie Crash will be followed by a discussion.
Italian Cinema: Nuovomondo
The surreal journey of the Mancuso family begins in Sicily and it ends in New York after so many difficulties and special encounters.
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.
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.
Bethan Huws: Piss Off, I'm a Fountain
Over the the past twenty-five years Bethan Huws has produced a multifaceted body of work in various media—watercolors, sculptures, text based works presented both in museums and in outdoor spaces and, more recently 35 mm films that she has scripted and directed.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Free income tax assistance to qualified taxpayers will be available by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at the Isenberg School of Management.
Plan Ahead for Summer Session
Start planning now for the summer session. Registration begins April 1.
Exhibit: HELLO
An exhibition featuring recent artwork by six UMass Amherst alumni and six graduates of the Tama School of Art and the Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan.
Isenberg Award Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Isenberg Awards. The deadline is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 26.
Economic Experiment
We will be conducting a number of economic experiments to learn more about how people behave in auctions.
Exhibit: "Milestones in Public Health"
The UMass Amherst Libraries will host a traveling exhibit, "Milestones in Public Health".