University of Massachusetts Amherst

April 1, 2006

Perspectives in Children's Literature Conference
The conference will consist of several workshops where various well-known authors will be discussing a range of approaches to children’s literature.
UMassive CPR Day
Turf and Landscape Day
UMass Small Farm and Garden days for backyard gardeners and beginning or part-time farmers and landscapers.
Educational Technology: A Workshop for Educators Interested in Teaching Global Perspective
"Educational Technology" is a workshop for K-12 teachers and other educators interested in introducing a global perspective to their classrooms.
Women's Lacrosse vs. Boston College
Universtiy Without Walls Information Session
You will learn more about how you can design your own degree program, and how you can earn credit for learning you have done "outside the walls" of the university.
Library Fourth Annual "Dinner With Friends"
Local authors Norman Juster, Sabina Murray, and Ilan Stavans will be honored at the UMass Amherst Library's annual fundraiser, featuring Celtic harpist Sarah McKee, and a gourmet feast.
Body Politics 2006
The Women of Color Leadership Network presents Body Politics 2006, an original production written by women of color about women of color and body image.
A Night in Paradise: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage
A celebration of Puerto Rican heritage: , including a program consisting of student performances and followed by a live band and DJ.
Dawn Clements: Recent Drawings
Selected drawings of New York City-based artist Dawn Clements.
Laura Letinsky: Selected Photographs
Laura Letinsky's photographs, which focus mainly on the genre of 'Still Life', have their roots firmly emedded not in the history of photography, but rather in the romanticism of traditional still life painting.
Grotesque Lite: Paintings by Young Min Moon
"Grotesque Lite" features recent paintings by newly appointed Art Department faculty memeber, Young Min Moon.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Free income tax assistance to qualified taxpayers will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at the Isenberg School of Management.
Rumors, a Farce by Neil Simon
"His best friends are coming to his tenth anniversary, his wife isn't here, he shoots himself in the ear lobe, and I'm supposed to make small talk!?"
Exhibition: Avery Preesman
Many of Avery Preesman's canvases display a restrained use of color which give specific direction to the solid-looking paintings.