University of Massachusetts Amherst

April 4, 2008

Lecture: First Person in Second Life: Identity Projection in Metaverses
Professor Nik Dholakia from the University of Rhode Island will be the guest presenter at this week's Marketing Department Pro-Seminar.
Lecture: Lessons Learned from Malaria Research in Africa
Professor David Wypij of the Department of Biostatistics at Harvard School of Public Health will deliver this lecture as part of the Spring 2008 Operations Research/Management Science Seminar series.
Lecture: Intense Financial Market Competition
Distinguished UMass Keynesian economist Professor James Crotty will be the guest speaker at this week's Finance Seminar.
Cooking/Baking 101
If you like the heat, come into our kitchen!
First Friday at the Renaissance Center
Open house at the Renaissance Center with refreshments.
Spring Information Sessions on Funding Graduate Research
In this overview session, an experienced and enthusiastic interdisciplinary faculty and GSGS will outline the funding application process, identify fellowship opportunities, and reveal with what steps the GSGS office can help.
Three Artists. Three Exhibitions. One Grand Opening.
Alicia Hunsicker, Deborah Garner, and Laura "Lola" Baltzell exhibit their work in the Hampden Gallery.
Boston Club Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting and Reception
Something Every Friday: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
This week's movie is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Johnny Depp.
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.
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.
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.
American Produce Week
Promote healthier food choices during American Produce Week in all DCs.
Exhibit: The First World War
Professor Ed Klekowski's exhibit of WWI artifacts recently found in France is now on display in the Learning Commons of the Du Bois Library.