University of Massachusetts Amherst

December 1, 2005–December 31, 2005

The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci
This exhibition is comprised of sixteen models created by the engineers at IBM Corporation, with a view to reconstructing some of the visionary ideas for machines and mechanical devices originally contained in the sketchbooks of Leonardo.
Exhibit: UMass Photography Society
Exhibit: "The time has come to weigh those things..."
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days at the University Store
The Giving Tree at The Newman Catholic Center
The Newman Center Hat and Mitten Drive
The Newman Center is collecting hats and mittens for children. Cash donations also accepted.
World AIDS Day Events
Free, anonymous AIDS testing, condom olympics, and a day without art will occur on World AIDS Day to help inform students of AIDS and its existence in our society.
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.
Salary Negotiation Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn what benefits you need to be aware of, when and how to negotiate your salary, as well as dynamics during negotiation process.
Talk: Current Issues in Massachusetts Education Policy
Paul Reville, president of the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy, will explore current issues in Massachusetts education policy.
Talk: Commercializing Practical Applications of Nanotechnology
Talk by Dr. Alan Rae, Vice President, Market and Business Devleopment, NanoDynamics, Inc.
Artists Who Innovate
Artist Linda Weintraub will be spending the day with MFA candidates, followed by a lecture and a question and answer session.
Talk: The Energy Story
A whirlwind tour that connects history, ecology, population, thermodynamics, economics, geopolitics, banking, war, sustainability, and your future.
Rosa Parks Tribute and Memorial Service
The Black Student Union and the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc present a tribute and memorial service for Rosa Parks on the 50th anniversary of her refusal to stand up on the bus.
Israeli Dancing