University of Massachusetts Amherst

July 1, 2007–July 31, 2007

Summer Session Registration
Session I begins June 4. Session 2 begins July 16.
Exhibit: "Faces of Friendship"
This exhibit features seventeen of the "Big/Little" matches of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, with text and photographs that illustrate the deep connections between them.
Exhibit: "1907-2007: Celebrating 100 Years as a Federal Government Documents Depository"
The exhibit features letters, awards, and artifacts from the Library’s Government Documents department depicting the history of UMass Amherst’s development as a federal depository.
Community Riding Lessons
Enjoy beginning and intermediate horseback riding lessons at the UMass Hadley Farm.
New York Metro Area Alumni Club Evening of Baseball with the Brooklyn Cyclones
Join the UMass Amherst Metro New York Alumni Club for a summer evening of minor league baseball.
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Public Hearing
The Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture is holding a public hearing, chaired by State Representative Peter V. Kocot.
Jazz in July Performance Showcase: "Personal Approaches To Improvisation"
"Jazz in July Showcase: Personal Approaches To Improvisation" is an hour and 15 minute jazz festival featuring talented faculty musicians.
Community Riding Lessons
Enjoy beginning and intermediate horseback riding lessons at the UMass Hadley Farm.
Jazz in July: "Q & A With Dr. Billy Taylor"
Dr. Billy Taylor will answer your questions about all things jazz. What would you like to know?
University Without Walls Information Session
Sign up for a small group information session detailing the ins and outs of obtaining an individually designed bachelor's degree through University Without Walls.
Jazz in July: "Copyright and Downloading Music 411"
Saxophonist and internet entrepreneur Jacob Epstein (CEO of RECOL) explores issues surrounding musicians with regard to U.S. copyright laws and downloading digital music files off the internet.
Jazz in July Student Performance: "Club Jazz in July"
The amazing sounds of jazz vocalists and instrumentalists filling the campus air with the flair of improvisation is perfectly complemented by UMass Catering's summer grill menu and cash bar.
Jazz in July: "Close Encounters of the Jazz Kind"
Bassist Chip Jackson lectures about career choices and coming to close to playing with several jazz greats.
Jazz in July Student Performance: "Jamsations!"
"Jamsations!" features performances by Jazz in July participants who set the groove for a daylong concert of instrumental and vocal jazz.
Chicago Alumni Club Evening of Music by Legendary Steve Miller Band
Join the UMass Amherst Chicago Alumni Club for an evening under the stars, mingling with fellow UMass Amherst alumni and listening to spectacular music by the legendary Steve Miller Band.