University of Massachusetts Amherst

Today: July 24, 2008

In Celebration of Chancellor Cole
The campus community is cordially invited to a farewell celebration in honor of Thomas W. Cole, Jr.
University Without Walls Informational Session
A free public information session for anyone interested in applying to University Without Walls, an adult Bachelor Degree completion program at UMASS/Amherst.
Internal Kung Fu at UMass: Pa Kua Chang and Tai Chi Chuan
Along with our regular Tai Chi classes, the UMass Inner Arts Club is now offering training in the rare Chinese internal martial art of Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang: "8 Trigrams Palm").
Exhibit: "Images: Neotropical Birds"
Associate Professor of Biology Jeff Podos' exhibit of neotropical birds is on display in the Graduate Research Center Lowrise at UMass Amherst.
Community Riding Summer Session
Horseback riding lessons are being offered for beginner through intermediate riders ages 10 and up.
Exhibit: "The UMass Press: 45 Years of Publishing History"
The exhibit showcases various aspects of the Press’s publishing program, including award-winning titles; culture, politics, & the cold war; Renaissance studies; environmental science; regional & local titles; creative writing; and faculty authors.
UMass Public Archaeology Lab at Historic Deerfield
Come visit UMass archaeologists and field school students as we clean, identify and curate real artifacts and ecofacts at our lab in the Moors House at Historic Deerfield. Open to the general public July 24-August 9, Thursday-Saturday, 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:30.