SPRING 2008
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CO-SPONSORED AND OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
RESEARCHING THE CONNECTED WORLD: An Introduction to Social Network Analysis Workshop
Hosted by The Center for Research on Families (CRF) at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Are you interested in learning what constitutes peer pressure? How does marriage affect banking relationships?
Global trade patterns and modern art? The answers to nearly all these questions are based in an understanding of
social networks and how they are structured. This workshop will introduce the concepts and methods of Social Network
Analysis, a burgeoning scientific field that spans disciplines. Researchers studying peer network,
criminal networks, global management and business networks will benefit from this workshop.
The Workshop
Instructor: Dr. Andrew Papachristos, Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
May 30, 2008
University of Massachusetts Amherst
-The morning session will introduce a variety of network concepts and methods, with particular
attention paid to properties such as: centrality, social cohesion, social contagion, formal
characteristics of global and local network structures, and a brief introduction to statistical
models for social networks.
-The afternoon session will guide the participant through a hands-on
network tutorial using freely available software and data including PAJEK and UCInet (freeware).
Please note that all participants MUST supply their own laptop.
To register: go to www.umass.edu/family to download a mail-in registration form.
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The 10th Annual Queer Graduation & Awards Ceremony
Hosted by The Stonewall Center
Monday, May 12, 2008
Memorial Hall Lounge
6:30pm: reception, 7pm: ceremony
Keynote Speaker: Ralph Hexter, "What If the President Were Queer?"
Ralph Hexter is the president of Hampshire College and one of the first openly gay college leaders.
Please RSVP to the Stonewall Center:
stonewall@stuaf.umass.edu, 545-4824
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The Center for Research on Families at the University of Massachusetts Amherst announces the 2008 Tay Gavin Erickson
Lecture series:
Katherine S. Newman
Forbes '41 Professor of Sociology
Public Affairs Director
Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies Director
Doctoral Program in Social Policy
Princeton University, New Jersey
"Failure to Launch? Delayed Departure from the Faily Home in Western Europe and Japan"
Monday, May 12, 2008
4:00 p.m, Room 620, Thompson Hall
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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RESEARCHING THE CONNECTED WORLD: An Introduction to Social Network Analysis Workshop
The Center for Research on Families (CRF) at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Instructor: Dr. Andrew Papachristos, Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Are you interested in learning what constitutes peer pressure? How does marriage affect banking relationships? Global trade
patterns and modern art? The answers to nearly all these questions are based in an understanding of social networks and how
they are structured. This workshop will introduce the concepts and methods of Social Network Analysis, a burgeoning
scientific field that spans disciplines. Researchers studying peer network, criminal networks, global management and
business networks will benefit from this workshop.
The Workshop
The morning session will introduce a variety of network concepts and methods, with particular attention paid to properties
such as: centrality, social cohesion, social contagion, formal characteristics of global and local network structures, and a
brief introduction to statistical models for social networks. The afternoon session will guide the participant through a
hands-on network tutorial using freely available software and data including PAJEK and UCInet (freeware). Please note
that all participants MUST supply their own laptop.
Friday -- May 30, 2008
Isenberg School of Management building
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Fees and registration:
$75.00 - General
$35.00 - CRF Affiliates
$15.00 - Students
To register: go to www.umass.edu/family to download a mail-in registration form.
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EVENTS OF INTEREST OFF-CAMPUS
Hip Hop Jump Off
Friday, May 9, 2008 / 6:00 - 9:00 PM
In celebration of a year of education and empowerment
Lynch Middle School ~ 1575 Northampton St ~ Holyoke, MA 01040
Rap / Reggaeton / Spoken Word / Breaking & MORE
Featuring 'Music Madness' of the CHOICES program
Plus OPEN MIC Performances - to sign up to perform, contact umbridge@stuaf.umass.edu
Free & Open to All - Dinner Provided by SALSARENGUE RESTAURANT
This event will feature special recognition of middle school, high school and college students who have furthered the goals
of college access and educational empowerment in 2007-2008.
Hosted by Student Bridges (UMass Amherst),
in collaboration with: CHOICES & STEP Programs (HCC), Engaging Latino Communities for Education (ENLACE), Carlos REC McBride
of TRGGR Media Group, Center for Community Engagement (Amherst College), Five Colleges Community-Based Learning Committee,
Community Partnerships for Social Change (Hampshire College), AVANZA 2 College, Upward Bound (HCC), Holyoke Public Schools,
Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES), El Arco Iris, NEARI Jump Start, Youth Leadership in the Arts, and Holyoke Boys & Girls
Club
Questions?
Yajaira Cotto, Tracy Kelley & Jelisa Difo
UMass Amherst Student Bridges
413-545-7676
umbridge@stuaf.umass.edu
www.studentbridges.org
~ Free transportation to & from this event ~
~ From the Amherst area ~
UMass Amherst (Haigis Mall) - 5pm
Downtown Amherst (by La Veracruzana) - 5:15pm
Hampshire College (Main Bus Stop) - 5:25pm
Mt Holyoke College (Blanchard Hall Bus Stop) - 5:40pm
~ From Holyoke, MA ~
NEARI Jump Start - 5:30pm
El Arco Iris - 5:37pm
Holyoke Boys and Girls Club - 5:45pm
Veteran's Park - 5:52pm
YMCA - 6:00pm
Return transportation will be provided at the end of the event, departing Lynch School at 9pm.
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