SUMMER AND FALL HIRES

 

CMASS is now hiring for summer and fall 2024  for these part-time (8-10 hour/week) positions: Outreach Assistant, Office Assistant  and Cultural Center Programming Assistant. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and in good academic standing.

Application materials for submission: 
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact information for 2 references

Email application materials to the supervisors named below  by the May 24, 2024. . Please enter in subject line the name of the position you are applying fo

 

1. Outreach Assistant - Needed for summer 2024

Supervisor:  Doris Clemmons, PhD

CMASS seeks summer undergraduate outreach assistant(s) to work with the Associate Director for Institutional Diversity in support of recruitment activities and information dissemination. Assistants will provide accurate information about CMASS programs, services, and resources and uphold the mission and vision of CMASS. This position offers opportunities to practice public speaking and interpersonal skills.

10 hrs/week – $15/hr

To apply, send resume and cover letter to dc@umass.edu.. The priority application deadline is May 24, 2024. View full job description.

2. Office Assistant
Supervisor: Kimberley Hickie

The Office Assistant will work with the Office Manager to provide satisfactory customer service, and assist with daily operations of the front office and computer lab.  This position provides opportunity to apply interpersonal and problem solving skills and gain knowledge of office procedures.

This position will be eligible for intent to return each semester upon review of academic standing, professional performance evaluation and funding availability. Work-study is preferred but not needed to apply.  Hours range from 8-10 hrs/weekly. 

See full job description.

3. Cultural Center Programming Assistant
Supervisor: Michelle Youngblood

The Cultural Center Programming Assistant works under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, with dotted lines to the Associate Director for Student Development and Director of CMASS to design and facilitate culturally enriching programs, assist with daily operations, and network with faculty, staff, students, and community leaders while promoting and upholding the dignity and reputation of the cultural centers. This position offers opportunities to apply knowledge of cultural wealth and gain practical experience in project management, event production and evaluation.

This position will be eligible for intent to return each semester upon review of academic standing, professional performance evaluation, and funding availability. Work-study is preferred but not needed to apply. Hours range from 8-10 hrs/weekly and 2-3 weekends per semester. See full job description.

 

 

 

 

SPRING 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cap Decorating - LACC
Wednesday, May 8th - 4pm
Thursday, May 9th -7pm
Hampden Hall 203

You are invited to come  and join us at the Latinx American Cultural Center to decorate your mortar board or graduation cap for your big day!  Sweet treats provided!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find Your Zen:  Garden Making
Wednesday, May 8th  | 6-8pm
Hampden Hall, Rm. 203

Come enjoy a serene moment of creation and a peaceful journey at our garden-making event. As you carefully arrange stones and rake sand, learn the art of harmony, and find peace in this thoughtful process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plantains and Our Becoming
Wednesday, April 10 | 7pm
LACC, Hampden Hall, Rm. 203

Come and join us in reading poetry  with Chancellor Reyes.   Plantains and our Becoming by Melania Luisa Marte delves into the cultural significance of plantains being a staple food and how they can be representative of our own growth and adaptations. This is a poetry collection about identity, culture, home and belonging.

The first 20 students to RSVP will receive a free copy of the book.

In partnership with El Barrio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Springbreak Study Sessions
Monday, March 25 |  3:00-10:00pm
LACC Hampden Hall, Rm. 203

We are holding study sessions early starting this Monday, March 26.  Drop by the LACC at the appointed time and join us.

Everyone's welcome!

 

 

ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MO

Asian American  Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. 

At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Asian American Pacific Islander  Heritage Month is celebrated in April to accommodate the campus's academic calendar.

AAPI Heritage Month was first established in 1977 when Representatives Frank Horton and Norman Mineta and Senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced resolutions asking the President to declare the first ten days of May (the month when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the U.S. in 1843) as Asian/Pacific Heritage Week. In 1978, President Carter made it an annual event, and in 1990, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed the entire month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

 

 

VSA By Night
Friday, April 12 | 6:00pm
Campus Center Auditorium

 

We invite you to join us on April 12th for VSA By Night: Vòng Đạp Vòng Đời as we take you through cycles of life. This year's theme, Vòng Đạp Vòng Đời, highlights how, in the bustling cities of Vietnam, bikes are a central part of everyday life. They serve as the threads weaving communities together, taking those from every walk of life to their destination. With every cycle, bikes stitch together stories of perseverance, solidarity, and the enduring spirit of our people. Allow us to showcase Vietnamese culture through a medley of stellar performances, delicious food, amazing prizes, and a special guest artist. We can't wait to see you there!

 

 

 

 

 

Asian Night 2024:  Every Fiber of Our Being
Saturday, April 13 | 6-9:30pm
Fine Arts Center

 

AASA's 40th Annual Asian Night: Every Fiber of Our Being celebrates the talent in our community and others. We celebrate student performers, as well as featured guests and guest artists. Our annual event is entirely FREE for all, whether you are a student or not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAPI Month:  Hues of Heritage
Tuesday, April 16 | 5-9pm
Campus Center 163 C

 

We will be hosting a paint night in collaboration with a few cultural organizations on campus to celebrate the richness of the art and culture of our Asian American Pacific Islander students. We will also have traditional packaged snacks from the AAPI cultural organizations.

YKCC Fan Painting
Tuesday, April 23| 7pm
Bartlett 202

 

Come and join us in creating art by painting some Asian fans.  No experience required.  Snacks provided!  Everyone's welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February is Black History Month. It was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It is an opportune time to acknowledge, spotlight and celebrate the achievements that African Americans have accomplished in this country. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to Afric

an Americans living in the United States today.

View the full calendar of Black History Month events at UMass.

 

 

People's Supper - Black History Month
February 14, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
Augusta Savage Gallery and Theater Room
New Africa House

The People’s Supper is an opportunity to come together with other students over a family-style dinner as we build community and bridge differences through conversation. All UMass students are welcome.

Join us as explore As We Move Forward, an art exhibition that champions the artistic and social practices of BIPOC women.

Held during Black History Month, this exhibition honors Augusta Savage’s work and influence to construct a space for artists to create, move, and become. Savage was a catalyst in the arts who paved the way for future generations of Black artists. She forged a legacy that serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance, advocacy, and mentorship in sustaining an equitable and inclusive art world. Her artistic legacy is also testament to the significance of critical arts education and visibility for black artists early in their careers.

Share a meal, share your perspective/stories and build community while discovering the work of these seventeen Black, Latinx, and Afro-Indigenous women artists from Savage’s home state of Florida.

6:30 p.m. viewing of As We Move Forward at Augusta Savage Gallery, New Africa House
7 p.m. People’s Supper and community conversation Theater Room, lower level, New Africa House

No cost.  Reserve your spot by completing this form.

 

Poetry Workshop:  Margareth Ngueza Antonio
Monday, February 26, 2024 | 6-8pm
Malcolm X Cultural Center

CMASS is hosting a writing poetry workshop with Margareth Ngueza Antonio who wrote poetry to find her sense of belonging at a predominantly white institution. Margareth will lead a workshop for our students helping them to tap into their sense of belonging at UMass.

Margareth Ngueza, commonly known as Marg, is the self-published author of the book Training Arc(hives) who uses poetry to navigate through the sensitive themes in her life.  Her Poetry Workshop serves as an anecdotal guide for using therapy to help better create a sense of belonging during college. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRAD SCHOOL PREPARATION SPRING WORKSHOPS

 

 

Are you considering or preparing to apply to graduate school but don't know where to start? We invite you to join one or all of the CMASS Grad School Prep Workshops for Spring 2024 designed for your success in your graduate school application process.

This year's workshops have been developed to help underrepresented undergraduate students at UMass build their knowledge and skill sets around graduate school applications to become more successful and less stressful in this process. These workshops will provide tangible takeaways and help you build a strong future in your graduate studies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

March Workshops
Online

You are invited to join one or all of the CMASS Grad School Prep Workshops for March'24. The topics will include:

1. What does graduate school look for in applicants?
2. Application timeline for graduate school admissions
3. All about standardized tests
4. How to write winning personal statements
5. Resume/CV Basics

 

Prior registration is required. For more information, contact akankshaakul-sa@umass.edu

 

 

Spring Mixer
Tuesday, March 26
6:00 - 8:00pm
Wilder 201

Join fellow graduate and undergraduate students for an informal evening with CMASS. An opportunity to interact and hear from fellow students about their experiences while preparing for graduate school.

RSVP by March 19 to akankshaakul-sa@umass.edu

 

 

 

 

 

April Workshops
Online

Come and learn how to prepare for grad school.  The topics covered are:

1. Impactful recommendation letter for graduate admissions
2. Financial aid applications/scholarships
3. Interviews strategies

Prior registration is required. For more information, contact akankshaakul-sa@umass.edu

 

 

 

 

 

Speed Networking
Thursday. April 18
12:00 - 2:00pm
Wilder 201

Get answers to all your questions regarding graduate school applications. Strike conversations with the graduate school admission staff and industry professionals to get deeper insights on how to set yourself apart from a talented pool of applicants.

RSVP by April 15 to akankshaakul-sa@umass.edu

 

 

 

 

What is success coaching?

Success coaching is a personalized service to promote progression towards your desired outcomes.

CMASS Coaches use a holistic, intersectional and strength based approach in supporting undergraduate Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), first-generation, low- income students, foster youth, and any student seeking to thrive in their college experience (i.e. personal, social, co-curricular and academic interests). 

What are the benefits of partnering with a coach?

• Advocacy
• Develop goal setting techniques
• Develop organizational and time management skills
• Promote success in college
• Learn about cultural programs
• Connection to campus resources
• Motivational support
• Identify your strengths

• Support during transition to/from the university

What do students say about success coaching?

“A success coach is there to aid you and check in with your regular about goal and help prioritize so you can manage your goals (homework, projects, overall grade, on campus engagement).

Success coaches help students find the resources that they need, they are also someone who can hold a student accountable for the goals that they set.”

[Coaches] have the role to ask questions that make the student assess themselves …”

How can I partner with a success coach?

Your success coach is a member of your Success Team on NAVIGATE. Follow this link for step by step scheduling instructions. If you don’t have a success coach and would like to work with one, ask your academic advisor for a referral or make the request yourself by emailing cmass@umass.edu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find Your Zen:  Garden Making
Tuesday, May 7th  | 6-8pm
JWECC, Chadbourne Hall, (lower level)

Join us for a moment of tranquil creation and a peaceful journey at our garden-making event.  Discover the art of harmony as you arrange stones and rake sand, while finding serenity in the mindful process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cap Decoratijng
Wednesday, May 15 | 3-6pm
Chadbourne Hall (lower level)
Call to be let in:  412-545-4932

Calling all seniors!  Join us in decorating your cap for your big day!  Supplies and snacks will be available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint Night @ the JWECC
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024  | 6-8pm
Chadbourne Hall Lower  Level
Call 413 545 4992 to be let in

Come put those artistic skills to great use and  create beautiful artwork. Join for the return of paint night a the JWECC, 

Everyone's welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study Session 
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
3-7:30pm
Chadbourne Hall Lower Level (Basement)
Call 413-545-4992 to be let in

Join us for a day of full concentration and snacks to study for your next exams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 Years After the Indian Citizenship Act
Thursday, March 28 | 6:00-8:00pm
Chadbourne Hall, Lower Level
Film starts at 6:30 and Live

How has Native American life changed? 
Let us watch the journey of Native Americans becoming US Citizens and how it has affected America’s Indigenous life in the last 100 years.

Panelists include UMass professors Kathleen A. Brown-Perez and Rebecca Hamlin,  Kiara M. Vigil of Amherst College and Margaret Bruchac of the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beading Night at the JWECC
Wednesday, March 27 | 6-8pm
Chadbourne Hall Lower Level
Call 413-545-4932 to be let in!

 

Tap into your hidden artistry and join us in making bracelets, keychains and whatever your heart desires.

Food and drinks will be served!

Everyone's welcome!

SPRING 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLI
Saturday, May 4th| 12-2pm
East Pond Lawn

Beta Chi Theta and the YKCC joined hands  to celebrate this SouthAsian spring festival commonly known as the festival of colors.  During the festival,  paint is commonly thrown and smeared to friends, peers and family.

Originally known as ‘Holika,’ Holi is an ancient Hindu festival of India that is one of the most loved and celebrated in the country. Sometimes referred to as the ‘festival of love’ with its vibrancy and positivity, Holi is used as a day to welcome in spring, unite people, and forget all resentments and negative feelings towards each other. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSA and YKCC presents Hoa Xuan
Tuesday, March 26 | 6-8pm
Bartlett 202

Join us for a night of creativity and fun as we paint canvases and pots this Tuesday.  Come by and create artwork.

Hoa Xuan is a VSA and YKCC collaboration.

Everyone's welcome!