The University of Massachusetts Amherst will host Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson, co-founder of the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project, for a presentation and discussion titled “From Harlem to Bandung: Understanding Our Shared Histories and Struggles” on Thursday, March 26, from 5:30–8 p.m. in Room 168C of the Campus Center.
Kochiyama-Ladson is a writer, scholar-activist and proud third generation Harlemite whose work explores cross movement solidarity and reclaiming history through archives and self-education. She is the granddaughter of renowned civil rights and human rights activist Yuri Kochiyama
Building Bridges invites the campus community and beyond to attend the 9th annual Building Bridges 2026 showcase, taking place Tuesday, April 7 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts.
The Showcase Event is an annual gathering where UMass staff and their creative talents take center stage. This year, the showcase features work from over 70 worker artists across campus. The showcase—curated and installed by participants in the Showcasing Worker Artists class, a core Building Bridges offering through the Partnership for Worker Education—will be on view from 12-7pm
The campuswide Intergroup Dialogue Initiative (IGDI) invites all UMass Amherst students, faculty and staff to join facilitated small-group circles during the Days of Dialogue, March 24-26. These dialogue, listening and storytelling circles welcome members of the university community to share and consider similar and different perspectives on a particular topic in small groups. Each circle will be co-facilitated by faculty and staff participating in the Dialogue Facilitation Fellows program.
Rooted in indigenous practices, circles rely on co-facilitated structures that use different
The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is accepting applications through Friday, April 10th, from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff members for 2026-2027 Campus Climate Improvement Grants (CCIG).
Ranging from $250 to $2,500, Campus Climate Improvement Grants support projects that promote connection and facilitate belonging and positive changes in the campus climate and culture. Applicants are encouraged to submit their creative ideas.
Previously funded projects have included projects such as Understanding Caste: How Caste-Based Discrimination Manifests in Academia
Do you want to meet and connect with others on campus? The campuswide Intergroup Dialogue Initiative (IGDI) is pleased to invite all UMass Amherst students, faculty, and staff to join facilitated small-group circles during our Days of Dialogue—March 24-26. These dialogue, listening, and storytelling circles invite members of our university community to share and consider similar and different perspectives on a particular topic in small groups. Each circle is co-facilitated by faculty and staff participating in the Dialogue Facilitation Fellows program.
UMass ADVANCE, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, will host the Annual Distinguished Lecture and Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 17, from noon-2:30 p.m., in the Amherst Room located on the 10th floor of the Campus Center.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Office of Equity and Inclusion will launch its Spring 2026 Faculty Lecture Series at the Springfield Center on March 10, bringing faculty expertise to the local community for dialogue on issues of public interest.
The monthly lecture series will examine topics related to the “Make America Healthy Again” federal initiative, established by executive order in February 2025 to improve the health of Americans, with a particular emphasis on children’s health, and addressing rising rates of chronic disease.
All events are free and open to the public and will be
The Okanagan Wellbeing Collective hosted its third annual wellbeing retreat on Jan. 23, at Old Chapel, bringing together campus leaders, staff and community members to advance a shared commitment to health and wellbeing for people, place and planet.
This year’s conference will feature scholars and professional artists from across the country, including keynote speaker, J. Ivy, a hip-hop poet, two-time Grammy Award Spoken Word winner and author.