April 24, 6:30-7:30pm

Dr. Ray La Raja is a professor of Political Science specializing in public policy and political reform and co-founder and co-director of the UMass Poll.

Series presented in partnership with the UMass School of Public Policy and the UMass Political Science Department.

May 6, 6:30-7:30pm

Dr. Charli Carpenter is a professor of Political Science specializing in international law and human security and director of Human Security Lab.

Series presented in partnership with the UMass School of Public Policy and the UMass Political Science Department.

May 8, 5:30-7:30pm

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community and to have fun at the same time? Do you have skills you want to use, or skills you want learn? We want you! 

Join us for a fast-paced "speed dating" and networking event for nonprofits in need of volunteers and community members interested in volunteering. Light refreshments provided. See this event's lineup of nonprofits, learn more about the event, and register HERE.

Presented in partnership with the UMass Amherst Community Campaign and United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region.

June 10, 6:30-7:30pm

Dr. Jane Fountain is a Distinguished Professor, co-founder of the National Center for Digital Government, and director of the School of Public Policy.

Series presented in partnership with the UMass School of Public Policy and the UMass Political Science Department.

Tuesdays, 10am-4pm

Looking for job opportunities at UMass Amherst? Need help with your application or have questions about the hiring process? Are you a new employee with questions about onboarding? UMass Amherst Human Resources is here to help! 

Beginning Tuesday, April 15, the UMass HR team will offer weekly community office hours at UMass Downtown to provide application assistance and interview guidance for prospective employees and CORI verifications and onboarding support for new hires. 

No appointment necessary. Just stop by during UMass HR's community office hours!

Fourth Wednesdays, 10am-4pm

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center provides free advising for Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce members on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meet with Rob DelMastro, Regional Director of the MA SBDC, and receive confidential one-on-one support tailored to your business. 

Hosted in partnership with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, with thanks to presenting sponsor Greenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank. Registration is required. Learn more and register for a slot at amherstarea.com/events.

James oversees the university's multipurpose retail, event and meeting satellite space in downtown Amherst, which opened this week.

The conversations, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on April 24, May 6 and June 10 in the university’s new multipurpose retail, event and meeting space at 108 North Pleasant St. in downtown Amherst, are free and open to all.