In accordance with Massachusetts regulations, strict restrictions are in effect for in-person campus events. Most of the the events listed here are taking place remotely on Zoom and other online platforms. See each listing for details. All times are United States Eastern Time Zone.
October 24, 2017
Information security is everyone’s responsibility. Come learn more about it.
October 24, 2017
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Campus Center, 168C
As part of Massachusetts Archaeology Month 2017, Archaeological Services will open its archaeology lab for an afternoon of activities and presentations. Visitors are welcome to view artifacts from some of our many projects and learn the stories the artifacts can tell.
October 24, 2017
2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Machmer Hall, E-15
In this introductory workshop, Data Services Librarian Thea Atwood will discuss open data, steps to make your data open, and how resources at the Libraries can help.
October 24, 2017
3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Library, W.E.B. Du Bois, 2601
Bruce S. McEwen speaks on "The Resilient Brain: Epigenetics, Stress and the Lifecourse."
October 24, 2017
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Life Science Laboratories, 330/340
Leykia Nulan, assistant provost for diversity in enrollment management, discusses the Power Scholars Program.
October 24, 2017
4:00 pm
Hasbrouck Hall, 107
Join the author of the Lambda Literary Award winning book "Born on the Edge of Race and Gender: A Voice for Cultural Competency" for a thought-provoking conversation punctuated by dynamic book excerpts.
October 24, 2017
6:00 pm
Student Union, Cape Cod Lounge
Are you thinking about applying to law school? Curious about the different kinds of practice areas? Want to know what the life of a lawyer is really like? Meet some UMass Amherst alumni attorneys and get all your questions answered at Meet the Law.
October 24, 2017
6:00 pm
Boston Alumni Night has become one of Isenberg's fastest growing alumni events. This biannual affair brings together the Isenberg family - alumni, friends, business leaders, and faculty - for an evening of networking at the UMass Club.
October 24, 2017
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
The University of Massachusetts Club in Boston
In a tradition of hosting challenging exhibitions organized by student curators, the UMCA presents an exhibition of African art drawn from the collection of Charles Derby, a UMass alumnus who has been collecting since the 1970s alongside an exhibition of painted flags of Africa by the renowned African American artist Fred Wilson.
September 27—December 10, 2017, Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 11:00 am-4:30 pm
September 27—December 10, 2017, weekends 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
This event does NOT occur on:
November 11, November 18—November 26
University Museum of Contemporary Art
The UMass Amherst Libraries hosts an exhibition of photos, “¡Hola Cuba!: Travel Photography by Carol Pike.”
September 5—December 15, 2017
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November 18—November 19, November 23, November 25
Science and Engineering Library
Marriott Meals gives Hospitality and Tourism Management students a competitive advantage within this experiential learning class.
September 26—December 6, 2017, Tue/Wed/Thu 11:45 am-12:30 pm
September 26—December 6, 2017, Tue/Wed 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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October 10, October 12, November 1, November 21—November 23
Campus Center - Marriott Center, 1101
The exhibit showcases items curated from Steindl-Rast’s recent donation of correspondence, photographs, writings, audio/visual recordings, art, and publications.
October 1—January 31, 2018
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November 23, December 23—December 25, December 28—January 1, January 6—January 7, January 14
Library, W.E.B. Du Bois
The photographs featured in "Soviet Russia in Black and White" were taken by staff in the American Relief Administration during the famine of 1921 in Soviet Russia.
October 5—October 24, 2017, Mon/Tue 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
October 11—October 27, 2017, Wed/Thu/Fri 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Augusta Savage Gallery
Using False Color images that map entire color palettes relative to the spread of given data points, engineers, scientists and designers are able to see through walls, evaluate temperatures and examine gradations of stress and strain deep inside a structural member.
October 8—October 28, 2017 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Olver Design Building, Gallery
"Walking on Rock and Water," crafted by Rhonda Smith, presents large abstract paintings inspired by the ancient relationship between rock and water. The exhibit reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
October 15—November 3, 2017 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Hampden Gallery
"On Hands and Knees," by Laurie M. Goddard, presents encaustic and mixed media works created from real and imaginary game boards. The exhibit reception will be held Sunday, Oct. 15th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
October 15—November 3, 2017 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Hampden Gallery
NEW! Contest deadline extended to November 6.
October 16—November 6, 2017
All Campus
Herter Art Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring new work by art department faculty Shona Macdonald and Shane Mecklenburger.
October 19—November 16, 2017 11:00 am-4:00 pm
October 22—November 16, 2017, Sundays 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
This event does NOT occur on:
October 21—November 16, Saturdays
Herter Art Gallery, 125A Herter Annex
