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. 

Enjoy great conversation with students and UMass community members over free coffee, tea and tasty snacks.

Open to the UMass Amherst campus community • No cash payment needed • Bring your insurance ID card

The exhibit showcases items curated from Steindl-Rast’s recent donation of correspondence, photographs, writings, audio/visual recordings, art, and publications. 

Can't make it to the regularly scheduled FAFSA help hours? Come see a financial aid counselor to address your FAFSA concerns during our extended hours.

The African Francophone Film Festival serves as a vehicle to engender confidence in individuals interested in experiencing cinema of the French speaking African continent and the French speaking African Diaspora. 

University Health Services is recommending that students at the highest risk of contracting meningoccocal disease, including all undergraduates, receive serogroup B vaccinations.

The department of music and dance presents the University Dancers, led by co-artistic directors Tom Vacanti and Leslie Frye Maietta.

Rack City is a student run thrift shop that strives to combine equity, economy and the environment.We promote secondhand clothing because it avoids unethical practices from fast fashion and cheap clothing, and we provide affordable clothing options for all community members. 

Come enjoy great food, music, ice sculptures, photo booths and more at the Southwest Winter Festival.

Have you studied abroad or will you be next semester? Traveling internationally over winter break? Love hanging with friends and eating good food? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this is the Shabbat for you.

Hockey vs. Connecticut

The department of music and dance presents the Euridice Baroque Ensemble, directed by Robert Eisenstein.

The department of music and dance presents Marimba Bands and Ensembles, under the direction of Thomas Hannum.

Once again, Information Technology is conducting a toy drive to benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield.

William Spriggs is a professor and former chair of the department of economics at Howard University and serves as chief economist to the AFL-CIO.

The department of music and dance presents the UMass Wind Ensemble and UMass Concert Band in "Of Hard and Soft Edges," directed by Matthew Westgate and Timothy T. Anderson.

The College of Nursing is delighted to present the following talk by Dr. Carrie-Ellen Briere: "Human Milk Stem Cells: A Research Trajectory in Breastfeeding Protection and Promotion." This research focuses on the bioactive components of human milk, specifically stem cells.

In this presentation, Jennifer Hansen-Glucklich, assistant professor of German from the University of Mary Washington, will discuss ways in which three museums commemorate the Holocaust: Yad Vashem in Jerusalem; the Jewish Museum Berlin; and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.

Peggi Clouston, associate professor in the department of environmental conservation, discusses “Why Wood? High-Tech Timber in the UMass Design Building.”

Take a break from studying to send a letter home or anywhere in the world.

Men's Basketball vs. Holy Cross

With the semester coming to an end, come write thank you cards for your landlord/housemates.

The department of music and dance presents Jazz Ensemble I, led by director Jeffrey W. Holmes and assistant director Zack Bartolomei.

Join fellow alumni on a private tour of The Revs Institute, which houses the Collier Collection of over one hundred automobiles built between 1896 and 1995.

Based on 16 years of ethnographic fieldwork in an multi-ethnic and multiracial, high-poverty school in the American southwest, Calvin Morrill's research complicates our vision of urban youth, along the way revealing the resilience of students in the face of the carceral disciplinary tactics.

Erika Renée Williams is an assistant professor of African American literature and culture at Emerson College, where she teaches courses reflecting her interests in modernist and contemporary African American literature; theories of race, gender, and sexuality; and formulations of cultural and personal identity.

Men's Basketball vs. Providence

The department of music and dance presents "Holiday Card to Amherst", featuring the UMass Chamber Choir, Chorale, Women's & Recital Choirs, conducted by Tony Thornton and Stephen A. Paparo.

The department of music and dance presents the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Catherine Jensen-Hole.

Screening of "Escape from Room 18" followed by a talk with ex-Neo-Nazi John Daly, the subject of the film.

Get into the holiday spirit with festive cookies decorating. 

Dining Services is featuring 12 days of your favorite comfort foods in all dining halls. Tonight's dinner special is ramen noodles.

The department of music and dance presents the UMass Symphony Orchestra, directed by Morihiko Nakahara and featuring Joshua Michal, horn soloist.

Come create aromatherapy oils to take home and unwind.

The Economics Undergraduate Research Assistantships (EURA) program engages students in cutting-edge economics beyond the classroom. Each semester, undergraduate researchers majoring in economics work with faculty members to gain valuable research assistant experience on research projects. At this poster session, students will present the research projects they’ve been working on to the wider community.

Celebrate the holidays with friends and enjoy a special buffet style dinner for just $25! Reserve your seats at 413-545-2551

The department of music and dance presents the Chapel Jazz and Jazz Lab Ensembles, directed by Thomas Giampietro, Dann Friedman and Zack Bartolomei.

Study day for final exams.

Take a study break during finals with free coffee and cookies.

Take a study break and explore natural, healthy ways to reduce stress at De-Stress Fest 2017.

Dining Services is featuring 12 days of your favorite comfort foods in all dining halls. Tonight's dinner special is chocolate dessert.

Final Exams for Fall Semester 2017.

Dining Services is featuring 12 days of your favorite comfort foods in all dining halls. Tonight's special is a dim sum dinner.

Choose from Amaryllis, Holiday cactus, Mixed succulents, Canna lily, Jade, Ferns, Elephant ears and much more.

Dining Services is featuring 12 days of your favorite comfort foods in all dining halls. Tonight's dinner special is mac n cheese bar.

An animation film festival featuring student works.

Men's Basketball vs. Georgia

Need a break from studying? Come to the Student Union to take festive photos with your favorite holiday props.

Start to unwind from final exams with some holiday coloring pages.

Men's Basketball vs. Georgia State

Women's Basketball vs. Marist

Christmas is observed as a state and federal  holiday.

The last day for Winter Term students to add or drop classes.

Join fellow alumni and UMass fans for an evening of fun at the iconic Barney's Beanery, located in West Hollywood.