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.
March 5, 2020
This panel of scientists and state representatives will discuss the critical intersection of science and policy and help researchers understand how they can effectively engage in science advocacy, communication, and policy for the public good.
March 5, 2020
10:00 am-11:30 am
Life Science Laboratories, S330-340

"Teaching Diversity In and Beyond Large Classes" - Students and instructors encounter many challenges and dilemmas along the way, especially in larger enrollment courses. The goal of this Diversity Lunch & Learn session is to highlight a few of the key challenges and concerns faculty may experience when teaching diversity-related content.
March 5, 2020
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Library, W.E.B. Du Bois, 2601

Dignity and Respect in Action: Community Conversations (DARIA) are a series of events for students, faculty, and staff to come together and build skills to overcome division while talking about real issues affecting the campus and society at large. Themes that have been explored thus far include respectful dialogue and inclusion, feelings that arise when controversial speakers and topics are brought to campus, and difficult conversations in the classroom.
March 5, 2020
4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Campus Center, Amherst Room

The Department of Music & Dance presents a Faculty Jazz Concert. Featuring Jeff Holmes, piano; Felipe Salles, saxophone; Catherine Jensen-Hole, voice; Fumi Tomita, bass; Bob Ferrier, guitar & Tom Giampietro, drums, with special guest Jared Sims, saxophone.
March 5, 2020
7:30 pm
Fine Arts Center Bezanson Recital Hall

This event is canceled.
January 31—April 26, 2020, Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 11:00 am-4:30 pm
February 1—April 26, 2020, weekends 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
February 6, 2020, Thursdays 11:00 am-8:00 pm
March 5, 2020, Thursdays 11:00 am-8:00 pm
April 2, 2020, Thursdays 11:00 am-8:00 pm
This event does NOT occur on:
March 14—March 22
University Museum of Contemporary Art

Have you ever wanted to design your own game or fabricate your own avatar? Join us for the first day of a three day "game jam" where we will provide and teach prototyping tools (3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking) for students to explore making analog games and game pieces in a short time frame.
March 5—March 7, 2020 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
March 6, 2020 11:00 am-7:00 pm
March 7, 2020 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Astronomy Bldg.

Need to find a reputable publisher for your research? Receiving solicitation emails to publish your work in impressively titled journals? We’ll look at examples of shady solicitations and review and apply methodologies to detect deceptive and unethical publishing practices.
March 5, 2020 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Library, W.E.B. Du Bois, 1920
