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.
Conference/Seminar/Workshop
As UMass Amherst continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with orders issued by the Governor of Massachusetts, restrictions are in place for events taking place on campus.
March 12—February 28, 2021
All Campus
This program focuses on exploring the complexity of supervision at the University, allowing supervisors to build upon their current skill level to become more effective in their roles.
January 20, 2021 9:00 am-11:30 am
January 21, 2021 9:00 am-11:30 am
February 3, 2021 9:00 am-10:00 am
February 10, 2021 9:00 am-11:30 am
March 3, 2021 9:00 am-11:30 am
Online
Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available.
January 30, 2021
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Online
In this workshop, Student Success will share tips and strategies to help prepare students for online coursework and give students the tools to successfully engage with virtual learning.
February 8, 2021 10:10 am-11:10 am
February 16, 2021 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
March 23, 2021 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
February 10, 2021 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
February 25, 2021 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Online
The "Conflict, Violence and Security" research workshop considers paper in the areas of conflict, conflict processes, and resolution, violence (and efforts to counter it, including non-violent approaches to social and political change), and security - broadly defined to include the range of local and global approaches to individual and state security.
February 11, 2021
9:30 am-11:00 am
Online
How will you keep up with college academics and activities this semester? In this workshop, students will delve into time management strategies to start applying today.
February 22, 2021 10:10 am-11:10 am
March 2, 2021 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
March 10, 2021 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
February 11, 2021 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Online
Over the course of 8 hours, hackathon participants are encouraged to learn and develop new technical skills, network with sponsor company representatives, and innovate with passion.
February 13, 2021
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Online
The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance. One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees. This can seem daunting and complicated, but it’s not! Not once you understand the principles involved. Join in and learn how to properly prune your fruit trees (apples, pears, peaches, etc.).
February 13, 2021
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Online
Do you want to be more efficient with studying? Join Student Success in this workshop to examine your learning styles and study strategies.
March 1, 2021 10:10 am-11:10 am
February 23, 2021 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
March 17, 2021 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
February 18, 2021 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Online
Voices of Data Science 2021 is data science conference featuring talks from accomplished data scientists working in the common good space.
February 19—February 20, 2021 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Online
