Rebecca Schrader ’21 (far left) looks on with her parents as Jyl Gentzler teaches Ancient Greek in the Octagon. This was one of the classes open to visitors on Friday.
“Socrates says about the state, what most accounts for its being good is its justice,” said Jyl Gentzler, teaching in Octagon.
Families got to sit in on classes such as “Introductory Physics II: Electromagnetism and Optics,” with Ashley Carter.
David Brinkley ’19 is ready to answer a question in Ashley Carter’s physics class, as is his mom, Sheila Lukehart, visiting from Seattle, Wash.
Helena Burgueno ’19 and family at the Family Welcome Tea at the Alumni House.
At Webster Hall, visitors enjoyed a reception for the Russian department, at the Center for Russian Culture.
Ian McClaugherty ‘19 with his family at an academic department reception for Mathematics and Statistics, Seeley Mudd.
Professor Mary Hicks and visitors at the Black Studies Department Reception, Cooper House.
Professor of Philosophy Jyl Gentzler and Professor of English Geoffrey D. Sanborn speaking about teaching and philosophy.
Isabel Meyers '20 reads at a session devoted to sharing the recent issue of The Common.
View from the War Memorial overlooking the Mt. Holyoke Range on a rainy Friday during Family Weekend.
Amherst Football vs. Trinity Pratt Field, Family Weekend 2017.
Spectators at Amherst Football v. Trinity Pratt Field , Family Weekend 2017.
At the at Amherst v. Trinity game, Josh Harmon Harmon '18 (left), Michael Harmon ’16, and family, with Amherst President Biddy Martin.
President Martin discussed campus life and coming changes during her annual Conversation with families in Johnson Chapel.
Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club Sport.
Mallorie Chernin conducts at the Amherst College Choral Society Concert. Performers included the Concert Choir, the Chorus and the Glee Club.
The Amherst College Choral Society Concert included traditional College songs.
The Zumbyes, banana included, entertain families at the annual concert.
Audience at the Zumbyes show in Johnson Chapel.
South Asian Students Association sponsored a gathering in honor of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
The weekend included the Hermenia T. Gardner Bi-Semester Worship service. Dean of Students Onawumi Jean Moss (Emeritus) and Chief Diversity Officer Norm Jones joined in.
The Amherst Gospel Choir performed at the worship service.