Why a Mathematician is Studying Bears — Associate Professor Tanya Leise analyzed the internal clocks of
"hibernating" grizzlies.
Two
Chronicle Articles Examine Student Divisions —
The Chronicle of Higher Education published an
article last week about "pernicious divisions" of race, class, gender and athletics at Amherst. In response, President Biddy Martin wrote an
essay for the newspaper that addresses the article and places it in a broader societal context.
Event Cancelled: Due to the potential Nor’easter in the forecast, we are regrettably postponing Tuesday’s STEM Blender. This promises to be a wonderful event, but we do not want to risk the chance of dangerous travel for our guests, students, and program participants.
We will be in touch with a new date as soon as it is available. If you have not already registered, we hope you will be able to attend the rescheduled event. Please feel free to be in touch with any questions.
STEM Blender Boston — On Tuesday, March 14, join fellow alumni for a mix of classroom sessions, conversation and cocktails. Attendees will hear from faculty and students about the transformation of STEM at Amherst and progress on the new Science Center. View the schedule of events and register.
Understanding Wealth — Chloe McKenzie '14 was a mortgage trader with a job she loved, but it only "checked one of the boxes" she needed to be happy. So she left to
start a nonprofit.
The Ewings of Romania — The nighttime soap opera
Dallas was among the few bits of American pop culture to legally make it to Cold War-era Romania. A new film,
Hotel Dallas, written and
directed by Sherng-Lee Huang '02 and Livia Ungur, explores the show's lasting influence.
After the Volcano — A volcanic eruption wiped out most animal and plant life on Alaska's remote Kasatochi Island. This made it an ideal location for
Kelvin Chen '16 to study biogeography.
Call for Honorary Degree and Society of Alumni Nominations — The Committee on Honorary Degrees invites your nominations of candidates to be awarded degrees at Commencement.
Submit your nominations online. Are you interested in serving on the Executive Committee (Alumni Advisory Board) or other Society of Alumni committees?
Nominate yourself or other alumni this spring for 2017-18 openings.
Asian Alumni Day, April 1 — The Asian Students Association (ASA), the South Asian Students Association (SASA), the Korean Students Association (KSA) and Alumni and Parent Programs are delighted to bring together Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander students and alumni for support, networking and community. The
preliminary schedule of events includes senior thesis presentations, a career panel and a keynote address by author
Helen Wan '95. This event promises to be enriching, memorable and empowering for all involved.
Register for Amherst Today: Food —
Amherst Today offers a two-day on-campus program with intellectual exploration on a single topic for alumni, parents and students. April 21-22, we will explore food from a variety of disciplines including anthropology, politics, entrepreneurship, chemistry and history. We will also have the opportunity to sample many wonderful foods and wine!
