New Science Center Celebrated with Inquiry, Demos
“You now have the gold standard science center for college campuses,” said the architect of the newest Amherst building on Oct. 20. The grand opening celebrated the building in the most scientific way possible: through observations and questions.
Family Weekend in Pictures
Families and students gathered last weekend for lectures, performances, s’mores and, of course, football.
Soccer Program Named for Beneskis
On Oct. 18, Amherst recognized Ted Beneski ’78, P’08 and Laurie Beneski P’08 for their leadership and generosity in the Promise campaign by naming the men’s and women’s soccer program in their honor. “We know firsthand how educational and transformative athletics can be for students,” the Beneskis said, “enhancing their academic and social lives, teaching important life lessons and instilling values that carry forward long after graduation.”
More Than a Monster
Two centuries ago, a young woman wrote what some have called the world’s first science fiction novel. This fall, Amherst is marking the 1818 publication of Mary Shelley’s most enduring creation with a course on “Frankenstein: The Making of a Monster.”
The Biggest Little Challenge
The Biggest Little Challenge, the annual competition between the most recent 15 classes and the seniors at Amherst and Williams, is underway Nov. 2–12. Make your gift and make a difference.
Because Everyone Loves the Sky
The first step to engaging more students and the public in astronomy at Amherst is a new observatory, which officially opened this month in the new Science Center.
Two Artists, Eight Landscapes, 175 Years Apart
An exhibition in Frost Library features paintings by scientific illustrator Orra White Hitchcock (featured in the Fall 2018 Amherst magazine) and Senior Resident Artist David Gloman that depict the same landscapes roughly 175 years apart.
Professor George’s Side Gig
By day, Alexander George is Amherst’s Rachel and Michael Deutch Professor of Philosophy. By night, he’s an eerily accurate mentalist. Watch as he demonstrates a feat with Katherine Duke ’05, and look out for Duke’s feature article about George’s act in the upcoming winter issue of Amherst magazine.
Loeb Center Partners with Handshake
The Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning is excited to partner with Handshake, a modern and mobile career management platform designed to help students (and young alumni) discover and explore jobs, internships, organizations, and events all tailored to their specific career interests. Alumni and friends of the College often inquire about how they can help current Amherst students as they prepare to navigate life after college. Please email Emily Moreau at emoreau@amherst.edu if you would like to learn more about recruiting Amherst students for full-time positions or internships using Handshake and/or would like to create a Handshake account as an alumnus seeking job opportunities.
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More than 1,600 alumni have made 6,700 updates to their profiles in the new and improved alumni directory. This is the easiest and most efficient way to stay connected with classmates and the College. Have you updated your profile yet?