Homecoming 2019 in Pictures

During Homecoming each year, visitors are invited to attend classes in subjects ranging from math to music, economics to literature, and so much more. Here, Eleonora Mattiacci (center, in black glasses), assistant professor of political science, gathers with students from “Politics of Climate Change,” one of over 30 classes that visitors could choose from this year.

Homecoming visitors are able to experience the full class along with the current students.

After class, Professor Mattiacci stuck around to chat with some visitors.

Geoffrey Sanborn, the Henry S. Poler ’59 Presidential Teaching Professor of English, opened up his upper-level class “The Value of Literature” to Homecoming attendees.

Visitors are encouraged not only to attend classes but to participate as well.

Professor Sanborn shared a laugh with some Homecoming visitors, presumably NOT about the value of literature!

“Artificial Intelligence,” taught by Scott Alfeld, assistant professor of computer science, provided another chance for alumni to get back into the classroom.

Guest artist Annie Wang (center) joined the Department of Theater and Dance to teach a masterclass in contemporary dance techniques. Wang, a dancer and choreographer based in New York, dances with Reggie Wilson / Fist and Heel Performance Group, Company SBB // Stefanie Batten Bland, and Parijat Desai Dance Co.

Students warmed up for Wang’s masterclass in Webster Hall. (This makes you want to go stretch, right?)

The Amherst women’s volleyball team took on Tufts in LeFrak Gymnasium. Although they lost this game, they are 17-5 for the season, with only two more games to go.

A favorite feature of the renewed Homecoming bonfire tradition: student a cappella performances.

The bonfire provides heat. And light. And an opportunity for the campus community to come together. Terras Irradient!

A view of the Mount Holyoke Range from Memorial Hill.

The annual “Conversation with Biddy Martin” gives Homecoming attendees a chance to hear about the College’s activities and priorities directly from the president.

Visitors take advantage of the opportunity to ask President Martin questions. They also sometimes unknowingly mimic the gestures of historical Amherst figures.

The Amherst Mammoths faced the Wesleyan Cardinals on Oct. 26, a beautiful fall Saturday.

Although the Mammoths ultimately suffered a two-point loss in double overtime to Wesleyan, the team and the fans celebrated a winning moment.

Chemistry department faculty hosted an alumni-student meet-up tent near Pratt Field before the football game.

Mammoth spirit prevailed in this captured moment that we bet you can’t look at without smiling! :>)

How about this dapper crew with the mammoth attitude? Seriously, this is from the football game, not an ad campaign for outerwear!

The celebration continued at the Homecoming Fest in LeFrak Gym, where guests enjoyed food, drink and jazz music. Plus games and treats just for kids!

Check out this sea of purple (which we absolutely love) at the Homecoming Fest.

Everyone is invited to the yearly Zumbyes reception to listen or sing along: current members, former members and non-members alike.

This year’s audience showed the Zumbyes some love. Clearly the singers loved this as well—they could barely keep their feet on the ground!