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Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Watson Fellowship Info Session
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Keefe Campus Center, McCaffrey
Do you want to explore the world through the lens of an independent project? The Watson might be a good fit for you. Join staff from the Office of Fellowships and learn about this fellowship. We will provide an overview of the Watson, discuss the application process, characteristics of strong candidates and review a past-winning application. All are welcome.
For accessibility/accommodations, or with questions, please contact Carter McClintock.
"Math for Real Life: The Role of Quantitative Skills in Educating the Next Generation of Voters, Consumers and Citizens"
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Science Center, Lipton Lecture Hall
Join us for this year's Lazerowitz Lecture with Kate Follette, assistant professor of astronomy. Professor Follette will discuss the critical role that quantitative reasoning plays in educating savvy consumers, discerning voters and conscientious citizens, focusing on recent results that can inform pedagogical practice across the curriculum.
Reception to follow!
This event is made possible by the Max and Etta Lazerowitz Lectureship Fund.
"The Politics of Research: From Fortress to Intimacy"
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Science Center, Kirkpatrick Lecture Hall, room A011
Paulo Ravecca will give a talk titled "The Politics of Research: From Fortress to Intimacy." Ravecca is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the Universidad de la República, Uruguay, where he researches epistemology and the history of political science; critical theories (queer, neo-Marxist, postcolonial and poststructural approaches); political economy and international relations; and gender and sexuality. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Narrative Politics and Crítica Contemporánea. Revista de Teoría Política.
This event is sponsored by the Department of Political Science at Amherst College, along with support from the Lamont Fund and the Lurcy Endowment.
This event is free and open to the public.
Guggenheim Partners Information Session
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fayerweather Hall, Room 113
Guggenheim Partners is a global investment and advisory firm with more than $305 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions.
The firm's commitment is to advance the strategic interests of its clients and to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity. Guggenheim helps governments, institutions, and individuals address complex financial challenges, identify opportunity, and achieve their long-term objectives.
Attend this information session to meet with Guggenheim representatives (including Amherst alum Taylor Barrise '12), learn more about the firm and its culture, and find out how to apply for its entry-level opportunities.