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Fri, Oct 26, 2018
"Listening to our Microbial Partners: Lessons from Bacterial Pathogens and Beneficial Symbionts" presented by Alexandra Purdy
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lewis-Sebring Commons, Valentine Hall, Mullins and Faerber Rooms
The Faculty Colloquium Series for 2018-19 presents a lecture entitled "Listening to our Microbial Partners: Lessons from Bacterial Pathogens and Beneficial Symbionts" presented by Alexandra Purdy, assistant professor of biology.
Life Stories Lunch with Karu Kozuma, Chief Student Affairs Officer
12:00 pm
Keefe Health Center, McCaffrey
The Life Stories lunch series provides a forum to foster community through sharing stories of challenge, growth and meaning. At each lunch, a student, faculty or staff member talks about an aspect of their lives that may be meaningful to others, followed by questions and comments. Lunch is provided. Sponsored by Mental Health Promotion and the Wellness Team. https://www.amherst.edu/mm/440084
Interfaith Gathering with Religious and Spiritual Life
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chapin Hall, Chapin Chapel
All are welcome to participate in this simple gathering to share hopes and concerns of the heart and mind. The session will be guided by Amherst’s new Director of Religious and Spiritual Life, Harrison Blum, and will also serve as an opportunity to learn about religious and spiritual life at the College. While part of Family Weekend, all are welcome to attend regardless of whether you have family visiting.
Family Weekend Speaker in Economics: Joe Quinn '69: "The Challenges and Opportunities of Living and Working Longer"
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Converse Hall, Cole Assembly Room
The Department of Economics welcomes Joseph F. Quinn '69, professor at Boston College and trustee of Amherst College, for our annual Family Weekend presentation. Professor Quinn's talk, "The Challenges and Opportunities of Living and Working Longer" will be on Friday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. in Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall, with reception to follow in Converse lobby. All are welcome.