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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Employee Council Coffee Hour
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the academic year and have a free coffee and muffin with representatives from the Employee Council. Come talk to us about issues that matter most to you; learn about resources, benefits and training; or just come socialize with us!
This event is primarily for Amherst College staff.
Gallery Talk with David E. Little
Yinka Shonibare MBE’s The American Library Collection (Activists) presents the names of immigrants or the children of immigrants, side by side with names of those who have spoken against immigration, diversity and equality. All are invited to a gallery talk with the Mead's director and chief curator, David E. Little, to learn more about this powerful installation.
Free and open to all!
Serving Tea featuring Sydney Tate '18
A monthly meet and greet with our LGBTQ+ staff or faculty. This month's awesome guest is Sydney Tate '18, alum and current Book and Plow Farm fellow. Lunch will be served!
Office Hours with Bear! (the puppy)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Frost Library, Beside Frost Cafe
Canine Office Hours with Bear will be held every Tuesday for the remainder of the fall semester from 3-4 p.m. beside Frost Cafe. Bear is an assistance dog in training. Drop by to get some puppy love and help with his training. Sponsored by the Wellness Team and the AC Library.
Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation Group
5:00 pm
Chapin Hall, Chapel
Whether you have meditated for a long time or have never meditated, come join us for this time of practice together. Come to relax, quiet your mind, learn how to experience less suffering and stress, explore Buddhist philosophy and psychology, just talk about what it means to live from compassion and awareness -or because you are curious. This event will be led by Mark Hart, Buddhist Advisor.
Japanese Language Table
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Valentine Dining Hall, 2nd Floor
The Japanese Language Program will be hosting a Japanese Language Table on Tuesday and Thursday evenings all semester. Please join Hikari Yoshida '19, a student from Doshisha University, and practice your Japanese! Everyone is welcome to join the Japanese Language Table for all or part of the time we are there.
French Table
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Valentine Dining Hall, Mezzanine
If you are interested in speaking French or learning about French culture then come and join us weekly during dinner. French Table is open to students, faculty, staff and anyone who is interested in having informal conversations in French. All levels are welcome! We look forward to meeting you!
German Kaffeklatsch
Come and join German students and faculty every Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. in Porter House for a chat over coffee and much more! This is a great opportunity to practice your German in a casual and relaxing environment.