Calendar of Events

The Russian Table is an opportunity for all interested in conversing in Russian to meet regularly with Russian faculty and students. We'll meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays on the Mezzanine level in Valentine Dining Hall. Russian speakers at all levels are very welcome!

This Arabic language table is a weekly conversation group for fourth-year Arabic students. We meet every Wednesday in the upstairs seating section of the Valentine Dining Hall, and anyone who can communicate in Arabic at the fourth-year level is welcome to attend.

Please join Stephanie Hockman, Loeb Center program director for careers in business and finance, for a weekly informal discussion on any of your favorite Wall Street Journal articles. This informal lunch group will meet every Wednesday from noon – 1 p.m. in Terrace Room B on the lower level of Valentine Hall. Grab some lunch and join the discussion!

Amherst faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a presentation by possible implementation partner Collaborative Solutions. ERP Vendors (such as Workday) do not manage all aspects of a college’s ERP transition and instead work with third-party companies who facilitate the work of the transition with technical, hands-on support as we create our new business processes and systems. We are meeting and evaluating three possible implementation partners, who will be a visible presence on campus during the entire ERP transition. We hope you will attend the presentations to learn more and share your feedback.

Are you going abroad this summer with funds from Amherst College for research, an internship, a job or to attend a special program? Students who are attending any trip that is funded or arranged by Amherst must attend this pre-departure meeting to learn about the emergency medical assistance benefit available to you, as well as other essential pre-trip information.

Join us in the Women's and Gender Center for our weekly study hours! Study in community with snacks and accountability partners to get your semester off to a great start!

Come learn about the department from current majors, as they present "Research in Progress" as part of a student symposium for the course "AMST 468: Research Methods in American Culture“

Refreshments will be served

Amherst faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a presentation by possible implementation partner Sierra-Cedar. ERP Vendors (such as Workday) do not manage all aspects of a college’s ERP transition and instead work with third-party companies who facilitate the work of the transition with technical, hands-on support as we create our new business processes and systems. We are meeting and evaluating three possible implementation partners, who will be a visible presence on campus during the entire ERP transition. We hope you will attend the presentations to learn more and share your feedback.

Drop by Frost Library for some canine affection and advice from Huxley or Evie. Every Thursday from 4:30-5:30p.m. beside Frost Cafe, or in front of the library when the weather permits.

All students who receive or who plan to receive funding from the college to support unpaid or low-paid internship or off-campus research opportunities are required to attend a pre-departure workshop session.

During this session, students will learn more about the additional program expectations and tips for completing a successful summer opportunity.

Students who are abroad or who are unable to attend an in-person workshop should contact Victoria Wilson at vwilson@amherst.edu to discuss alternatives.

The Japanese Language Program hosts a Japanese language table twice a week with Doshisha University student Hikari Yoshida ‘19. All are welcome to attend, and you can come and go as it fits your schedule. We hope to see you there!

The 2019 English department creative thesis writers will read short excerpts from their projects. Treats and refreshments from Black Sheep will be served. All are welcome to attend and celebrate their work!

Let us know if you're coming on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1110933209092130/

This Arabic language table is a weekly conversation group for first-year Arabic students. We meet every Friday in the upstairs seating section of the Valentine Dining Hall, and anyone who can communicate in Arabic at the first-year level is welcome to attend.

Bring your lunch from Val and practice your Chinese. The Chinese language table will meet this semester every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from noon - 1 p.m.

Spanish Table meets on Fridays from 12-2:00 p.m. on the Mezzanine in Valentine Dining Hall. Faculty, college staff and students are welcome to join Spanish speakers of all levels for lunch and interesting Spanish conversation.

On Friday, May 3 the Psychology Department will have an end-of-year celebration in two parts. First, from 2:30-3:30 senior thesis students will be presenting posters of their work in the Science Center living room. Come out to talk with them about their thesis and the thesis writing process! Then, from 3:30-4:30 we will have a reception with food and drink on the Science Center patio (just outside of the living room). Join us in celebration of the end of the semester.

Chemistry Seminar with Dr. Pia Sorensen, Harvard University, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Fermented foods are ubiquitous, delicous and rooted in diverse cultures and history. Moreover, the making and enjoyment of them is deeply rooted in science, ranging from microbiology and chemistry, to biochemistry, flavor physiology, and sensory science.

This talk explores how food fermentations can be an engaging teaching tool for an integrated approach to these diverse scientific fields.

The discussion is based on the design and implementation of a course at Harvard University. The course focuses on the production, properties and characterization of the small molecules involved in food fermentations, as well as the microbial community dynamics these molecules drive. It follows an interactive, curiosity-driven format where students experience the scientific process in a creative way by designing and implementing their own research project. By making what inspires them, and eating what they make, students have an individualized experience with the process of scientific innovation.

This Arabic language table is a weekly conversation group for second-year Arabic students. We meet every Monday in the upstairs seating section of the Valentine Dining Hall, and anyone who can communicate in Arabic at the second-year level is welcome to attend.

Gaming Colleague Resource Group Meeting
Monday's at noon in the new science center, room E208.
Pizza from Antonio's is on the CRG.

RSVP to Tamara, tlewis@amherst.edu so we can be sure to have enough pizza.
We look forward to seeing everyone!

All students who receive or who plan to receive funding from the college to support unpaid or low-paid internship or off-campus research opportunities are required to attend a pre-departure workshop session.

During this session, students will learn more about the additional program expectations and tips for completing a successful summer opportunity.

Students who are abroad or who are unable to attend an in-person workshop should contact Victoria Wilson at vwilson@amherst.edu to discuss alternatives.

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.

The Walk for Mental Health is being held on the first year quad, by Memorial Hill, on May 8 at 11 a.m., followed by CareFest from 12-3. The Walk is an opportunity for students, staff and faculty to show support to community members who struggle with mental illness, and to raise funds to promote greater mental health and wellbeing on campus. The President’s Office will generously contribute $20 per participant in the Walk.

Please join Stephanie Hockman, Loeb Center program director for careers in business and finance, for a weekly informal discussion on any of your favorite Wall Street Journal articles. This informal lunch group will meet every Wednesday from noon – 1 p.m. in Terrace Room B on the lower level of Valentine Hall. Grab some lunch and join the discussion!

Join us in the Chill Zone! Check out this body-mind spa to help you ground and relax on the way toward finals. Featuring virtual reality landscape immersions, chair massage, mindful coloring, make your own silly putty and food. Sponsored by Religious and Spiritual Life, First Year Experience and the Wellness Team.

Join us to dedicate and celebrate Kirkpatrick Lecture Hall in the Science Center, named for John E. Kirkpatrick '51 and Phyllis D. Kirkpatrick. Following brief remarks in honor of the Kirkpatricks, Lawrence Douglas, the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought, will deliver a lecture entitled "The Last Holocaust Trial: The Wages of History and Memory."

What role should the testimony of survivors play in trials involving crimes of mass atrocity? And what happens when there are no survivors left to testify? Professor Douglas's lecture will address these questions as they arose in the case of John (Ivan) Demjanjuk, the last high-profile trial to deal with the crimes of the Holocaust.

Reception with food and drink outside the lecture hall to follow!

Take a break from studying to create self care packages for finals! We will have a variety of snacks, wellness items and activities like mug painting to participate in. Bubble tea and tea rolls will also be provided!

The Math & Stats faculty and staff cordially invite all spring Math & Stats students to attend our end of semester party. There will be a tower of pizzas. There will be wings. There will be desserts. And there will be good company and much celebration. We hope to see you there!

Gaming Colleague Resource Group Meeting
Monday's at noon in the new science center, room E208.
Pizza from Antonio's is on the CRG.

RSVP to Tamara, tlewis@amherst.edu so we can be sure to have enough pizza.
We look forward to seeing everyone!

Enjoy a coffee and muffin with representatives from the Employee Council. Talk to us about your ideas and/or well wishes for Amherst staff, learn about resources, benefits and training or just come socialize with us!

The Amherst College Choral Society, under the direction of Arianne Abela, presents its Commencement Concert in Buckley Recital Hall at Amherst College. The concert features all of the choral ensembles performing works by Monteverdi, Lassus, Heath, Abela and Parker in preparation for their tour to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The combined choirs also join in singing traditional Amherst songs.

Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for senior citizens, students and children 12 and under. Five College student tickets are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Ellen Mutter (emutter17@amherst.edu), by visiting the Alumni House during Commencement weekend, or in the Buckley Recital Hall lobby starting at 8:15 p.m. the evening of the concert.

The Writing Center invites faculty and staff to join us at a writing retreat designed to help you launch your summer projects. The day will include opportunities for writing, reading, project planning and reflection. Refreshments are included, including a light breakfast and full lunch.

Schedule:
8:45 a.m. - Doors open, pastry and coffee available
9 a.m. - Welcome, short goal-setting activity, distribution of writers' logs
9:15 a.m. - Writing time
12:15 p.m. - Lunch
1 p.m. - Facilitated planning session to map out a summer writing/research agenda

This retreat is part of a series of programs to support your summer writing, including a regular write-on-site, writing accountability groups and individual writing/writing pedagogy consultations.