Amherst College: Events

Rogue Planets or Failed Stars? New Discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:08:19 +0000

Rogue Planets or Failed Stars? New Discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope Administrator Monday, 4/1/2024, at 2:08 PM

Join us as Professor Daniella Bardalez Gagliuffi Ph.D. explores the observations that make giant planets and brown dwarfs similar and connect them with the hypotheses about their formation that make them fundamentally different. This interactive program, moderated by Klara Matuszewska ’26, features a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.

Wed, May 1, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://event.engage.amherst.edu/events/253/information

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with Dan Brown ’86

admin — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:20:48 +0000

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with Dan Brown ’86 Administrator Thursday, 3/14/2024, at 9:20 AM

Don’t miss this virtual event with bestselling novelist Dan Brown ‘86 in conversation with Prof. Ilan Stavans on the changing nature of our language. One of the remaining threads binding Americans to each other and to their past is the English language. But even that is contested. How is a novelist shaped by language and how does language shape a novelist? What role does the imagination play in democracy? Events Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Restless Books.

Thu, Apr 4, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://www.amherst.edu/mm/728766

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with John Morse

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:58:24 +0000

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with John Morse Administrator Tuesday, 3/5/2024, at 12:58 PM

Don’t miss the second Point/Counterpoint event with former President and Publisher of Merriam-Webster John Morse on the changing nature of our language. One of the remaining threads binding Americans to each other and to their past is the English language. But even that is contested. How did English become American? To what extent is it truly national? What role does the Merriam Webster Dictionary play in safekeeping American English? Are dictionaries instruments of power? Events Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Restless Books.

Thu, Mar 28, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://www.amherst.edu/mm/728766

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with Ilya Kaminsky

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:03:22 +0000

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with Ilya Kaminsky Administrator Tuesday, 3/5/2024, at 1:03 PM

Renowned poet Ilya Kaminsky and Prof. Ilan Stavans in conversation on the changing nature of our language. One of the remaining threads binding Americans to each other and to their past is the English language. But even that is contested. To what extent is it truly national? What is the relationship of the hearing impaired to American English? In what way do translators change language? And poets? Events Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Restless Books.

Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://www.amherst.edu/mm/728766

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with Ruth Ozeki

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:07:43 +0000

Point/Counterpoint Series: The People’s Tongue, with Ruth Ozeki Administrator Tuesday, 3/5/2024, at 1:07 PM

Don’t miss Ruth Ozeki, writer, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest, in conversation with Prof. Ilan Stavans on the changing nature of our language. One of the remaining threads binding Americans to each other and to their past is the English language. But even that is contested. What impact does Zen Buddhism have on language? How does our language convey time? Do we have the lexicon to address loss? Events Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Restless Books.

Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://www.amherst.edu/mm/728766

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

What Started in the Flow Tank Beneath Pratt Gym: Lessons from Corals and Jellyfish

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:40:52 +0000

What Started in the Flow Tank Beneath Pratt Gym: Lessons from Corals and Jellyfish Administrator Monday, 3/4/2024, at 12:40 PM

Join us for What Started in the Flow Tank Beneath Pratt Gym: Lessons from Corals and Jellyfish, with Juli Berwald Ph.D. ’89, a live, virtual event presented by the Office of Sustainability.

Wed, Mar 6, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://event.engage.amherst.edu/events/241/information

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

The Russia-Ukraine War: An Assessment

admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:20:38 +0000

The Russia-Ukraine War: An Assessment Administrator Wednesday, 2/14/2024, at 3:20 PM

Join us for The Russia-Ukraine War: An Assessment, a live, virtual event presented by Betsy McKay ’83 and Professor Sergey Glebov and moderated by Michael Kunichika. Our speakers will discuss and assess the state of the Russia-Ukraine War two years after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Tue, Mar 12, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://www.amherst.edu/mm/728741

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

The Russia-Ukraine War: An Assessment

admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:14:27 +0000

The Russia-Ukraine War: An Assessment Administrator Wednesday, 2/14/2024, at 3:14 PM

Join us for The Russia-Ukraine War: An Assessment, a live, virtual event presented by Betsy McKay ’83 and Prof. Sergey Glebov.

Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 7 - 8pm

https://www.amherst.edu/mm/728741

Sara Kibbey

(413) 542-5901

skibbey@amherst.edu

Logros Latinxs 2024

admin — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:57:17 +0000

Logros Latinxs 2024 Administrator Thursday, 1/4/2024, at 10:57 AM

Logros Latinxs is a biennial weekend celebrating the achievements of Amherst’s Latinx alumni, students, faculty and staff. Programming includes opportunities for learning, networking and reflection.

Logros Latinxs is brought to you by Latinx alumni volunteers, La Causa and Alumni & Constituent Engagement.

Learn more about the program!

Questions? Please contact: alumni@amherst.edu.

Fri, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 10, 2024, All day

https://event.engage.amherst.edu/events/197/information

LGBTQ+ Connections 2024

admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:39:52 +0000

LGBTQ+ Connections 2024 Administrator Wednesday, 2/14/2024, at 10:39 AM

LGBTQ+ Connections is a biennial weekend celebrating the past, present and future of Amherst’s LGBTQ+ community. Programming includes opportunities for learning, networking and reflection.

There is no registration fee for students or alumni, but pre-registration is requested.

Learn more about the program!

Questions? Please contact: alumni@amherst.edu.

Fri, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 7, 2024, All day

https://event.engage.amherst.edu/events/211/information