Campus Police Log: May 1 to May 6
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from May 1 to May 6, can be found here.
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Alumni Respond to Professor’s Letter Against Faculty Divestment Motion
Dear Faculty of Amherst College,
We will begin by sharing with you some of the facts that are easily available online, should you choose to search for them. Facts can be comforting in a time of crisis. They make us feel like we have something concrete to hold onto.
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AAS Calls on Trustees to Divest from Israel’s War and Occupation
The resolution proposes creating a committee that would determine the list of companies to divest from. Its passage came amid nationwide student protests over colleges and universities’ financial ties to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Editorial: A Call for Divestment
The Editorial Board expresses support for the recently passed resolution by the Association of Amherst Students and addresses arguments against divestment.
UMass Encampment Joins Nationwide Student Protests
An encampment of roughly 40 tents and over 100 people was constructed on the UMass campus on Monday.
Amherst College Store Celebrates a Soft Opening
The new store, housed in the old A.J. Hastings storefront on South Pleasant Street, primarily offers college merchandise, including a number of new designs. It also sells school supplies, snacks, and even printers.
President Addresses Protests and Police at Faculty Meeting
At the April 26 faculty meeting, Elliott said he could not commit to ruling out police presence at future protests, but said it would always be a last resort. He also announced this year’s honorary degree recipients.