Around the Herd: Oct. 15 to Oct. 18 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: men’s soccer beats Hamilton, field hockey bests Smith, and football loses to Colby.
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College, Art Communities Mourn Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24
Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24, a much-loved artist during his time at Amherst, passed away on Saturday. Current students and professors fondly remember Jackson's bright personality and his contributions to events such as the Black Art Matters Festival and the 2024 Spring Concert.
“American Excavations at Morgantina” Presentation Transports Attendees to Central Sicily
Last Wednesday, Professor in Classical Studies Christopher van den Berg organized a discussion on an excavation site in Morgantina. The event included presentations by Christy Schirmer, a visiting professor of archaeology at Wesleyan University, and Visiting Lecturer in Classics Alex Moskowitz.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 15 to Oct. 21
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes the annual Fall Festival, the college's first TEDx event in five years, and a Greek mythology talk by a Harvard literature professor.
Campus Police Log: Oct. 8 to Oct. 12
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12, can be found here.
Fresh Faculty: Emma Brush
Emma Brush is an assistant professor of law, jurisprudence, and social thought. Staff Writer Daphne Witherell ’27 spoke with Brush about her academic journey, experience as a Division I athlete, and advice for current students.