The Amherst Party, a Former Tradition, to Return After 6-Year Hiatus
The AAS is reviving “TAP,” a long-running college tradition centered around a keg of beer. Beginning in December, the parties will be held once a month in the Powerhouse.
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Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Nov. 1 to Nov. 9
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features an opportunity to shout out fellow community members, an upcoming vigil hosted by RSL, and an information session about how to become a tennis umpire.
Campus Police Log: Nov. 1 to 6
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 6, can be found here.
From Flowers to Forests: Research in Practice — Alumni Profile, Jessica Wright ’94
As a researcher for the US Forest Service, Jessica Wright ’94 now helps make the nation’s forests more resilient. But her path began more humbly, in a greenhouse overlooking Memorial Hill.
Soccer Dynasty? Men’s, Women’s Soccer Capture Back-to-Back NESCAC Titles
The Men’s and Women’s soccer teams won their second NESCAC title in as many seasons this past weekend. The women’s team downed Bowdoin 2-1 and the men beat Tufts 1-0 to clinch NCAA Tournament berths. Both teams will now enter NCAA play this weekend with National Championship aspirations.
How a Writer Explores the Ocean’s Depths — Alumni Profile, Juli Berwald ’89
Once a math major and an accountant, science writer Juli Berwald ’89 has taken a winding path to connect with her true passion: telling stories about the ocean with a personal flair.
A 50-Year Journey of Journalism — Alumni Profile, Cullen Murphy ’74
Although Cullen Murphy ’74 is best known for his career at The Atlantic and Vanity Fair, he has also maintained strong ties to Amherst as an alum, serving, among other roles, as Chair of the Board of Trustees.