Around the Herd: April 30 to May 5 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: tennis loses in NESCAC semifinals, track and field sets program records, and softball falls to Colby.
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Office Hours: Mothers and Empires with Dr. Francesca Bellei
Center for Humanistic Inquiry Fellow Francesca Bellei sits with Host Priscilla Lee ’25 to discuss how mothers figure in the metaphorical discourses of empire, especially in how Britain, Italy, and the US variously claim the legacies of Greece and Rome.
Elliott Outlines Priorities at “State of the College” Address
President Michael Elliott delivered his annual “State of the College” address at the AAS’ weekly meeting on Monday. Elliott discussed the pressure the college currently faces from the federal government while emphasizing the values he would like to see in the Amherst community.
Emily Dickinson Museum’s Federal Grant Revoked
The Emily Dickinson Museum announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services revoked its $117,000 federal grant, which it was originally awarded in September 2023. The museum was using the grant to digitize its collections.
College Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Visa Revocations
Last week, the college announced it had joined 85 other institutions in filing an amicus brief in federal court challenging the visa revocations of various international students across the country.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: April 24 to April 30
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes the Undergraduate Awards Ceremony, a reading with Palestinian-American writer Sarah Aziza, and a talk on defunding science initiatives.
Campus Police Log: April 21 to April 28
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from April 21 to April 28, can be found here.