Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Sept. 7 to Sept. 13
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that occurred since the last issue. In this week’s installment: Mocha Joe’s coffee, Late Night Dining, and an AAS town hall.
College News
Campus Police Log: Sept. 6 to Sept. 12
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Sept. 6 to Sept. 12, can be found here.
False Active Shooter Alerts Disrupt First Day of Orientation
Multiple false AC Alerts warning of a possible active shooter on campus were sent out early Friday afternoon, inciting panic across the college community. The false alerts were due to a technical error on the part of one of the software companies that support the alert system.
Students Rally for Reproductive Justice Following Leaked Supreme Court Opinion
At 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, approximately 400 Amherst college students participated in a class walkout and protest on the Amherst Town Common in response to a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion poised to overturn the 1973 landmark decision Roe v. Wade.
College Announces Changes to Covid Protocols Amid Rising Cases
Over a series of emails throughout the past week, the college announced heightened Covid protocols following a sharp uptick in cases. Changes include more restrictive masking policies and the implementation of in-place isolation.
Classes of 2022 and 2020 To Celebrate Commencement on Campus
Commencement will be held for the Class of 2022 on Sunday, May 29, following two years of drastically altered celebrations due to Covid. Members of the Class of 2020, originally only able to attend a virtual graduation ceremony, will also have an on-campus Commencement on Saturday, June 11.
From the Red Room: May 9 AAS Meeting Updates
On Monday, May 9, the Association of Amherst Students (AAS) held their 13th and final meeting of the semester. They discussed Workday Student, campus safety, and committee elections.