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community engagement

Walking on the Woodside: Amherst’s Children’s Center

Woodside Children’s Center, the Amherst College-affiliated early childhood learning center, has long served Amherst faculty and staff. Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with Woodside community members committed to advancing equity — revealing the need for the college’s investment.

Cultivating an Ecosystem of Community Science Education

Cultivating an Ecosystem of Community Science Education

Community collaboration takes center stage in the biology and education studies course “Biology Outreach through Community-Based Learning.” Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 highlights this unique course and its mission of making science education more accessible to all.

New Town Liberatory Visioning Project Aims to Make Community More Inclusive

New Town Liberatory Visioning Project Aims to Make Community More Inclusive

The Town of Amherst will be rolling out its Liberatory Visioning Project over the next month. The initiative features multiple dialogue sessions and aims to make the community more inclusive.

Town Kicks Off Housing Production Plan

Town Kicks Off Housing Production Plan

The town of Amherst started gathering community data for the first phase of its housing production plan. Residents said they desired attainable housing for the workforce, seniors, and young families at a meeting last Tuesday. They remained concerned about a competing student market.

Spanish Department Centers Community Engagement

Spanish Department Centers Community Engagement

Following a 2017 grant, the Spanish Department has implemented a number of town engagement initiatives in its curriculum and student projects. Faculty hope that they can lead the way for other departments to bring the classroom into the community.