Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Wednesday, May 8
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes the new Amherst police chief, the Emily Dickinson Museum’s annual poetry walk, and more.
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Campus Police Log: May 1 to May 6
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from May 1 to May 6, can be found here.
AAS Calls on Trustees to Divest from Israel’s War and Occupation
The resolution proposes creating a committee that would determine the list of companies to divest from. Its passage came amid nationwide student protests over colleges and universities’ financial ties to Israel’s war in Gaza.
UMass Encampment Joins Nationwide Student Protests
An encampment of roughly 40 tents and over 100 people was constructed on the UMass campus on Monday.
Amherst College Store Celebrates a Soft Opening
The new store, housed in the old A.J. Hastings storefront on South Pleasant Street, primarily offers college merchandise, including a number of new designs. It also sells school supplies, snacks, and even printers.
President Addresses Protests and Police at Faculty Meeting
At the April 26 faculty meeting, Elliott said he could not commit to ruling out police presence at future protests, but said it would always be a last resort. He also announced this year’s honorary degree recipients.
Indigenous Lacrosse Player Explores Cultural History of Sport
Neal Powless, former All-American and professional lacrosse player who coaches a European national team, came to campus on April 29 to discuss the cultural relevance of lacrosse following a screening of the film “Crooked Arrows.”