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Professor Gives Talk on Colombian Politics and Peace

Monica Pachon, dean of political science and international relations at Del Rosario University in Colombia, visited Amherst to give a talk about peace agreements and the future of democracy in Colombia on Nov. 14 in Paino Lecture Hall. The event opened with a lecture by Pachon and concluded with a

College History Discussed in Facebook Livestream

In a Facebook livestream titled “Amherst History Live,” Senior Writer for the Office of Communications Katharine Whittemore hosted President Biddy Martin, Dean of the Faculty Catherine Epstein and Head of Archives and Special Collections Michael Kelly for a discussion on the history of Amherst College. The discussion, which took place

Student Focus Groups Aim to Improve Course Evaluation Feedback

Student Focus Groups Aim to Improve Course Evaluation Feedback

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hired five students in early October to facilitate student focus groups to study teaching and learning environments at the college. The research is focused in two areas: student voice in course feedback and inclusive pedagogies in STEM. Having worked directly with faculty to

College Conducts External Review of Accessibility

College Conducts External Review of Accessibility

Two nationally-recognized experts arrived at the college this week to begin a series of assessments on accessibility services and support. The two consultants, Jeanne Kincaid and Bill Welsh, will look broadly at accessibility before another set of consultants arrive next week to examine accessibility of the physical campus. The

Director Tells Stories of Athletes and Dancers

Director Tells Stories of Athletes and Dancers

When asked to describe her work, Bess Kargman ’04 compared the experience of documentary filmmaking to “an intoxicating high, and just the most amazing feeling ever.” With a charming laugh, she explained, “It is the best feeling when a day’s filming goes as planned and you get to capture

Lawyer Dedicates Career to Public Service

Lawyer Dedicates Career to Public Service

Ask Diane Saltoun ’84 what’s motivated her 30-year long career in government and public service, and she’ll give you her response with no hesitation: “you can feel good about what you do.” Practical, straightforward and mission-driven, this statement embodies Saltoun’s core characteristics. While working in

Journalist Serves the World With His Words

Journalist Serves the World With His Words

After speaking with Scott Wilson ’88, I sat at my desk, staring at my laptop, at a complete loss for words — how was I going to capture the essence of this extraordinary journalist in 2,000 words? Wilson has been detained by members of the guerrilla group Revolutionary Armed Forces