AAS Candidate Statements for Class of 2029 Vacant Seat
Candidates for the Class of 2029 Vacant Seat for the Association of Amherst Students’ Senate elections have submitted their statements.
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Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 7 to Oct. 14
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes two book talks and a Virtual Buzz event at the Alumni Pub.
Police Log: Sept 28 to Oct. 5
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, can be found here.
New Visa and CPT Restrictions Threaten International Students
Over the summer, DHS announced a rule that would prevent F and J visa holders from staying in the U.S. for more than four years at a time, as well as new restrictions on Curricular Practical Training (CPT). The changes bring concern to the international community on campus.
Kate Crawford Discusses Costs and Challenges of AI
Presidential Scholar Kate Crawford, one of the nation’s leading scholars on artificial intelligence, delivered a talk on “The Cost of Scale: The Challenges Facing Artificial Intelligence.” She argued for recognizing the environmental, political, and cognitive consequences of the AI industry.
AAS Candidate Statements for Transfer Students
Transfer Student candidates for the Association of Amherst Students’ senate elections on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, have submitted their statements.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Sept. 30 to Oct. 5
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes an opening reception at Mead Art Museum, an author talk by Jhumpa Lahiri, the Amherst AI Summit, and the Well-Being Fair.