College Honors MLK with Day of Service Events
Members of the Amherst community gathered last week to volunteer for the college’s MLK Day of Service and Action, an event aimed at celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of social justice.
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Journalist Gershom Gorenberg Discusses Crisis of Israeli Democracy
The Israeli journalist discussed the history of his country’s institutions to trace the roots of its democratic crisis.
Local Immigration Attorney Counsels International Students
Last week, the college hosted local attorney Dan Berger to address the anxieties expressed by many international students after Trump’s election. While he provided practical advice to students, Berger also assured the crowd that there were no immediate concerns over the administration’s policies.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 13 to Feb. 19
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features Professor Amelia Worsley’s new book launch, the college’s annual Winter Festival, and the annual Rappaport Lecture in Contemporary Art.
Campus Police Log: Feb. 11 to Feb. 16
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 16 can be found here.
President Elliott Addresses Trump’s Orders at Faculty Meeting
At the Feb. 7 faculty meeting, President Michael Elliott struck a defiant tone when outlining the college’s response to Trump’s executive orders. The meeting also included a faculty vote to change the academic course schedule for next fall.
Faculty Votes to Alter Course Schedule
On Friday, Amherst faculty approved a new course schedule that will include shorter courses and more available class times throughout the day. The changes aim to make better use of available classrooms while making certain courses more accessible to students.