Jennifer Chrisler Appointed as Hampshire College’s Ninth President
Jennifer Chrisler, who has led fundraising campaigns to create more economic backing for Hampshire College, has been appointed as the college’s ninth president.
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Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Nov. 5 to Nov. 11
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes a talk on practicing law in the age of President Trump and artificial intelligence, Black Alumni Weekend, and an exhibition by the Amherst Center for Russian Culture.
Campus Police Log: Oct. 30 to Nov. 2
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, can be found here.
College Discontinues Arabic Language Courses
Amherst College will no longer offer Arabic instruction, citing the Five College Provosts’ unanimous vote to terminate the Five College Arabic Language Initiative. The decision was made primarily due to low enrollment.
Dining Provides New Look Into SCDC, Val Updates
Assistant Director of Dining Manny Lezama and Executive Chef Colin Hoyt addressed AAS to provide updates on the current state of dining, including upcoming pop-up events at Val, and to outline the features of dining and Grab-n-Go at the upcoming SCDC.
Professor, Historian Discusses Free Speech and Antisemitism
On Wednesday, Johns Hopkins University historian James Loeffler spoke to students about antisemitism and free speech, using the Skokie Affair of 1977 to illustrate new possibilities for conceiving of hate speech.
Campus Summer Programs to Continue Amid Uncertainty
College preparations to transition dining operations over the summer sparked concerns about the cancellation of summer programs like SURF, with uncertainty about the college’s ability to support student dining. The administration confirmed summer operations will continue as planned.