Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Sept. 20 to 26
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. In this week’s edition: an upcoming flu vaccine clinic, the Clothesline Project display, and two notable speaker events.
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Campus Police Log: Sept. 19 to 26
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Sept. 19 to 26, can be found here.
College Remembers Gerald Penny ’77
In a ceremony on the 50th anniversary of his death in Pratt Pool, the college community remembered Gerald Penny ’77, who drowned during a college-mandated swimming test.
Moroccan Community Responds to Earthquake
Following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco that left nearly 3,000 people dead, Moroccans at Amherst and in the broader Western Massachusetts community are grappling with the earthquake’s lasting impact.
Writing Center, Office of Sustainability Find New Homes
The completion of the Lyceum set off a chain of moves across campus. The Writing Center and the newly-formed Strategic Learning Center now occupy the second floor of Frost, while the Office of Sustainability has set up shop in Charles Pratt.
New Furniture in 67 Dorm Common Rooms
Dorm common rooms across campus were refurbished during the last week of August. Though many previous pieces of furniture had become dilapidated, students described being underwhelmed by the new furniture.
Demolition of Merrill, CAP Construction on Schedule
Work on the new student center and the geothermal heating system overtook campus this summer and will continue through the fall. The projects are on-schedule despite weather challenges.