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College, Art Communities Mourn Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24

College, Art Communities Mourn Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24

Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24, a much-loved artist during his time at Amherst, passed away on Saturday. Current students and professors fondly remember Jackson's bright personality and his contributions to events such as the Black Art Matters Festival and the 2024 Spring Concert.

“American Excavations at Morgantina” Presentation Transports Attendees to Central Sicily

“American Excavations at Morgantina” Presentation Transports Attendees to Central Sicily

Last Wednesday, Professor in Classical Studies Christopher van den Berg organized a discussion on an excavation site in Morgantina. The event included presentations by Christy Schirmer, a visiting professor of archaeology at Wesleyan University, and Visiting Lecturer in Classics Alex Moskowitz.

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 15 to Oct. 21

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes the annual Fall Festival, the college's first TEDx event in five years, and a Greek mythology talk by a Harvard literature professor.

Campus Police Log: Oct. 8 to Oct. 12

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12, can be found here.

Presidential Scholar Talk Sees Full Red Room

Presidential Scholar Talk Sees Full Red Room

Anthropologist, professor, and National Book Award winner Jason De León visited campus on Tuesday to discuss his 2024 book: “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling.” De León discussed the portrayal of human smugglers, his upbringing, and his next book project.

Winterfest Canceled Due to Budget Restrictions

Winterfest Canceled Due to Budget Restrictions

Due to the current economic environment — higher interest rates, ongoing inflation, and political uncertainties — which affects the College’s operating budget, the Winter Festival is canceled this year. The festival was established in 2012 and sponsored by the Office of the President.

Grab-n-Go Changes Improve Wait Times

Grab-n-Go Changes Improve Wait Times

Grab-n-Go has made several modifications in response to long wait times from the previous academic year. The attendant-served salad bar was replaced by tables with prepackaged sides and snacks, and entrees are now served off to the side in tinfoil wrap.