UMass Amherst Founder's Day

This day honors our history as a land grant institution while also celebrating our future and our continued rise as a premier research university. As part of the day's activities, the campus community is invited to Celebrate UMass, a free cookout on the Goodell lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an event that will serve as our campus appreciation day. Our award-winning Dining Services is preparing a locally-grown "green" meal, one that uses as many local and sustainable products as possible. The Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Association are planning activities around the pond — including miniature golf — as part of Senior Week (http://www.UMassAlumni.com/students/seniors). There will be a carillon concert, followed by a performance by the student group Wicked Pitch A Cappella. Sam the Minuteman will also join the fun, and we'll celebrate the successful conclusion of the faculty and staff campaign.