Amherst College Center for Community Engagement (CCE)

09/29/2026

Participate in the 5K Fall Foliage & C***r Run on Saturday morning, October 17! This scenic route through the Amherst College campus and wildlife sanctuary raises money for local youth organization Amherst A Better Chance. Run or walk the 5K and enjoy c***r and snacks at the finish line.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN--bring a friend!
https://www.amherstabetterchance.org/FallFoliageAndC***rRun/

09/29/2026

Jazz at Masuda's debuts this Thursday night, October 1st. We hope to see you there!

A new monthly concert series builds community with jazz in Downtown Amherst. Jazz at Masuda’s is an exciting new monthly concert series that will take place in the heart of Amherst Center at Masuda’s Café on select Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning on October 1, 2026. Masuda’s Café is located at 17 Kellogg Avenue.

Free of charge and open to the public, the series is hosted by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jason Robinson, Joseph E. and Grace W. Valentine Professor of Music at Amherst College, and will feature a rotating quartet of local jazz luminaries, offering jazz students opportunities to participate by sitting in, and giving the local community an opportunity to experience world class jazz performed by some of the region's most creative musicians.

Masuda’s Cafe

09/29/2026

This past weekend, we got to benefit from an incredible event: a performance of Brahms' Requiem organized by local musicians. The price of admission was a non-perishable food donation, and our community came through in a big way!

09/24/2026

Visit https://www.amherst.edu/go/cce to learn more.

09/10/2026

Add this to your calendar! Thursday, September 17, from 5 to 9 PM in Downtown Amherst for the town’s annual Amherst Block Party,

The Block Party is a local tradition that brings thousands of residents, students, and visitors to downtown for live music and performances, arts & culture, local food, and more.

A short walk from the Amherst College campus, this is a great opportunity to get to know the community. The event is free and all are welcome!

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09/04/2026

Thank you, Downtown Amherst businesses, for welcoming new students to town! And also to this year’s Orientation Leaders, who were the best guides to all things local.

For the second year in a row, we teamed up with Amherst College Orientation and Amherst Business Improvement District to welcome new students. Thanks to the BID’s partnership with 30+ local businesses and organizations, students were able to explore downtown on a beautiful August morning.

08/26/2026

Welcome to a new academic year in Amherst, Massachusetts! If you are new to campus, we are the Center for Community Engagement, your resource to find opportunities to engage with and support our community, explore local events, and discover ways to build meaningful relationships on and off campus.

Follow us for announcements, opportunities, and to see what faculty, staff, students, and community members build together this year.

For extra credit, like and follow Town of Amherst, MA and Amherst Business Improvement District for community events and important local updates.

06/09/2026

Hitting pause on our social media for the summer season ☀️ While we’re on break, check out our profile for pinned posts about our Summer Engagement Guide and summer events on the Community Calendar. There are still many local opportunities to engage with and support our community, attend events, and build in-person relationships.

Thanks to community partners, students, faculty, and staff for a great semester. The CCE will be back on social media at the end of August, and we look forward to seeing what everyone has been up to and finding ways to collaborate with you in the next academic year.

Have a great summer!

📷 : Haoran Tong

06/03/2026

Local organizations need extra hands while many students are away. Ready to help? Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

1. Join an orientation to become a community resource volunteer at the Amherst Survival Center.

2. Help distribute free groceries at the Amherst Senior Center on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer.

3. Prepare and serve homemade meals at Not Bread Alone. No previous experience required; volunteer coordinators will show you what to do on site and sign-up is easy.

These open volunteer opportunities and many more are listed in our Summer Engagement Guide. Check it out! https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/experiential-learning/cce/whats-happening/summer-engagement-guide

05/29/2026

The CCE Community Calendar is officially in summer mode. 😎

Check it out https://bit.ly/3zdFtTu