UMass Amherst Class of 2017

04/20/2014

The UMass Marching Band played as part of the Marathon Memorial at Fenway this evening. Photo via Red Sox's Instagram. Go UMass!

02/19/2014

Hey Class of 2017: This is a great opportunity to get your voice heard!

UMass Amherst first-years and seniors: this is the first day to fill out the National Survey of Student Engagement -- your chance to tell UMass Amherst about your learning experiences. After completing the survey, you’ll automatically be entered in a drawing for prizes including an iPad, Amazon gift cards, Lunch with Chancellor Subbaswamy, and more (prizes awarded after Mar. 15). Check your UMass email for a link to the survey.

02/19/2014

http://www.gazettenet.com/home/10759214-95/university-of-massachusetts-sophomore-delaney-ratner-take

Congrats, Delaney!
http://www.gazettenet.com/news/10759214-95/university-of-massachusetts-sophomore-delaney-ratner-takes-westminster-dog-show-honors-in-stride

01/16/2014

Welcome back! Don't miss the Activities Expo and these other great events!

What Up UMASS! We are about to head back for the Spring Semester! We have missed you all so much that we are have a week of celebration for you guys! Check them out starting Wednesday January 22nd!

12/25/2013

Happy holidays!

Best wishes for a happy and peaceful holiday season to everyone in the UMass Amherst community, near and far.

12/11/2013

Now that the semester is coming to a close, does anyone have advice for students who may be entering UMass during the spring semester?

12/09/2013

Hope everyone enjoyed the late start this morning and does well on finals this week!

11/28/2013

Happy Thanksgiving everyone--Here's to "record-breaking" feasts!

11/25/2013

Bundle up and cheer on the Band before their performance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! The Band will be making the rounds starting at 5:30pm today:

Three days until the Minuteman Marching Band takes to the streets of New York in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Tonight starting at 5:30 pm come out and cheer on the band as they give a sneak preview with a march around campus. Full details at http://www.umass.edu/events/minuteman-marching-band-pre-macys-parade-march-and

11/14/2013

Like UMass Amherst Career Services for updates on their workshops, walk-in hours, panels, and other events!

11/12/2013

College of Education UMass Amherst

Thinking about teaching? Mark your calendars!

Interested in Teaching English or History in Middle or High School?

Information Session
Nov. 20, 4-5 pm
College of Education
Furcolo Hall Room 21B

Learn about:
• UMass Amherst licensure programs for secondary English and history teaching
• “A Little Order: Providing ‘The Basics’ to Students” by John Carey, Academic Curriculum Director, Franklin County Technical School

Come for refreshments.
Meet program faculty and students.

11/12/2013

UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College

Another event tomorrow! Presentation at the CHC Events Hall:

On Wednesday, STPEC/CHC present Anna Schrade's lecture, "Europe's 'Entangled Histories' and the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery in Nantes, France" at 4:00 p.m. in CHC Events Hall. The event is an installment of the STPEC/CHC Distinguished Lecture Series.

11/12/2013

CMASS Law Night

CMASS Law Night TOMORROW!

Join admission officials, current law students and recent grads from area law schools to learn more about the application process and what law school is really like, especially for underrepresented minority students. Watch this space for updates regarding speakers.

11/12/2013

UMass field hockey wins Atlantic 10 tournament, will face Virginia in NCAA play-in game

Congrats to the Field Hockey team!

The University of Massachusetts field hockey team won its 14th Atlantic 10 tournament championship with a 2-1 victory over Richmond

11/11/2013

GO UMASS! Was anyone able to get to the Garden today?

We Win! UMass 86, Boston College 73. #UMassBasketball

11/01/2013

Have fun tonight everyone! UMass Night Out!

Continue your ghoul-filled Halloween festivities tonight with UMass Night Out! They'll be a haunted house in the Student Union Ballroom and Haunted tours of the campus. There's also an array of events that are not Halloween-themed happening tonight including The Amazing Race (co-sponsored by CMASS at UMASS and UMPD) and an Open Mic hosted by the Crafts Center! Find your fun tonight on campus!!!

10/31/2013

For the Sox fans out there... GO RED SOX!

10/30/2013

October 2013 | UMass Calendar of Events

Students interested in law- Don't miss this great networking event tonight!
http://www.umass.edu/events/meet-law-networking-event-alumni-attorneys

Interested in law school? Want to learn more about practice areas? Curious about what it's really like to be a lawyer? Get all your questions answered by alumni attorneys at Meet the Law. Enjoy a light dinner and small table networking. Register early as spots fill up quickly! Program sponsore...

10/30/2013

Cooking classes? Awesome!

Beginning this Friday, Nov. 1st, UMass Dining will host a weekly "Cooking 101" Class, hosted by award-winning Chef Matthia Accurso. Impress your friends and family this Holiday Season by showing off your newly polished culinary skills! Sign up today, space is limited: http://www.umassdining.com/cooking-101-fall-2013

10/28/2013

Undergraduate Advising Majors Fair

Undeclared or unsure of your major? Take advantage of the Majors Fair this week! This is a great chance to meet with multiple departments all in one place:

Each year in late October, Undergraduate Advising & Learning Communities and the Office of Undergraduate Advising sponsor a Majors Fair.  We pull together - in one centralized location (the Campus Center) - representatives from virtually all departments on campus.  Students can use this informal tim...

10/22/2013

UMass Amherst New Students Orientation

Class of 2017: Get out there and represent UMass for Fox News this week!

3 days until Fox News comes to UMass! If you are part of an RSO, club, team etc. come dressed up to represent your group!

10/19/2013

Calling All Entrepreneurs | UMass Amherst

The Innovation Challenge is here!

UMass Amherst, located in Amherst, Mass., is a nationally-ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

10/17/2013

Thanks, BSU!

Hosted by our very own Black Student Union! Make time to get tested today!

10/17/2013

The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Don't forget to take advantage of events (and classes!) through the Five College Consortium- Here's just one example of an upcoming event:

Any runners out there? You have to read this article about Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon! She'll also be speaking at Mount Holyoke College tonight at 7:00pm.

10/17/2013

Living At UMass Amherst

Who doesn't love a costume contest?

What is everyone being for Halloween? Stay tuned for information about our 3rd Annual Halloween Contest, and check out the photos from last year in our Halloween album!

10/04/2013

Photo contest!

UMass students .. show us your best shots! Enter the UMass in Fall PHOTO CONTEST with your best photo showing UMass Amherst in autumn splendor. Submissions are through Tumblr with hashtag #umassfallcontest Enter as many times as you want by October 18. Winning photo will become the Facebook Timeline cover image and promoted in other UMass official media. Open to all current UMass Amherst students.

10/02/2013

Bumper cars in Boyden, what a cool idea!

We know where you'll be on Friday! Riding Bumper Cars in Boyden!!!! #UMassNightOut

09/27/2013

UMass Amherst: Family Weekend - Home

October 4-6 (next weekend) = Family Weekend 2013. Check it out! http://www.umass.edu/familyweekend/

Dear Parents and Families, We hope that you'll be able to join us for Family Weekend 2013, October 4 - 6. Family Weekend will bring an exciting array of events for you and your students including some fall foliage! We will continue to add to the schedule throughout the summer and fall, so check back...

09/12/2013

Great tips from a Senior here at UMass: http://t.co/9Ldr9mo8Rq

09/12/2013

Amherst Downtown

Great day for a block party!

Whether you?re going shopping, eating out, or just hanging out in a park, Amherst is the perfect place.

09/11/2013

September 2013 | UMass Calendar of Events

September 2013 | UMass Calendar of Events

Please come join UMass Amherst Veteran Affairs and Unit States Air Force ROTC Detachment 370 in a short September 11th vigil. All members of the campus community are welcome to respectfully attend. Veterans are encouraged to contact the Veterans' Affairs Office for more information on how you can pa...

09/10/2013

Undergraduate Advising - UMass Amherst: RESOURCE ECONOMICS Info Sessions fast approaching!

For those students still exploring majors: Check-in with UMassUndergraduateAdvising - They're always posting reminders about information sessions like the Resource Economics sessions this week!

09/09/2013

Handmade gifts...Great idea to send home to your family or friends!

The Student Union Craft Center reopens today!

09/04/2013

Living At UMass Amherst

Looking to swap into another room like your original? See the information below from Living At UMass Amherst:

Important Information for Students interested in performing a swap for like spaces:

Students interested in making the swap would need to come into our office after the first Thursday of the semester to make the swap official.

It is important that this swap be facilitated through our office so that if any damages are found in the room at a later date the correct students are billed for them. If students do switch assignments without using our official swap process they are subject to the Unauthorized Occupancy fee of $150.

09/04/2013

'UMASS Football 2013 - Student Transportation'

Be sure to get a seat on the buses to the UMass Football home opener! Thursday at 11am is the deadline to register for THE Minuteman Express bus package for Saturday's game against Maine #Allin https://ems.resrunner.com/umassstudents

Minuteman Express bus service includes round-trip transportationfrom UMass to Gillette Stadium plus in stadium meal vouchers.

09/04/2013

Speaking of getting involved, check out the page for UMass Student Activities & Involvement.

09/04/2013

Hope everyone had a great first day of classes! Don't forget about the Add/Drop period if you need to make adjustments in your schedule (http://www.umass.edu/registrar/students/registration/adddrop) - But make sure you're working with your academic advisor! Also, check out the events calendar (http://www.umass.edu/events/calendar/2013-09-04) and Campus Pulse (https://umassamherst.collegiatelink.net/Events) to find fun ways to get involved!

09/04/2013

UMass Amherst Class of 2017's cover photo

08/29/2013

2 DAYS! Hope you are all packed and ready, because move in is tomorrow and UMass Amherst New Students Orientation and the entire UMass Amherst community is excited to welcome you to UMass! http://ow.ly/i/2JMGC

2 DAYS! Hope you are all packed and ready, because move in is tomorrow and we are excited to welcome you to UMass! http://ow.ly/i/2JMGC

08/28/2013

New Students: Join OIT - UMass Amherst on Sunday, 9/1 at 7:30 p.m. for a night of games, food, and prizes! http://ow.ly/ollkK

New Students: Join us on Sunday, 9/1 at 7:30 p.m. for a night of games, food, and prizes! http://ow.ly/ollkK

08/19/2013

Living At UMass Amherst

A great tip from our friends at Living At UMass Amherst and UMass Amherst Libraries!

If you buy a travel coffee mug at the Procrastination Station in the library, you can redeem $.99 refills for the remainder of your time at UMass!

08/12/2013

UMass Amherst New Students Orientation

Wondering when to move in? Today is the day boarding passes are assigned for move-in. Check your SPIRE to find out more! Any questions, contact Living At UMass Amherst or UMass Amherst New Students Orientation!

Wondering when to move in? Today is the day boarding passes are assigned for move-in. Check your SPIRE to find out more!

08/05/2013

University Helpline

University Helpline

Don't forget to check your To-Do List on SPIRE!! Any important information that the Financial Aid or Bursar's offices need from you will be posted there. This may include missing or improperly filled out documents which could potentially delay your financial aid packaging process.

07/30/2013

Another beautiful day on campus, and we are just one month away from First-Year move in! Who is excited to get here and make Amherst your new home?!?

07/18/2013

Eco-Rep Program | UMass Amherst Campus Sustainability Initiative

Are you interested in Sustainability? Check out the information below regarding the Eco-Rep Program on campus!

The UMass Amherst Eco-Rep Program is focused on working towards environmental literacy both within the program, and on the campus at large.