Affinity Networks Schedule

Make Registration your first stop when you arrive on campus. Collect your participant packet including name tag, program information and a special gift. Registration is open Friday, April 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 from 8 to 11 a.m. If arriving to campus at other times, please collect your packet from a member of our team at any of the scheduled meals on Friday or Saturday.

Alumni House

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you connect with friends and fellow alumni.

Alumni House, 75 Churchill St, Amherst, MA 01002

Join us for an alumni dinner to reconnect and celebrate Asian culture and identity at Amherst.

Alumni House, 75 Churchill St, Amherst, MA 01002

Join the Amherst College Film Society and the Korean Students Association for a screening of Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, starring John Cho.

Keefe Theater

Make registration your first stop when you arrive to campus. Collect your participant packet including name tag, program information and a special gift. Registration is open Friday, April 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 from 8 to 11 a.m. If arriving to campus at other times, please collect your packet from a member of our team at any of the scheduled meals on Friday or Saturday.

Alumni House

Reserved tables will allow alumni and students the option to network in smaller groups around shared affinities and identities: LGBTQ+, first generation, student athlete, participant in a student performance group and more. All are invited to suggest other groups for connection when you register. Dining hall is open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meal tickets will be in your registration packet.

Lewis-Sebring Dining Commons, Valentine Dining Hall

Asian history at Amherst is continually being made through the achievements and work of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Learn how these histories are reflected in the College archives through a joint presentation by Mike Kelly, head of the Archives and Special Collections, and Gabby Avena '25, student researcher.

Pruyne Lecture Hall, Fayerweather Hall

Enjoy lunch with alumni and students over a panel discussion about careers and Asian identity. Panelists at different moments of life and career will offer brief remarks about navigating careers and sustaining identity in a variety of environments, after which time the program opens up for larger discussion. Panelists include: Tony Chan '72, Partner at Thompson & Chan; Bethany Li '03, Legal Director at Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Karina Thanwala '21, Data Associate at Bridgewater Associates.

Eighmy Powerhouse, 10 East Dr, Amherst, MA 01002

Please join this celebration to honor, reflect and share our favorite memories of a wonderful professor, scholar, and friend. A renowned scholar, activist for racial justice, steward of Asian American culture, and internationally recognized leader in the field of Asian American studies, Professor Odo focused his life’s work on the history and lived experiences of Asian Americans.

Chapin Chapel

After more than 50 years of student, alumni, and faculty advocacy for Asian/Pacific/American Studies at Amherst, where are we now? Hear from faculty about the current state of A/P/A Studies at Amherst and join us in discussing strategies for advocacy, how alumni and students can support, and what we hope to see in a future curriculum. Facilitated by the Amherst Asian Alumni Network.

Science Center Classroom E212

Join the Amherst Asian community as we connect and celebrate Asian culture and identity, and hear from Keynote Speaker Arthur Ago ’90, Director of the Criminal Justice Project at Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

6 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7 p.m. Dinner
7:45 p.m. Speaking Program and Keynote Address

Alumni House, 75 Churchill St, Amherst, MA 01002

After Alumni-Student Networking Dinner, join the Amherst Asian Alumni Network for a nightcap at Amherst Coffee + Bar to celebrate AAAN’s 5th anniversary!

Amherst Coffee + Bar, 28 Amity Street Amherst, MA 01002

Set your own pace as you explore campus on Sunday, taking a self-guided tour, exploring the wildlife sanctuary, checking out what's new in our museums, or picking up some fresh Amherst apparel. Options include:

Mead Art Museum | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Mead holds the art collection of Amherst College, celebrated for its American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings, English paneled room, ancient Assyrian carvings, Russian avant-garde art, West African sculpture and Japanese prints.

Beneski Museum of Natural History | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Beneski Museum of Natural History is one of New England’s largest natural history museums, featuring three floors of exhibits with more than 1,700 specimens on display, and tens of thousands of specimens available for use by scholars and researchers from across campus and around the world.

Emily Dickinson Museum | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Emily Dickinson Museum comprises two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Advance reservations required (fee may apply).

Mammoth Market | 2:30 – 6 p.m.
Mammoth Market at Schwemm’s Cafe is located in Keefe Campus Center and offers an array of items, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, scarves, mugs and other products.

Wildlife Sanctuary
The Amherst College Wildlife Sanctuary includes approximately 500 acres in a diverse collection of open fields (both actively maintained and unmanaged), wetlands, flood plain woods, river, upland woods, plantation pines, and ponds—and is an important place for both recreation and research.

Self-Guided Tours
You can access our interactive campus map, follow our online virtual tour or pick up our self-guided tour booklet and print campus map, available in the visitor information box outside the front door of the Admission Office.

Various Locations

[Weather permitting] Join a spring hike at nearby Mount Sugarloaf for a majestic view of the Connecticut River Valley. Please bring sturdy walking shoes, water, sun protection, and a bagged lunch (if you want to picnic at the summit). The hike is ~3 miles and includes a mild elevation gain (~450'). If you wish to carpool, contact Kelvin Chen '16 to pre-register for the hike and plan to meet at the Alumni House parking lot. Those driving separately should contact Kelvin Chen '16 in advance to coordinate a meeting time at the South Sugarloaf Parking Lot. Kelvin's phone number can be found in the printed version of the schedule. 

Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, 300 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA 01373

Make plans to meet up with friends or dine on your own. Walk into town or head to Valentine (lunch is served 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.).

Various Locations

The Amherst Asian Alumni Network invites you to our fourth annual senior thesis symposium! Join us for a moderated conversation with seniors from the Class of 2023 on research they conducted over the past year in the field of Asian/Pacific/American Studies. This year we also celebrate the generous donations of alumni in funding the inaugural Franklin S. Odo Prize, which will be awarded annually to a senior who has produced an outstanding thesis in the area of Asian/Pacific/American Studies. The prize is named in honor of Professor Odo in recognition of his foundational contributions to the field of Asian/Pacific/American Studies as well as his extraordinary dedication to the students of Amherst College.

Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Action Committee and Amherst Asian Alumni Network. 

Moderator: Karen Lee ’25 and alumni

Panelists:
Jacqueline Kim ’23 - English: Creative Thesis
Steven Yu ’23 - English: Critical Thesis
Meenakshi Jani ’23 - History: Critical Thesis

Ford Hall Event Space

Connect with current students and join a discussion on campus activism, including Amherst Uprising, the history of the ASA and APAAC, and more. 

Ford Hall Event Space

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks while reconnecting with students and alumni you met over the course of the weekend.

Science Center Living Room

Occurring in early spring each year on campus, the City Streets Festival features international foods, live music, outdoor games, and more. Flags of the home countries of our students are displayed, and campus pathways are given international street signs. Enjoy food, fun, and social activities.

Valentine Quad and Webster Circle

Immerse yourself in the academic side of Amherst by attending Open Classes. From art and religion to calculus and cryptography, choose your favorite subjects and learn alongside current students. A complete list of available classes is available online and will be provided in your registration packet.

Various locations

Make plans to meet up with friends or dine on your own. Walk into town or head to Valentine (lunch is served 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.).

Various Locations

John Cho is a Korean American actor and New York Times bestselling author. He first came into the national spotlight with the hit comedy American Pie, and starred as ‘Harold Lee’ in the comedy series Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and ‘Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu’ in the motion picture reboots of Star Trek.

Sponsored by the Provost and Dean of the Faculty Office with funding from the Croxton Lecture Fund and a generous gift from Anthony Chan ’72

Johnson Chapel