[August 23, 2018]

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Catherine S. Lemelin Thursday, 8/23/2018, at 4:00 PM

A Curator in Venice

Brooke Kamin Rapaport ’84 has received one of the highest honors in her field: in her role as deputy director and senior curator of the Madison Square Park Conservancy, she will curate the United States Pavilion, featuring work by sculptor Martin Puryear, at the Venice Biennale next spring.

Czechoslovakia, 1968

The Soviets invaded Czechoslovakia 50 years ago on Aug. 20, ending the dream of “socialism with a human face.” Professor Pavel Machala—who was there—reflects on what was lost and why it’s so relevant today.

Creating the Ultimate Sport

Decades ago, Amherst students were playing an early version of the sport now known as Ultimate. NPR interviewed Jared Kass ’69 about his role in the spread of the game.

National Security Decision Points

In one history class, students role-played how to handle terrifying national scenarios—with a professor who was on the National Security Council.

When Science Freezers Go Green

Thanks to the Green Revolving Fund, 32 science refrigerators and freezers are being updated to energy-efficient models—a move expected to save approximately 51,300 kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.

In Translation: Students Talk About Puerto Rico

Our feature on students interviewing Puerto Ricans in Holyoke, Mass.—and then traveling to the island—is also available in Spanish. Find the translated version (and the English original) here.

The Alumni Directory: New and Improved

Amherst is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved alumni directory. Visit the directory today to build your Amherst network, and update your profile to receive an Amherst Mammoth sticker.

Watch Opening Convocation Sept. 3

President Biddy Martin will address the new first-year class at Convocation on Monday, Sept. 3, when the College will also award honorary degrees to recently promoted faculty members. Tune in to the livestream at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Register for the livestream.

Amherst College: August 23, 2018

[August 23, 2018]