Living On Campus

November 26, 2019

Mike Kelly, Head of Archives and Special Collections examines what the College’s archival material can tell us about the history of where and how students have lived on campus, and Dr. Michael Robbins ’55 reflects on his campus experience.

Amherst Poets

November 26, 2019

Poets and poetry have long been associated with the history of Amherst College. This presentation by David Sofield, Samuel Williston Professor of English, Emeritus, will explore these connections, specific poets and poetic work, and how they have enriched the Amherst learning experience and community.

The Singing College

November 26, 2019

Amherst continues to be known as The Singing College. The Amherst College Choral Society links generations of singers through their longstanding musical traditions. Learn some of the stories behind traditional College songs.

A Brief History: Amherst Women Faculty

November 26, 2019

Patricia O’Hara, Amanda and Lisa Cross Professor of Chemistry, will share a brief history of the early years of women on the Amherst faculty and her own experience coming to Amherst.

The Common: A Modern Sense of Amherst

November 26, 2019

How the College’s internationally known, award-winning literary magazine launches students’ and authors’ careers and embodies Amherst’s terras irradient spirit through literature.