Amherst College Announcement Archives

Class of 2007 Names Honorary Class Members
The Class of 2007 has elected six people Honorary Class Members. This year's Honorary Class Members are Dave Cetto, server at the salad bar in Valentine; Scott Colby, a custodian in Jenkins and Chapman; Valerie Fontenot, a New Orleans student who was a visiting student at Amherst after Hurricane Katrina; Kathy Englaish, server in Schwemm's Coffee House; men's basketball coach Dave Hixon '75; and Donald Kells, supervisor of the College Post Office. Honorary Class Memberships will be presented at Sr. Dinner Friday night. Please congratulate these outstanding individuals and thank them for all they've done for the Class of '07!

Interterm Colloquium Green Dean Position Available
Graduating seniors and recent grads are invited to apply for a "green dean" position in the Office of Public Affairs. The incumbent's primary responsibilities involve managing a program that brings distinguished speakers to campus during Interterm. The Interterm Colloquium Coordinator will be responsible for working with faculty, students and others to develop themes for these colloquia, and for coordinating all of the logistics to ensure the success of the program. The coordinator will work closely with the President's Office, the Office of Student Activities, the Alumni Office and the Office of Public Affairs in making these arrangements. The coordinator will also be assigned other special projects, often involving direct responsibility for speakers and other programs on campus. Previous experience initiating and arranging campus programs is particularly useful. Applicants should be comfortable interacting with a range of on- and off- campus constituents. Ability to prepare written proposals for review and discussion will be useful. Attention to detail is also an important part of the job. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and the names of three references to Stacey Schmeidel, director of public affairs, AC #2202 or saschmeidel@amherst.edu as soon as possible. For more information, contact Stacey Schmeidel or current Interterm Colloquium Fellow Nel Brewster '06.

Amherst College Will Honor Poet and Longtime Professor Robert Frost With Sculpture
Poet Robert Frost was a member of the Amherst College faculty for more than 40 years; he taught at the liberal arts college on and off beginning in 1917 and until his death in 1963. The Amherst College library is named for him. On June 2, the College will dedicate a new sculpture of the poet on the Main Quadrangle.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~pubaff/news/news_releases/2006_2007/2007_05frost%20sculpture.html

AmeriCorps* MACC VISTA Position Opening at Center for Community Engagement
Facilitate change in higher education. Join a diverse group of individuals committed to civic engagement. Gain experience and skills working with staff, students and community partners. Position to begin in mid-July 2007. The Amherst College VISTA will further the development of a growing partnership between Amherst College and the Amherst Regional Public Schools. Benefits: Monthly living allowance, on-campus meal plan, housing allowance, health coverage, non-competitive eligibility for federal employment following the year of full-time service, student loan forbearance, post- service educational award of $4,725. For more information and to find out how to apply e-mail outreach@amherst.edu For more information about the MACC VISTA Program, please visit http://ase.tufts.edu/macc/ameriCorpsVist a.htm For full position description for the Amherst College position see http://www.amherst.edu/~outreach/CCEAmer icorpsVISTAPosition2007-2008.pdf.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~outreach/CCEAmericorpsVISTAPosition2007-2008.pdf.

"Afternoons with Emily" Program on June 23
On Saturday, June 23, at 2 p.m., the Emily Dickinson Museum will host an informal talk and reception for Afternoons with Emily, a posthumously- published debut novel by Rose MacMurray. MacMurray passed away unexpectedly in 1997, days after she finished the novel that was inspired by her keen interest in Emily Dickinson. Adelaide MacMurray Aitken, MacMurray's daughter, will speak about the story behind Afternoons with Emily and will read excerpts. Aitken collaborated with other family members and friends to publish the book almost a decade after its completion. After the program, the novel will be available for purchase. To reserve a copy of the novel, please call 413/542- 8429. The program will take place at the museum, which is located at 280 Main St.
For more information: www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org

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