Amherst College Announcement Archives

Hitchcock Fellowship Application Deadline Feb. 27
The Department of Physical Education and Athletics invites applications for the Hitchcock Fellowship for the 2009-2010 academic year. The Hitchcock Fellowship is awarded to a graduating senior who wishes to pursue a teaching/coaching endeavor at the collegiate level. The Hitchcock Fellow will teach in the elective Physical Education program and be an assistant coach in at least two of Amherst's intercollegiate athletic programs. Individuals interested in the position should send a letter of application and current resume no later than Feb. 27 to Michelle Morgan, Senior Woman Administrator, Department of Athletics and Physical Education, Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002-5000 or mcmorgan@amherst.edu.

French and Spanish House Application Deadline Feb. 27
Applications to live in French and Spanish House during 2009-10 will be accepted until Feb. 27. Individual theme house web sites have been updated and are accessible from the Residential Life Web site at the link below(click on "Theme Houses"). All information regarding theme houses, including applications and deadlines, can be found on this Web site.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~dos/reslife

Time Change for Sunday Performance of Vagina Monologues
Please note that the Sunday Women of Amherst and Vagina Monologues performance will take place in the Cole Assembly Room at 1 p.m., NOT 1:30 p.m.

Harlem Gospel Choir Waiting List Closed - Try Your Luck at the Door!
The Harlem Gospel Choir Concert on Friday, Feb. 27, is sold out, and we are no longer accepting names in advance for the waiting list. You may add your name to the list after 7 p.m. on the evening of the concert.

Going Away for 2009-2010 Academic Year? Note These Deadlines!
If you plan to be away in the fall or for the entire year, you must inform the Dean of Students' Office by March 15, 2009. If you're planning to be away for the spring only, you need to tell the office by April 15, 2009. You must fill out a form and get the appropriate dean to sign it. If you're thinking of studying at another U.S. school or taking time off, see your class dean. If you're considering study in another country, see Study Abroad Advisor Janna Behrens in the Career Center. If you want to apply for the Twelve College Exchange program, see Dean Frances Tuleja. Even if you don't know exactly where you'll be in the fall, you must let the appropriate dean/advisor know, by March 15 or April 15, that you're thinking of being away.

Submit to Thoughts of Amherst! Deadline March 6
"Thoughts of Amherst" prints academic work done by students. Send us your papers, creative writing, lab reports, artwork, musical compositions or anything else done for academic credit here at Amherst. E-mail submissions to thoughts@amherst.edu by Friday, March 6.

Position Announcement: Curator of Russian Art
An opening for the Thomas P. Whitney, Class of 1937, Curator of Russian Art, a seven year term position, has been posted on the Human Resources Web site. Employees interested in and qualified for the position should apply online.
For more information: https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/150

Flu Season Has Arrived
It is not too late to receive your influenza vaccination at the Health Center. The flu season is just getting started on campus, and the Health Center still has an adequate supply of vaccine on hand. You are especially encouraged to receive the vaccine if you have a higher risk of contracting influenza (if you work or volunteer in a health care facility, etc.) or if you have any chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes; asthma; other lung, heart or kidney conditions; or immune system problems. An appointment for vaccination may be scheduled by calling the Keefe Health Center at 413- 542-2267. There is a $15 fee for the vaccine.

Library Exhibition Celebrates Town-Gown History
"'Friendly to the Enterprise': the Origins and Early History of Amherst College" is on view in Archives and Special Collections through May 15. Mounted in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Town of Amherst this year, the exhibition documents the birth of the college out of Amherst Academy and its Charitable Fund. The exhibition room (Frost Level A) is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/library/about/exhibitions

Latham Internships: Apply by April 3
The Department of Political Science will be awarding stipends this spring for the Latham Summer Internship. These stipends are awarded each year to Amherst students who are seeking to spend the summer working as interns in Washington, D.C., in offices of the federal government, or in other positions in the public service. Submit a copy of your college transcript, along with a statement (no longer than two pages) describing the internship you are pursuing and your reasons for pursuing it. Applications should be sent to the Department office and directed to Theresa Laizer, Latham Internships, AC #2259. The deadline for applications is April 3.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/political_science/latham

Lectionary Lunches
Lectionary Lunches During Lent (Feb. 26 to April 9) will be held on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. on the Mezzanine in Valentine. Why does Jesus continue to be important? Did he preach heresy or sedition? Was he a blasphemer? Was he dangerous? Bring your own questions for discussion.

Faculty Invited to Teaching & Advising Lunch
The next Teaching & Advising Lunch will be on Friday, March 6, at noon in the Mullins and Faerber Rooms of the Lewis- Sebring Dining Commons. The title of the program is "Getting Grants." It's useful to remember, in these hard economic times, that there are multiple funding sources to support faculty research, travel and publications. While we are well aware of some of them, others are more obscure, and it's hard to learn about them. Join Lisa Stoffer, Amherst's Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, and some faculty colleagues who have had experience receiving and evaluating grants for a discussion of where we can look for funding and what makes for a successful proposal. Contact Amrita Basu at abasu@amherst.edu with questions or comments.

Sailing Team Recruitment and Logistical Meeting March 5
The Amherst Sailing Team is starting its spring season. We are looking for new members with or without sailing experience. Our spring season kick-off meeting is this Thursday, March 5, in the Morris Pratt Common Room a 5:45 p.m. If you are interested, please attend the meeting or contact sailing@amherst.edu.

Staff, Students and Faculty Invited to Participate in Jamboree April 3; Sign Up by March 6
The Multicultural Resource Center and the Center for Community Engagement are organizing a night full of multicultural food and fun on Friday, April 3. Highlights include an international fashion show, performances and snacks from around the world. We are seeking Amherst College community members to perform, model traditional clothing from their country or prepare and host a table with snacks and/or a small exhibit representing their culture. If you are interested in participating, please contact the MRC at mrc@amherst.edu or 413-542-5372 by March 6.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/multicultural/events

Writing Center Reschedules Exploratory Drafts Workshop for March 9
"Turning Over a New Leaf: Exploratory Drafts" has been rescheduled to meet on Monday, March 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This hands-on workshop is designed to help students who are not performing up to their potential because of an aversion to writing. This workshop aims to modify your thinking about the writing process by helping you to distinguish between the roles of creator and critic, as well as to rethink the idea of a draft-- both the purpose of a draft and what a draft might look like. This workshop is especially aimed at students who have been struggling to find a less painful and more productive writing process. It will be taught by Writing Associate Kristen Brookes, with Writing Fellow Michael Donovan. Enrollment is limited; read more and preregister at the following link.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/support/writingcenter/workshopsstudents#march

Frank Warren: PostSecret Tickets Available Now!
The Amherst College Program Board brings you Frank Warren, creator of PostSecret, on Tuesday, March 10, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Chapel. TICKETS ARE LIMITED and will be distributed in Room 107A of the Campus Center, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until they are gone. With Amherst College ID, tickets are FREE (one ticket per person and on a first come, first serve basis). Five College ($5) and General Admission ($10) tickets will be available ONLY at the door, SPACE PERMITTING. Check the Campus Center Events Web page to find out ticket availability for the night of the event. PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. Warren is the author of four PostSecret books.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/keefe/calendar

Peer Advocate Drop-In Hours, Every Wednesday 8-10 p.m. in Women's Center
The Peer Advocates of Sexual Respect will be holding drop-in hours from now through the end of the school year. A Peer Advocate will be available every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Women's Center, located in the basement of Keefe Campus Center. The Peer Advocates are a confidential, on-campus group of students trained to support peers dealing with issues ranging from the romantic to the traumatic. They are also available 24 hours a day by phone at 413-542-7916.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/health/education/peer_adv

PostSecret Tickets will NOT be Sold at the Door!
Frank Warren is coming to Johnson Chapel on Tuesday, March 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in Campus Center Room 107A until they sell out; they will NOT be sold at the door at the event.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/keefe/calendar

Position Announcement: Casual Dispatchers and Campus Police Officer
Openings for casual dispatchers and casual Campus Police officer(s) have been posted on the Human Resources Web site. Employees interested in and qualified for the positions should apply online.
For more information: https://jobs.amherst.edu

Win Gift Certificates in the Wretched Writing Contest - Deadline Extended to March 14!
Tired of the weather and the workload? Lighten things up with some intentionally terrible writing! Send the most hilariously awful sentences and most comically dreadful poems you can come up with to the Amherst College Wretched Writing Contest - and win gift certificates to local businesses. We're accepting entries in romance, mystery, science fiction/fantasy and academic writing, as well as poetry. Enter in one category or all of them. Be creative, think wretched, and have fun! E-mail submissions to egwright09@amherst.edu by March 14. This contest is brought to you by the Amherst College Writing Center and The Writers, with the co-sponsorship of the AAS and ACPB.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/support/writingcenter

African Underground Project: March 29--Reserve Tickets NOW!
During the afternoon and evening of Sunday, March 29, Amherst College will host the African Underground Project, an award-winning documentary film series, panel discussion and live performance showcasing African hip-hop music and youth involvement in social/political action. The two-part program will feature a screening of the documentary "African Underground: Democracy in Dakar," followed by a conversation with the filmmakers and artists in Stirn Auditorium at 3 p.m. and then a hip-hop performance in Buckley Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public, although the evening show requires tickets. For ticket reservations, call 413-542-2195.
For more information: www.nomadicwax.com

Tickets Still Available for All Shows of Evita - Reserve Now!
Reserve your seats for Evita now by emailing concerts@amherst.edu. Seating is reserved, so advance reservations are highly recommended!

Physical Education Course Listing for Unit #4; Register by March 27
Welcome back from Spring Break! Registration for physical education classes runs through Friday, March 27, at 4 p.m. Unit #4 classes begin on Monday, March 30, and end Friday, April 24. Visit our Web site for the listing of classes and the schedule of operating hours for the athletic facilities.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/athletics/physed

Now Hiring! CCE Positions Available; Apply by March 23
The Center for Community Engagement is currently accepting applications for two Bonner Community Engagement Leader positions to start in Fall 2009! Get involved and make a difference on this campus and in the community while developing leadership skills! The application is on the CCE Web site and is due Monday, March 23, at noon.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/cce/B-CEL

Need to Use Kirby or Holden Theaters Next Fall? Requests Due March 30
Requests for student groups to use Kirby or Holden Theaters for fall 2009 are due in writing by March 30. Requests should be e-mailed to Linda Celi at ltceli@amherst.edu. In May, the Theater and Dance Department will review all requests received by the deadline date.

Doshisha University Summer Session Fellowship: Apply by March 30
Amherst College has an exchange with Doshisha University that includes two fellowships for participation in the Doshisha University Summer Session. This fellowship includes tuition, room and board; students must pay for airfare and personal expenses. Students must have a minimum of one year of college-level Japanese (or the equivalent) to apply. After participation in the program, students are required to complete an evaluation of the experience for Amherst College. Applications are due March 30.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/study_abroad/summerstudyabroad

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