Archived announcements for March, 2012
Amherst College Summer Research Fellowships in the Sciences; Apply by March 2
Are you a first- or second-year student
who would like to spend this summer on
campus pursuing a collaborative research
project in the sciences? Then an Amherst
College Summer Research Fellowship may
be perfect for you! A total of
approximately 20 fellowships for
students in the Classes of 2014 and 2015
will be awarded. The program will run
for 10 weeks starting as soon as Monday,
June 4 (start and end dates may vary
depending on the summer schedule of the
faculty advisor). For more details,
please go to
the link below,
then click on the "2012 Summer
Application" link. Note that the
application deadline is Friday, March 2
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/funding/students/howard_hughes_fellowship
Apply for Student Jobs at Commencement and Reunion Deadline March 2
The application for student jobs is now
open. Dining Services, Facilities,
Alumni & Parent Programs (APP), Academic
Technology Services and Public Affairs
share a pool of student workers for
Commencement and Reunion. If you are
planning to work for any of these
departments, please apply here.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/alumni/events/reunion/reunionstudentjobs
Jenkins Lottery: Apply by March 2
The three 10-person suites in Jenkins Dormitory have a special lottery prior to Room Draw. Applications for the Jenkins Lottery will be available in the Office of
Residential Life (Converse 105) as of Wednesday, Feb. 22. Information and guidelines for entering the lottery are
included in the application form. An email with instructions will be sent to the Classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015. Completed applications are due in the Office of Residential Life no later than noon on Friday, March 2.
Deadline is March 2 to Apply for Student Jobs for Commencement and Reunion
Don't forget to apply to work for
Commencement and Reunion in May! The
deadline is March 2.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/alumni/events/reunion/reunionstudentjobs
Reminder: Amherst College Summer Research Fellowship Applications Due March 2
Are you a first- or second-year student
who would like to spend this summer on
campus pursuing a collaborative research
project in the sciences? Then an Amherst
College Summer Research Fellowship may
be perfect for you! A total of
approximately 20 fellowships for
students in the Classes of 2014 and 2015
will be awarded. The program will run
for 10 weeks starting as soon as Monday,
June 4 (start and end dates may vary
depending on the summer schedule of the
faculty advisor). For more details,
please go to
the link below,
then click on the "2012 Summer
Application" link. Apply by March 2.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/funding/students/howard_hughes_fellowship
Amherst-Doshisha Fall Exchange 2012 Program; Apply by March 5
Building on the long history our two
institutions have with one another,
Amherst College has a fall exchange
program with Doshisha University.
Doshisha will guarantee scholarships for
two Amherst students to spend the fall
semester at Doshisha. The scholarship
grants tuition and housing for the fall
semester and 80,000 yen per month (for
up to six months). Students are
responsible for airfare, meals and
additional personal expenses. Students
are selected by faculty in the Asian
Languages and Civilizations. Please see
Prof. Sam Morse, Prof. Wako Tawa or
Dean Janna Behrens for details on how to
apply. Applications are available in
the study abroad library in the Career
Center or online. The deadline is March 5.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/study_abroad/all_programs/node/214488
Johnson Chapel Flood Information
A broken pipe has
caused extensive flooding and water
damage to Johnson Chapel. Classes
scheduled in the building will be held
elsewhere until further notice, and
access will be limited during clean-up
and repair for at least a few weeks.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/node/378207/
Fellowships in France: Application Deadline March 9
The French Department announces two
fellowships in France reserved for
graduating seniors for 2012-13. The
first fellowship, without stipend,
offers an affiliation with the most
prestigious of French graduate schools,
the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in
Paris, and includes free room, library
privileges and admission to any
university course in Paris, including
those at ENS. The second fellowship is
a teaching assistantship in English
language and American civilization at
the Université de Dijon. The Dijon
assistantship pays a monthly stipend of
approximately 1,150 euros after taxes,
for 12 months (Oct. through Sept.),
including nine months of teaching
(mid-Sept. through mid-June), and
assures free admission to courses at the
University.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/french/awards
Amherst Children of Alcoholics Will Meet on Tuesdays
Meet with students from a similar background to talk about issues related to being the child of an alcoholic or
substance abuser in a uniquely empathetic and confidential setting. Email us at amherstchildren@gmail.com for more information.
Seniors: Nominations NOW OPEN for 2012 Commencement Speaker & Honorary Class Members
Nominations are currently being accepted
for the Class of 2012 Commencement speakers and honorary
members of the Class of 2012. Seniors may
make nominations until midnight at
https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/aas/surveys/commencement
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/aboutamherst/news/specialevents/commencement/infostudents/senior_activities
RecycleMania is Back!
Beginning on Feb. 5, Amherst
College will compete in RecycleMania.
This contest includes over 500 colleges
around the nation to see who can recycle
the most material per person. This
figure incorporates paper, cardboard,
and bottles and cans. The contest will
last for eight weeks, and the figures
will be available online.
In last year's competition, Amherst was
in the top 10 percent of the nation's
participating colleges in per-capita
recycling. Among NESCAC schools, Amherst
was second in the per-capita recycling
category, as well as fourth in the
percent-of-waste-recycled category. This
year, help Amherst reach its goal to
lead the NESCAC in both categories.
Help Amherst College recycle!
For more information: recyclemania.org/
Fellowships in France: Application Deadline March 9
The French Department announces two
fellowships in France reserved for
graduating seniors for 2012-13. The
first fellowship, without stipend,
offers an affiliation with the most
prestigious of French graduate schools,
the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in
Paris, and includes free room, library
privileges and admission to any
university course in Paris, including
those at the ENS. The second fellowship
is a teaching assistantship in English
language and American civilization at
the Université de Dijon. The Dijon
assistantship pays a monthly stipend of
approx. 1,150 euros after taxes, for 12
months (October through September), including
nine months of teaching (mid-September
through mid-June), and assures free
admission to courses at the University.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/french/awards
Sign Up for 'Everybody Has a Story Week': March 5-9, Part of the Campus Challenge
A major goal of the Campus Challenge is
to increase social cohesion across
differing groups on campus and to
provide opportunities for people to talk
about some of their values and beliefs.
"Everybody has a Story Week" is one way
the Campus Challenge Committee hopes to
do this.
During the week of March 5-9, the committee
is inviting faculty,
staff and students to share a meal
together during the lunch period in
Valentine. Eating in groups of three,
each person will have the opportunity to
tell some of their story as well as to
listen to the others. Questions will be
provided and available ahead of time.
Please visit the Campus Challenge website
for more information and to sign up
to participate.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/aboutamherst/projects/campus_challenge/story
Thoughts of Amherst: Submissions Deadline Now March 11
Submit your work to be selected for
publication in Amherst's premier student
academic journal! Send your work to thoughts@amherst.edu
by March 11!
'It Happens Here': A New Campus Magazine-- Submissions Deadline March 10
We are all affected by sexual
harassment, assault, rape, stalking and
relationship abuse in some way, either
as a survivor or as a friend, family
member or partner of a survivor. This
magazine welcomes submissions from
everyone, regardless of gender or
sexuality, on any aspect of the
experience, including but not limited
to the decision to speak up or stay
silent, helping a friend/partner deal
with current/past abuse, the
misconception that all survivors are
female, societal minimization of
emotional abuse, the role that gender norms
play in this particular form of
violence and what it would be like to
live in a world free of sexual violence.
Submit anonymously (or non-anonymously) to
storiesfromamh@gmail.com or at the link
below by March 10.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/multicultural/ItHappensHere
RecycleMania Results: Week 3
After three weeks of RecycleMania,
Amherst has continued its trend over the
past several years, posting consistent
recycling figures. Amherst is 31st overall in the
per capita recycling category,
second to only Tufts amongst NESCAC
schools; the Amherst College community
has recycled an average of 10.03 pounds
per person over the past
three weeks. Additionally, Amherst ranks
12th in terms of recycled bottles and
cans, 17th in terms of recycled
cardboard and 30th in terms of recycled
paper. Let's keep recycling well!
For more information: recyclemaniacs.org/
Bilingual Students Needed: Earn $5 for Participating in a Psychology Experiment
The participants in this experiment will be asked to
provide some demographic information and a few
laboratory tasks measuring attention and
reasoning. The study will take approximately 30
minutes and will be conducted in Merrill 312.
Anyone is welcome to participate, but we are
particularly interested in people with little/no
musical training, as well as people who are fluent
in two or more languages. Each participant will
receive $5. Please contact Xuanji Wang '12 at
xuwang12@amherst.edu if you are interested.
Health Behaviors and Impression Formation
First-Year Females Needed: Earn $8 or
Psych 100 credit by taking a short
psych survey. Only open to first-year
females that are involved in campus
activities, this survey takes 45
minutes and will take place in Merrill
332/333. The study is run weekdays
from 8 to 10 p.m. Signups are
located on the SONA system.
For more information: amherst.sona-systems.com
Have a Home-Cooked Dinner with Local Alumni!
Once again, Alumni and Parent Programs
invites you to have a home-cooked meal
with local Amherst alumni. This is a
great chance to get away from campus,
eat a home-cooked meal and meet some
interesting alumni. To register, please
go to the link below. You may sign up individually or with a small group of friends. Once you are matched with a local alum, he or she will be in touch soon with an official invitation and details.
Contact Liza Katz at lkatz@amherst.edu or ext. 8239 with questions.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/mm/301270
Sociology Research Project: Multiracial Students Needed! Volunteer by March 16
I'm conducting a research project for my
sociology class, and I've decided to
study the effects of multi- and
biraciality on people's lives. I would
like to conduct 30-to-60-minute
interviews in the upcoming weeks. Candy
and other goodies will be provided! If
you're interested or know someone who
is, please respond by March 16 to
Megan Graves (megan.graves14@gmail.com)!
Extras Needed for New Musical
The Amherst Music Department is looking for two males
and one female to act as extras in the new musical "Royal
Blood." The project is Michael O'Connor '12's senior
thesis in composition. Actors must be available for
rehearsals during the week following Spring Break
(March 26-31). For more information, see the Music
Department website.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/music/pressrelease/march2012/RoyalBlood2012
Participants Needed for Psychology Study
The Psychology Department is conducting
a study on intergroup decision-making.
The study, open to all students, runs
under half an hour. Participants will
engage in a computerized decision-making
game and receive $5. If interested,
please sign up using your SONA account
or contact Brian Watson
(bmwatson13@amherst.edu) or Yilin Wang
(ywang14@amherst.edu) to schedule a time
slot, available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday afternoons, 2 to 5 p.m., in
Merrill 333 or 334.
For more information: amherst.sona-systems.com
Class of 2012 Announces Honorary Class Members
The Class of 2012 has elected the following people to be its honorary members: Mallorie Chernin, choral director in the Department of Music; Douglas Fuller, locksmith in Facilities; David Fydenkevez, custodian in Facilities; Don Kells, Post Office supervisor; Sam Masinter '04, former assistant director of Public Affairs; Zaweeda Sahabdeen, meal checker with Dining Services; Cara Sullivan, Campus Police officer; Lourdes Torres, Campus Police dispatcher; and Stan Zieja, director of sports medicine.
Statistical Consulting Offered by the Math Department
The Mathematics Department is pleased to
announce that Five College graduate
consultant Yue Zhao will be available
for statistical consulting for both
faculty and students (especially thesis
writers) during the Spring 2012
semester. Zhao will hold his office
hours on Monday afternoons, 12:30 to 2:30
p.m., in 409 McGuire Life Sciences. Please
make appointments with Zhao in advance
either during his office hours or by
email. We encourage thesis writers with
longer-term consulting needs to involve
their faculty mentors in the consulting.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/mathematics/stats
Participants Needed for Psychology Study
In this study, you will fill out two short questionnaires
about your impression of advertisements. The study,
open to all students, runs under half an hour, and
participants will receive $5 each. If interested in
participating, please sign up using your SONA
account or contact Mary Reiser (mreiser2@amherst.edu) to schedule a time slot.
Student Employees Who Are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents: Update Your W-4
It's not too late to update your W-4
form if you are eligible to claim
"exempt" status for the 2012 tax year.
Claiming "exempt" means that you do not
need/want to have federal tax withheld
from your student wages. Eligibility
criteria and the 2012 W-4 form can be
found at the Financial Aid Office, B-5
Converse Hall.
Scholarships from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts: Apply by March 30
Community Foundation of Western
Massachusetts will award approximately
$2 million in scholarships and interest-
free student loans, primarily to
applicants from our region, for the 2012-
2013 academic year. Awards will be
made for attendance at postsecondary
schools and colleges.
Applications will be accepted
through March 30th, 2012. Apply early!
For more information: www.communityfoundation.org
Financial Aid and Study Abroad or Away From Amherst
Students who receive any form of
financial aid and who are planning on
studying away from Amherst next fall
should set an appointment with Dean
Kate Gentile in the Office of Financial
Aid, B-5 Converse Hall, to discuss
their plans. This applies to either
study abroad or study at another U.S.
institution. Call the Office of
Financial Aid at 413-542-2296 to set an
appointment.
Students can use their financial aid
for study elsewhere if the program is
approved by the College for full
credit. Note that even if you only
receive an outside scholarship, student
loan, or parent loan, you should set an
appointment to arrange for transfer of
these resources to the study-away
program.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/offices/financialaid/studyabroad_aid
Office of Admission Hiring Summer Interns-- Apply by March 23
The Amherst College Admission Office invites you to apply for a position as a Summer Intern. If you have ever wanted to take part in the recruiting process of our college, this is a terrific opportunity to do so. All students in the classes of '13, '14 and '15 are eligible. Interns give daily
tours, assist deans in various projects and daily information sessions and perform general office duties. Positions begin on June 1 and end in late August. The salary is $8.50 per hour for a 35-hour week, and campus housing is included. Applications will be accepted no later than Friday, March 23 (during spring break). If you are interested in one of these positions or have any questions, please contact Tyler Chapman at tmchapman11@amherst.edu.
Writing Center Spring Break Hours
The Writing Center will be open for limited hours over Spring Break. If you're on campus anyway, it's a good time to book a Writing Instruction appointment to work on your writing style or process. It is also a great opportunity to bring in the papers you've written so far this semester and take account of what you're doing well and what you'd like to improve on. Of course, you might also want to bring in any projects you are working on over break. We look forward
to seeing you. See our online scheduler for open hours.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/support/writingcenter/makeappointment
Pick up your 2011 'Olio'! March 12-30
Students who were studying abroad
in the fall or who
didn't pick them up last
semester: pick up your copy of the
2011 Olio! Copies of the yearbook will
be available in the post office
starting Monday, March 12, and
ending on Friday, March 30. Make sure
to pick up a copy!
Susan and Kenneth Kermes Fellowship for 2012-2013: Apply by March 27
The Information Technology Department seeks a senior or recent Amherst graduate to serve in a one-year position as the Susan and Kenneth Kermes Technology Fellow. The position will begin on July 1, 2012, and end on June 30,
2013. The fellow will be a member of Desktop Computing Services and will support the use of computers and mobile
devices by faculty, staff and students. The skills and talents of the successful candidate and the needs of the
department will determine the content of the fellowship. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and
problem-solving ability, as well as experience using computers and technology in a campus environment, are
required. Submit a cover letter and résumé to Margaret Stancer, director of Desktop Computing Services, by Tuesday,
March 27, 2012.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/mm/986
Community Engagement Orientation Trip Leader Application Deadline March 28
It is time again to select our Community Engagement Orientation Trip (CEOT) Leaders! We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who have demonstrated their interest in community engagement through their activities and courses. Please note that, because of training schedules and Orientation schedules, it is not possible to serve as both a CEOT Leader and an RC or an Orientation/Squad Leader. Please do not apply if you plan to fill either of these other roles during Orientation. New this year: we want you to write a cover letter and upload your resume as part of the application. Your cover letter should address why you should be selected as a trip leader. What talents, skills, experience and gifts do you bring to the team? We highly encourage you to visit the Career Center for support in writing or updating your resume and cover letter. CEOT Leader Applications are due by midnight on Wednesday, March 28.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/cce/learn/orientation/tripleaderapplication
Register Now for March Writing Center Workshops, Mar. 29
Registration is now open for the Writing Center's March workshops. These include "Exploratory Drafts" (March 1), designed to help you compose more easily, yet with greater thought; "Combining Sentences" (March 6), aimed at improving
the grace and clarity of your writing; and "ReSourceful Writing" (March 29), designed to help you better integrate
sources into your own arguments. Online preregistration is required for all workshops, and enrollment is limited.
For more information and to preregister, go to our website.
For more information: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/support/writingcenter/workshops2011#march
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