HOMECOMING WEEKEND October 19 - 21, 2007

FALL IN NEW ENGLAND — HOMECOMING AT AMHERST

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alumni House Reception Center Open 75 Churchill Street

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Attend Open Classes Visit professors and see what students are up to today. A list of classes open to visitors is available at Alumni House.

9 a.m. – noon; Archives and Special Collections 1 – 4 p.m. ’s Archives and Special Collections will be open for research and viewing. On exhibit: The Seahorse and the Elephant: Amherst and Fine Printing. Level A, Frost Library

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum of Natural History The museum will be open for viewing. Museum of Natural History

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Open Special exhibitions on view: Off the Shelf: Artists’ Books from Amherst College Collections A Room with a View: The Photography of Abelardo Morell

11 a.m. Mead Art Museum Tour A Room with a View: The Photography of Aberlardo Morell, with Carol Solomon Kiefer, curator of European art. Mead Art Museum

Noon If Walls Could Speak: A History of the Mead Art Museum Through Its Collections With Elizabeth Barker, director and chief curator. Mead Art Museum

1 p.m. Career Conversations: The International Arena The Career Center will present a panel and discussion with members of the Amherst community who have careers in international affairs, representing a variety of disciplines in the international arena. Pruyne Lecture Hall (Room 115), Fayerweather Hall

2pm Who Needs the Mead? Art and the Liberal Arts Education Led by Mead Art Museum student docents. Mead Art Museum 3 p.m. My Life Had Stood – A Loaded Gun A showing of the one-hour documentary Loaded Gun: Life, Death and Dickinson. Produced in 2002 by James Wolpaw and Steve Gentile, the film captures the wicked wit, virtuosity and profundity of , Amherst’s most famous poet and arguably the greatest woman poet ever. A representative from the museum will introduce the film. Keefe Campus Center Theater

3 p.m. Slow and Steady Parenting: Active Child-Rearing for the Long Haul, From Birth to Age 3: Avoiding the Short-Term Solutions That Lead to Long-Term Problems Catherine Sanderson, associate professor of psychology, will discuss her groundbreaking new book for parents, teaching that following the quick-fix, “whatever works now” parenting solutions proposed by many other books may lead to a lack of independence and confidence in a child’s self-image. The book offers helpful advice for dealing with everyday parenting situations, decreasing parent-child struggles and enhancing children’s physical and psychological well-being. Based on the principle that “slow and steady wins the race,” this is a manual for raising children in today’s world of immediate gratification. The author will be available to sign books after her talk. Pruyne Lecture Hall (Room 115), Fayerweather Hall

4 p.m. Inside Out Kristin Bumiller, professor of political science and women’s and gender studies, will discuss and answer questions about her experiences teaching her political science course “Regulating Citizenship” inside prison walls. The course brings together Amherst students and incarcerated students for an innovative and challenging learning experience. Stirn Auditorium

4 p.m. Legs and Legacies: Dinosaur Tracks Join Steve Sauter, education coordinator for the College’s natural history museum, to get a close look at the world’s largest collection of dinosaur footprints and examine the skin and possible feather impressions left behind in the Amherst area 200 million years ago. The tour is limited to 30. Please sign up at the Alumni House Reception Center. Museum of Natural History

4 p.m. The Amherst Alumni Website Training for anyone who will be adding content to class, association or personal Amherst Web pages. Webster xxx

5:30 p.m. Hillel Shabbat Service and Dinner Please join us for our weekly Shabbat prayer service. Those not able to attend services are still invited to dine with us during one of our legendary home- cooked Shabbat dinners from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cadigan Center for Religious Life, 38 Woodside Avenue

7 p.m. Amherst Christian Fellowship Meeting Guest speaker Chris Tsang ’98 has worked in education in inner city since his graduation. During his time at Amherst Chris worked with ACF to develop their mission of intentional multi-ethnicity. Chapin Chapel, Chapin Hall

8 – 11 p.m. Bonfire Please join us for this Amherst tradition. Social Council will be presenting a pep rally in true Amherst fashion. Base of Memorial Hill

8:30 p.m. Jazz in Buckley The Jazz Ensemble will play everything from straight-ahead swing and bop- oriented selections to tunes representing the current trends in jazz. Buckley Recital Hall

10 p.m. Jazz Jam All Alumni and current students are invited to participate in this jam session featuring a well-known local musician as guest. All levels of experience are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Please contact Bruce Diehl, director of jazz studies, for more information at [email protected] or (413) 542- 8308. Room 7, Arms Music Building

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

7:30 a.m. The Coach’s Report, 2007 Season Join E.J. Mills, head football coach, for a closer look at our team. Conway Classroom (Room 1206), Alumni Gymnasium

8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Alumni House Reception Center Open 75 Churchill Street

8:30 a.m. Admission Workshop for High School Students and Their Parents Alumni and their children are welcome to attend this overview of admission procedures at Amherst led by Tom Parker, dean of admission and financial aid. No registration is required. Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall

Morning Planning Committee Meetings for Reunion 2008 Specific times and locations will be available from your Class Officers and at the Alumni House Reception Center upon your arrival.

9 a.m. – noon Archives and Special Collections Amherst College’s Archives and Special Collections will be open for research and viewing. Tea and pastries will be available. On exhibit: The Seahorse and the Elephant: Amherst and Fine Printing. Level A, Frost Library

9 a.m. Star Show at the Bassett Planetarium Join Steve Sauter, director of the Preston Rogers Bassett Planetarium, for a lively look at the night skies and the history of the Bassett Planetarium. We will observe the night skies of autumn and investigate the mythologies of Andromeda, Perseus, Medusa, Pegasus and Cassiopeia. We will also take a look ahead at the winter constellations and the mechanism behind the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. Come in, get an intimate view of the projector and learn about the history of planetariums and the contributions of Preston Rogers Bassett ’13. Bassett Planetarium, 201 Morgan Hall

Morning Planning Committee Meetings for Reunion 2008 Specific times and locations will be listed here as they become available, and will be provided at the Alumni House Reception Center upon your arrival.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum of Natural History The museum will be open for viewing. Museum of Natural History

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mead Art Museum Open Special exhibitions on view: Off the Shelf: Artists’ Books from Amherst College Collections A Room with a View: The Photography of Abelardo Morell

10 a.m. Conversation with President Anthony W. Marx Johnson Chapel

11 a.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Wesleyan Men’s Soccer vs. Wesleyan Women’s Field Hockey vs. Wesleyan Women’s Rugby vs. Plymouth State University

11 a.m. A Culture of Engagement Molly Mead, who has recently begun her work as the first director of the Center for Community Engagement, will discuss the vision of the Center and the ways Amherst College will be a national leader in the community engagement movement. Stirn Auditorium

11:45 a.m. Treasures of a World-Class Collection Highlights of the Mead Art Museum, with Elizabeth Barker, director and chief curator Mead Art Museum

1 p.m. Football vs. Wesleyan There is no admission charge. Seating at the stadium is first-come, first- served. Please see tailgate rules under General Information. Pratt Field

Half Time Clash of the Classes Defend your class honor and join in the revival of this odd year vs. even year face-off tradition, a tug-of-war across the 50-yeard line. Pratt Field

1 – 5 p.m. The The museum offers two guided tours: “Emily Dickinson’s World,” a 90- minute visit to both the Homestead and The Evergreens, and “This was a Poet,” a 40-minute introduction to Dickinson and her poetry, which takes place at the Homestead. “World” tours are offered on the hour (1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.); “Poet” tours begin at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. The Museum also has a new audio tour of the grounds; the narrator is Richard Wilbur. Admission ranges from $3 to $8. There is no charge for Amherst College students, faculty or staff. Alumni and their families who visit during Homecoming will receive a 50-percent discount on tour admission. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of poet Emily Dickinson (1830- 1886). The Evergreens next door was built in 1856 for the poet’s brother Austin and sister-in-law Susan. For more information, call the museum at (413) 542-8161 or visit www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org. Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main Street

Post-game – Homecoming Fest 2007 5:30 p.m. Come celebrate the events of the day and your return to the College. The Distinguished Service awards for exception service to the College will be presented. The Jazz Ensemble and jazz combos will help set the mood as you enjoy a complementary buffet. Beer, brewed by Alden Booth ’83 of The People’s Pint, and wine will be available for purchase. Games and treats for the kids will also be provided. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs to thank you for your support at Homecoming and throughout the year. Coolidge Cage 5 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass Chapin Chapel, Chapin Hall

7:30 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s Fiery Fourth The Amherst College Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mark Lane Swanson, will perform Peter Tchaikovsky’s exciting and emotional Fourth Symphony. Admission is $6 general admission, and free to Amherst students. Tickets may be purchased at the Alumni House Reception Center prior to the performance, or at the door. Buckley Recital Hall, Arms Music Center

9 p.m. Choral Society Concert Come hear the The Amherst College Choral Society (the Concert Choir, Women's Chorus, and Men's Glee Club), directed by Mallorie Chernin and Suraj Gopal ’07, assistant conductor, and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Andrea Kahn ’08 and Elly Jessop ’08. The program will include music by Hugo Wolf, Debussy, Schubert, Dufay, Robert Shaw, and many more, and will conclude with traditional songs of Amherst College. Tickets -- $6 for general admission, $3 for Amherst students, senior citizens and children under 12 -- may be reserved by calling 542-2484 or purchased at the Alumni House Reception Center. Remaining tickets will be available at the door. A reception will follow the concert. Buckley Recital Hall, Arms Music Center

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum of Natural History The museum will be open for viewing. Museum of Natural History

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mead Art Museum open Special exhibitions on view: Off the Shelf: Artists’ Books from Amherst College Collections A Room with a View: The Photography of Abelardo Morell

11 a.m. If Walls Could Speak: A History of the Mead Art Museum Through its Collections With Elizabeth Barker, director and chief curator. GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION/ALUMNI HOUSE RECEPTION CENTER At the Alumni House Reception Center, you will find schedules of alumni class events, other campus events, a list of Friday classes open to visitors, information on the Amherst area and light refreshments. Please stop by for registration, information and hospitality on Friday, October 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PARKING Campus parking permits are not required during Homecoming Weekend, and you may park in designated areas on the main campus. All handicapped parking placards will be honored by the Amherst College Campus Police. Please be aware that the Town of Amherst has designated weekday Permit Parking Only areas in the campus vicinity. You may park in these spaces on weekends only. Metered parking is available along Boltwood Avenue.

Parking is not permitted on the grass at any time. Vehicles that are parked in a manner that may impede the flow of traffic or response by emergency vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense without prior notification.

CAMPUS SHUTTLE A shuttle van will be available to transport guests with special needs around the Amherst campus. Call Alumni House at (413) 542-2065 during Homecoming Weekend to make arrangements for pick-up and drop-off.

CLASS EVENTS A list of class events will be available at the Alumni House Reception Center.

TAILGATING Pratt Field opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday for on-field parking. Tailgating areas will be clearly marked, and ushers will direct traffic. Please be aware that no oversized vehicles, such as recreational vehicles, motor homes or campers, are allowed inside Pratt Field. No kegs are allowed on the field, and no alcohol, banners or signs are allowed in the stands.

AMHERST COLLEGE ALCOHOL POLICY College policy prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages at athletic contests, except at tailgate parties held in designated areas. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in the stands. The college asks for your understanding of and compliance with these regulations.

MASSACHUSETTS DRINKING LAWS In , all persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from purchasing, otherwise procuring, transporting and/or consuming alcoholic beverages. It is illegal to serve alcoholic beverages to an already intoxicated person. Any sale of alcoholic beverages without a license is also prohibited. Public consumption or conveyance of alcohol in open containers is illegal in the Town of Amherst. This includes the presence of open containers in vehicles, as well as the carrying of such containers on sidewalks, streets, the Town Common, and in other public areas.

MEDICAL/EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Services (24 hours a day) Campus Phone Pay Phone Cell Phone** Campus Police 2111 542-2111 (413) 542-2111 (Emergency only: fire, police, medical)

**Important: When calling from your cell phone, please use the number listed above for emergencies; if you dial 911 on your cell phone you may get emergency services in your hometown.

Non-emergency Medical Care Keefe Health Center Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (tan building next to Moore Dormitory) Saturday/Sunday closed

The phone number at the Health Center is (413) 542-2266. After hours, medical services may be obtained on a “fee-for-service” basis at the UMass Health Center (open 24 hours). You may reach them by telephone at (413) 577-5000.

EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER If you wish to provide family or friends with an emergency phone number while you are in Amherst, please use (413) 542-2000 (our main switchboard). The campus operator will assist in relaying a message.

ADMISSION TOURS/INFORMATION SESSIONS Meet at the Office of Admission (Wilson Center) for tours and information sessions. Tours: Friday 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Sunday Noon and 2 p.m.

Information Sessions: Friday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.

Athletic Facilities

Except when in use by teams, facilities will be open to visitors.

Alumni Gym & LeFrak Gymnasium Friday 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Wolff Fitness Center Friday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Orr Rink Closed.

Pratt Pool Friday 7 – 8:30 a.m.; noon – 2 p.m.; 3 – 5 p.m.; 8 – 10 p.m. Saturday 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday 3 – 5 p.m.; 8 – 10 p.m.

Squash & Racquetball Courts Friday 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

CAREER CENTER (COLLEGE HALL) Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday Closed

THE EMILY DICKINSON MUSEUM The museum, located at 280 Main Street is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is by guided tour only. Two guided tours are offered: “Emily Dickinson’s World,” a 90-minute visit to both the Homestead and The Evergreens, and “This was a Poet,” a 40- minute introduction to Dickinson and her poetry, which takes place at the Homestead. “World” tours are offered on the hour (1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.); “Poet” tours begin at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. The Museum also has a new audio tour of the grounds; the narrator is Richard Wilbur. Admission ranges from $3 to $8. There is no charge for Amherst College students, faculty or staff. Alumni and their families who visit during Homecoming will receive a 50-percent discount on tour admission. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). The Evergreens next door was built in 1856 for the poet’s brother Austin and sister-in-law Susan. For more information, call the museum at (413) 542-8161 or visit www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org.

FAYERWEATHER HALL The Eli Marsh Gallery Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

KEEFE CAMPUS CENTER Friday 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 a.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.

KEEFE SCIENCE LIBRARY (MERRILL SCIENCE CENTER) Friday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

MEAD ART MUSEUM The museum hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday of Homecoming; 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY The museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday of Homecoming.

ROBERT FROST LIBRARY Main Library and Media Center Friday 8:30 a.m. – midnight Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Archives & Special Collections (Level A) Friday 9 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – noon (for viewing only) Sunday Closed

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Fayerweather Hall Eli Marsh Retrospective, with works by Ellen Marsh Schleicher Eli Marsh, Class of 1913, was one of the chief architects of the physical education program at Amherst and a respected spokesman against professionalism in college athletics. A professor of physical education here from 1917-1958 he introduced soccer to the college in 1920 and was its head coach until his retirement, compiling a 38-year record of 147 won, 62 lost, and 15 championships. In retirement, Professor Marsh devoted much of his time to painting and held many one-man exhibitions. Allison “Eli” Marsh died April 3, 1976 in Northampton.

Mead Art Museum

Robert Frost Library and Archives & Special Collections

Archives & Special Collections The Seahorse and the Elephant: Amherst and Fine Printing Featuring the work of two Amherst graduates, Roland Wood ’20 and Ronald Gordon ’65 and co- curated by Daria D’Arienzo, head of archives and special collections, and John Lancaster, retired curator of special collections. The title refers to The Harbor Press, founded by Roland Wood ’20 and John Fass, with its seahorse logo, and The Oliphant Press of Ronald Gordon ’65, which takes its name from an archaic form of “elephant.” The exhibition is part of Bookmarks: A Celebration of the Art of the Book, a region-wide festival from September 2007 to January 2008 that will “bring to life the ’s great literary traditions” through film, family events, lectures, and readings.

MEALS (ON CAMPUS) Valentine Dining Hall Friday & Saturday Breakfast: 7:30 – 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 – 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Breakfast: 9 – 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Meal Prices at Valentine Hall Adults Children (12 & under) Breakfast: $3.00 $1.50 Lunch: $4.00 $2.00 Dinner: $5.00 $2.50

Schwemm’s Gourmet Coffee House (Keefe Campus Center) Friday 8:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. Sunday 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.

A list of area restaurants is available at the Alumni House Reception Center and on the Amherst College Website at www.amherst.edu/alumni/events/restaurants.html.

HOMECOMING IS SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND PARENT PROGRAMS.

DATES TO REMEMBER Family Weekend (vs. Trinity): November 2 – 4, 2007 Black Alumni Weekend: April 4 – 6, 2008 Commencement: May 25, 2008 Alumni Holiday/Reunion: May 28 – June 1, 2008