Engaging with the community in sustained and meaningful ways that enrich a liberal arts education.
Amherst, MA
Joined September 2014
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Center for Community Engagement - Amherst College retweeted
@AmherstCollege's own Maida Ives made a live TV appearance on @MassAppealWWLP with Bianca Walker of @AmherstSurvival to share more about how Hike for Hunger plays a vital role in nourishing the Connecticut River Valley community. wwlp.com/massappeal/giving-h…
Community-based learning courses connect academic study with community needs and expertise, deepen understanding of social, political, and cultural issues, and encourage students to link learning inside and outside the classroom. amherst.edu/academiclife/exp…
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The North Common Revitalization Project is officially complete! Crews spent the summer putting on the finishing touches. Join us in celebrating this dynamic new space at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, October 22 at 12pm. All are welcome!
RSVP: forms.office.com/r/e6svhxt70…
ALT Fall foliage on the North Common.
ALT Crew member working on the electrical for a new street light on the North Common. He is the bucket of a bucket truck.
ALT Crew member working on the electrical for a new street light on the North Common. He is the bucket of a bucket truck.
ALT Crew members doing the stamping of the pavement to create the new plaza in front of Town Hall.
As we head into the summer break, we're pausing this account until the start of the Fall semester.
While we’re on break, check out our Summer Engagement Guide: bit.ly/45jIrU6
Thanks for a great semester; we'll be back on social media at the end of August!
Congratulations Class of 2025!
Introducing our newest alumni. 🎓 #Amherst2025
📸: Maria Stenzel / Office of Communications
ALT Graduates in academic regalia smile as they watch the commencement ceremony.
ALT A jubilant graduate holding a diploma celebrates while walking across the stage at the commencement ceremony, surrounded by international flags and floral decorations.
ALT Graduates celebrating enthusiastically, tossing their caps in the air at the Amherst College commencement ceremony.
ALT A graduate and his family posing for a photo after the graduation ceremony, with the historic Johnson Chapel clock tower in the background.
Communities surrounding the college are an essential component of students’ educational experience. #AmherstForAmherst
ICYMI: A $2.5 million donation from #AmherstCollege will support the Amherst and regional schools, the town’s emergency services and infrastructure work downtown over the next three years. bit.ly/4jREwm4
We support collaboration and connections across campus and community - like this new mural created by students and local residents for the Amherst Senior Center.
It looks fantastic, congrats to all!
🤩 Exciting day at the Senior Center! We unveiled our new mural, the result of a semester-long partnership with @AmherstCollege students from Professor Lucia Monge’s Public Art course. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this beautiful community project! ❤️
As a new season approaches and we reflect on changes in the world, we’re focusing on community engagement as a meaningful form of care. Learn more: bit.ly/48XH90w
ALT An illustration of two hands passing a small gift wrapped in green paper on a purple background.
The best part for us was being a part of painting the mural together earlier this month!
🎨✨ Exciting news at the Senior Center! Through a partnership with @amherstcollege, students from Professor Lucia Monge’s Public Art course have been creating a mural. Join us and @amherstccengage for the official unveiling on Tuesday, 12/10 at 9-11 am in the Bangs Center.✨
It’s Election Day, Amherst! 🗳️ Today’s the day to cast your ballot. Polls in Massachusetts are open from 7 AM to 8 PM.
Look up your in-person voting location based on your registered address—check the link for more info from the Town of Amherst. bit.ly/4frRCUg
“It’s very joyful — a lot of joy in the air.”
Take a trip to the #AmherstMA Farmers' Market with @AmherstCollege students. The market is open Saturdays 8AM to 1:30PM until Nov. 23rd.
amherststudent.com/article/t…
We love to see this community-based learning course connecting students and seniors in Amherst #AmherstSeniorCenter @AmherstCollege
🎈Save the Date! The Town of Amherst Senior Center and Amherst College are hosting a course on American Jewish Keywords on Tuesday, November 12 at 10 am in the Large Activity Room of the Bangs Community Center. Learn more: amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?…
Center for Community Engagement - Amherst College retweeted
🎉 Today is #VoteEarlyDay! 🎉
Why wait? #Vote early and make your voice heard! 🗳️✨️ Join the celebration by casting your ballot now and helping build a stronger #democracy.
Learn how you can #VoteEarly by visiting voteearlyday.org/vote!
#Celebrate #CivicEngagement
Center for Community Engagement - Amherst College retweeted
Only 12 days left until #ElectionDay. 🗳️ Mammoths, have you made a plan to vote?
Planning to vote in Massachusetts? Make your voting plan with these key MA election dates:
Oct 19: Early voting begins
Oct 26: Voter registration deadline
Oct 29: Mail-in ballot app deadline
Nov 1: Last day of early voting
Nov 5: Election Day
mass.gov/topics/voting
Early voting in Massachusetts has begun.
Early in-person voting kicks off tomorrow! Find your location and hours at sec.state.ma.us/EarlyVotingW…
Center for Community Engagement - Amherst College retweeted
In-person early voting begins Oct. 19!
If you prefer to vote in person and Election Day isn't convenient for you, check your town's early voting schedule at VoteInMA.com
Center for Community Engagement - Amherst College retweeted
🗳️📣 The General Election is less than one month away on Tuesday, November 5. Voters have the options to vote-by-mail, vote absentee, vote early in-person, or vote on election day. Important information and reminders at: amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts.as…
