Join the Libraries on February 7, 2-4 p.m., at the Science and Engineering Library, Learning Studio, for "Winter Dreaming: An Experiential Workshop," led by author Sky Otter. Free and open to all!
Link: libcal.library.umass.edu/eve…
ALT Sky Otter smiling and wearing turquoise bead necklace with nature background.
Due to inclement weather, #UMassAmherst, including the Mt. Ida campus, will be closed on February 6, 2025.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit bit.ly/3v9tML9
The Libraries are excited to partner with the Office of Faculty Development to offer a special workshop for new/early faculty research projects next Friday, February 14, 9-10:30 a.m., Du Bois Library, Room 2601.
Link: libcal.library.umass.edu/eve…
Black History Month events at the Libraries:
An Introduction to W. E. B. Du Bois
Thursday, February 13, 6-7 p.m.
libcal.library.umass.edu/eve…
W. E. B. Du Bois Poetry Slam Invitational 2025
Friday, February 21, 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.)
libcal.library.umass.edu/eve…
#BlackHistoryMonth celebrates the resilience & contributions of Black communities, reminding us to honor Black history every day. This year's theme, African Americans & Labor, highlights Black work across history. #BHM2025
Black History Month events: bit.ly/2025umassbhm
Join the Libraries on February 7, 2-4 p.m., at the Science and Engineering Library, Learning Studio, for "Winter Dreaming: An Experiential Workshop," led by author Sky Otter. Free and open to all!
Link: libcal.library.umass.edu/eve…
ALT Sky Otter smiling and wearing turquoise bead necklace with nature background.
Facilities update:
The W. E. B. Du Bois Library will be closed on Wednesday, January 29th.
The Science & Engineering and Wadsworth Libraries will be open during regular hours.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Facilities update:
The W. E. B. Du Bois Library will be closed early on Tuesday, January 28th.
The Science & Engineering and Wadsworth Libraries will be open during regular hours.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Kicking off the semester with a special author talk coming up on February 14, 2:30-4 p.m., Science and Engineering Library, Learning Studio: Electric Ice: A Book Reading with Author Deb McCutchen.
Link: libcal.library.umass.edu/eve…
Happy Library Shelfie Day! There are so many photo op spots in the Libraries on campus, from the stairwell murals in Du Bois to the Seed Library artwork in SEL. What's your favorite?
ALT Male juvenile peregrine falcon Photoshopped to be holding a selfie stick with a smart phone, taking a selfie of himself.
Honoring the incredible life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLK#DayofRacialHealing event is on 1/21 at 3pm with speaker, @Yamiche Alcindor. The event is full, but you can join virtually bit.ly/umassdorh.
In observance, most offices will be closed.
Looking to improve at your current hobby? Want to explore trying something new?
Living At UMass Amherst has you covered! Check out their list of 4 things to try at UMass Amherst in 2025 ⤵️
🔗 bit.ly/4fQRIEL
This vintage snapshot of Crabtree dorm, taken from Knowlton dorm, is giving winter break vibes: snow-covered bikes, icy railings, and the quiet hush that settles over campus during the colder months. #ThrowbackThursday
📸: @scua_umass
ALT Vintage photo of a snow-covered campus, featuring a large brick building with multiple windows, a tree with snow-laden branches, and snow-covered bikes in the foreground.
Webster may need a moment, but the Libraries are open bright and early today for regular winter vacation hours!
ALT Adult male peregrine falcon in nest box looking downwards. He is Photoshopped to be wearing a party hat and holding a to-go cup of coffee in his left talon. Confetti is Photoshopped strewn all over the ground and a drooping "Happy new Year" banner is Photoshopped in the upper left corner.
ALT Illustration of Du Bois Library against a black background with Times Square New Year's ball on top of Library and red, yellow, and blue fireworks in background.
Moo Year's Eve? 🐮😆
The Libraries are closed until Thursday, January 2, but our website and digital archives are available. Please enjoy this udderly cute archival photo of Mass Aggie cows from @scua_umass
ALT Black and white photograph of a herd of cows on the Mass Aggie farm with farm buildings behind them.