The month of April is bustling with activities for Amherst students. Here are a few of the events happening this weekend and there is a something for everyone.
Show Some School Spirit
If you are an Amherst sports fan, on Saturday, there are the following home games. Go cheer on your favorite college team.
- Womens’ and Mens’ Outdoor Track and Field at 11am on Pratt Field
- Softball v. Hamilton at noon to 12pm-2pm on Amherst Softball Field
- Baseball vs. Williams at 1 – 3:30pm at Memorial Field
- Mens’ Lacrosse vs. Colby 1pm at Gooding Field
Wave Your Flag Party
The third annual Wave Your Flag event is here. While it’s a little late to enjoy the lovely dinner on Friday April 8th, since tickets went quickly, you can still make it to the Wave Your Flag Party on Saturday. Check out details below:
Saturday, April 9: Wave Your Flag Afterparty
It would not be Wave Your Flag without a party to finish! Join ACSU and Broke College Kids Entertainment for the first ACSU party of the semester! Prepare your body for the Afrobeat, Soca, Bachata, and Dancehall that we know so well!Where: Powerhouse at Amherst CollegeTime: 10 p.m.-2 a.mAmherst College – Free with IDFive College Students – $5 with IDGeneral Admission – $7 before 11:30, $10 afterDress Code: Shoki, Eskista, Merengue, Pantsula and Wining attire. You know what that means for you! Bonus if you wear the colors of your flag.
Consent Fest 2016
Go to Consent Fest to partake in fun activities, get free food and learn about sexual respect. Check out this article by Katie with details on what to expect at consent fest!
2nd Annual International Festival 2016
If you want to do something off campus, there is 2nd Annual International 2016 where students, residents and visitors “will be able to join in one of the biggest event in Amherst for the spring 2016 as well as celebrate and raise awareness of the colorful cultural diversity within our community.”