By Erin Diacik 

As the daylight lasts longer and the weather starts to get warmer, it’s clear spring has arrived after a long and cold winter! As we begin to register for fall classes, make our summer plans, and wrap up our spring semester, there are plenty of events for us to take advantage of within the department, on campus, and in the surrounding areas. 

On Campus:

• Check in on your mental health in the campus center auditorium on Tuesday, April 19th from 2-5pm during the Fresh Check Day! The event will feature food, prizes, and giveaways, and is free to all students. 
• The UMass Football team will take on Stony Brook University on Saturday, April 20th, at 12pm. Come cheer on the Minutemen one last time this year! Admission is free for all students, friends, and families – no tickets are required.
• Stop by Wilder Hall and join CMASS every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30pm for the LGBTQ+ Talk Space. 
• Located in Isenberg School of Management, Regina Kunzel is featured in this year’s distinguished annual lecture on psychiatry and the archives of modern sexuality. This event will take place on Thursday, April 21 at 6pm.
• The University Programming Council is back for this year’s spring concert, featuring Jack Harlow. The concert will take place at the Mullins Center on May 1st, with doors opening at 6:30pm. You can buy tickets here!   

You can find a full list of events taking place on campus on the UMass Events Calendar and on Campus Pulse!

The Communication Department:

• The department welcomes Charlton Mcllwain to deliver the 2022 annual lecture on Friday, April 22nd at 11:30 am. Stop by to hear this year’s lecture series topic: how to make technology antiracist.
• Join your peers for the 11th Annual Communication Student Showcase and Awards on Wednesday, April 27th at 5pm. Awards and recognition will be given in all five categories!
• Join the peer advisors for a de-stress day in the hub! More information to come soon – stay tuned!

Locally:

• Want to spend some free time giving back to the community? Join in on the Community Clean-Up Day in Amherst on Saturday, April 30th, at 10am. You can get involved by registering to clean-up, dropping pins where attention is needed, or simply giving suggestions or ideas!
• Starting on April 23rd, the Amherst Farmers Market is back every Saturday from 7:30am-1:30pm! Join over twenty local vendors for fruit, vegetables, flowers, meat, and handcrafted items in downtown Amherst. 

A full calendar of events happening in Amherst can be found on their website. 

Taking advantage of the community and events around you are key to having a balanced and successful end to your semester! The last month of school can wrap up fast as finals come closer, but taking some time to enjoy yourself is important too. As always, drop by the Peer Advising office in the ILC room N323 for any questions at all. Our current hours can be found here, or you can make an appointment on Navigate with a professional advisor.