On Tuesday, April 29, UMass Amherst celebrated Founders Day with a festive afternoon full of campus-wide activities and community spirit.
Our INFORMS Student Chapter was delighted to take part in the celebration! Among those in attendance were our faculty advisor, Professor Anna Nagurney; Professor Zihao Qu; Professor Ladimer Nagurney; Chapter President Ismael Pour; former President Dana Hassani; Vice President Josh Gladstone; and Social Media Officer Semih Boz. We enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by UMass Dining under a beautiful tent on the lawn, accompanied by live music. The setting was perfect for conversation, laughter, and catching up with friends and colleagues.
A special highlight was our photo with Sam the Minuteman, the official UMass mascot representing the university’s athletic spirit and proud history. The Minutemen (and Minutewomen) are symbols of strength, tradition, and unity, and we were thrilled to include Sam in our celebration.
Here are some impressive robots we encountered at Founders Day!
It was a joyful afternoon filled with great food and great company. We’re grateful to the university and all the organizers for creating such a vibrant event, and we’re already looking forward to next year.