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 Encyclopedia: Amherst College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Founded in 1821, Amherst was intended to be a successor to both Williams College, which was then struggling to remain open, and Amherst Academy, a secondary school which educated, among others, Emily Dickinson.
Amherst Academy and Amherst College were both named for the town of Amherst, which in turn was named for Lord Jeffery Amherst, commanding general of British forces in North America during the French and Indian War.
Amherst is a member of the Five Colleges consortium, which allows its students to attend classes at four other Pioneer Valley institutions.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Amherst-College   (6303 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron[am´urst] Pronunciation Key, 1717–97, British army officer.
In 1758 he was sent to America as a major general to lead the Louisburg campaign in the last of the French and Indian Wars.
Amherst, for whom Amherst and Amherst College is named, was created baron in 1776 and was made a field marshal in 1796.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AmhrstJ.html   (290 words)

  
 Amherst on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It is the seat of the Univ. of Massachusetts, Hampshire College, and Amherst College.
Amherst Forms Strategic Alliances With Unisys and Data General: Now Offers Corporate Customers Full Lifecycle Support and Professional Services for Their Technology Purchases.
Amherst College to Honor Nelson Mandela May 12 in New York City.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/AmhrstU1S1.asp   (419 words)

  
 UMass Amherst: Site Policies
UMass Amherst reserves the right to delete or make inaccessible files that contain material that is in violation of law or of applicable campus or University policy.
UMass Amherst is not responsible for any errors in the material provided on the Web and shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of any material found any UMass Amherst sites or on any other sites with umass.edu domain addresses.
UMass Amherst's Office of Information Techologies (OIT) establishes, monitors and enforces policies for use of university computing and information technology resources which include, but are not limited to, equipment, software, networks, data, and telephones whether owned, leased, or otherwise provided.
umass.edu /umhome/policies   (934 words)

  
 Jewish Community of Amherst - Welcome
The Jewish Community of Amherst (JCA) is a welcoming, egalitarian synagogue, affiliated with the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation.
It is committed to offering rich spiritual, educational, and social opportunities to a diverse Jewish community in the Amherst Area - from guiding our young and learning from our elders, to helping improve conditions in the greater community.
The Jewish Community of Amherst is dedicated to creating and maintaining an open, dynamic, spiritual and participatory membership.
www.j-c-a.org   (264 words)

  
 Amherst Brewing Company
Amherst Brewing Company is a full-service brewpub located in downtown Amherst, Massachusetts.
Our 10-Barrel brewery is visible from the bar and produces some of the finest ales and lagers for serving in our 150-seat restaurant and 100-seat lounge and game room.
Monday night is always Jazz night and the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, we host the 18-piece Amherst Jazz Orchestra, playing Big Band music.
www.amherstbrewing.com   (377 words)

  
 Amherst County Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Amherst County blends the best of rural and suburban living with thriving businesses, agriculture, local industries, the beautiful campus and educational opportunities at Sweet Briar College, quaint small towns and shopping areas, and wonderful residential neighborhoods.
Amherst County is just minutes north of Lynchburg, 1 hour northeast of Roanoke, 45 minutes south of Charlottesville, 30 miles east of Lexington, 3 hours south of Washington, DC, and 2 hours west of Richmond.
The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce is located
www.amherstvachamber.com   (149 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast Amherst MA Massachusetts Cabins & Rentals - City guide
A full breakfast, featuring fresh produce, is served in one’s suite or outside on the deck, and the hosts happily cater to special dietary needs.
, The Amherst Motel is somewhat different from the run of the mill modern motel; offering the best rates in the area, this motel consists of fourteen motel rooms and thirty furnished apartments.
The rooms are comfortable, clean, quiet, friendly, and include such amenities as free local phone calls, Showtime movies, and a Continental breakfast on weekends.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=1909   (434 words)

  
 Five College Area Bed and Breakfast Association - Five College Area of Massachusetts - Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Just two miles from the center of Amherst, Stone House Farm features a beautifully restored hundred year old farmhouse in the center of a flower farm.
The Wilbur Homestead, built in 1880 for Anson Morse, Dean of Political Economy and History at Amherst College is a example of fine Queen Anne Victorian craftsmanship.
Whether you are intrigued by windows: stained glass, oversize, in the center of a fireplace; fireplace mantels: 9 within the Homestead each uniquely carved: or patterned flooring the craftsmanship is truely remarkable.
www.bbonline.com /ma/fivecollege/east.html   (1016 words)

  
 The Norwottuck Rail Trail Online.  A bike path running through Hadley, Massachusetts.
The Norwottuck Rail Trail is part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park and one of two paved rail trails within the Massachusetts State Forests and Parks System.
For a quick break along the way, Pete's Drive-In, a popular stop on the path is less than 1/2 mile to the west (towards Amherst) from this spot.
There is parking at both ends of the trail as well as on Route 9 in Hadley behind the Bread and Circus Market at the Mountain Farms Mall, as Station Road in Amherst and limited parking that provides wheelchair access at the junction of Mill Lane and Southeast Street in Amherst.
www.hadleyonline.com /railtrail   (987 words)

  
 Valley Light Opera
Join members of VLO caroling at two sites in Amherst, followed by the company's winter party.
On Friday evening, December 14, we'll meet at 6:45 PM at Applewood of Amherst (off West Bay Road, near Atkins') to warm up, and start singing at 7 PM.
Then we'll move to the Clark House on Lessey Street in the center of Amherst, where we'll start singing at 8 PM.
www.vlo.org   (286 words)

  
 Eagle Crest Property Management - Amherst Massachusetts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We are a full-service property management company located in Amherst, Massachusetts, serving both tenants and owners.
We are a member of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Associations Institute.
Each of our property managers attends continuing education courses on a regular basis, to maintain their real estate license and stay informed on the changing laws and standards in property management and real estate.
www.harlowproperties.com   (90 words)

  
 UMass Amherst Parents & Friends   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The parents and families of UMass Amherst students are important members of our community.
If your son or daughter is interested in applying to UMass Amherst, check the Undergraduate Admissions pages for information about the University, applications, and financial aid.
While you're in town, here's information about places to stay, places to eat in Amherst and Northampton.
www.umassalumni.com /parents_friends   (164 words)

  
 Home - UMass Amherst Libraries
With over 5.8 million items and thousands of electronic resources, the UMass Amherst library system is the largest public academic research library in New England.
At its heart is the 28-story W.E.B. Du Bois Library, in the center of the campus, with a multitude of services and resources in the humanities and social sciences.
This site is maintained by UMass Amherst Libraries.
www.library.umass.edu   (165 words)

  
 The Birches Bed & Breakfast - Amherst, Massachusetts - BBOnline.com / Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We welcome you to enjoy our cozy and comfortable home in the South Amherst area.
We have books and more books for your browsing pleasure and we encourage our guests to curl up with one in our comfortable living room or out on the patio in warm weather.
And don't forget, Amherst and nearby Northampton are towns always bustling with activity with many good restaurants to choose from.
www.bbonline.com /ma/thebirches   (400 words)

  
 Amherst Downtown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Alfredo's has emerged as being one of the finest photographic galleries in the country; a regular rotation of exhibits and special collections including the personal collection of Frank Sinatra.
Specializing in downtown apartments and prime commercial and office space in the center of town.
Our Amherst store is one of 7 family owned stores in Western Mass.
www.amherstdowntown.com /directory.html   (642 words)

  
 OIT Accounts - OIT - UMass Amherst
OIT Accounts are available at no extra charge to the faculty, students and staff on the UMass Amherst campus.
All matriculated students are required to activate their OIT Account and use their OIT email (a.k.a.
Remember, all UMass Amherst students are required to activate their OIT Account and check their UMail.
www.oit.umass.edu /accounts/index.html   (191 words)

  
 UMail @ UMass - OIT - UMass Amherst   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
If you have a specific question, fill out a Help Request form or call the OIT Help Desk at 413-545-9400.
UMail is a service of the Office of Information Technologies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Use of UMail is restricted to authorized users, and is covered by the OIT Acceptable Use Policy.
umail.oit.umass.edu   (88 words)

  
 UMass Extension - Welcome
"Every river has a face, a personality, a pulse," notes Parasiewicz who heads UMass Amherst's Northeast Instream Habitat Program, a new multidisciplinary research initiative aimed at assessing river habitats and predicting how those habitats will be impacted by changes in stream flow.
This data then drives the computerized Mesohabitat Simulation Model designed by Parasiewicz to predict the impact of various changes, such as dam removal.
He began developing the model as director of the Instream Habitat Program at Cornell, and brought it to UMass Amherst in 2002.
www.umassextension.org   (317 words)

  
 Welcome to A.J. Hastings Online, featuring Amherst College clothing, UMass clothing, and more...
As well as traditional unisex sizing, we also carry several items designed and sized just for women.
In addition to these selections we carry many more Amherst College and University of Massachusetts decorated items.
Great as a gift or for the student coming to Amherst.
www.ajhastings.com   (227 words)

  
 College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
If you're eager to find out whether your classmate, Tom Boldway MIE '96, made it into aerospace engineering (he did); or if Carolyn Whyte ChE '95 went into law (she did, as a technical specialist); or if you'd just like to send a long-lost College friend an e-mail, then you're in luck.
The College of Engineering Alumni Association at the University of Massachusetts Amherst annually recognizes selected alumni for their success in the application of their engineering education in work after graduation from the University.
Such achievement may be in a number of fields such as engineering practice, administration, research, consulting, teaching, and the like.
www.ecs.umass.edu /alumni.html   (425 words)

  
 Department of Chemical Engineering-University of Massachusetts Amherst
These elements are used together to analyze and design systems, including chemical processes and products.
At UMass Amherst, undergraduate and graduate students learn how to apply sciences to manufacture this "stuff of life" while building the analytical and innovation skills needed to create new solutions.
Lectures, computer use, problem-solving in and out of class, laboratory experiences, and intense discussion are all parts of this challenging major.
www.ecs.umass.edu /che   (216 words)

  
 UMass Amherst Student Information Systems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
As of September 28, 2002, UMass Amherst student records are no longer on WISE.
UMass Amherst students now access their records from the SPIRE system.
SPIRE is administered by the UMass Amherst Office of Information Technologies.
wise.umassp.edu /amherst.html   (105 words)

  
 Amherst Massachusetts | Amherst Community Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This discussion forum has been created to provide those that live in, or travel to Amherst, the opportunity to share with others around the world with what is happening in the local scene.
For Amherst travel related information and news visit the Amherst City Guide at: http://www.nationalcityguide.net/massachusetts/amherst/
You will also find a link to local hotels if you are seeking a place to lodge.
www.e4um.net /community-forum/Massachusetts/Amherst/Amherst-Community-Forum.html   (82 words)

  
 Amherst, MA Area Chamber of Commerce
This is the official site of the Amherst, MA Area Chamber of Commerce made up of over 500 area businesses and individuals.
The Chamber is supported by members' dues and its own fundraising activities, as well as grants from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
409 Main Street - Amherst, MA 01002 Map it!
www.amherstarea.com   (75 words)

  
 WFCR 88.5 FM Public Radio
On this trip, which has been organized exclusively for WFCR by Cross-Culture of Amherst, you will experience the natural and cultural splendors of East Africa, including Kampala, Jinja, the source of the Nile, Nairobi, the Mount Kenya Safari Club, Masai Mara, and Mombasa.
Visit the Field Notes page to learn how selective clearing is helping to resurrect and preserve a more biologically diverse New England noosphere.
Ralph Hexter is the fifth person to serve as head of the non-traditional school.
www.wfcr.org   (507 words)

  
 Official Website of the Town of Amherst, New York
Welcome to the Town of Amherst, New York
There are no meetings scheduled for the remainder of this week.
Please continue to provide feedback or send in your questions.
www.amherst.ny.us   (85 words)

  
 Vertical Horizons - Computer Services, Support, and Consulting: Guaranteed Most Affordable in the Pioneer Valley- ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Vertical Horizons - Computer Services, Support, and Consulting: Guaranteed Most Affordable in the Pioneer Valley- Amherst, Hadley, Northampton area
479 West Street (Rt 116) in South Amherst
Any technical work being done onsite is considered onsite technical work and would be charged 15 dollars as well as billed for time onsite.
www.verticalhorizons.net   (163 words)

  
 Amherst Railway Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Membership information and application including map to meeting location
To receive email notices from the Amherst Railway Society please send an email note.
Questions about the Amherst Railway Society's annual Big Train Hobby Show
www.amherstrail.org   (195 words)

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