This discussion is a collaboration with the UMass Civic Initiative to foster meaningful cross-cultural dialogues. On Thursday, November 19th at 10:00 AM, join a Zoom discussion with students in Pakistan who have also seen All that Breathes. This session is a unique chance to hear other students’ perspectives on environmental responsibility, democratic engagement and the shared challenges we face in creating positive change in our communities.

Please Join Us for “All That Breathes” – A Powerful Documentary Screening (Plus Free Pizza!)

We’re excited to invite you to a special screening of All That Breathes today (Thursday, November 14th) at 7:00 PM in ILC S240. This award-winning documentary follows two brothers in Delhi as they rescue birds impacted by the city’s severe pollution—a story that speaks to pressing environmental issues and the power of individual action. The evening will start with an introduction by Dr. Bidisha Banerjee and Dr. Barry Spence. And, of course, there will be pizza for all who attend!

Six UMass alumni will participate in a panel on the dynamic interactions between the humanities and other fields.

Topics to be discussed:

• why training in the humanities contributes to innovation in tech, science, business and academia;

• how we develop narrative leadership skills in our Cornerstone gateway courses;

• what current research and teaching in literary STEM can contribute.

Join us for a student forum where we're bringing together students from across different academic disciplines to discuss stereotypes surrounding majors and to explore new pathways through Gen Ed requirements.

Cornerstone Launch Event, “Learning for Living: From STEM to Socrates,” featuring four alumni speakers: Peter Howard, Michael Partridge, Shastri Akella, and Scott Fulton.