Amherst at 200: Celebrating Mind, Heart, and Community
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Since 1821, Amherst has prepared critical and creative thinkers for lives of purpose and discovery. Amherst at 200: Celebrating Mind, Heart, and Community, released as a part of our Bicentennial celebration and narrated by Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jeffrey Wright ’87, showcases the stories of 10 graduates from 70 years ago until the present. Each story is both a snapshot of life on campus and a reflection of the richness of an Amherst education. Tony Jack ’07, through personal experience and social research, explores how race and class impact the academic experience. Kathy Chia ’88 shows how the liberal arts can inform the architectural design process. Bill Pritchard ’53 describes how the College can change and grow without sacrificing what makes it special. Plus, current Amherst president Biddy Martin and past presidents Tony Marx and Tom Gerety reflect on their experiences at the College and the importance of the liberal arts in higher education. Listen to the stories and voices that make up the 200-year history of Amherst. Produced by Cadence13, in collaboration with Amherst College.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Since 1821, Amherst has prepared critical and creative thinkers for lives of purpose and discovery. Amherst at 200: Celebrating Mind, Heart, and Community, released as a part of our Bicentennial celebration and narrated by Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jeffrey Wright ’87, showcases the stories of 10 graduates from 70 years ago until the present. Each story is both a snapshot of life on campus and a reflection of the richness of an Amherst education. Tony Jack ’07, through personal experience and social research, explores how race and class impact the academic experience. Kathy Chia ’88 shows how the liberal arts can inform the architectural design process. Bill Pritchard ’53 describes how the College can change and grow without sacrificing what makes it special. Plus, current Amherst president Biddy Martin and past presidents Tony Marx and Tom Gerety reflect on their experiences at the College and the importance of the liberal arts in higher education. Listen to the stories and voices that make up the 200-year history of Amherst. Produced by Cadence13, in collaboration with Amherst College.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.amherst.edu/
Email:
comm@amherst.edu
14 | Bill Ford
Duration:00:21:54
13 | Rebecca Segal
Duration:00:25:58
12 | Fede and Ale Sucre
Duration:00:28:50
11 | Rosanne Haggerty
Duration:00:21:32
10 | Kirk Johnson
Duration:00:27:26
9 | Meron Hirpa
Duration:00:23:46
8 | Bill Pritchard
Duration:00:32:42
7 | Chris Lehane
Duration:00:27:09
6 | Christine Croasdaile
Duration:00:24:06
5 | Pat Fitzgerald
Duration:00:24:06
4 | Becky Rwakabukoza
Duration:00:24:28
3 | Kathy Chia
Duration:00:27:33
2 | Freddie Bryant
Duration:00:30:08
1 | Tony Jack
Duration:00:29:30
Presidents in Conversation
Duration:00:37:41
Welcome to Amherst at 200: Celebrating Mind, Heart, and Community
Duration:00:03:53