Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Sept. 21 to Sept. 27

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that has occurred since the last issue. In this week’s installment: the college releases dates for the upcoming Covid-19 booster clinic, and the Association of Amherst Students releases its Career Exploration Database.

College Releases Dates for Upcoming Covid-19 Booster Clinic

On Sept. 26, the college announced that the dates for the upcoming Covid-19 booster clinic have been finalized for Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While the boosters will not be mandated by the college, students will be given first priority to receive them. Boosters will be available through appointment only, and any remaining vacancies will be opened up to faculty and staff by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

AAS Releases Career Exploration Database

The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) released its Career Exploration Database on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Pioneered by senators Chloe Metz ’23 and Gillian Quinto ’23, the database lists prior student internships, along with industry information, and the names and contact information of the students who completed them. The list remains open for revision and updates, and all students are encouraged to input information regarding any research, internship, or career development experiences they have had during their time at Amherst.