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BMB Social Activities

Science is challenging, and at times our research projects can be frustrating and discouraging. For this reason, we believe it is critical to promote a supportive environment in the BMB department. Social bonds lead to increased work and life satisfaction, which in turn lead to bigger and more creative scientific discoveries1. One component of such an environment is social activity, which allows individuals to build bonds with their peers and get their minds off science. Check out the calendar below of upcoming social activities and the pages below where we share photos of our social events. 

Social Event Calendar

  • Friday, December 27, 2024

    No RIPS

    Start Time: 4PM
  • Wednesday, April 09, 2025

    James B. Moseley

    Start Time: 12noon
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025

    Melanie Ohi

    Start Time: 12pm

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Past Social Events

  • Department Festivus celebration
    Thursday, January 11, 2024

    Festivus and Holiday Fun

    The Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) department celebrated the holidays with a lively festivus / holiday party that included the airing of grievances.

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  • spooktacular_social
    Friday, November 10, 2023

    Halloween Spooktacular

    The Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) department showed our creative side at the Halloween Spootacular! Costumes, door decorations, and pumpkin paintings all showed off everyone's personality and spirit.

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  • WooSox ball field
    Tuesday, August 15, 2023

    BMB Woo Sox Outing

    The Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology Department (BMB) faculty sponsored a trip for the department to Polar Park to watch the Woo Sox play. Despite the weather, we had a great time building community and engaging in the local culture of Worcester, MA.

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  • BMB department members at ice cream social event
    Tuesday, August 01, 2023

    BMB Diversity Ice Cream Social

    The Diversity Action Committee of the Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) Department sponsored an ice cream social for the department!

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  • BMB department at the WooSox game
    Wednesday, June 21, 2023

    BMB Attends Woo Sox Game to Raise Awareness about ALS

    Members of the Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology Department (BMB) attended a Woo Sox Game in Worcester, MA to raise awareness about ALS. Bonus - they got to have a fun time and build community within the department!

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  • UMass Chan BMB & UMass Amherst BMB Joint Retreat
    Friday, June 16, 2023

    UMass Chan BMB & UMass Amherst BMB Joint Retreat

    The BMB departments of both UMass Chan and UMass Amherst congregated at UMass Chan for our annual joint retreat. The Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) department hosted the day, which included seminars, poster presentations, and a pie eating contest!

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  • BMB department members having fun offsite at The School Yahd.
    Thursday, May 25, 2023

    BMB Takes a Trip to the School Yahd!

    Members of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) department congregated at local establishment School Yahd for fun and games. Building community within our department is a priority for us to make sure everyone feels valued and supported.

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  • Photo of BMB Department at the UMass Chan Cancer walk at Polar Park.
    Thursday, April 13, 2023

    BMB Sneakerama Fun run!

    The Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) department went for a run/walk with the Sneakerama Weekly Fun Run! We had a good turnout of people and dogs, and had a great time getting our hearts pumping!

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  • BMB department members at Pancake Day
    Thursday, March 02, 2023

    BMB Diversity - Pancake Day

    The Diversity Action Committee of the Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) Department at UMass Chan Medical School organized a celebration of round foods focused on pancakes. We had gluten free pancakes, too!

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