[TEXT VERSION] Writer Sandra Jackson-Opoku signs copies of her books after giving a public lecture on Feb. 3. Jackson-Opoku, who attended the University in the 1970s, spent several days on campus last week as a Bateman Alumni Scholar in Residence. Her lecture kicked off the campus's observance of Black History Month. (Stan Sherer photo) ________________ ©		Scott Explains Reasons for Proposed Budget Reductions While budget cuts seem unthinkable during an economic boom, Chancellor David K. Scott said last week that his proposed reductions of 1 percent to 3 percent are a prudent step to address possible funding shortages in the next few years. 200 Faculty Petition Against Cuts More than 200 faculty have signed an electronic petition opposing Chancellor David Scott's plan to cut between 1 percent and 3 percent from Academic Affairs next year. Consumer Studies Students Blast Bid to Scrap Department With the future of their department up in the air, students in Consumer Studies vowed this week to take their case to legislators and the Board of Trustees. Police Probe 4 Assaults Reported Over Weekend UMass Police are investigating four reported assaults, including a rape in a dorm elevator, logged over the weekend of the Feb. 4-6. Nomination Period Opens for Chancellor's Citation Awards Each year, the campus honors 10 professional and classified staff for outstanding achievements in the workplace with the presentation of the Chancellor's Citation Awards.		ONLINE EDITION Vol. 15, Issue 20 February 11, 2000 Chancellor's Counsel Report We invite your feedback! 1999 Campus Chronicle Daniel Fitzgibbons, Editor 205 Munson Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003