Junior Eryhn Gillespie aims a light at "Arbor for Two Greys," part of an exhibition by Christopher Wilmarth that opens Feb. 2 at the University Gallery. (Stan Sherer photo)

Capital day for the Minuteman Marching Band
More than 280 members of the Minuteman Marching Band, "The Power and Class of New England," marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington Jan. 20 as part of the presidential inaugural parade.

Iowa State post eludes Marrett
Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost Cora B. Marrett was passed over this week for the presidency of Iowa State University as the state board of regents appointed the provost of the University of Maryland to the post.

Scott receives $60k pay hike
Chancellor David K. Scott received a $60,000 pay increase from the University this month, retroactive to July 1999. Scott's new salary is $220,000 per year.

Bulger recommends freeze in student charges
President William M. Bulger this week recommended to the Board of Trustees that student charges for in-state undergraduate students remain frozen during the upcoming academic year (2001-2002).

Student killed in South Hadley crash
Junior Peter Jekanowski, 20, of Hadley, died as a result of injuries incurred in an automobile accident Jan. 21 in South Hadley.

500 new students register for spring classes
Approximately 500 newly matriculated students registered for classes during two one-day programs Jan. 9 and 10 in the Lincoln Campus Center.

Perks Cards provide discounts to campus employees
Campus employees, including many graduate students, recently received an extra benefit in the mail. Human Resources distributed Perks Cards, which entitle the bearers to discounts on specified products and services, to staff in early January.