University asks commission to investigate labor issues
On Aug. 21, the University asked the Massachusetts Labor Relations Commission to conduct an investigation to determine whether the Graduate Employee Organization/Local 2322/UAW, its officers, and individual graduate student instructors in the Division of Continuing Education have engaged in an illegal job action.

Renovations continue rolling along
Several large-scale renovation and maintenance efforts have taken place at the University during the summer, with more scheduled to begin during the next six months, according to Ted Weidner, associate vice chancellor for facilities and campus services, and Earl Smith, director of the Physical Plant.

Trustees elect leaders
The Board of Trustees selected committee leaders for the upcoming year at its Aug. 1 meeting on the Worcester campus.

‘Gold bug’ sheds new light on old question
For centuries, scientists have wondered why gold is found in two forms - as a solid in deposits close to the Earth's crust, and in solution, often far removed from gold-ore deposits.

Christ to lead Smith College
The former executive vice-chancellor and provost at the University of California, Berkeley was named the new president of Smith College on July 30.

Lester recovering from auto accident
Judaic Studies professor Julius Lester is recovering from multiple injuries sustained in a July 12 auto accident in Hadley.

South African teachers share literacy expertise
Two enthusiastic teachers from South Africa's Western Cape rural schools traveled to campus in July to exchange ideas about the teaching of writing with some of their Massachusetts colleagues.

World-class performances to grace FAC in 2001-02
Live world-class jazz, theater, Broadway, classical music, dance and more are all part of the Fine Arts Center's 2001-2002 Center Series.