State revenues dip for 2nd month
Two successive months of declining tax revenues prompted warnings this week from state officials about overspending amid a possible economic downturn.

Screenplay by Olf gets Hollywood reading Sept. 12
Anthony," an award-winning screenplay by Theater professor Julian Olf, has been selected for a reading at Drama Garage, a showcase of screenwriters for Hollywood executives.

New guide to campus galleries published
New guide to the campus's six art galleries and eight alternative exhibition spaces is available to faculty, staff and students.

Big U going to the Big E
When the gates of the Big E open in West Springfield next week, visitors to the Massachusetts building will be greeted by a spanking new UMass display with information about UMass Online, the various campuses and individual programs.

Community Breakfast marks a new school year
Many Auxiliary Services staff members arrived before sunrise Aug. 30 to prepare the Franklin Dining Commons seating and food for the 35th annual Community Breakfast.

Bemis lands big catch at fishing rodeo
In the last four summers, Biology professor Willie Bemis has been bringing home the bacon - sort of - from the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Dauphan Island's Sea Lab.

Baker caps 'remarkable year' with Gifford lectures
Students and staff seeking to shop at the University Store early in the semester will find it in four temporary locations until renovations at the store's usual location in the northwest corner of the Lincoln Campus Center can be completed

Mullin, Osterweil appointed to administrative positions
Lynne Rudder Baker joined an elite group this week when the Philosophy professor traveled to Scotland's University of Glasgow to give two Gifford lectures.