Weekly Bulletin

Reception planned for Kay Scanlan

Communications and Marketing is hosting a reception on Tuesday, June 4 for interim assistant vice chancellor Kay Scanlan, who is retiring after 26 years of campus service. Scanlan began her career here in 1976 as editor of The Alumnus. She joined the News Office staff in 1989 and was named its acting director and then director in 1996. Three years ago, she was appointed to her current post.

All members of the campus community are invited to attend the event from 3-5 p.m. at the University Club.

Retirement reception for Maggie Vidrine

The campus community is invited to attend a retirement reception for Maggie Vidrine, director of the Office of Grant and Contract Administration, on Tuesday, June 4 from 2-4 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, 504 Goodell.

Academic Computing fetes three retirees

The Academic Computing unit of the Office of Information Technologies will honor the contributions of Trina Hosmer, Carol MacKnight and Doris Peterson at a celebration on Wednesday, June 12, 4-6 p.m. in Memorial Hall.

To participate in the creation of retirement gifts, contact Ann Garstka, A209 Lederle Graduate Research Center.

RSVP by June 3 by calling 7-0072.

Retirement reception for Patricia Manfredi

UMass Extension is hosting a reception on Monday, June 10 in honor of assistant director Patricia Manfredi, who is retiring after 35 years of service. The reception is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. in 1109 Lincoln Campus Center.

RSVP to Laura Hall at 5-4371 or by e-mail (lhall@umext.umass.edu) by June 3. Contributions towards a gift may be sent to Laura Hall, UMass Extension, 229 Draper Hall by May 31.

Fire protection and emergency power systems to be tested

Starting this week and continuing through June 7, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Physical Plant is conducting annual testing of all fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire pumps. Buildings equipped with these systems will require flushing and flow tests. Testing is required under building code and fire prevention regulations and should pose no concerns for building occupants.

Under a separate testing program, all fire alarm and emergency/standby power systems within academic and administrative buildings will be tested. This program, which is being coordinated through a joint effort of Physical Plant and EH&S, will be conducted from June 10 through June 28. State regulations require that all components of a fire alarm system be tested annually.

The program also includes a fire evacuation drill for each building. The purpose of the drill is to ensure that occupants are familiar with the sound of the fire alarm system and are knowledgeable of all evacuation routes. The fire drill portion of the program usually takes 5-10 minutes to complete depending on building size. At the conclusion of the drill, all occupants will be allowed to re-occupy the building. Following an established schedule, building electrical power will be interrupted and emergency lighting evaluated. All fire alarm horns and pull-stations will be tested individually. Buildings with emergency generators will be tested under emergency power which may result in some power disruption. Building coordinators have been sent service interruption notices along with the testing schedule. They can provide additional information on how your building will be affected.

Mobility-impaired persons are not required to evacuate buildings per University policy. All department heads and disabled persons should be aware of this policy. Copies are available by contacting EH&S or Disability Services. Any questions regarding fire protection, life safety or testing programs may be directed to Ed Mientka at Environmental Health and Safety at 5-5114.

Retirement reception for Maryelise and Sterling Lamet

International Programs is hosting a reception on Friday, June 7 in honor of Maryelise and Sterling Lamet, who are retiring after 26 years of campus service. Maryelise Lamet is deputy director of International Programs and director of Education Abroad, while Sterling Lamet is associate director of IPO and Study Abroad registrar.

The reception will be held 4-7 p.m. at the University Club.

RSVP by June 3 by calling 5-2710 or by e-mail (abroad@ipo.umass.edu).
Contributions to a gift may be sent to JoAnn Bernhard, International programs, 467 Hills South, by May 31.

Reception for Shirley Kolosewicz

The Dean of Students Office is having an open house to thank and honor Shirley Kolosewicz who is retiring after 25 years of service to the University. The open house will be Monday, June 10 from 2-4 p.m. in the Dean of Students Office, 227 Whitmore.

All are invited to attend. Contact Paul Vasconcellos at 5-2684 for more information.

Retirement dinner planned for Ron Lenois

A retirement dinner in honor of Ronald Lenois, assistant director of Physical Plant for Custodial Services will be held Saturday, June 22, 6-9 p.m. at the Top of the Campus in Lincoln Campus Center. Lenois is retiring after 32 years of service.

The cost is $20, which includes dinner and gift. A cash bar will be available. To purchase tickets or contribute toward a gift, call Donald Sullivan at 7-1007 or John Putala at 5-6463.

Parking Services moves to summer hours

Parking Services is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. through Aug. 30. An after-hours drop box is available at the main entrance. Parking information is available online (www-parking.admin.umass.edu).

Postage recharge numbers to change; order new envelopes

The recharge information that departments are required to put on their outgoing mail will change soon because of the University's conversion from FRS to PeopleSoft.

Currently, departments are required to put their six-digit FRS account number on each piece of outgoing mail. Effective July 1, the required number will be the six-digit speed type that has been assigned by the Controller's Office, preceded by the PeopleSoft designation for the business unit, which is "A" for Amherst campus departments. Departments should continue to use the current FRS account number on their mail through the end of June, because the volume of mail makes it prohibitive to check conversion files as the mail is processed.

It is strongly suggested that departments print new envelopes bearing the required speed type information for use after July 1. Having properly printed envelopes on hand will avoid the delays and confusion that might arise if envelopes bearing the FRS information are used after the conversion.

Printing Services urges all departments to place orders for envelopes as soon as possible because of the anticipation of a large volume of orders to print. The Con-troller's Office has given Printing Services a file of all existing FRS account numbers with corresponding speed type numbers; therefore the required information will be available when the order is placed.

For further information, or to place an order, call Eileen Sousa at 5-3071 or Bette Norton at 5-2719.

Retirement celebration for Michael Weinberg

Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Fred Byron invites friends and colleagues to a retirement celebration for Michael Weinberg, special assistant to the vice chancellor, on Thursday, June 6, 4-6 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, 504 Goodell. Hors d'oeuvres and chocolate will be available.

Retirement reception for Betty Brace

A reception will be held Friday, June 7 for the Library's coordinator of User Support Services, Betty Brace, who is retiring after 35 years of service.
The reception will take place from 4-6 p.m. in the Tippo Courtyard Garden of the Du Bois Library. All are welcome to attend.

Reception for Merle Ryan

The Dean of Students Office is planning a reception to thank and honor assistant dean Merle Ryan, who is retiring after many years of service to the University. The reception will be held Friday, June 7, 4-6 p.m. in 1009 Lincoln Campus Center. All are welcome to attend.

Contributions for a gift can be sent to associate dean Gladys Rodriguez, 227 Whitmore, by May 31.

Fall reserve listings

Reserve listings for the fall 2002 semes-ter should be submitted to the University Library by June 15.

Parking permit renewals

Parking Services recently mailed permit renewal applications to campus employees. Completed applications should be submitted by Monday, June 17.

Cambridge scholar leads Medical School seminar

Vassilis Koronakis of the department of pathology at the University of Cambridge will speak on "The ABC of Salmonella Entry" on Friday, May 31 at 12:15 p.m. in the MGM Seminar Room, S5-310 of the Medical School in Worcester.

Retirement reception for Howie Davis

The Sport Management Program is hosting a farewell reception on Tuesday, June 11, for Howard M. Davis, director of Internships and External Affairs, who is retiring.

The reception will be held 3-5 p.m. at the Top of the Campus.

RSVP by June 7 to Janis Ori (janis@sportstudy.umass.edu)

Tree to be planted in memory of Anderson

The campus community is invited to join family, friends and former students of the late Sociology professor Andy B. Anderson for a tree planting and dedication in his memory on Sunday, June 9 at 12:30 p.m. in the area between Machmer Hall and South College.

The effort has been led by former Sociology graduate students Shelley Erickson of California State University Long Beach and Sally Gallagher of Oregon State University.

Gifts to the memorial tree and bench fund may be sent to Ellen Leuchs, director of Development, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 202 South College.

Retirement dinner for Larry Holmes

Larry Holmes, who is retiring as deputy chief of the UMass Police Department, will be honored at a dinner on Saturday, June 15 on the 10th floor of the Lincoln Campus Center.

A cocktail hour will start at 5 p.m., fol-lowed by dinner at 6. Menu choices are New York strip loin, chicken Francais or roasted vegetable lasagna.

The cost is $25 per person, which includes dinner and a contribution to a gift.

RSVP by May 31 to Dede Beach (Dbeach@admin.umass.edu). Checks should be made payable to Dede Beach and sent to her at 102 Dickinson Hall, 351 Hicks Way.

Commencement videotapes

Tapes of the undergraduate Commencement ceremony can be ordered for $30 by contacting UVC-TV19, 216 Student Union, 5-1283.

Summer session dates

Classes for the first summer session begin Monday, June 3. The "W" period runs from June 8-21. Classes end Thursday, July 11 and final grades are due by noon on Tuesday, July 16.