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Obituary: David R. Bloodsworth, professor of Labor Studies, active arbitrator

David R. Bloodsworth, 75, of Amherst, retired professor of Labor Studies and noted arbitrator, died Oct. 11.

Bloodsworth began his career after graduating from UMass Amherst in 1968 with a master’s degree in Labor Studies. In 1972, after working for the National Center for Dispute Settlement in Boston, he returned to the university to become assistant director of the Labor Relations and Research Center. He served in that post for 25 years and devoted much of his time to teaching.

While maintaining his academic schedule, Bloodsworth was also an active arbitrator, overseeing labor dispute cases

Obituary: Andrew F. Brimmer, former Wilmer D. Barrett Professor of Economics

Andrew F. Brimmer, 86, who was the Wilmer D. Barrett Professor of Economics in the Economics Department from 1987 to 2000, died Oct. 7. He continued teaching undergraduates and giving public lectures and workshops until 2008.

Michael Ash, professor of Economics and Public Policy and current chair of the Department of Economics, recall his interactions with Brimmer. “Beginning with my arrival on campus, I would look forward to Dr. Brimmer’s once-a-term seminars for colleagues,” Ash says.

Neuroscientist Luke Remage-Healey wins prestigious national award

Neuroscientist Luke Remage-Healey will receive the 2012 Frank A. Beach Award from the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology for work showing exceptional promise and significant contributions in the field of behavioral neuroendocrinology. Named after a founder of the field, the award will be presented during the society’s annual meeting this week in New Orleans. Remage-Healey will also give a lecture at the society’s annual meeting next year.
 
Society president Jeffrey Blaustein, who is also director of the UMass Amherst Center for Neuroendocrine Studies, announced the honor.

South African Anti-Apartheid Activist Eddie Daniels Speaks on Oct. 17 in the Bernie Dallas Room

Eddie Daniels, South African anti-apartheid activist and former political prisoner, will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. in the Bernie Dallas Room of the Goodell Building.

Daniels will be introduced by John Cunningham, interim chief executive officer of UMassOnline in the UMass President’s Office.

Born and raised in the “coloured” district of Cape Town, Daniels worked as a whaler, miner and photographer before he joined the Liberal Party in response to the injustices he saw around him.

Architecture professor’s design work featured on 'This Old House'

The new EcoBuilding Bargains store in Springfield, designed by assistant professor of Architecture, Caryn Brause AIA, will be featured this week on This Old House. The episode, entitled “Deconstruction & Design,” will air this Thursday, October 11 from 8-8:30 p.m. on WGBY (channel 57).

The new 32,000 square foot facility is the largest material reuse store in New England.

Gillum's research is focus of podcast

Research by Tameka L. Gillum, associate professor of Public Health, was the subject of a recent podcast produced by Sage Publications.
 
The study, co-authored by Gloria DiFulvio, assistant professor of Public Health, is titled “‘There’s so much at stake’: Sexual minority youth discuss dating violence” and was published in the July edition of Violence Against Women: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal.
 
In the podcast, Gillum discusses the recent work and the significance of the findings in relation to the health and well-being of sexual minority youth.
 
The study and related

Tropp assists reconciliation initiative in Cyprus

Professor Linda Tropp, director of the Psychology of Peace and Violence Program, recently returned from Cyprus where she worked with an initiative aimed at supporting reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities on the divided island.
 
Cyprus 2015, which is supported by the UN Development Programme - Action for Cooperation and Trust and funded by the U.S.

Lili He receives Young Scientist Award

Lili He, assistant professor of Food Science, recently received the Young Scientist Awardat the 16th World Congress of Food Science and Technology held in Iguassu Falls, Brazil.
 
The award is sponsored by the International Union of Food Science and Technology, the global scientific organization for food science and technology supporting programs and projects to increase the safety and security of the worlds food supply.
 
Its Young Scientist Award is given biannually to seven early career food scientists under age 35 around the world who best exemplify food science and technology excellence.

Softball field to be named for Sortino

The softball field will be named in honor of longtime head coach Elaine Sortino this weekend to recognize her distinguished career and dedication to both the program and the sport of softball, according to athletic director John McCutcheon. The formal ceremony to name the playing surface Sortino Field will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6 prior to the annual alumni game at 11 a.m.
 
More than 70 former letter-winners, managers and coaches are expected to be in attendance, including members of the 1992 Women’s College World Series squad for the 20th anniversary of that season.
 
“It’s an honor

Obituary: Clifford K. Wheeler, retired custodian

Clifford K. Wheeler, 82, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Greenfield, a retired custodian with Physical Plant, died Sept. 29.
 
Born in Putney, Vt., he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
 
He worked on campus from 1978 until his retirement in 1994.
 
He leaves his wife, Margaret Wheeler and his children Robert, Toby, Jeffrey, Nicole Bender, and James, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law and his daughter-in-law.
 
Interment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
 
Memorial

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