"The Research Journey: Introduction to Inquiry," by the School of Education's Sharon F. Rallis and Gretchen B. Rossman, just published by Guilford Press, is intended to deal with the big questions: What is knowledge? How is it produced? Who uses it and how?
Marya Zilberberg, an adjunct faculty member in the online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice program in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has written "Between the Lines: Finding the Truth in Medical Literature."
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The Massachusetts Historical Society on May 16 elected History professor Barry Levy as a lifetime fellow in recognition of his work and in anticipation of his active support of the society.
Michael Dennis Beaulieu, 55, of Easthampton, an alumnus who worked in several campus departments between 1989 and 2009, died May 11 at Baystate Medical Center.
Theresa Austin, professor in the Language, Literacy and Culture Concentration in the School of Education's Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, has been elected to the executive board of the International Society for Language Studies.
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Joseph B. Berger, associate dean for research and engagement in the School of Education, participated in a "Forum on strategies for improving the quality of higher education" in Colombia held May 9 at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogota.
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Sally Campbell Galman, assistant professor of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies in the School of Education, has been elected to the executive board of the Gender and Education Association.
Two mental health professionals, Jessica S. Bond and Corey A. Griffin, have joined the staff at University Health Services.
Arindrajit Dube, assistant professor of Economics, has been named a "Top Wonk" on the economy. Top Wonks is a directory of experts in a broad range of public policy issues that is widely used by journalists, researchers, public officials and others to find top policy experts.
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University Health Services family nurse practitioner Connie Schwaiger won second place for her poster and presentation at the Northeast Regional Nurse Practitioner Conference held May 2-4 in Manchester, N.H.
Alfred H. Mathieson, 94, of South Amherst, professor emeritus of Physics and former business manager of the Physics and Astronomy Department, died May 2.
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Linguistics professor Angelika Kratzer has been selected by the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University as one of 51 Radcliffe Institute fellows for the 2012-13 academic year.
