Weekly Bulletin

Parking Services hours and locations

Parking Services has two locations that can service all parking needs.

The Green Lot 25 Parking Office, located at 51 Forestry Way next to the Mullins Center, is open weekdays, 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The Satellite Campus Center Parking Office on level 2 of the Campus Center Parking Garage, is open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Call 545-0065 to reach either office location.

For current updates and more information, visit the Parking Services website.

 

UWN collecting winter clothing for hurricane victims

The University Women’s Network is collecting new and gently used winter accessories such as hats, mittens, scarves and socks for children and their families who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Donations will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 3.

Drop-off locations:

  • Lisa Groth or Laurie Banas, 210 Conte Polymer Research Center
  • Carey Simos, Arnold House, Front Lobby
  • Linda Cahillane Smith, 101 University Drive, Slobody Bldg, 3rd Fl Suite C1
  • Glenda Pons, 126 Lederle GRT
  • Vanessa Kehler, 303 Goodell Building
  • Kelly Martula, 205 Middlesex House


For information or to volunteer to collect donations

Phillis to share team-based learning experiences

The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development’s Lunch & Learn series presents “Team-Based Learning (TBL): A Faculty Experience” on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from noon to 1 p.m.
 
The featured speaker, Biology professor and TBL Fellow Randy Phillis, will present “Half-Way Up the Learning Curve.” Phillis is teaching the biology for majors course to 48 honors freshmen in one of the new team-based learning classrooms for the first time. Over the years, he has tried many new things in my teaching, but never anything quite like a TBL experience.

Conference examines Americas in the Renaissance

UMass Amherst and Holyoke Community College scholars will speak at "The Americas in the Renaissance Conference" on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Renaissance Center.

The talks include:

Barry Levy, History, “When the Yankee was Fierce: Militarism in Massachusetts.”

Kate Freedman, History, “Cultivating Inner and Outer Plantations: Quaker Networks of Family, Faith, and Trade in the British Atlantic.”

Mason Lowance, English, “Millennialism in Early American Literature and Theology.”

George Ashley, “The Native People of Southern New England In the 16th and 17th Centuries.”

The

Political scientists to assess elections for Retired Faculty Association

Ray La Raja and Brian F. Schaffner of the Department of Political Science will speak on “U.S. Elections 2012: an initial assessment” at the Retired Faculty Association meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. in 101 Campus Center.

The talk will be preceded by coffee and tea at 10 a.m. and business and announcements at 10:30.

Flyer: Announce Nov. 2012 meeting.pdf

Retired Faculty Association website

 

Sport Management alumni to discuss roles as MLB general managers

The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management is hosting “Covering the Bases – An Evening with our GMs” on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Campus Center Auditorium.
 
Major League Baseball general managers and Sport Management alumni Chris Antonetti of the Cleveland Indians, Ben Cherington of the Boston Red Sox and Neal Huntington of the Pittsburgh Pirates will return to campus for a question-and-answer session moderated by ESPNBoston.com reporter and alumnus Mike Reiss.
 
“Covering the Bases – An Evening with our GM’s” will feature the three front office executives providing

Doctoral oral exams for Nov. 13-16

The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:

Elena Garcia Frazier, Ph.D., Spanish and Portuguese. Friday, Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m., 301 Herter Hall. Dissertation: “Concept-Based Teaching and Spanish Modality in Heritage Language Learners: A Vygotskyan Approach.” Patricia Gubitosi & Eduardo Negueruela, co-chrs.

Stefan Dickert, Ph.D., Physics. Friday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m., 409 Hasbrouck.

Alumnus Patrick Tighe to discuss career in architecture

Internationally recognized architect Patrick Tighe ’89 will trace the development of his award-winning firm on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Bernie Dallas Room, Goodell.
 
In his talk, Tighe will describe the evolution of his firm over the past 10 years and how it combines new technologies, fabrication methods, construction techniques and building materials to yield relevant, forward-thinking architecture.

His diverse work ranges from hand-crafted masonry structures to robotically carved interiors, affordable housing projects in Los Angeles and ultra-luxurious villas in Morocco.

The

Thanksgiving hosts needed for international students

The International Programs Office is inviting staff, faculty and friends around town to host international students for Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22.

Far away from home, international students will really appreciate a taste of American home life during the Thanksgiving holiday. Contact Richard Yam to host international students for a Thanksgiving dinner, and note the maximum number of students you can host.
 

Science Cafe looks at microbes' role on tree of life

Laura Katz, professor of biological sciences at Smith College, will speak on “Microbes Shake the Tree of Life” at a Science Café on Monday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Esselon Café in Hadley.
 
Katz will discuss her work exploring the position and influence of microbes on the tree of life. Microbes, she reminds us, have dominated Earth’s history and represent the bulk of biodiversity and biomass on our planet, yet much remains to be learned about microbial life. Light snacks will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase.

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