Weekly Bulletin

German director Iris Gusner to visit for film retrospective

East German filmmaker Iris Gusner will visit the Five College area from Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 for a retrospective of her films, including the premiere of the DVD release of All My Girls (1979) in Herter Hall and a special screening of her unique semi-autobiographical film Were the Earth Not Round (1981) at Amherst Cinema.
 
One of very few women to succeed as a filmmaker at DEFA, the East German state-owned movie-making powerhouse, Gusner was one of the first filmmakers to focus on the role and emancipation of women in East Germany.

Center for Women and Community invites nominations for awards

The Center for Women and Community, (formerly known as the Everywoman’s Center) is celebrating its 40th anniversary and new name with an event recognizing individuals for their contributions to the community. CWC is seeking assistance to nominate individuals from the Pioneer Valley as the recipients of the center’s Leadership and Advocacy Awards.
 
The awards will be presented at CWC’s 40th Anniversary Gala on Feb. 22 from 7-10 p.m. on the 10th floor of the Campus Center. Admission to the gala is $40 general public and $20 for students.
 
The awards cover four categories: arts, politics,

Doctoral oral exams for Sept. 24-28

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

Chandramouleeswaran Subramani, Ph.D., Chemistry. Monday, Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m., 153 Goessman. Dissertation: “Engineering Functional Nanostructures for Materials and Biological Applications.” Vincent Rotello, chr.

Brenton Hammer, Ph.D., Polymer Science and Engineering. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m., A111 Conte Polymer Science Building. Dissertation: “Synthesis and Solution-Driven Assembly of Functional Polythiophene Derivatives.” Todd Emrick, chr.

Quentin Lewis, Ph.D.,

Flags lowered for diplomats slain in Libya

In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Gov. Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the U.S. and Commonwealth flags be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 16 in honor of John Christopher Stevens, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi.

New course proposals

The following new course proposals have been submitted to the Faculty Senate Office for review and approval and is listed here for faculty review and comment. Comments on any new course proposal should be submitted to Ernest May, secretary of the Faculty Senate, at senate@senate.umass.edu.

EDUC 632A “Educational Policy, Research & Administration: Fundamentals of Test Construction” 3 credits; Instructor: Stephen G. Sireci; Enables students to construct educational assessments using a variety of item formats such as multiple-choice and performance-based items.

Open house at Teaching Commons planned for Sept. 18

The Libraries are holding an open house for faculty in the Teaching Commons on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 1-4 p.m. on floor 26 in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library. 

The program includes poster sessions, discussion and tours of the facility, including demonstrations of available equipment. Representatives from several faculty and student support services will be available to talk about resources available to faculty on campus. Refreshments will be served.
 
The Teaching Commons is a space for faculty to collaborate or work individually; it is equipped with computers and presentation equipment, on-site

Math Circle founders present STEM seminar Sept. 18

Robert and Ellen Kaplan, founders of the Math Circle, will discuss "Math Talent Is a Myth" at a STEM seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. in 138 Hasbrouck.
 
The seminar will be a conversation with the lecture audience as the Kaplans show what their approach to learning math is in their Math Circles. They will demonstrate the approach of their Math Circle, whose fundamental principle is: tell no one anything, but give them an attractive mystery to work on collegially, letting them discover insights together, and together invent proofs.

UMass Yoga classes begin

UMass Yoga fall classes begin this week in the Newman Center. All levels of experience are welcome; classes are open to all students, faculty and staff.

Schedule:
 
Monday/ Wednesday - 3-4:30 p.m., Power Yoga (athletic flow, beginners welcome)
Tuesday/Thursday - 3-4:30 p.m., Intermediate (more challenging poses and movements)
Monday - Thursday - 4:45-6:15 p.m, Yoga Basics (an introduction to yoga fundamentals)

Fees:
 
1 class per week - $100/semester
2 classes per week - $175/semester
Unlmited attendance - $220/semester
Single drop-in class - $12

Dates: Monday, Sept.

Center for Women and Community open house is Sept. 12

The Center for Women and Community (CWC), formerly known as the Everywoman’s Center, is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 4-6 p.m. outside New Africa House to open its 40th anniversary celebration.

Come meet the staff, learn about its programs and services and find out how to get involved in the organization. There will be give-a-ways, face painting, refreshments and fun activities.

Service and Collaboration Awards, recognizing campus and community organizations for their services and collaborations with CWC, will be given to VOX: Students for Choice, Sigma Psi Zeta, UMass

Flags lowered for 9/11 victims

In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Gov. Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the U.S. and Commonwealth flags be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in honor of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

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