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Section of Holdsworth Way Closed March 17-April 24
Friday, March 17, 2017
Beginning Friday, March 17, a section of Holdsworth Way near the North Service Drive intersection will be closed for utility trenching work as part of the North Chiller Upgrade Project. The area may remain closed through April 24, with the possibility of an earlier completion date. Northerly...
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Like Elephants, Large Working Proteins Have Small Handlers
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

A graduate student’s surprise observation in fundamental experiments with small binding molecules at work in protein folding has allowed biochemists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to develop the first firm mathematical foundation to explain cell ligands’ role in promoting proper protein folding.

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Talking Truth Climate Series Continues
Friday, March 10, 2017
The UMass Amherst Libraries are hosting an ongoing series of interactive climate change events with the theme “Living and Working with Purpose in a Time of Climate Disruption.” Now in its second year, the series is organized by Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around the Climate...
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Graduate School to Host Three Minute Thesis Competition
Friday, March 10, 2017
The Graduate School is hosting its inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition on Friday, March 24 from 4-6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. These popular competitions have become a global phenomenon and offer graduate students the opportunity to communicate the significance of their research to...
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7th Annual Information and Communication Technology Summit Set
Thursday, March 9, 2017
The Information Technology Program, in collaboration with the Five College Consortium, is holding its seventh annual Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Summit March 23-24. With the theme “Technology for All,” the summit will explore how IT is being used in the arts,...
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Archaeological Services Again Offers Summer Field School at Dickinson Museum
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts Amherst Archaeological Services will again offer a five-week summer field school in historical archaeology at the Emily Dickinson Museum, home of the renowned poet. By completing the field school, students gain the necessary training for...
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Sossen Discusses Use of Social Media in Emergencies
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Nina Sossen, associate editor for digital communications in the Office of News and Media Relations, gave a presentation on Feb. 28 to the UMass Amherst Medical Reserve Corps on “Using and Trusting Social Media in an Emergency.” Her discussion covered how to use Facebook, Instagram and...
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UMass Amherst Research Team Lands NCAA Grant to Support Student-Athletes’ Transition to College
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

A research team from UMass Amherst has received one of five awards from the NCAA's Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program to expand the scope of classroom-based “Changing Minds, Changing Lives” seminar designed to support first-year student-athletes’ successful transition into college life.

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Patagonia Celebrates Sustainability and Zero-Waste Initiatives during Worn Wear College Tour Stop at UMass Amherst
Friday, March 3, 2017

Clothing and outerwear company Patagonia will make a stop at UMass Amherst on Wednesday, March 8 as part of its Worn Wear College Tour, highlighting college campuses with impactful sustainability and zero-waste initiatives. The tour includes a visit from a Patagonia garment repair truck, activities from sustainable on-campus organizations, and a talk about environmental activism.

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Video: See Why Ashley Kaiser '17 is UMass Proud
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Chemical engineering major Ashley Kaiser ’17 is proud of the UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College, which enrolls 13% of our students. The new honors complex has six residence halls and an academic advising center. 
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