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Union of Concerned Scientists Leader to Discuss Restoring Scientific Integrity to Climate Policy
Thursday, April 20, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – Kevin Knobloch, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), will give a talk titled “While the World Warms: Restoring Scientific Integrity to Climate Public Policy Making” on Monday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Cape Cod Lounge of the Student Union at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Bill Cosby to Speak About Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities at UMass Amherst
Wednesday, April 12, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts alumnus, entertainer and educator Bill Cosby, on behalf of the university’s Disability Services office, will hold a seminar on dyslexia and learning disabilities for members of the university community and the public.

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Alumna Journalist Jill Carroll Released in Iraq; News Welcomed on Campus
Thursday, March 30, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – Alumna freelance journalist Jill Carroll was freed in Iraq today after nearly three months in captivity.

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Press Conference on Release of Alumna Jill Carroll Today at 1 p.m. at the UMass Fine Arts Center
Thursday, March 30, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – A press conference offering comment on the release of alumna and freelance journalist Jill Carroll will be held Thurs., March 30 at 1 p.m. in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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UMass Amherst Alumni Association Honors Distinguished Alumni and Faculty
Friday, March 24, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association will present its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Monday, April 3 at noon in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

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Western Massachusetts Writing Project Receives Grant to Participate In National Outreach Effort
Monday, March 6, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – The Western Massachusetts Writing Project (WMWP), a professional development program for the area’s K-12 teachers based at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has received a $36,000 grant to participate in Project Outreach, an ongoing initiative of the National Writing Project.

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Evan Dobelle to Discuss ‘Looming Dangers for Higher Education’ At UMass Amherst Forum
Tuesday, February 28, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – Evan S. Dobelle, president and CEO of the New England Board of Higher Education, will speak on “Looming Dangers for Higher Education” on Tuesday, March 7, from 3-4:30 p.m. in 176-78 Campus Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Mass High Tech Will Honor Two UMass Amherst Alumni As Women to Watch 2006 On March 2
Tuesday, February 28, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni Ellen Ferraro and Regina Valluzzi will be honored by Mass High Tech as Women to Watch 2006.

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No word on missing journalist Jill Carroll as kidnappers' deadline passes
Monday, February 27, 2006

AMHERST, Mass. – The deadline set by the kidnappers of freelance journalist and UMass Amherst alumna Jill Carroll passed today in Iraq without any new word on whether the group followed through on its threat to kill her.

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UMass Amherst License Plate Supports Student Scholarships for Mass. Residents
Friday, February 24, 2006

Amherst, Mass. – - The University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association is calling upon alumni, students, faculty, staff, fans and friends across the Commonwealth to visibly show their pride for the campus while supporting student scholarships.

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