The Campus Chronicle
Vol. XVI, Issue 14
for the Amherst campus of the University of Massachusetts
Dec. 8, 2000

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Juniors Hussaina Mahmood (left) and Navid Khan cram in some study time before their Physics 131 exam on Nov. 29. (Stan Sherer photo)

   
  Senate praises Scott's efforts: Interim successor expected by July 1
Just two days after Chancellor David K. Scott unexpectedly announced plans to step down, the Faculty Senate took time out during its Nov. 30 meeting to congratulate him on his accomplishments in his eight years at the helm.

Faculty seek role in system governance
Recommendations for decentralizing the approach to UMass Online and a move to strengthen the Intercampus Faculty Council were approved unanimously at the Nov. 30 Faculty Senate meeting.

Researchers offer theory about Peru mystery
The ancient Nasca lines created on the desert floor by native peoples in Peru thousands of years ago may not just be works of art, according to University scientists.

Students hurt in crash, driver charged with DUI
A junior Apparel Marketing major remained hospitalized in serious condition in Springfield this week after she was injured in a one-car accident in Amherst in which another undergraduate was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

State board delays tuition vote
A recently released national study that gave Massachusetts low marks for affordable colleges may lead to tuition cuts at state and community colleges.

 
 
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