Junior Heather La Penn (left) uses a paddle and junior Erhyn Gillespie smooths the clay with her hands as the two shape a torso. The pair are collaborating on a thrown sculptural piece for "Sculpture and Ceramics V," taught by associate professor Nancy LaPointe. (Stan Sherer photo)

Lappas lands Minuteman coaching job
T he men's Final Four may be getting ready to happen in Minneapolis, but in Amherst this week it was the final one who had the sports media's attention.

Faculty can aid budget, report to provost says
A number of strategic efforts that could contribute to the financial health of Academic Affairs were discussed at the March 15 Faculty Senate meeting.

Foundation official to oversee Development and Alumni units
Chancellor David K. Scott this week announced an interim reorganization of University Advancement.

MSP bargaining to cover members employed by Continuing Education
The President's Office and the Massachusetts Society of Professors have agreed to expand the MSP's jurisdiction to include collective bargaining for its unit members working in Continuing Education, according to MSP president Jane Giacobbe Miller.

Stockbridge flourishes at N.E. Flower Show
Tucked in a corner of the cavernous Bayside Exposition Center at the New England Spring Flower Show last week, a landscape exhibit designed and constructed by students from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture inspired visitors to put winter behind them.

Actor Bill Pullman, '80G, to visit campus
Alumnus Bill Pullman, '80G, returns to campus April 1-3 as the Eleanor Bateman Alumni Scholar in Residence.

Biweekly payroll system to begin in January
Beginning in January, the University system is moving to a biweekly payroll system, according to Juan A. Jarrett, assistant vice chancellor for Human Resources.

Annual Employee Benefit Fair set for April 17
The annual Employee Benefit Fair, jointly sponsored by the Group Insurance Commission and the Division of Human Resources, will be held Tuesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

Portable parking meters unveiled
Parking Services is conducting a pilot program with the Ganis Smart Park system - a portable meter that has been widely used in Europe where it is a leading portable, electronic parking meter operated within a parked vehicle.