Lazare outlines findings of campus task force
UMass Amherst Task Force leader Aaron Lazare affirmed the flagship role of the campus within the University system at a presentation of the task force's findings in the Student Union Ballroom Sept. 25.

Readers invited to comment on Lazare report
To help promote campuswide discussion of the points raised by the UMass Amherst Task Force, the Chronicle invites readers to comment on the verbal report issued by Medical School Chancellor Aaron Lazare.

Williams, Seymour invite faculty to 'come and help'
In her first address to the Faculty Senate since taking office, interim Chancellor Marcellette G. Williams last week asked faculty to "come and help" the University respond to the need to prevent violence and build hope in the world.

Chancellor search committee to meet with campus community
The chancellor search committee has scheduled a series of meetings for faculty, staff, students and other constituents on Oct. 9-10, according to the President's Office.

Admissions to hold 'Autumn Event'
Fall is traditionally the time when many high school seniors and their families trek from college to college looking for just the right combination of academic offerings, residential options, financial aid packages and social life.

Distinguished Faculty Lecturers announced
Professors from the Biology, Journalism, Computer Science and Sociology departments have been selected to present this year's Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series.

Hatch to share financial data with senate
Joyce Hatch, associate vice chancellor for Finance and Budget and Budget director, will present a report comparing the revenues and expenditures on the Amherst campus with those of six peer institutions at the next Faculty Senate meeting Oct. 4.

Celebration to mark historic ties with Hokkaido
Longstanding ties between the Amherst campus and Hokkaido University in Japan will be celebrated in two days of ceremonies and programs next month.

Michigan to recognize Lateef for his cultural contributions
Visiting professor of Music Yusef Lateef has been chosen to receive an International Achievement Award from ArtServe Michigan, an alliance of arts educators, artists, volunteers and cultural advocates.

Misra awarded NSF grant for family policy research
Joya Misra, associate professor of Sociology and Public Policy, was recently awarded a two-year, $113,066 grant from the National Science Foundation for her research on "Gender, Culture and the State: Family Policy in Conservative Countries."