Weekly Bulletin

Forum discusses awareness of developmental disabilities

Increasing public awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities is the focus of an upcoming half-day forum sponsored by the University Outreach, University Without Walls and the state Department of Mental Retardation.

Scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to noon in 803 Lincoln Campus Center, the forum "Community Education on Developmental Disabilities" will feature speakers from several regional agencies that assist developmentally disabled individuals. Forum participants will discuss the objectives of community education, strategies for achieving the objectives and how to evaluate success.

The event is free and open to the public and advance registration is encouraged. Contact Jane Litwin Taylor at 5-0027 or by e-mail (jltaylor@admin. umass.edu).

Pre-registration begins April 8

All faculty and advisors are asked to remind undergraduates in their classes and departments that pre-registration for fall 2002 courses will take place between Monday, April 8 and Friday, April 19. Invitations to pre-register will be mailed out to students in early April.

Pre-registration guides can be picked up beginning Thursday, April 4 in the second floor lobby of Whitmore.

Pre-Major Advising Services recommends that students make appointments to meet with their advisors early to avoid the counseling week crunch.

Queer Cafe

The Stonewall Center is hosting its Quintessentially Queer Cafe on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Graduate Student Lounge in the Lincoln Campus Center. Queer poets and musicians from the Five College area will be featured at the open mic event. For information or to sign up, call 5-4824.

Memorial ceremony for Barbara B. Burn

A memorial celebrating the life and achievements of the late Barbara B. Burn, associate provost for International Programs, will be held Monday, April 1 at 1 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium.

Burn died at her home on Feb. 24 at the age of 76.

Following the ceremony, a reception will be held in the Lincoln Campus Center. Parking for both the ceremony and reception is available in the Campus Center Garage.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara B. Burn Scholarship Fund c/o Susan Kelly, UMass President's Office, One Beacon St., Boston 02108.

Arts Extension workshops

The Arts Extension Service in the Division of Continuing Education is offering a series of free workshops for artists who want to learn more about the business of being an artist. The sessions will be held each Thursday in April from 4:30-6 p.m. at 358 North Pleasant St.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

The series, which is co-sponsored by the UMass Arts Council, begins April 4 with "Marketing for Artists" with visual artist Nora Valdez, gallery director Anne LaPrade and Shirley Sneve of Arts Extension.

"Legal Stuff for Artists" will be presented April 11 by entertainment and copyright attorney Paul Rapp of Albany, N.Y.

Martha Richards of the Fund for Women Artists and Stella Aguirre McGregor and Kelly Bennett of the Massachusetts Cultural Council will discuss funding, fellowship and residency opportunities in "Money for Artists on April 18.

The workshops conclude April 25 with "Jobs for Artists," featuring musician and arts educator Tony Vacca and art therapist Laura Seftel.
Register by e-mail (aes@admin.umass.edu).

Blood drive

The American Red Cross is conducting a blood drive on Monday, April 1, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 174 Lincoln Campus Center.

Aging and muscle function study

The Muscle Physiology Laboratory is looking for men and women between the ages of 65 and 85 to participate in a study of aging and muscle function. Individuals in good health and free from disease that may affect muscle function are eligible to participate. Financial compensation will be provided for those who complete the study.

For information, call Ted Towse or Ian Lanza at 5-5305.

Jewish Heritage videos available for use

The 200 videos in the Jewish Heritage Video Collection, a project of the Jewish Media Fund, are now available for use at the Foreign Language Resource Center, 19 Herter Hall.

The collection brings together a carefully selected group of films and television programs - including features and documentaries, American and foreign productions - with significant Jewish content and interest. Tapes are available in seven categories: child-ren's, comedy, Holocaust, international Jewry, Israel, Jewish experience in America, religion and identity.

A list of titles and details is available online (www.umass.edu/langctr/jhweb.htm).

Want to start an exercise program?

The Department of Exercise Science is conducting a short-term exercise training study. Non-smoking women between the ages of 18-45 who do not exercise regularly are eligible to participate.

Participants will receive a bone density scan, body fat analysis, a blood-sugar profile, fitness assessment, and a customized long-term exercise program. Participants will also receive financial compensation up to $75.

Information can be obtained by e-mail (csharoff@excsci.umass.edu).

Everywoman's Center offers support groups

Several support groups are being offered this semester by the Every-woman's Center. The sessions are free and open to women from the Five Colleges and local communities, but pre-registration is required.

"Creating Self-Esteem" is a four-session support group for women who wish to improve their self-esteem. The group begins Monday, April 1.

"Managing Anxiety" is a four-session group for women who struggle with anxiety daily. Sessions start Thursday, April 4.

For more information or to register, call 7-0077.

Support group for Latina students

The Everywoman's Center and Bilingual Collegiate Program are offering an ongoing meeting for Latina students titled "Somos Otras Las Latinas?" The group is intended to provide a supportive environment for Latina students to discuss issues they face as students. The group, which will be conducted in Spanish, meets Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. at Wilder Hall.

Interested students should call Marisol Sondoval Sonntag at 374-5747.

Reception for Leo St. Denis

A reception is being held Tuesday, April 30 for Printing Services manager Leo St. Denis, who is retiring from the University after 36 years of service.
The reception is scheduled for 2:30-5 p.m. in the Massachusetts Room in the Mullins Center.

RSVP to Sandy Anderson at 5-0776 or by e-mail
(anderson@admin.umass.edu) by April 24. Anyone wishing to make a contribution toward a gift may do so in care of Sandy Anderson, Campus Services, 340 Whitmore.

Nurse needed for research study at Baystate Medical Center

A UMass graduate student is looking for an IV nurse to help with a research study for 2-3 mornings per week for approximately one month. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Contact Amy at 549-4677 or by e-mail (ahowell@excsci.umass.edu).

Al-Anon meetings

Al-Anon meetings are held on Mondays and Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. in Lincoln Campus Center.

Weight Watchers meetings

Weight Watchers' Winning Points Program meetings are held Mondays at noon in 253 Boyden. Call Cheryl (548-9404) or Jill (5-3321) for more information.

Kaffeepause

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures is offering a Kaffeepause on Wednesday, April 3, from noon-2 p.m. in the fifth floor lobby of Herter Hall. All are welcome to join in German conversation, a look at recent German television news, free coffee and snacks.

Barnes, Nitardy speak at Sports Luncheon

Women's lacrosse coach Phil Barnes will discuss the current season and John Nitardy of Athletic Development will offer an overview of progress on the planned softball-soccer-track complex at the Weekly Sports Luncheon on Wednesday, April 3 at noon in 1009 Lincoln Campus Center.

The buffet lunch costs $6.50. Call 5-4289 for reservations.