Weekly Bulletin

Pregnant women sought for Exercise Science study

Researchers in the Department of Exercise Science are seeking pregnant women (in all trimesters) for participation in a study to validate a physical activity questionnaire. Participation requires two visits to campus where the wearing of an activity monitor for one week and questionnaires will be completed.

Participants will receive $50.

For more information, call 5-1583 or send an e-mail (droberts@excsci.umass.edu).

Office & Classroom Supplies now called Paper Products

Paper Products is the new name for the Office & Classroom Supplies (OCS) Department, according to Sam Welson, manager of Office 2 Office. Welson said the new name more accurately reflects the streamlined product line which includes white and colored office papers (40 colors in all), envelopes, computer paper, test forms and booklets.

The revised product selection at Paper Products allows the department staff to concentrate its efforts on purchasing and delivering office papers to campus departments in the best and most cost effective way, while allowing departments to take

advantage of a much wider selection of office products at very competitive prices through University and MHEC contracts.

It is recommended that to receive the best prices, departments purchase general office supplies from Corporate Express and computer and printer supplies such as toner cartridges from G A Blanco. Copier paper and other products available from Paper Products should be ordered exclusively from Paper Products because of overall cost effectiveness to the campus and University policy.

Customers can contact Eileen Sousa at 5-3071 for an updated Paper Products catalog and for any questions or assistance in placing orders with Corporate Express or G A Blanco.

Address information on packages and freight

Distribution Services (formerly Campus Distribution Services or CDS) requests that all packages and freight shipments destined for campus departments include the building name and room number that the package or freight is being delivered to on the package labels as part of the delivery address.

It is requested that campus departments tell suppliers that the room number and building is required each time that goods are being ordered, because this information often does not exist in suppliers' "ship to" databases and boiler plate documents and therefore will not be included on packages unless it is specifically requested.

Departments may contact Eileen Sousa at 5-3071 for additional information regarding this request.

Campus Center Garage to close June 29-July 8

The Campus Center Garage will be closed for construction between 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 29 through 8 a.m. on Monday, July 8.

Questions may be directed to Mike Robidoux at Parking Services, 5-6595.

University Club closing for summer on June 28

The University Club will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 28 and reopen on Sept. 3.

Jazz in July schedules free performances

Five free public performances will be presented next month as part of the 21st annual Jazz in July Summer Music Programs.

On Wednesdays, July 10 and 17, "Jazz in July Jamsations," featuring participants in the instrumental and vocal programs, will perform from 7-10 p.m. at the garden stage of the Lord Jeffery Inn in downtown Amherst. A summer dinner menu and cash bar will be available.

On Fridays, July 12 and 19, "Jazz in July Concerts" will be presented at Bowker Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Jazz in July All Stars - faculty in the summer programs - will perform Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in Bowker Auditorium. Faculty include Greg Caputo, Jay Clayton, Charles Ellison, Winard Harper, Jeff Holmes, Mark Holovnia, Chip Jackson, Andy Jaffe, Sheila Jordan, Genevieve Rose, Dave Shapiro, Andy Green, Billy Taylor and Frederick Tillis.

Independence Day

Independence Day will be observed as a state holiday on Thursday, July 4. Most campus offices will be closed.

Breast-feeding and bone density study

Researchers are recruiting women for a study on breast-feeding and bone density. If you are breast-feeding or pregnant and planning to breast-feed, and want to know more about your bone density, contact Karen Pearce at 374-3091 (days), 367-9742 (evenings), or via e-mail (klp@anthro.umass.edu).

Nominations for USA grievance officer

The University Staff Association is accepting nominations for the post of grievance officer. Nominations may be made by any USA member in good standing and members may nominate more than one candidate. Self-nominations are permitted.

Nominations may be made in writing, via e-mail or by phone to Jane Litwin Taylor, USA office manager at 5-0165 (usa@external.umass.edu) or elections board chair David Litterer at 5-4503 (litterer@admin.umass.edu).
Nominations close Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m.

Voting for the post is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 in the Student Union Ballroom.

First summer session ends

The last day of classes for the first summer session is Thursday, July 11. Final grades are due in the Summer Session Registrar's Office by Tuesday, July 16.

American in Bloom judging set for late July

Judges from a national beautification program will arrive on campus next month to assess the University's efforts to improve the landscape and promote community pride.

The campus is involved in America in Bloom, a friendly competition that recognizes and rewards participating communities, according to Pamela Monn, manager of Landscape and Construction Services at Physical Plant. The University's participation is sponsored by the Campus Beautification Committee, Grounds Management Department, the Adopt-a-Planter Program and the College of Food and Natural Resources.

Monn said America in Bloom objectives are:

To improve the visual appeal of neighborhoods, parks, open spaces and streets through imaginative use of flowers, plants and trees;

To encourage involvement and coordinated action by citizens of all ages, municipal governments, local organizations and businesses; and

To emphasize environmental awareness and preservation of heritage and culture as key parts of the program.

"America in Bloom is more than just a beauty contest," said Monn. "Specially trained, qualified judges volunteer their time to travel across the country during the summer to evaluate participating communities" on eight critera: landscapes, community involvement, trees, tidiness, heritage, floral displays, environmental awareness and turf and open spaces."

According to Monn, the judges are scheduled to arrive on July 28 and conduct evaluations on the following day.

The Boston suburb of Winchester is the closest competition in the campus's cate-gory, said Monn, who is urging all Adopt-a-Planter participants to give it their best effort.

Notify Chronicle of circulation changes

Due to the large number of retirements and other staffing changes across campus, some departments and offices may need to adjust the number of copies of The Campus Chronicle received each week.

Each departmental bundle carries a label specifying how many copies should be delivered. Send circulation changes to The Campus Chronicle, 205 Munson Hall or call 5-4818. Changes may also be e-mailed (campus.chronicle@urd.umass.edu). Note the building, the current number of papers received and the number desired.

Therapeutic riding program needs volunteers

The Pioneer Valley Therapeutic Riding Association is seeking volunteers for its summer horseback riding program for riders with disabilities at the Hadley Farm, Wild Barry Ridge Farm in Belchertown and Wooden Horse Farm in Thorndike.

Volunteers prepare horses for lessons and assist riders during the instructional sessions.

The program operates Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Hadley Farm. In Belchertown, the hours are 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Lessons are also offered at 3 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in Thorndike.
For information, call 549-3259.

New session of Weight Watchers

A new, 12-week session of Weight Watchers Winning Points Program will begin Monday, July 1. Meetings are held in 253 Boyden Gym from noon to 12:30 p.m. and are open to anyone in the Amherst community.

For more information, contact Cheryl (548-9404) or Jill (5-3321).