Exchange
All the letters, all the time. Most recently: “. . . I sincerely
doubt the majority of men give either overt or tacit approval to any violence
against women, whether it be rape or “mere” beatings. . . .
”
Around the Pond
David and Kathleen Scott say farewell to UMass; the Sunwheel gets an upgrade;
and other highlights.
Branches of Learning
Jake Chused ’03 represents SOM in the first of a new, student-centered
tour through the schools and colleges. Plus the “Deans’ List”
of faculty honors.
Buddha Gate
John Simpson ’89 had built temples in his head for years. Now his
Kathmandu was taking shape in Hampden Gallery – at the Springfield
Museums – on the Mall in Washington.
Pitching for Victory
Danielle Henderson ’99 brings home the gold from the Olympics softball
competition. Plus a tip of the Stetson to other Umies at the Sydney games.
Big Trouble, Little
Pond
In this “School of Athens” essay, communications professor Sut
Jhally and alumnus Jackson Katz see culture-wide confusions in last year’s
reaction to attacks on campus.
Books
Homage to the neighborhood: tales of the “American Shtetl.”
Extended Family
Because life evolves: The Career Planning Network is there for
alumni as well as students. Plus In Memoriam; and other family business.
Great Sport
If any sport can be called beautiful, fencing is it: at practice in Totman
Gym with the UMass club.
North 40
Here's looking at you, kids: the classnotes editor on her source of inspiration.
