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Hands off Hands off
Professors Walter Denny and Mohammed Jiyad comment on new federal regulations governing the editing of manuscripts from nations under U.S. trade embargoes.
March 11, 2004 • Valley Advocate
UMass Amherst and Bill Cosby announce collaborative initiative UMass Amherst and Bill Cosby announce collaborative initiative
Initiative to promote teacher education, enhancement of schools, health, nutrition and literacy education, and the expansion of youth opportunities in Athol, Orange, and Mahar school districts.
March 11, 2004 • Advancement Communications
Alumni to be honored at State House Alumni to be honored at State House
The 2004 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony will be held in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House on April 15.
March 9, 2004 • Advancement Communications
The fascinating kingdom of microbes The fascinating kingdom of microbes
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This week, Field Notes speaks with Professor Lynn Margulis about the fascinating bacterial kingdom of microbes.
March 8, 2004 • WFCR 88.5 FM
Biology's bad boy is back Biology's bad boy is back
Professor Derek Lovley's Geobacter findings are referenced in Fortune article on bacteria research in industrial applications.
March 8, 2004 • Fortune
In Memory: Jack Leaman, 1932-2004 In Memory: Jack Leaman, 1932-2004
For over 40 years, the names of Jack Leaman and UMass basketball have been synonymous. Ever since his appointment as assistant basketball coach in 1961, it has been hard to talk about UMass hoops without Leaman's name entering the conversation.
March 7, 2004 • Athletic Department
The "reigning portraitist of the Information Age" The "reigning portraitist of the Information Age"
Honorary Alumnus Chuck Close is interviewed on NPR's Fresh Air. There's currently a retrospective of his print work exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York titled Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration.
March 5, 2004 • National Public Radio (NPR)
Seeking life as we know it Seeking life as we know it
To all appearances, it has to start with water -- but does it? What is the likelihood of an ammonia-based alien somewhere in space? Professor Lynn Margulis comments.
March 5, 2004 • The Los Angeles Times
UMass Amherst to host model United Nations conference UMass Amherst to host model United Nations conference
375 high school students to participate in debates of topical issues.
March 5, 2004 • Advancement Communications
Pöck stock rising Pöck stock rising
"Everything I learned in hockey," said Thomas Pöck, "was definitely from my dad ... He's definitely a big influence on me and he's coming out for the last two games. We still talk a lot about hockey."
March 4, 2004 • NHL
Football announces 2004 schedule Football announces 2004 schedule
Season is highlighted by a renewal of the Boston College series.
March 4, 2004 • Athletic Department
Landshaping Landshaping
Exhibit highlights work by UMass Amherst-educated landscape architects
March 4, 2004 • Advancement Communications
UMass Amherst awarded $295,000 teaching grant UMass Amherst awarded $295,000 teaching grant
The Davis Educational Foundation award funds course redesigns.
March 2, 2004 • Advancement Communications
Chances for GSE reform examined Chances for GSE reform examined
Professor Sheila Bair comments on reform measures for government-sponsored enterprises.
March 1, 2004 • The American Banker
RSO gets 'high-score' on game development RSO gets 'high-score' on game development
Hi-Score, a new registered student organization at UMass Amherst, is giving students from all majors and disciplines a chance to learn the ins and outs of computer and video game development.
March 1, 2004 • The Daily Collegian