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UMass Sneaks Past Holy Cross by an Armando and a Leg UMass Sneaks Past Holy Cross by an Armando and a Leg
UMass rallied from down 14 points in the second quarter and Armando Cuko won it with a career-high 42 yard field goal as time expired to give the Minutemen a 45-42 win on Saturday.
September 6, 2008 • Athletic Department
Ken Feinberg to Speak on 9/11 Anniversary Ken Feinberg to Speak on 9/11 Anniversary
The UMass Amherst alum, who directed the $7 billion fund for the families of those killed or injured in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, will give a talk.
September 6, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Research on Composite Lumber Could Expand Use of Sustainable Material Research on Composite Lumber Could Expand Use of Sustainable Material
UMass researchers are creating computational tools to test the strength of composite wood materials thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.
September 4, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Public Health Advisory: West Nile Virus Detected in Amherst Public Health Advisory: West Nile Virus Detected in Amherst
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Amherst.
September 4, 2008 • Office of News & Information
New Bike Path Guides Cyclists Through Pedestrian Zone New Bike Path Guides Cyclists Through Pedestrian Zone
A freshly painted bike path on the walkway between Herter Hall and the Du Bois Library may bring an extra measure of safety to the recently designated pedestrian corridor.
September 2, 2008 • Office of News & Information
UMass Holds Off Albany 28-16 in Football Opener UMass Holds Off Albany 28-16 in Football Opener
The No. 5 Minutemen downed Albany before 15,112 exuberant fans Aug. 30 at McGuirk Stadium. The game was the first contest played under new permanent lights.
August 30, 2008 • Athletic Department
Travel Information Center Adds New Traffic Monitoring Systems Travel Information Center Adds New Traffic Monitoring Systems
The Regional Traveler Information Center (RTIC) at UMass Amherst has introduced new traffic monitoring systems to keep commuters abreast of conditions on two busy local roadways.
August 29, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Campus Improvements and Repairs Completed During Summer Campus Improvements and Repairs Completed During Summer
As work on several major building projects continued, more than $40 million in safety, building and infrastructure improvements and repairs were also in progress across the campus.
August 28, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Studies Question Health Benefit of Sports Drinks Studies Question Health Benefit of Sports Drinks
Three new studies published at UMass Amherst suggest that, unless you are a competitive athlete, consuming sports drinks may negate the health benefits of physical exercise.
August 28, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Holub Calls for Moving Campus into Top Publics Nationally Holub Calls for Moving Campus into Top Publics Nationally
In his first public appearance since taking office, Chancellor Robert C. Holub called for moving the Amherst campus into the “upper echelon of public institutions of higher education.”
August 28, 2008 • In the Loop
Aelion Named Dean of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences Aelion Named Dean of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Since 2006, Aelion served as associate dean for research at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina.
August 26, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Office of Faculty Development Holds New Faculty Orientation Office of Faculty Development Holds New Faculty Orientation
More than 100 new faculty will be welcomed in a day-long program August 26 geared to introduce them to the many services offered to support their teaching and research.
August 26, 2008 • Office of Faculty Development
UMass Student Featured on CBS News as Delegate to DNC UMass Student Featured on CBS News as Delegate to DNC
UMass Amherst junior Molly O'Grady is featured on the CBS Evening News as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
August 25, 2008 • CBS News
Campus Center Hotel Undergoes $9.2M Renovation Campus Center Hotel Undergoes $9.2M Renovation
For the first time since it opened its doors in 1970, the facility is undergoing a complete renovation of its guest rooms, lobby and adjoining areas.
August 22, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Record Applications Yield Academically Strong Incoming Class Record Applications Yield Academically Strong Incoming Class
UMass Amherst will welcome 4,100 new first-year students, drawn from a record pool of 29,000 applicants.
August 22, 2008 • Office of News & Information