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Record Eight Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarships Record Eight Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarships
The recipients of scholarships for international study include four graduate students and four undergraduates who completed their degrees during the past year.
September 15, 2009 • In the Loop
Integrated Sciences Building Shows Off Teaching Labs, Green Building Features Integrated Sciences Building Shows Off Teaching Labs, Green Building Features
UMass Amherst dedicated the 157,000-square-foot building, the anchor of a planned new science complex. It includes modern classrooms, laboratories, a 300-seat auditorium, and offices.
September 14, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
Tickets on Sale for Meals Prepared by HTM Students Tickets on Sale for Meals Prepared by HTM Students
Reservations are being accepted for meals prepared by students enrolled in “Food Production Management” at the Marriott Center for Hospitality Management on the 11th floor of the Campus Center.
September 13, 2009 • In the Loop
UMass Wins Home Opener in 44-7 Romp Over Albany UMass Wins Home Opener in 44-7 Romp Over Albany
The Minutemen picked off three passes and Kyle Havens and Victor Cruz hooked up for two touchdown pass-plays to punctuate Kevin Morris's first win as UMass head coach.
September 12, 2009 • Athletic Department
The Greenest Gasoline? The Greenest Gasoline?
Anellotech, a start-up company using the technology of Professor George Huber, makes petrochemicals from waste without using excess water or energy.
September 10, 2009 • Forbes.com
Upgraded Hubble Will Help UMass Amherst Astronomers Upgraded Hubble Will Help UMass Amherst Astronomers
Daniela Calzetti and Todd Tripp will begin to use the space telescope to explore the origins and evolution of galaxies and stars throughout the Universe.
September 10, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
Welcome to the School Year Welcome to the School Year
Chancellor Holub welcomes students, faculty, and staff to the new academic year.
September 8, 2009 • Office of the Chancellor
‘Hillside Salon’ Arts Gatherings To Be Held At Chancellor’s Home âHillside Salonâ Arts Gatherings To Be Held At Chancellorâs Home
Sabine Holub, wife of Chancellor Robert C. Holub, says she hopes to strengthen the local arts community and create a space where artists and friends of the arts can connect.
September 8, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
UMass Field Hockey Knocks Off #9 Iowa 4-3 UMass Field Hockey Knocks Off #9 Iowa 4-3
Minutewomen rattle off three straight goals and seven saves in the second half to lead UMass Amherst to a victory over the Hawkeyes, a Final Four team a season ago.
September 5, 2009 • Athletic Department
UMass Offers Tasty Fare UMass Offers Tasty Fare
Tracy Jan of The Boston Globe proclaims the food served at UMass Amherst the best she's ever eaten on any campus.
September 4, 2009 • The Boston Globe
Altar of the Bottom Line Altar of the Bottom Line
Professor Tom Juravich's new CD includes songs he wrote based on interviews he did with workers in call centers, hospitals and factories.
September 3, 2009 • NPR
Best-Ever First-Year Class of 4,100 Joins UMass Amherst Best-Ever First-Year Class of 4,100 Joins UMass Amherst
First-year students with the best academic credentials in the history of UMass Amherst are being welcomed to campus this weekend.
September 3, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
Come On, Get Happy Come On, Get Happy
What makes a person tick? Psychology professor Susan Whitbourne found out and reports in Southwest Airlines Spirit magazine.
September 1, 2009 • Southwest Airlines Spirit
Regional Traveler Information Center Offers Route 9 Travel Times Online Regional Traveler Information Center Offers Route 9 Travel Times Online
In time for the busiest travel days of the year, drivers can get real-time information about traffic congestion and travel times.
August 31, 2009 • In the Loop
Legendary Hockey Coach Jack Canniff Passes Away Legendary Hockey Coach Jack Canniff Passes Away
Canniff passed away Saturday morning after a long battle with several health issues. He led UMass to the 1972 ECAC Division II National Title and was enshrined in the UMass Hall of Fame.
August 31, 2009 • Athletic Department