In spring 2018, the university launched Building Bridges, an initiative designed to foster connections among UMass community members who come from myriad backgrounds and hold differing perspectives. Activities under the umbrella of Building Bridges include art installations, enrichment courses for staff, efforts to amplify the voices of immigrant workers on campus and other events.
Building Bridges 2019 Showcase Event
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UMass Community members contributed to the Building Bridges display
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Pictured: Joe Van Allen, Assistant Director of Career Advising, CNS
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Beading by Andee Brown-Tatro
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Folk performers entertained the early afternoon crowd
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Mixed media book by Elise Manning
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Joe Connolly and Jacob Carter, Building Bridges Program Manager
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Attendees share thoughts in the guestbook
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Mapping our path to the U.S.
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Howard Rhett describes his process for taking photos of entities in space
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Cindy Loiselle leads guests in a folk dancing lesson
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Leslie Field sings folk songs
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Shara Denson of Human Resources with her stained glass piece
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Painting by Jose DeNoronha of Dining Services
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Photography by Michelle St. Martin, Maintainer
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Nicholas Chavez makes a statement about capitalism
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Sandra Haynes, "Comfort Zone"
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Ceramics by Evelyn Snyder, Art Department
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Papier Mache elephant
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Quilt by Leesa Lesenski
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Watercolor by Margaret MacDonald
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