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UMass Amherst and Shorelight Education Announce Partnership to Offer Master’s Degree to International Students
Thursday, November 3, 2016

UMass Amherst has joined in a new global partnership with Shorelight Education of Boston that will enable international students to receive a master’s degree at one of the top public research universities in the United States. The joint initiative, UMass Amherst Global, will launch in summer 2017 with degrees in electrical and computer engineering.

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Time for Clocks to ‘Fall Back’ One Hour
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Standard Time returns to the United States at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, which means all clocks must be set back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. Most watches and clocks are still set by hand, while many clocks that are part of other electronic devices, from smart phones to computers to cable...
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Education Week Talk to Focus on Supporting International Students
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
El-Houcin Chaqra, associate director for international development and academic linkages at Indiana State University’s Center for Global Engagement, will speak on “Cultivating a Supportive Culture for International Students on Campus” on Monday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. in 174 Campus...
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Campus Publishes 2016 Annual Report on Research
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
The vice chancellor for research and engagement has published the fiscal year 2016 Annual Report on Research. The report features stories and data about faculty and student research, scholarship and creative activity. Digital copies can be viewed and downloaded from the ResearchNext website....
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Submissions Invited for Undergraduate Sustainability Research Award
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
The UMass Amherst Libraries invite submissions for the Undergraduate Sustainability Research Award. All currently enrolled undergraduate UMass Amherst students, part- or full-time, are eligible. For more information and to apply by Feb. 17, visit: http://bit.ly/usra2017. Papers, theses, design...
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Judaic and Near Eastern Studies Presents The Great LOL of China
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
The department of Judaic and Near Eastern studies presents The Great LOL of China with comedian Jesse Appel on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. in Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall. Admission is free. The Great LOL of China is based on Xiangsheng, a form of traditional Chinese comedy. Appell...
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Kinesiology Graduate Students Win Awards, Scholarships
Monday, October 31, 2016
Graduate students from the department of kinesiology won several scholarships and awards at the recent New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) annual meeting, held October 13-14 in Providence. Kate Hayes, a doctoral candidate, was the winning presenter in the...
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Survivors of Tragic College Fire Present ‘After The Fire’ Safety Program
Monday, October 31, 2016

Environmental Health and Safety is sponsoring a unique safety program with guest speakers Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons, survivors of the tragic 2000 Seton Hall University fire, on Wednesday Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m. in 135 Integrated Science Building. The program will include a showing of the acclaimed documentary “After The Fire: A Story of Heroes and Cowards.”

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Families Invited to Host International Students for Thanksgiving
Friday, October 28, 2016

The International Programs Office invites families in the Amherst area to host international students for a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24. Far away from home, these students will really appreciate a taste of American home life during the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Registration Underway for Amazing Race
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Registration is underway for the UMass Amazing Race on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6:30-11 p.m., a biannual event sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success and the UMass Amherst Police Department. This highly interactive event provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage in healthy competition, as well as interact with members of the UMass Police and CMASS.

 

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