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Video: Hairdressers Are My Heroes
Inspired by sculptures in the exhibit “Five Takes on African Art” at the University Museum of Contemporary Art, stylist Kamala Bhagat recreates an ancient African hairstyle on the head of artist Sonya Clark. The performance, “Hairdressers Are My Heroes,” celebrates…

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6 Faculty Awarded Technology Development Grants by President’s Office
Six Amherst campus faculty are among the recipients of $200,000 in seed funding from the UMass system’s Technology Development Fund. Announced April 18 by President Marty Meehan, the $25,000 awards will support the development of new technologies aimed at protecting premature infants from...
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UMass Amherst Again Earns Tree Campus USA Designation
For the third consecutive year, UMass Amherst has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus USA for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The award will be accepted at a state Department of Conservation and Recreation ceremony May 30 in Northampton.
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Landscape Management Improving Habitat for Eastern Bluebirds, Bats
Landscape Management and partners are installing six bluebird nesting boxes and six bat houses as part of continuing efforts to improve wildlife habitat on campus. A popular and beneficial species, the eastern bluebird experienced a drastic decline in numbers during the late 1800s through the...
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Video: Building Bridges at UMass Amherst
Building Bridges is a public arts and engagement initiative that aims to create connections between campus community members, including staff, faculty and students. Its featured event—the Building Bridges Showcase and Opening Reception—will take place Wednesday, April 11 from noon to 7...

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