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Video: Spring at the Libraries, 2019
Spring semester events, including author talks, are happening in the UMass Amherst Libraries: the 25th annual Du Bois Lecture and Dinner; an edible book contest; FalCon, the Libraries’ first mini comic convention; an Evening of Sights and Sounds with alumnus Jim Metzner of…

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Shared Service Arrangement Being Studied to Manage Costs, Improve Service
The five UMass campuses and the UMass System Office have been studying a shared service arrangement for a select set of administrative operations with the goals of increased efficiency, improved customer service and cost savings for the campuses.  The first phase of the implementation will...
Sam the Minuteman hold UMass-themed Valentine's cards
Happy Valentine's Day from Sam the Minuteman!
Sam the Minuteman spread some love on campus Feb. 14 by handing out some sweet surprises. Whether you were lucky enough to get one of his UMass-themed valentines or not, you can check out his adventures here.
Enku Gelaye
University to Launch Search for Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life
The university will launch a search for a new vice chancellor for student affairs and campus life following Enku Gelaye’s announcement that she will be leaving the position in June 2019. Gelaye has been appointed vice president and dean of campus life at Emory University in Atlanta. Gelaye...
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Large Study Fails to Link Phthalates and Increased Breast Cancer Risk
In the largest study to date on phthalates and postmenopausal breast cancer, a UMass Amherst cancer epidemiology researcher found no association between breast cancer risk and exposure to the plasticizing and solvent chemicals used in such common products as shampoo, makeup, vinyl flooring, toys, medical devices and car interiors.

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