House weighs new taxes to address $2b shortfall
Searching for ways to close a $2 billion state budget shortfall, House leaders this week floated a list of more than 150 possible fee and tax increases, although only about a dozen large-scale options are under serious consideration.

Off-campus research center to bear dean's name
Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences Glen Gordon is one of two people for whom a new off-campus teaching and research center is being named.

Flavin not seeking re-election
Nancy Flavin, the highest ranking Amherst campus graduate in the state House of Representatives, last week bowed out of the fall election, saying she wants a less hectic lifestyle after 10 years on Beacon Hill.

Anthrax crisis spurs development of new class
Last fall, as the first reports of anthrax-related deaths attracted worldwide attention and anxiety levels soared across the country, Community Health Studies professor Paula Stamps was among those riveted by the burgeoning crisis.

ISHA to focus on sustainability during fall term
Faculty from a number of departments will share ideas and research about "Sustainability and Stewardship" during the fall 2002 semester.

Learning Channel's 'A Makeover Story' shines
up two graduate students
Art students Bryan Thomas and Mary Crawford are ready to trade in their paint- and plaster-stained flannel shirts and grungy jeans for the polished look of professional artists. To that end, they will be putting their faith in the fashion and style experts of The Learning Channel's "A Makeover Story."