Hope alive for budget by July 31
While state offices continue to operate on a one-month interim budget, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee said this week that a final fiscal 2003 spending package could be completed before Aug. 1.

CFNR floats proposal to change its name
The College of Food and Natural Resources may have a new name come Sept. 1 if the response to a 30-day letter from the Faculty Senate to academic deans, curriculum committee chairs and others is positive.

Site chosen for central heating plant
A new central heating plant for the campus will be constructed on the west side of campus, adjacent to Route 116 and the Amherst wastewater treatment plant, in the town of Hadley.

Archaeological Services moves to Anthropology Department
After 18 years of administrative housing in the Environmental Institute (TEI), Archaeological Services (UMAS) moved July 1 to the Anthropology Department.

Food Services wins prize in dining hall contest
Food Services last month was an award-winner in the 29th Annual Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards Contest in the category of dining hall concept.

Archaeology students excavate 8,000-year-old site in Hatfield
Four graduate teachers, an assistant professor and 20 Continuing Education students sifted through dirt at a Hatfield farm early this summer to learn more about the life of native peoples in the Connecticut River Valley 8,000 years ago.