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Volume 2
Number 1
September 1997
- Conferences are Highlights of Summer '97
This summer, UMass Boston took a leading role in hosting several international and national meetings. A brief summary of four conferences follows.
- Student Wins $20K from NIH
When opportunity came knocking for Chukwuka Okafor, the door was already open. The junior biochemistry major wastes no time waiting for things to happen.
- In Depth With New Provost Edward Glynn
Edward Glynn is often asked how he handles the "step down" from 12 years as president of St. Peter's College and one year as president of Gonzaga University to his current position as provost.
- New Faculty & Administrative Appointments
On university campuses throughout the country, September is a month of new beginnings.
- New Academic Programs Offered
Beginning this fall, UMass Boston will offer six new academic programs.
- Campus Educators in the Vanguard
"It's all about not putting kids in boxes ...
- Grad Students Offer Free Computing Services
It has happened to most of us, probably too often than we care to recall.
- Professors' Research to Affect America's
Youth
The findings of two professors whose research won national recognition and financial support could influence the quality of life for many young Americans.
- Professor Tracks Harbor Pollutants with
Fiber Optics Grant
Sometime next year, a small, computer-controlled, submersible vehicle known as "fish" will be loaded with fiber optic cables and other sensors and equipment, and lowered into Boston Harbor.
- Campus Notes
- U.S. Education Official Visits Campus
One of the nation's top education officials spent two days in Massachusetts, at the invite of the Center for Occupational Education.
- UMass Boston First to Improve University
The UMass Boston First campaign has impressed the most cynical of philanthropic professionals because of its ability to adapt traditional capital campaign practices to its own innovative design and mission.
- Creating Community at Convocation '97
Convocation Day is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to celebrate the opening of the new academic year.
- Center to Use Funds to Study Women in Labor Movement
The Labor Resource Center, through a collaborative partnership with the Women's Institute for Leadership Development, has received funding from the Heinz Family Foundation for research on economic security issues for Massachusetts women.
- Summer Lures International Students to UMass
Boston
UMass Boston hosted more than 110 international students in programs this summer.
- McCormack Hosts South African Leaders
Four South African policy makers spent June 24-28 studying local government in the Boston area.
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