Volume 2
Number 9
May 1998

In This Issue:

• David McCullough to Address Grads at '98 Commencement
  One of the most important events held each year which showcases the best and brightest of UMass Boston is Commencement.
  
  
• Charles Merrill Speaks, Donates Painting
  Charles Merrill, son of the founder of Merrill Lynch & Co., shared his philanthropic and educational philosophies April 9.
  
  
• In Depth With The Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy
  It's hard to think of a woman political leader in Massachusetts who hasn't interacted with the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy.
  
  
• Joiner Center Sponsors Talk by Irish Human Rights Activist
  Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, former Member of Parliament from Northern Ireland and long-time civil and human rights activist, addressed a standing room only crowd here on April 16.
  
  
• DeSouza Joins Disability Leaders in Washington
  When Norma V. Cantu, assistant secretary for the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), called a meeting of organizations serving students with disabilities, it was a given that UMass Boston's Carol DeSouza would attend.
  
  
• Dedicated Service by Classified Staff Recognized at Annual Breakfast
  At this year's annual Classified Staff Breakfast, employees were thanked by Chancellor Penney for going well beyond their job descriptions in their commitment to the University.
  
  
• WUMB Upcoming Festival to Celebrate Vitality of Boston's Folk Tradition
  Take live music--celtic, blues, bluegrass, and world-- mix it up with poetry, a music parade, dance and storytelling.
  
  
• Admissions Counselor Named Boston Neighborhood Fellow
  On April 8, Patrick Thinh Tran was honored with a $20,000 Boston Neighborhood Fellows Award at a reception held at the John Hancock Observatory.
  
  
• Guggenheim Fellowship Awarded to Art Professor
  Prof. Anne McCauley of the art department has been awarded a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship for 1998.
  
  
• Public Safety Honors Two for 25 Years of Service
  Public Safety honored two officers with a special breakfast on April 11 for 25 years of loyal service to the University.
  
  
• $10K in Prizes to Reward Undergraduate Research, Public Service Activities
  The Fourth Annual Conference on Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, Creative, and Public Service Activities took place May 1.
  
  
• Employee completes marathon
  Congratulations to Paul Paquin of Computing Services who completed the 1998 Boston Marathon.
  
  
• Grant awards increase $800,000 this quarter
  Faculty and staff garnered a total of $2,854,940 in sponsored projects from January 15 to March 12.
  
  
• Professor Receives Young Investigator Award
  Prof. Paul Nestor of the psychology department has received a Young Investigator Award.
  
  
• Supurb teaching record garners award for American Studies graduate director
  The Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools honored Prof. Judith Smith, director of the Graduate Program in American Studies,with their Annual Faculty Teaching Award for 1998.
  
  
• Campus Notes
  
  
• Colloquia seek to balance local, international efforts
  How does UMass Boston strike the crucial balance between its urban mission and efforts to internationalize its curriculum?
  
  
• Clinton Aide Discusses Africa Trip
  The special assistant to President Clinton who helped plan the 11-day, historical trip to Africa gave his first debriefing outside Washington to the UMass Boston community April 8.
  
  
• CPCS faculty publish on issues of domestic, dating violence
  Profs. Sylvia Mignon and Carroy "Cuf" Ferguson have each written chapters for a new book.
  
  
• Problem drinking in elderly a cause for concern, Professor says
  Alcoholism and problem drinking among the elderly is predicted to rise, and is an issue that has not received sufficient attention from doctors, nursing home professionals and families, according to Prof. Sylvia Mignon.
  
  
• Professor Emeritus Ernest Lynton, 1926-1998
  Professor Emeritus Ernest Lynton died on March 18 after a long illness.
  
  
• Longtime Financial Aid Director and UMB Friend Dies
  Corine Byrd, longtime director of the Financial Aid Office (1983-1995) died April 5, just one week after receiving a bone marrow transplant to combat leukemia.
  
  
• UMass Boston Golf Classic scheduled for June 19
  Now in its twelfth year, the UMass Boston Golf Classic will be held at Franklin Park Golf Course on Friday, June 19.
  
  
• Note from the Editor
  The University Reporter will not be published during the months of June, July & August.