University Reporter: February, 2003
UMass Boston Philosophy Professor Examines How Character and Gender Affect Psychiatric Treatment and Ethics
Though
a person suffering from the flu may turn to the same managed health
care system as does a person suffering from depression, their needs
are radically different. Psychiatrists and mental health clinicians
provide different types of treatments and lead different types of doctor-patient
relationships than those of their biomedical colleagues. These differences,
unfortunately, are not always accounted for in current definitions of
medical ethics. "There is a set of moral and ethical problems distinctive
to, or at least magnified by, mental health settings," explains
UMass Boston's Jennifer Radden, who seeks to create a new ethical
framework for psychiatry.
Radden, professor of philosophy, received a collaborative grant of $49,392 from the National Library of Medicine at the National Institute of Health to conduct a study of character and gender in psychiatric ethics. Working with clinician John Sadler, MD, of the Psychiatry Department at the University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, she is developing a handbook of professional ethics for residents training to become psychiatrists. read more: Radden
Campus Center Construction Site Boasts Windows, Bricks, and Heat
- By Leigh DuPuy
With
temperatures dipping below the teens, construction workers must be glad
that the new 331,000, square-foot campus center is now partially heated.
With the "west" portion of the building's envelope completed
with windows and bricks, workers have been able to move forward with interior
work on the $75 million building. As construction progresses smoothly,
the structure's shell is closing in on completion. "Our priority
right now is to finish getting the building enclosed," explains Stephan
Chait, project manager and assistant vice chancellor for administration
and finance.
From the garages beginning to take shape to the completion of the roofing material, the Campus Center changes noticeably day by day. Views from inside the building reveal steal beams, new walls of Sheetrock, and significant ductwork of pipes, conduits, and trays. Next steps include installing skylights on the roof and a continuation of interior construction.
Those interested in getting a closer look at the progress can view activities on-line at www.umb.edu/about_umb/campus_center. The site features a Campus Center web cam that updates the site every two minutes with the latest construction photos.
The site also includes the architect's rendering of the finished building and a virtual tour of some of the building's interior rooms, hallways, and function rooms. By clicking on links to various areas such as the entry lobby, atriums, and student and university dining halls, visitors can look at three different previews of each area and its location in the overall scheme of the Campus Center. Those who want "live" shots of the action can always take a stroll down the Wheatley Hall catwalk to watch construction unfold.
Image: Bricks and windows now adorn the "west" portion of the Campus Center, as seen on January 9. (Photo by Harry Brett)I
Nantucket Field Station's Fleet Grows with Donated Truck
The
UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station recently welcomed a third donation
from the island's Don Allen Ford Dealership, through the continued
generosity of general manager William A. Toronivish, Jr. The latest addition
to the station's fleet is a 1995 Ford F150 pick-up truck. "We'll
be using it as a work truck," says Tony Molis, facilities manager
of the field station. "Whether we'll use it to launch boats
or take deliveries from the lumber yard, we'll put it to good use."
Don Allen Ford has also previously donated a 1995 Ford Windstar and a
2002 Ford Think, an electric car, to the station. (Photo by Michael Galvin)
Fall 2002 UMass Boston Alumni Magazine Out on the "Shelves"
What's
in the latest alumni magazine UMass Boston? Check out the Fall 2002 issue
for profiles on ice cream CFO Mickey Wiles '83 of Ben & Jerry's
and transportation maven Mary Jane O'Meara '88, who is director
of the Tobin Memorial Bridge. The magazine remembers the wide-ranging
celebrations of Chancellor Gora's inauguration and provides an in-depth
look at the very successful University Honors Program, which is making
history as its students and alumni are winning top fellowships such as
the Marshall and Fulbright Scholarships. UMass Boston is published three
times a year by the Office of University Communications.
UMass Boston Hosts Second Annual Gathering of Dorchester Business and Community Leaders
Chancellor
Gora and members of the university community met with representatives
of more than 12 Dorchester Civic Associations, elected officials Boston
City Councilor Maureen Feeney and State Senator Jack Hart, and business
leaders at the Philips Old Colony House on January 17. To continue the
university's goal in strengthening communications with its neighbors,
Chancellor Gora and her colleagues gave presentations on recent partnerships,
community outreach efforts, and future university goals before opening
the floor to questions and feedback from the participants. Above: Chancellor
Gora talks with Sandra Eddy of the Meeting House Hill Civic Association.
(Photo by Harry Brett)
History Professor Receives Accolades for Book on Life of James Forten
Julie Winch, professor of history, received the Wesley-Logan Prize in African Diaspora History for her book A Gentleman of Color: The Life of James Forten from the American Historical Association (AHA) in a ceremony held on January 3 in Chicago. Her work was described bythe AHA as a "beautifully written biography [that] details Forten's rise as an important businessman, fierce opponent of slavery, champion of education, and African American community leader" and one that "brings to light right and often surprising facets of race, class, and culture in early America." The prize is sponsored jointly by the AHA and the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History.
Community Service Center Debuts Broadcast Front Page
Looking for a way to broadcast information via e-mail about your upcoming academic event to the university community? Wondering what interesting speakers are coming to campus in the next few days? How can you sell your old computer online? The UMass Boston Community Front Page can help!
The font page is designed to broadcast events, offer classified advertisements, and become an online connection to campus resources. To submit a request to post information, visit the Customer Service website www.umb.edu/csc and hit the "request form" button on the Community Front Page link. The deadline for submitting requests for the next daily broadcast is 3:00 p.m. The service is available to faculty, staff, students, and alumni with UMass Boston e-mail addresses. See the website for the front page's policies, rules, and guidelines.
McCormack Institute Sponsors Politically Charged "Meet the Authors"
Richard
Hogarty and Carol Hardy-Fanta, senior fellows at the McCormack Institute,
were on hand to talk Massachusetts and politics at a recent book talk
and signing held at the University Club on January 21. The event, which
featured Hogarty's book Massachusetts Politics and Public Policy
and Hardy-Fanta's book Latino Politics in Massachusetts: Struggles,
Strategies, and Prospects, attracted alumni from the Masters of Science
in Public Affairs Program and the Program for Women in Politics and Public
Policy, as well as faculty and guests of the McCormack Institute. In addition
to being senior fellows, Hogarty is professor emeritus of political science
and Hardy-Fanta is the director of the Center for Women in Politics and
Public Policy (Photo by Harry Brett).
UMass Boston's Center for Collaborative Leadership Receives AT&T Foundation Grant
The Center for Collaborative Leadership at the University of Massachusetts Boston received a grant of $20,000 from the AT&T Foundation to help advance the program's continuing efforts in the Greater Boston region.
The center enhances an individual's leadership skills and prepares them to work more effectively with other leaders toward significant civic goals. "Our program stresses collaborative leadership to foster leaders that are visionary, service-oriented, and inclusive," said Sherry Penney, center director and the first holder of the Sherry H. Penney Endowed Professorship in Leadership. The 40 selected fellows are divided into teams that will produce an action plan for Boston-area issues seen from various perspectives, and actually implement some portion of the plan.
"The Center for Collaborative Leadership promotes many of the priorities common to AT&T, including diversity, individual development and community advancement," said Rick Friedel, AT&T Regional Vice President – New England. "We are proud to be part of this exciting program that has already made a major impact."
The center is charged with nourishing young leadership in metropolitan Boston and with exploring and refining the collaborative leadership model. The center's goal is to create a more diverse pool of emerging leaders. The center also performs research on leadership-related topics. Its work will help to create a new generation of leaders for the Greater Boston region and will have broad implications for the theory and practice of leadership.