The Point
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Chancellor Motley to UMass Boston Class of 2013: “I Want Them To Hear You on Nantucket” ›
Unusual sorrow, unrestrained joy were side by side among the 10,000 in attendance for UMass Boston's spring commencement
Also in this issue:
- UMass Boston Awards Posthumous Degree To Marathon Bombing Victim
- Bandopadhyaya, Roemer, Watanabe Receive Distinguished Faculty Awards at Commencement
- A Day of Firsts for Many in UMass Boston’s Class of 2013
- UMass Boston Student Veteran Sam Chandler Wins JFK Award
UMass Boston Community Reflects on Marathon Tragedy; Honors Victims ›
A large crowd gathered in the Campus Center to remember former student Krystle Campbell, look back on a week of devastation, and begin the healing process.
Also in this issue:
- Community Partnerships Forged, Strengthened at Annual UMass Boston Symposium
- Many Forms of Leadership On Display at UMass Boston Awards Dinner
- Campus Notes for The Point (April 22, 2013)
Governor Patrick Visits UMass Boston to Unveil High-Demand Scholarship Program ›
The new initiative awards $2 million to 800 students studying for high-demand career in public colleges and universities across the state.
Also in this issue:
- Paul Pierce Delivers The Truth on Health to UMass Boston Students
- Turkish University Names Library After UMass Boston Gerontology Director
- Institute for Community Inclusion Fellow Raises Awareness of Down Syndrome
Ice-T Tells UMass Boston Students How He Left Behind a Life of Crime ›
The legendary rapper shared his personal journey from the mean streets of LA to the top of the entertainment industry at the Campus Center on March 6.
Also in this issue:
- UMass Boston’s First MOOC Offers A Classroom In The Cloud
- Celtics Captain Paul Pierce to Speak on Campus Thursday
- UMass Boston Economists Sign Statement Supporting Patrick Tax Plan
- Campus Notes for The Point (March 13, 2013)
GAB Groundbreaking is Latest Sign of Progress at UMass Boston ›
Chancellor J. Keith Motley, UMass President Robert Caret, university trustees, and community members braved bad weather on Wednesday to start the $113M project.
Also in this issue:
- In Student Video Contest, Creative Eye and Camera Equals Cash
- Beacons Hockey Teams Advance to ECAC Semifinals
- Trustees Approve New School for the Environment at UMass Boston
Grant to Help UMass Boston Team Bridge Divides in Global Hot Spots ›
Professor Darren Kew and colleagues are working with a grassroots organization in Nigeria to promote peace across political, social, and religious divides.
Also in this issue:
- UMass Boston Professors, Students Watch Launch of Satellite That Will Gather Data for $970K Grant
- Harbor Gallery Showcasing New Work From Radical ‘80s Artist
UMass Boston Film Series Returns For Spring With Four Premieres ›
One competing entry from the 11th Annual Independent Film Festival Boston will be among the features in the university film series, curated by Chico Colvard.
Also in this issue:
- UMass Boston Offers Chance to Explore Role of Italian Food in Tuscany
- UMass Boston Student Volunteers Paint, Organize, Create on MLK Day of Service
- New School for Global Inclusion and Social Development Prepares For First Class
What Can Australia Tell Us About Boston’s Climate Future? UMass Boston Prof Asks ›
Professor Allen Gontz spent his sabbatical teaming with the University of Queensland to study how climate change and rising sea levels are affecting coastlines.
Also in this issue:
- If You’ve Been Missing “The Point”...
- Management Students Develop Ideas for Promoting Arts, Businesses in Upham’s Corner
- UMass Boston Faculty Researchers Recognize Excellence, Look Ahead to 2013
- UMass Boston’s SAEC Wins a National Association for Campus Activities Award
Despite Hurdles, Beacons Volleyball Team Matches Best-Ever Finish ›
With a brutal schedule and no home court, the UMass Boston women's spikers has every reason to struggle in 2012. Instead, they won their fourth LEC title.
Also in this issue:
- UMass Boston Archivist’s Arrangement Strikes a Chord with BBC
- New Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences Ready to Listen and Lead
- Campus Notes for The Point (November 21, 2012)
UMass Boston Unveils Mercedes Agulló y Cobo Digital Library ›
The Agulló Digital Library provides open, online access to published and unpublished Spanish-language research indices about Spanish and Latin American history.
