“Onward and upward! Maybe with a few loop-dee-doodles along the way, just for fun,” exclaimed Susan Gagliardi, PhD, professor of neurology. This was just one of the many virtual messages that UMass…
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AMHERST, Mass. – Student members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are using their skills and training in their home communities during this period of…, South Weymouth, . Nina Olds works as an EMT at two agencies in , New Jersey, and volunteers as an EMT at a third. Brian Keefe is working for Alert Ambulance, which provides Advanced Life Support in , Chicopee, . Erik Bratland works for Action Ambulance, primarily working out of , Springfield and Holyoke, . They all say there is a strong and direct connection between their academic classwork at UMass Amherst, the EMT training they have received and the skills they are using as they perform their jobs…
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It was a sudden, but thrilling change for the School of Medicine’s Class of 2020, graduating two months early from UMass Medical School with only a few days notice, allowing the new physicians to…
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Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, The transition to remote learning resulting from the COVID-19 emergency has caused significant disruption to students’ educational experience this semester.…
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AMHERST, Mass. — Daniel Gerber, associate dean for academic affairs, is leading a School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) effort to assist the state with its COVID-19 response efforts.…
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Olivia Laramie, a graduate student at the School of Public Policy, presented a paper at the 16th International Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS) Conference on Social Sciences…
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When Ryan Hollander, a 2017 vocal jazz performance graduate, saw many of his favorite artists presenting live streamed performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, it struck a chord. “I admired the way…
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South Shore Hospital in Weymouth has received a donation of much-needed masks, gloves and gowns from the veterinary technology program at the UMass Amherst Mount Ida Campus. Kim Litif, animal…
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Since its debut in early 2011 on Fox, “Bob’s Burgers” has taken its place among the most beloved animated sitcoms, twice winning Emmy awards and developing a dedicated audience. Two UMass Lowell…, Q. California is under a stay-at-home order due to COVID-19. How is that affecting your work? , A., Our studio has gone remote, and we intend to finish production on the current season. It's been an inconvenience, but as far as I know, it hasn't affected our delivery schedule at all. We're lucky…, Q:, , How would you describe Bob’s Burgers to someone who has never seen it?, A:, Bob's Burgers is an animated comedy about a lower-middle-class family who run a burger restaurant. It's character-driven comedy, so everything from story to jokes is driven by who the characters are…, Q. How would you describe the show’s music?, A., One way to describe the show’s musical style might be playfully amateurish. We want the songs to be good, but we're always chasing that feeling of experimentation when something weird but great just…, Q. What does the job of a music editor entail?, A., Our show composers deliver original music for each episode, and I check for any technical or sync issues and make sure everything is a reasonable level to deliver to the mix stage. I also handle any…, Q. How’d you get the Bob’s job?, A., One day, I was wondering what the comedian from “Dr. Katz” was up to (“Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist,” the computer-animated comedy series about a psychotherapist, created by actual therapist…, Q. Loren Bouchard, who is from Medford, has said he grew up among “working-class creatives” and hadn’t seen such folks portrayed on TV. Do you agree? What were your own TV favorites growing up, and…, A., One of my favorite shows growing up was “Home Movies,” which Loren created, and I'm guessing that's what he was referring to. “Home Movies” was a show about three young kids with a passion for…, Q. Music seems more important in “Bob’s Burgers” than in a lot of other shows, which makes your job pretty important. What particular skills do you bring?, A., We always try our best to make sure the music is following the story, no matter what. If the producers are feeling like something is close, but not exactly what they want, I'll try an edit or offer…, Q. What’s it like working with your brother? What does he do there?, A., It's great! He is the music coordinator. He manages communication for all things music and makes sure everything is getting done when and how it needs to, but it's really more than that. He's the…, Q. Why did you come to UML, and what did you get here that led to your success?, A., I knew I wanted to do something with music, and I was also interested in computers and psychology. I looked at a lot of music therapy programs, but when I visited UML, the Sound Recording…, Q. Was there a particular professor or mentor who taught you something special or particularly practical during your time here?, A., Absolutely – I find myself referring to Case-Alexander Alex Case , Shirley-John John Shirley and Moylan-William William Moylan often.
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As a result of decreased campus operations, the campus will transition to locking all building entrances effective Monday, April 6. These changes are being implemented to prevent unauthorized access…, Impact on Faculty, Faculty with UCard or key access to buildings and spaces will continue to have the same access to these spaces while locked. In coordination with the Provost’s Office, we reviewed faculty needs for…, Impact on Staff, Staff with UCard or key access to buildings and spaces will continue to have the same access to these spaces while locked. If you do not currently have access to your building but are working on-site…, Impact on Students, Students will continue to have access to their residence halls, dining commons and the Campus Center. Any inquiries about residence hall access or room lock outs should continue to be routed to the…
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