Dear campus community, We have endured so much together since early March when COVID-19 rapidly changed our university and our entire way of life. We reacted to the challenges it presented with an…, #UMassDTogether, With gratitude, Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. Chancellor
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Back when she was a student at UMass Lowell, Assist. Teaching Prof. Michel-Yahayra Yahayra Michel ’07 ’09 would make a beeline to the campus bookstore at the start of each semester to grab used…
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With the coronavirus pandemic persisting, people may be tempted to increase the use of disinfectants to help stem the spread of the virus. But these products contain Environmental Protection Agency (…, New Research on Safer Alternatives, Goodyear-Nancy Assoc. Prof. Nancy Goodyear of the Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences Department is working with TURI Lab staff to evaluate the effectiveness…, Guidance for Consumers and Businesses , In a recent webinar to help businesses reopen, TURI Laboratory Specialist Alicia McCarthy ’15 ’17 said it’s important to document how often you’re cleaning and disinfecting each area and surface. “…, Clean before you disinfect., A disinfectant cannot reach the organisms if they are covered with dirt. So clean first, and then disinfect. Never mix cleaning products Never mix cleaning and disinfecting chemicals together. …, Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when using toxic disinfectants., Open windows and turn on exhaust fans to dissipate the toxic fumes. Keep these products away from children. , Dilute bleach with water before using., Bleach is highly toxic. If you do choose to use bleach, be sure to dilute it with water, per the directions on the label, before using. , Don't overuse disinfectants., Although we are in a crisis with COVID-19, remember that disinfecting kills all microorganisms, good and bad. Overuse can contribute to unintended consequences, such as causing health issues and…
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The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy at UMass Boston has released “ COVID-19 and Latinos in Massachusetts ," a research report to better understand the…, About the Gastón Institute, The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy was established in 1989 by the Massachusetts Legislature in response to a need for improved understanding of the…
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The guidance released Monday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) creates immense confusion and instability for thousands of international students at the University of Massachusetts, not to…
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AMHERST, Mass. – A new leadership academy for students of color and women who are interested in careers in technology and engineering was launched today by the Institute of Diversity Sciences (IDS)…
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While the number of women in elected office in the U.S. has increased steadily in recent decades, they still represent a minority of officeholders. And, perhaps not incidentally, when they do run for…
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Michael Crowley, a graduate student at the School of Public Policy, has been selected for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) fellowship program that fast tracks students for leadership roles…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts standardized tests, educators have an opportunity to rethink the role of high-stakes testing in judging schools, students and college applicants, says Asst. Prof. of…
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It’s a Tuesday morning in early June, and newly minted link this for landing page Manning School of Business grad David Seybert ’20 is the only person in the office at Thrasio, a quickly growing…, Q: How did the book come about, and how did you land on 200 tips?, A:, The idea came to me after my freshman year, but I didn’t actually put pen to paper until last May, after my second year of school. I feel like most of the tips for college success that you see in…, Q: What kind of actionable tips do you include in your book?, A:, One example is to keep your room well lit when studying. It’s a small thing that you might not think of, but it makes a significant difference, especially in the winter when there’s 10 feet of snow…, Q: You say you weren’t a great student in high school. What changed at UML?, A:, I wasn’t particularly motivated in high school academically. I took a lot of AP classes but didn’t do well in any of them. But once I got to UML, I figured out what worked for me. Probably the most…, Q: Your sophomore year, you took eight classes in the fall and nine classes in the spring. Is that something you’d recommend to other students?, A:, I don’t recommend taking nine classes. There are other things people should value in college like making connections and doing activities. It worked for me because I was able to multitask and…, Q: Were there specific classes you took that helped shape your success?, A:, “Professional Communications” with (Asst. Teaching Prof.) Tines-Olga Olga Tines was great. She gave us a lot of valuable insights, like how to make presentations visually appealing and adding…, Q: Why should an incoming college student listen to your advice? , A:, Mostly because I’ve seen people do it. I’ve seen many people who started college and were in the same situation as me — they didn’t really ever work hard and then they implemented a few of these…, Q: Now that you’ve earned your degree and landed a job, what’s next?, A:, I have a feeling I’ll miss school pretty soon, so I’ll probably go back for my master’s degree. And I definitely want to write another book someday, specifically for marketing people — once I learn…
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