Things are a little different at UMass Dartmouth these days. You may have received a few emails regarding changes to the way we operate due to the spread of the coronavirus. Though we are not on…, Facilities staff, and the , Bioengineering, , , Chemistry, , , Medical Laboratory Science, , and , Nursing, academic departments, donated vital emergency medical supplies. Gloves, shoe covers, goggles, masks, and face shields were delivered to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford to help them in their…, The Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, has put together a guide to serve and build community while social distancing because the challenges we face are opportunities to help those in need. Make sure you watch , Chancellor Johnson’s, message on the importance of community, staying together, and finishing the semester strong. The , College of Visual & Performing Arts, has created an Instagram account for students to showcase their artwork and participate in creative prompts while learning remotely. Also, remote dance parties. Do you miss watching sports? , UMassD Athletics, is streaming games from this past year on demand via Corsair Classics to help you out. Also, our athletes are taking up the #PassItOnChallenge and the results are incredible:, Women’s Lacrosse team, Women’s Soccer team, Women’s Volleyball team, We also have amazing alumni on the front lines, keeping us safe. Thank you to swimming & diving alumni , Alyssa McCarville, ’16, , Amanda Beahn Hirons, ’11, , George Henry Aulson IV, ’08, , Jill Howard Shelton, ’92, , Kerryn Kane Cornish, ’14 & , Lauren Sardella, ’11! UMassD Social Media Manager , Chelsey Puza, has used her love for photography to raise money for a local charity through the #TheFrontStepsProject. Puza takes photos of families posing together from a safe in exchange for a donation to the…, #UMassDTogether
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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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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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Irma McClaurin, who earned her Ph.D. and MFA from UMass Amherst, was recently awarded a $15,000 Historical Archives Grant from the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc. The…
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Yuriy Brun, an associate professor in the College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS), has been selected to receive the Most Influential Paper Award at the 15th International Symposium on…
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Local hospitals and first responders rang the alarm for protective gear, and UMass Lowell responded. The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences and the …
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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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Alumni, faculty and staff now have an opportunity to help provide emergency financial help to students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students in need of financial assistance as a result of the…
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In the wake of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Asian communities in the Greater Boston area and across the United States have experienced heightened xenophobic reactions. People perceived to be of…
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