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New Permaculture Garden, local food topics of first UMass Sustainability Fair

Production has begun on the construction of another permaculture garden by Berkshire Dining Common.

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Fall New Students Orientation Brings Firsts, Unity

The Fall New Students Orientation (NSO) was the first ever for the University of Massachusetts, but it was also layered with traditions that have been a part of the University’s character for generations.

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UMass leads by example in its sustainability efforts

The University of Massachusetts was recently awarded the Governor’s “Leading by Example” prize for taking steps to reduce its carbon emissions footprint.

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Amherst College President to head NYC Public Library system

The New York City Public Library’s (NYPL) Board of Trustees announced earlier this month that Amherst College President Dr. Anthony Marx will become the next president and CEO of the library starting in July 2011.

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UMass relies on alumni donations

The economic recession has caused institutions of higher learning across the country to lose donations and gifts over the past two years, and the University of Massachusetts is no exception.

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Study abroad said to benefit students

A new study suggests that taking a semester of courses in a different country leads to better success in college with negligable adverse side effects.

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