Patrick Archbald, who previously served as the deputy chief of the UMass Police Department, was selected in February to serve as the interim police chief after Chief Johnny Whitehead accepted a post at Rice University.
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Archbald to guide UMPD through transition phase
Tags: Johnny Whitehead, Patrick Archbald, Rice University
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Student body elects Kapoor as SGA president, Healy as student trustee
Students elected Akshay Kapoor and Garrett Gowen as SGA president and vice president. They also elected Jennifer Healy as student trustee and rejected a referendum to establish a mandatory fee for a new Student Union building.
Tags: akshay kapoor, garrett gowen, jennifer healy
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An Irishman considers St. Patrick’s Day
Despite the post-diaspora influence of the Irish-American St. Patrick’s Day, there are some aspects of the celebration that haven’t changed in Andrew Fox’s homeland.
Tags: Interview, Irishman, St. Patrick's Day 2012
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Construction to close walkway on north side of campus pond
After spring break, the pedestrian pathway next to the Campus Center will be closed to student for the duration of the construction of the Academic Classroom Building.
Tags: construction, Sidewalk, Spring Break
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University to add 300 economy triples
In an attempt to alleviate the housing crisis next year, the University plans to add 300 economy triples next year in Southwest, Central and Northeast Residential Area.
Tags: central, dawn bond, northeast, Residential Life, Southwest, umass housing
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Finalists in Chancellor search visit UMass this week
The final four candidates – Carlos Santiago, Susan Phillips, Sona Andrews and Kumble Subbaswamy – will be visiting the University of Massachusetts to meet with students, faculty and staff this week.
Tags: Carlos Santiago, chancellor search, Kumble Subbaswamy, Sona Andrews, Susan Phillips
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ResLife changes housing selection process
Unlike in previous years, sophomores will be given priority during the housing selection process this year to help enable them to live on campus during the expected housing shortage.
Tags: Edward Hull, Housing, ResLife
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First snow accumulation in over a month hits western Massachusetts
The first accumulation of snow to hit western Massachusetts in other a month occurred yesterday, just as students were starting to get ready for spring.
Tags: Rick Sluben, snow, UMass
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Students seek involvement in administrative decisions on campus
A group of over 50 student protesters from the Involve Us campaign protested at a meeting outside of Chancellor Robert Holub’s Office.
Tags: housing and residence life, Involve Us campaign, Protest, Working Group on Student Success
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Honors student turns capstone into dance party
Instead of writing a thesis, senior Dorothy Polatin decided to organize a series of alcohol and drug free dance parties for her capstone.
Tags: Capstone, dance, Neon Night
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