Protesting students packed the seats and lined the walls of Monday’s SGA meeting in a display of discontent over a motion to abolish CEPA which was eventually withdrawn.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 | last update: 12:21 am
Independently serving the UMass community since 1890
CEPA keeps agency status after protest
Tags: CEPA, Daniel Stratford, SGA
Posted in Campus News, News, SGA | 3 Comments »
Decision made on UHS cuts
After months of deliberation, a committee tasked with reviewing proposed changes to the University Health Services budget agreed on a final recommendation with a 16-1 vote, which was subsequently approved by Chancellor Robert Holub.
Tags: Ashkay Kapoor, Ed Blaguszewski, Robert Holub, UHS budget, UHS cuts
Posted in Campus News, News | 2 Comments »
SGA moves to increase RSO support
In a move aimed at increasing services and support for RSOs, the SGA is attempting to bolster the ranks of the Secretary of the Registry with two new undersecretaries.
Tags: garrett gowen, RSO, SGA
Posted in SGA | No Comments »
Akshay Kapoor, Garrett Gowen sworn into SGA offices
The newly elected leaders of the Student Government Association took an oath of office at last night’s inauguration.
Tags: Ashkay Kapoor, Garret Gowen, RSOs, SGA, UMass
Posted in Campus News, News | No Comments »
UMass explores online delivery of course content
According to OIT’s Adviser for Technology Initiatives Michael Gilbert, “The University of Massachusetts is considering the creation of an online resource for “audio and video lectures, promotional materials and various e-materials.”
Tags: Audio and video lectures, iTunes, OIT, UMass
Posted in Campus News, News | 2 Comments »
Students to decide the fate of the student union
A referendum question on the Student Government Association presidential ballot allows students to vote on building a new $100 million Student Union.
Tags: Adam Baldarelli, Kaylee Brow, student union
Posted in Campus News, News | 1 Comment »
SGA election candidates take part in debate
Candidates for next year’s Student Government president, vice president and student trustee positions took part in a debate last night.
Tags: akshay kapoor, Alex Cidado, elections, Elizabeth Asefa, Grant George, Jessica Hope Saperstein, Michael Cusher, MJ Peterson, Student Government Association, Student Union building, Student Union construction
Posted in SGA | 1 Comment »
UHS review committee examines alternatives to service cuts
Draft proposal seeks to avoid pharmacy closure, end to lab testing
Tags: Chancellor Holub, Maria Coach, UHS, UHS lab testing, UHS pharmacy
Posted in Campus News, News | 1 Comment »
EMS wins potential to expand through agency status
An increase in funding that comes with agency status will allow EMS to expand service and possibly even become first responders to 911 calls on campus
Tags: EMS, EMT, UMass EMS
Posted in Campus News, News | 1 Comment »
Sober shuttle to be decided by SGA referendum in spring elections
The SGA wants to help combat all incidences of drunk driving and hopes to partner with the UMass Transit Authority to pick up students 15 minutes after last call at downtown Amherst’s bars.
Tags: amherst, Annual Review of Public Health, drunk driving, PVTA, sober shuttle, UMass
Posted in Campus News, News | 2 Comments »
- Health care and education are human rights
- PVTA hopes route detours will deter partying
- Liberal education is dead
- Fantazia brings multimedia EDM event to Mullins
- Anticipated Outcomes of the New Residential Complex
- Raising taxes on the rich won’t really tax them
- Our Lady Peace's latest album hampered by transitions