The grant application will be uploaded via the submission page. Some information will be typed into the form fields online, and the remainder of the application will be uploaded as a single PDF document, no more than 7 pages long pages – including appendices and figures/tables. You can download a template to help you prepare the information in advance of submission. Download the Template The…
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A key rationale articulated by the Saxon Commission in 1989 for the creation of the five-campus UMass system was the need for Massachusetts to build a world-class public university to meet the challenges of economic change in the global, technology-intensive economy. The Economic Development Department in the Office of the President was created in 1993 as part of the initial organization of the…
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Sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be available via live stream on Zoom. Time Session Title Location 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Networking/Breakfast 2nd Floor Breakroom (outside Commonwealth Room) 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Salesforce Across the UMass System 2nd Floor - Commonwealth Room 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break N/A 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. UMass Dreamforce To You - Salesforce overview 2nd…
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Saturday, June 19 marks the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation . Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is…, Juneteenth Webinar Recording Now Available, Last week's Juneteenth webinar with Barbara Krauthamer, Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, Professor of History at UMass Amherst is now available as a recording . During the webinar, which was hosted by President Marty Meehan, Dean Krauthamer provided an overview of Juneteenth, photos, and historical facts around annual celebrations, and answered audience questions about the…
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What is Disability Pride Month?, Disability Pride month correlates with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990. An article by Andrew Pulrang, a freelance writer with lifelong disabilities, describes Disability Pride Month, as “a month set aside - mostly unofficially but with some local proclamations - to focus attention on the disability community and celebrate the pride disabled people have as people…, What is Disability Independence Day?, July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, a federally recognized day to celebrate the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)., How do I Learn More?, A children’s book, We Move Together, was released as part of Disability Pride Month Listen to podcasts or read posts published by the Disability Visibility Project, an online community of disability advocates dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture. Attend an online event. Alaska Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education is hosting a five…
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University Information Technology Services staff member Shahriar Panahi recently co-authored the Educause Review article, Discrimination in a Sea of Data: Exploring the Ethical Implications of Student Success Analytics . The article explores how the use of student success analytics may unintentionally result in consequences that benefit some students while harming others due to implicit biases.
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Monday is Indigenous Peoples Day, which celebrates and honors Native Americans and commemorates their histories and cultures. Indigenous Peoples Day MA and Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day have compiled a list of events happening this weekend.
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What is Global Diversity Awareness Month?, Global Diversity Awareness Month is celebrated during the month of October. It provides us with a time to celebrate our heritage and learn from each other's unique experiences. As part of Global Diversity Awareness month, we encourage you to discover, recognize, and share the diversity in your lives and community year-round., How Diversity Positively Enhances Our Lives, Martha Pierson, a UITS employee, was recently asked how Global Diversity was an integral part of her life. Martha reflected on her enjoyment of homemade cooking and the ability to provide meals to families in need. “A friend of mine introduced me to Lasagna Love . My experience over the past several months has been eye-opening. It is amazing how a simple meal not only shows kindness but provides…, Join Us in Recognizing Global Diversity this Month by Cooking a Meal, A single pan of lasagna inarguably has a positive impact on recipients contending with food insecurity, families taking care of ill parents, spouses, or children, overworked healthcare workers, people who have lost their job or working single parents or grandparents too exhausted at the end of the day to prepare yet another meal. Although we can never know what another person is contending with…, Other Ways to Get Involved in Global Diversity Awareness Month, Visit a local museum to explore exhibits on various communities, cultures, and histories. Support minority-owned businesses (e.g., restaurants, stores, Etsy shops, etc.). Watch a documentary. Documentaries are an excellent source of information and offer various community perspectives (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.). Learn about the various diversity awareness events…, Have Global Diversity Awareness Month events or stories you’d like to share?, Feel free to share your Global Diversity Awareness Month resources or experiences on the Slack #inclusion channel .
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What is Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month?, Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Hispanic and Latinx communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how Hispanic and Latinx communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. The term Hispanic or Latino (or the more recent term Latinx) refers to a person’s culture or origin—…, How can I celebrate Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month?, There are several in person and virtual events happening. Here are a few upcoming events:, ¡Música! A Bilingual Family Concert with Mariana Iranzi, Tuesday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Virtual Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual concert in Spanish and English. Mariana Iranzi, musician and educator from New York City, brings high-quality music for the little ones and their families to enjoy. Be ready to dance and sing along in Spanish and English! Attend ¡Música! on Facebook Live, Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Saturday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hingham Farmers Market Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month featuring the Hingham Folkloric Dance Academy performing traditional Mexican folkloric dance at the Hingham Farmer's Market! Dancing, music and celebrating! More about the Hingham Celebration, Celebration of Children's and YA Latin American and Latinx Literature, Monday, October 11, 2021, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Join the Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress and Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) in a virtual celebration of children’s and YA Latin American and Latinx literature. Panelists Angela Burke Kunkel, Aida Salazar, Raúl The Third, Sili Recio, and Yamile Saied Méndez will share their creative processes, discuss…, Have events and resources you’d like to share?, Feel free to post any Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month resources to the Slack #inclusion channel .
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