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Friends and Colleagues: 
If you live in Boston, don't forget to vote tomorrow in the Mayor's race. I think it's been good for the City and good for Menino to have a serious challenge, and the Flaherty/Yoon efforts have brought real energy to the city. But we've also been reminded why the current Mayor's popularity has been sustained at high levels all these many years. And do join us for the post-election brown bag lunch on Wednesday at noon.
On September 23rd Dr. Christian Weller delivered extraordinary testimony to the House Committee on Oversight and Governance Reform. His focus was "How to Ensure Minorities Share Equitably in the Economic Recovery and Beyond." His research and analysis is directly compatible with similar work done by our Center for Social Policy on the gender equities-or inequities-in stimulus investment, and the Commonwealth Compact on "Managing Diversity in Challenging Times." Christian's conclusion, as you might imagine, is that "the decline in economic security during the recession is much sharper for all of minorities than for whites." All this work represents much of the core mission of the McCormack Graduate School.
Christian's full testimony is found here.
A friend of the McCormack Graduate School, and one of the early Advisory Board Members of the Commonwealth Compact, Mary Mazzio, is launching a remarkable new documentary on November 13th called TEN9EIGHT. The film chronicles inner city kids who fight through adversity to become entrepreneurs. Join us on the 13th at the Boston Common AMC Theatre.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines has appointed Ms. Annabelle (Belle) Abaya as the new Presidential Advisor on peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Belle is a 2001 graduate of our Dispute Resolution Masters Program.
Note some good new job leads below.
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Job Opportunities of Interest |
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UMass Boston Career Services
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Need additional assistance on your job/internship search or resume?
Visit Career Services or call 617-287-5519.
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Stimulus Aids Strong Economic Rebound
RisMedia, October 30, 2009
An article by Christian Weller, Professor of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the McCormack Graduate School.
State's attempt to reduce tax exemptions eyed warily
Milford Daily News, October 29, 2009
Randy Albelda, professor of Economics and Senior Research Associate at the Center for Social Policy, is quoted in this article.
Talent War
CNBC, October 23, 2009
MGS professor Christian Weller participates in a discussion on Executive Compensation.
Elderly Drivers Taking Safety Seriously
WBZTV.com, October 22, 2009
Elizabeth Dugan, Professor in the Gerontology Institute provides expert commentary on elderly drivers.
Mass. state budget deficit
NECN, October 21, 2009
"Affairs of State" with Stephen P. Crosby, dean of the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies.
Finance position search narrowed
The Republican, October 20, 2009
The Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management at the McCormack School is mentioned in this article.
Urban planning intrinsic in societal issues
The Daily Free Press, October 20, 2009
Adenrele Awotona of the Center for Rebuilding after Disasters was a speaker at this lecture regarding urban planning strategies.
Sao Paulo orchestra draws Brazilians to Worcester
The Boston Globe, October 19, 2009
Guest column by Eduardo A. de Oliveira, a health reporter for the New England Ethnic Newswire at the Center on Media & Society at UMass Boston.
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Graduate Studies Showcase
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On Wednesday, November 18th, the Office
of Graduate Studies will be hosting the Graduate Studies Showcase 2009
for all prospective UMass Boston graduate students.
If
you're looking for in-depth information on a UMass Boston graduate
program, this is your opportunity to meet faculty and talk about what
we have to offer. We will also be offering a workshop on the graduate
admissions process to help you understand application requirements.
Financial aid representatives will be available as well to answer all
your questions. For more information on this event, please call
617.287.6000. Click Here to register
Wednesday, November 18th 20094-7:30 pmCampus Center Ballroom100 Morrissey Blvd.Boston MA, 02125 |
David Matz
Professor David Matz was one of two keynote  presenters at a symposium on "Recognition and Dialogue" held at Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on October 14, 2009.
Dispute Resolution Colloquium Series
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Larry Fox, Consultant
Mediating in the Labor Movement - Anatomy of a Failed Mediation Effort: The Case of Unite Here
5:30 - 7:00 PM UMass Boston Healey Library, 11th flr, Room 11B
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Center for Democracy & Development
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University of Liberia In August, Michael Keating, Associate Director of the Center for Democracy and Development participated in a foundation funded assessment of the University of Liberia, the primary institution of higher learning in that country. Working along with a colleague from Simon Fraser University, the assessment resulted in a 5 year strategic plan, a management development plan as well as recommendations regarding curriculum development and technology. If you would like information about how you might contribute to the rebuilding efforts at a post-conflict University please contact: michael.keating@umb.edu |
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Public Policy and Public Affairs |
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You are invited to a conversation with
Dora Farkas, Ph.D.
Author of The Smart
Way to Your Ph.D.
200 Secrets from 100 Graduates
Dr. Farkas will help you to address the three most
important factors of success in graduate school:
Reducing stress, Performing at your best, and Preparing for your career. Tuesday November 10, 2009
Campus Center Room
35404:30-5:30
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