The candidates greet their families after the debate. Chancellor Sherry Penney and UMass President William Bulger present Vice President Al Gore with a gift from the University. Governor Bush and his wife Laura receive their University gifts from Chancellor Penney and President Bulger. Matthew Cole, Delores Reyes, Leslie Driscoll, Sandra Karahalis, Glenn Fisher, Chancellor Sherry Penney, and UMass President William Bulger and his wife Mary pose before greeting the candidates on the afternoon of the debate.
Journalists work in the media center.
Workers adjust lights in the Clark Athletic Center. Three employees hang the eagle which will be the backdrop for the stage and candidates.