First UMass Week focusing on diversity and community Events and programs reflecting the diversity of the campus community and promoting a deeper understanding of differences will be presented Oct. 20-27 as part of the first UMass Week. Hosted by the Class of 2001 Class Council, the week-long observance is intended to address issues of community, diversity and social justice. The Class of 2001 is handling most of the advertising. Co-sponsors for UMass Week are the Chancellor's Counsel on Community, Diversity and Social Justice, the Alumni Association, Jewish Affairs, School of Management, the Republican Club, Student Alumni Relations Society, and the Jewish Student Union. The symposium's focus is on identifying students in personal crisis, responding to them, and making effective and appropriate referrals.
Space is limited.