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University Reporter University Publications and Campus Newsletters University of Massachusetts Boston ScholarWorks at UMass Boston 1996-2009, University Reporter University Publications and Campus Newsletters 5-1-2006 University Reporter - Volume 10, Number 09 - May 2006 Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.umb.edu/university_reporter Recommended Citation "University Reporter - Volume 10, Number 09 - May 2006" (2006). 1996-2009, University Reporter. Paper 32. http://scholarworks.umb.edu/university_reporter/32 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications and Campus Newsletters at ScholarWorks at UMass Boston. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1996-2009, University Reporter by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at UMass Boston. For more information, please contact [email protected]. NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON THE UNIVERSITY ReporterVolume 10, Number 9 May 2006 Chancellor Michael F. Collins, MD, Tells Inauguration Audience: The UMass Boston Experience Is “For Real” By Anne-Marie Kent nationwide; chancellors from the Feeney; Massachusetts Senate On Friday, April 28, nearly other UMass campuses; past President Robert E. Travaglini; 1,200 people filled the Clark Ath- UMass Boston chancellor Sherry State Senators Jack Hart, Joan M. letic Center for the inauguration Penney and former interim chan- Menard, Marian Walsh, and An- of Michael F. Collins, MD, as cellor Keith Motley; performances drea F. Nuciforo, Jr.; Secretary of UMass Boston’s seventh chancel- by alumna Christina DeVaughn Economic Development Ranch C. lor. The procession, heralded by and the UMass Boston Chorus; Kimball; and U.S. Congressman the music of Riverside Brass, in- and special remarks from a man Stephen F. Lynch. cluded a colorful display of 60 Chancellor Collins mentored “In a city renowned for higher flags representing the native coun- through medical school, Dr. Rob- education, UMass Boston plays a tries of UMass Boston students ert Harrington, now director of special role in our city. UMass Bos- and their families. Over 150 uni- cardiovascular clinical trials at ton offers a high-quality education versity athletes dressed in UMass Duke Clinical Research Institute. at an affordable price for a diverse Boston track jackets cheered the Opening the ceremony, Univer- student body,” said Mayor procession from the Campus Cen- sity of Massachusetts President Menino, leading the roster of those ter to the doors of the Clark. “UMass Boston is for real, people: We are for students who really Jack M. Wilson welcomed digni- offering greetings. “Chancellor, as The event was marked by greet- want to learn, for teachers and scholars who really are superior, for taries, including Boston Mayor a proud graduate of this university, ings from distinguished guests and employees who really are exceptionally skilled; our courses are really Thomas M. Menino ’88; City I am so thrilled to stand here to- rigorous, our graduates are prepared for the real world, and, soon, members of the UMass Boston Councilors Felix Arroyo, Robert day as this university embarks on our physical campus will be in really beautiful condition, reflecting, community; the presence of nearly finally, the real distinction within it,” Chancellor Collins told the Consalvo, Stephen J. Murphy, a new and exciting chapter in its 50 delegates from sister schools inauguration audience on April 28. (Photo by Richard Howard) John M. Tobin, Jr., and Maureen history…. To the faculty staff and (Cont. on page 2) UMass Boston Study Reveals Financial Links Between Mental Health Guide Advisors and Pharmaceutical Companies By Lisa Gentes study, which was published April DSM is an official medical Experts on mental disorders 21 in Psychotherapy and Psycho- manual for psychiatric diagnosis who serve on a leading medical somatics, a leading medical jour- in the United States and has been manual’s advisory panel have nal in Europe. published continually since 1952. undisclosed financial ties to drug A number of UMass Boston Nearly 400,000 mental health companies, according to a new students participated in this first- professionals consult with the study written by a team of UMass of-its-kind study, according to manual, which is also used for Boston and Tufts University pro- Cosgrove. Over a year and a half, third-party payments for psychi- fessors and graduate students. the team researched the Diagnos- atric treatment, according to the Lisa Cosgrove of UMass tic and Statistical Manual of Men- study. Boston’s Department of Counsel- tal Disorders (DSM) panel mem- “The DSM is considered the ing and School Psychology in the bers and their financial ties to bible of psychiatric disorders,” Graduate College of Education, pharmaceutical companies. Cosgrove said. Tufts University Professor Before this study, no one had The study examined 170 DSM Sheldon Krimsky, and UMass looked at the financial ties be- Lisa Cosgrove is the lead author of a study that finds more than panel members and revealed some Boston graduate students tween the DSM panel members half of the panel members for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual startling results. According to the Manisha Vijayaraghavan and and the drug companies, accord- of Mental Disorders have financial ties to pharmaceutical findings, all of the members for Lisa Schneider authored the ing to Cosgrove. companies. (Photo by Harry Brett) panels on mood disorders, schizo- (Cont. on page 5) University Communications Non-Profit UMass Boston Organization IN THIS ISSUE 100 Morrissey Boulevard PAID Boston, MA 02125-3393 Boston, MA Page 3 Page 4 Permit No. 52094 Gala raises more than $400,000 Academic symposia celebrate for student scholarships the best of UMass Boston Chancellor Collins Tells Audience That UMass Boston Is “For Real” (Cont. from page 1) students here at UMass Boston, I Menino and Senate President say ‘Congratulations,’ you have a Travaglini. terrific leader and a bright future.” Collins then delivered his inau- Senate president and UMass gural address, in which he identi- Boston alumnus Travaglini added, fied the fundamental aspects of an “I’m excited: the energy between ideal education: dedicated, re- the board of higher education, the spected teachers; a robust exposure chemistry on the campuses, as evi- to the liberal arts; inspiring minds denced by the athletes here today, and lives; enthusiastic mentors; an and Michael’s performance up to established common ground; and this point in time is clearly worthy adequate funding. of our continued investing in a sys- “UMass Boston is for real, tem that I think is going to reap people: We are for students who tremendous dividends very really want to learn, for teachers shortly.” and scholars who really are supe- The University of Massachu- rior, for employees who really are setts Board of Trustees was repre- exceptionally skilled; our courses sented by Chair James J. Karam, are really rigorous, our graduates Vice Chair Karl E. White, Dennis are prepared for the real world, G. Austin, William F. Kennedy, and, soon, our physical campus will Robert M. Mahoney, Robert B. be in really beautiful condition, re- McCarthy, William T. O’Shea, flecting, finally, the real distinction Stacey R. Rainey, and Robert K. within it,” said Chancellor Collins Sheridan. Chair Stephen Tocco to resounding applause. and Chancellor Judith Gill repre- “I have truly enjoyed my inter- sented the Massachusetts Board of Top left: Tufts University President Lawrence S. Bacow arrives at the inauguration ceremony. actions with so many members of Higher Education. the UMass Boston community, of- Top right: Mayor Menino and Chancellor Collins smile together at staff member Rosalina Guity- After the Chamber Singers pre- ten discussing their opinions about Joseph’s humorous address. sented the fanfare Sabuwona! (I what we could do together to make See You!) by Professor David Bottom left: Performers of Sabuwona! (I See You!) by David Patterson included the UMass Boston this an ideal university,” said Chan- Patterson of the Music Depart- Chamber Singers, the UMass Boston Chorus, the UMass Boston Gospel Choir, representatives of the cellor Collins. “I expect these con- ment, University of Massachusetts Ross Center for Disability Services, and the Riverside Brass Quartet. The piece was directed by versations to deepen and to carry Board Chair Karam read the UMass Boston’s Jeffrey Rink. on for years to come as we make charge of office, and UMass Presi- strides in realizing our shared goals Bottom right: Robert A. Harrington, MD, of Duke University Medical Center and Duke Clinical dent Wilson placed the medallion and in reexamining the effectiveness Research Center, spoke of the guidance and support Chancellor Collins gave him as a student and of office upon Chancellor Collins, the importance of mentoring. of this university and the various who was flanked by Mayor (Photos by Harry Brett and Richard Howard) obligations of our urban mission.” Campus Spring Picnic Though the wind was chilly, the sun was shining brightly on UMass Boston’s front soccer field filled with faculty and staff, their families, and friends at the Cam- pus Spring Picnic, held on Saturday, April 29. There was a wide array of activities to choose from—good eats at the tented barbecue; fun for kids at a face-painting station, a mini-golf course, and a basketball shoot-off; softball and lacrosse games for the competitive spirit; and an opportunity to lip-sync and jive to the “Dance Heads” videos. Others went on the water for one of the harbor tours offered. (Photos by Harry Brett) The University Reporter University Communications and Drew O’Brien Staff Writers: The University Reporter is published Community Relations Editor Ed Hayward monthly except in July and August by the Third Floor Anne-Marie Kent Office of University Communications. It Quinn Administration Building Leigh DuPuy is free to all UMass Boston faculty, staff, 100 Morrissey Boulevard Associate Editor Contributing Writers: Boston, MA 02125-3393 Lisa Gentes and students. Sarah Weatherbee 617-287-5317 Art Director Send your news items to: The University Reporter at the mailing or E-mail address: [email protected] Harry Brett e-mail address to the left.
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