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University of Massachusetts Boston ScholarWorks at UMass Boston 1996-2009, University Reporter University Publications and Campus Newsletters 9-1-2008 University Reporter - Volume 13, Number 01 - September 2008 Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.umb.edu/university_reporter Recommended Citation "University Reporter - Volume 13, Number 01 - September 2008" (2008). 1996-2009, University Reporter. Paper 10. http://scholarworks.umb.edu/university_reporter/10 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 13, Number 1 September 2008 Campus Plans Begin to Take Shape University to Help By DeWayne Lehman Plans for the redevelopment of Local the University of Massachusetts Boston campus recently moved Businesses, from concept to first-phase imple- mentation with the announce- and Itself ment of new funding for facility development and the selection By DeWayne Lehman of an architect for the first new UMass Boston last month be- academic building. came the first university to join The state’s $2.2 billion Higher a Boston program that supports Education Bond Bill, approved by local business development across the legislature in July and signed the city’s neighborhoods—and by Governor Deval Patrick early encourages charitable giving to last month, included $125 million the university itself! for the UMass Boston campus. In a unique partnership be- The bulk of the funding, $100 tween UMass Boston and the million, is designated for a new city’s Boston Main Streets pro- academic building; the remainder gram, the university will promote will be devoted to stabilizing the the Boston Community Change existing campus substructure. The fi rst new academic building will be adjacent to the Campus Center; both will be served by a affinity card among students, reconfi gured roadway. (Image courtesy of Chan Krieger Simeniewicz) Nearly coinciding with the faculty, staff, and alumni. In funding approval was the selec- expected to be situated adjacent Boston also anticipates moving “In just a few years we will have exchange, the university will tion of the Boston architectural to the Campus Center in the area forward with a second new fa- a new science center that will be be added as a charity to which firm Goody Clancy to conduct a of the current North Parking Lot, cility, a general academic build- second to none, providing the cardholders can direct donations. programming study and prelimi- will provide multidisciplinary lab ing, as part of the master plan, facilities and environment to The Community Change card, nary design for the campus’s first and research space, according to O’Connor said. enhance learning and advance when used at participating busi- new academic building in some Ellen O’Connor, vice chancellor “This is great news for both research. It’s good to see our plan- nesses throughout Boston’s 19 35 years, an Integrated Sciences of administration and finance. our students and our faculty,” ning begin to take shape.” Main Streets neighborhoods, pro- Complex. The new building, Within the coming year, UMass Chancellor J. Keith Motley said. (continued on page 2) (continued on page 2) IN THIS ISSUE Genzyme Partnership Helps Students and the State By Geoffrey Kula and higher education leaders. Page 3 In an ongoing effort to help keep “The Genzyme/UMass Scholars the Bay State’s biotech industry Program is an innovative partner- Exhibit Takes a New Look competitive, the University of ship that provides great learning at Shakespeare’s Plays Massachusetts and Genzyme have opportunities for our students and partnered to create the Genzyme/ also strengthens the university’s Page 3 UMass Scholars Program, a paid relationship with Genzyme, a A Day with the summer internship for selected leading life sciences company in- Marine Ops Crew undergrads in which they gain terested in training and recruiting practical industry-related work skilled workers in Massachusetts. experience and see firsthand how It’s truly a win-win,” said UMass biotech products are developed president Jack M. Wilson. “Along and brought to market. with Chancellor Motley and Se- Juniors pursuing a life sciences nior Vice President and Interim After interning at Genzyme this summer, Laura Kibuuka is now degree at one of the university’s Chancellor Collins, I appreciate considering a career in biotech. (Photo courtesy of Genzyme) four undergraduate campuses Genzyme CEO Henri Termeer’s are eligible to be considered for continued strong commitment to ments and professional develop- has something unique to contribute Page 5 the program, and this year, each the University of Massachusetts ment skills by participating in to the biotechnology industry.” received a $5,000 grant toward and congratulate the UMass Bos- our student seminars. Also, our This summer, four UMass Bos- Fun in the Sun their senior-year tuition and fees ton students who were selected for scholars have the opportunity to ton students—biology majors upon successful completion of the program.” reflect on and share what they’ve Jamie Webster, Alex Bitzer, and at the their internship work assignment. “Our goal during the first year learned by participating in science Laura Kibuuka, and biochemistry Students also benefit from the of the UMass/Genzyme Scholarship symposiums, presentations, or final major Afamefuna Nduagba—were Dorchester Science, Technology, Engineering has been to make a valuable con- project overview reports. To sup- recognized for their outstanding and Mathematics (STEM) Scholar tribution by recruiting, developing, port students’ and Genzyme’s com- academic achievements and were Beach Festival Intern Matching Fund, established and supporting students in the bio- mitment to the community, some among the first group selected. by the Board of Higher Education medical sciences disciplines,” said of our scholars have participated Kibuuka and Nduagba are also to match private scholarships. Genzyme spokesperson Shawna in Genzyme’s community relations members of the Urban Massa- The new program was announced Ferguson. “Our UMass/Genzyme events as well. Having a chance chusetts Louis Stokes Alliance at UMass Boston in February at a scholars are learning new research to connect with each scholarship for Minority Participation (UML- statewide conference of life sciences skills through internship assign- student, I can say that each scholar (continued on page 2) Community Change Card (cont. from page 1) Campus Plans (cont. from page 1) vides customers with an earned UMass Boston’s 25-year master new sciences complex and general cash rebate and directs a portion plan calls for a phased approach academic buildings would likely of each purchase to support to rebuilding and enhancing the be completed in 2013, according Boston Main Streets districts Columbia Point campus. Plans for to O’Connor. and a nonprofit or school of the the first 10 years include adding “I’m very excited about this cardholder’s choosing. Boston at least two new academic build- new funding and beginning to Main Streets, founded by Mayor ings, reconfiguring the campus work with our architect,” said Thomas M. Menino in 1995, has roadways, relocating utilities and O’Connor. “A lot of hard work become a national model for sup- removing the plaza, and adding by a lot of people has gone into porting and revitalizing neighbor- structured parking and 1,000 coming up with an overall plan. hood commercial districts. beds of housing. Subsequent plans Now we can get started working “We know how important include additional parking, aca- even harder to make this plan take small businesses are to local demic and athletic facilities, and shape with new facilities.” economies and healthy communi- another 1,000 beds of housing for UMass Boston is continuing ties, and we welcome the oppor- Roxbury and Dorchester to East university’s reach and assistance the campus. to work with the Boston Rede- tunity to support the work of the Boston and Allston-Brighton. The across the city, said Gail Hobin, UMass Boston will work with velopment Authority, Boston Boston Main Streets program,” program encourages people to assistant vice chancellor for com- the state’s Division of Capital College High School, and others said Chancellor J. Keith Motley, “shop locally, share locally.” munity relations. Asset Management to oversee on details of the Columbia Point who was the 6,546th person to The partnership with Boston “We have students, faculty, and the design and construction of and university master plans, a sign up for a card. “Boston Com- Main Streets is an outgrowth staff in every Boston neighbor- the new Integrated Sciences Com- process that is expected to be munity Change is an innovative of community relations efforts hood, so this is a great opportu- plex. During the initial phase, completed this fall, according to way to support local businesses in the Office of Government nity to help make a difference. At anticipated to take 18 to 24 O’Connor. Moving forward, the and our university.” Relations and Public Affairs. the same time, you’re helping the months, Goody Clancy will assist administration will continue its The Boston Community UMass Boston has a tradition university and earning a rebate,” the university in determining the outreach to the university and Change program was founded in of assisting neighborhood Main Hobin said. specific uses and requirements broader communities to ensure 2006, and the card is now accept- Streets districts, usually around For more information or to for building and designing a fa- maximum participation in shap- ed by more than 200 businesses their fundraising activities. This sign up for a card, visit www. cility that meets UMass Boston’s ing the future of the campus, in neighborhoods from West partnership will help extend the bostoncommunitychange.org.