■ Cahoon named Hockey East coach of the year, page 6 Inside ■ Rotterdam Philharmonic cancels; Kirov Orchestra steps in, page 8 The Campus Chronicle Vol. XVIII, No. 26 March 28, 2003 for the Amherst campus of the University of Massachusetts News Briefs Charges fly in debate Support groups for staff affected by war over higher ed reform The Faculty and Staff As- sistance Program is provid- Daniel J. Fitzgibbons “However, we do not believe that CHRONICLE STAFF ing opportunities for faculty replacing the UMass president’s and staff to gather and share Gov. Mitt Romney’s bid to re- office with a new governance their personal reactions to structure the state’s higher educa- structure and dismantling the cur- the war in Iraq. tion system drew more criticism rent five-campus system is good The meetings, to be held this week as four high-tech busi- for the future of public higher from noon to 1 p.m. on Tues- ness leaders publicly backed education, science research, or day, April 1 and Friday, April President William M. Bulger, our technology economy.” 4 in 805-09 Lincoln Campus whose office would be eliminated Meanwhile, four area commu- Center, are intended to pro- under the reorganization. nity and state college presidents vide a supportive environ- In a letter to Romney and whose institutions are targeted ment to discuss personal Bulger, the executives came out for mergers this week blasted the shock, grief, concern, and against the governor’s plans for Romney plan as a “cookie cutter” fears about the war. the University system. The letter approach to education. FSAP staff also are avail- was signed by Ray Stata, chair- Speaking at a press conference able to meet individually with man of Analog Devices; George on Monday at Holyoke Commu- faculty and staff whose lives W. Chamillard, chief executive of nity College, Westfield State Col- have been impacted by the Teradyne, Inc.; Henri A. Termer, lege President Frederick Wood- war. Call 5-0350 to make an president of Genzyme Corp.; and ward, Greenfield Community Col- appointment. Michael J. Costello, managing lege President Robert Pura, partner of PriceWaterhouse Coo- Springfield Technical Community Japanese officials pers. College President Andrew Scibelli cancel visit Stan Sherer photo “As entrepreneurs and tech- and HCC President David Bartley Improved circulation acknowledged the need for their Citing the uncertain world nologists, we appreciate the Senior Sarah Martineau strains to push a cart of heavy campuses to make cuts, but said situation surrounding the out- governor’s bold efforts to trans- art books for reshelving in the Du Bois Library. A large such decisions should be in their break of the war in Iraq, a form state government, particu- number of returned books accumulated during spring hands, not the governor’s. campus visit by four govern- larly the state’s public higher edu- break. “We are not cookie cutter cam- ment officials from Hokkaido, cation system,” says the letter. puses to be ruled from 100 miles Japan has been postponed, away,” Bartley said. according to Laurel Foster- That argument apparently had Moore of International Pro- some sway with Romney, who grams. Alcoholic beverages return to Blue Wall said Tuesday that the community In a communication to Sarah R. Buchholz of a programmatic effort to in- that now.” college presidents do not have to IPO last week, Naoko Yano, CHRONICLE STAFF crease use of the Campus Center Greenspan said Auxiliary Ser- follow the recommendations of project coordinator of the by students, in particular, Ganguli vices will use the remainder of the the Board of Higher Education in Hokkaido government, noted Students won’t be the only said. He emphasized that serving semester to pilot programmatic making cuts. that Japan is one of the beneficiaries of an upcoming Lin- alcohol is falling under a broader plans, as well as the alcohol se- The announcement came after countries supporting the coln Campus Center change. Any rubric of “entertainment.” lection, to learn more about what Romney met with the 15 commu- American and British position member of the 21-and-over set The Blue Wall is scheduled to students will enjoy, then make ad- nity college presidents. on the disarmament of Iraq. with a valid ID soon will have ac- provide programming that in- justments over the summer. State college presidents are “[I]t’s very difficult to antici- cess to a locally brewed beer on cludes live blues, rock, reggae, “We’ll see what works and scheduled to meet with the gover- pate what kinds of reaction” tap, a number of bottled beers, and funk bands, DJs, interactive what doesn’t and tailor the pro- nor next Monday. A meeting is will result after hostilities several wines and a full liquor se- giveaways, and sports on two 50- gram to fit that,” he said. “We’ve also planned between Romney erupt, she said. lection six nights a week. inch plasma screen televisions. worked real hard in trying to make and the chancellors of the five- The group was slated to After roughly two decades of “We’re really hoping to make this what the students want and campus UMass system. arrive on campus Tuesday for being “dry,” the Blue Wall will re- this another outlet for student to balance that with the needs of SEE REORGANIZATION, PAGE 3 tours and meetings with In- turn to serving alcohol at 5 p.m. performance,” said Nathaniel the University in terms of keeping ternational Programs staff Friday, April 4, according to Greenspan, sales and marketing it a safe, comfortable environ- and the chancellor. Ashoke Ganguli, director of Aux- manager in Auxiliary Services. ment.” Chemistry , PAGE 3 Congressman Frank iliary Services. The move is part “We’re just starting to promote SEE BLUE WALL to speak March 31 on national U.S. Rep. Barney Frank PhD ranking (D-Mass.) will discuss cur- Campus considered as site for casino rent issues on Monday, Daniel J. Fitzgibbons the lion’s share would go to the tions campaign with the slogan Elizabeth Luciano March 31 at 4:30 p.m. in Me- NEWS OFFICE STAFF CHRONICLE STAFF operators of the casino. Talks are “Bet on UMass.” The ad blitz morial Hall. In the latest move to link reportedly underway with several would emphasize how gamblers The Chemistry Department has The talk, hosted by U.S. higher education and economic federally recognized Native could not only enjoy the luxuri- been named one of the nation’s Rep. Richard Neal and the development, state officials are American groups in the state ous amenities and gaming oppor- top 25 programs in numbers of Journalism Department, is quietly floating a plan to build a about running the gaming venue. tunities at the campus-based re- Ph.D. degrees awarded, according free and open to the public. casino and 1,200-room hotel on The plan is outlined in a study sort, but also support the state’s to professor Bret Jackson, head Frank has represented the the Amherst campus that would by a private consulting group, flagship institution. of the department. state’s 4th Congressional compete head-to-head with two Vain & Associates, which was While administration officials The program was included on District since 1981. He is the well-known gambling resorts in commissioned to study the po- are not discussing the plan pub- the list published by Chemical senior Democrat on the Fi- Connecticut. tential for gaming in the Bay licly, one official did confirm “that and Engineering News, the pro- nancial Services Committee The proposal, which was cir- State. The proposal appears to in- all options are on the table” as fessional publication of the and also serves on the Se- culated this week to legislative corporate elements of the Rom- the state explores new opportuni- American Chemical Society, and lect Committee on Homeland leaders, calls for the campus to re- ney administration’s reorganiza- ties for increasing private funding the leading trade journal for Security. An opponent of the ceive a small percentage of the tion plan for higher education, for the University and encourag- chemists. The article, “Anatomy war in Iraq, Frank’s interests profits from the gaming complex, which calls for campuses in vari- ing economic development in of a Chemistry Class,” was pub- include immigration, Israel allowing the state to gradually re- ous regions to focus on areas tied various regions. lished in February and lists and the Middle East, gay and duce its support for UMass to nearby business and industry. “While a university campus UMass as one of the top 25 pro- lesbian issues, the military Amherst. The state would also The report also suggests that may seem to be an odd place to grams in the country, based on and defense, and the envi- share some of the profits, while the state launch a new public rela- SEE GAMBLE, PAGE 3 SEE DOCTORAL, PAGE 3 ronment. 2 March 28, 2003 The Campus Chronicle Training hones fruit tree skills Two workshops sponsored by UMass Extension on growing tree fruits will be held at the orchards of the Cold Spring Re- search and Education Center in Belcher- town on Tuesday, April 1. Plant and Soil Sciences professor Wesley Autio will be the instructor for both sessions. From 9 a.m. to noon, “Growing Tree Fruits in the Landscape,” will focus on the cultural practices of growing tree fruits in the landscape. All aspects of the horticul- ture of tree fruits (with an emphasis on apples) will be presented including siting, planting, soil management, selection of va- rieties and rootstocks, fertility and pest management. “Pruning Fruit Trees” will be covered from 1-3 p.m.