The Clothesline Project is a vi sual display of shirts with graphic messages and illustrations that have b een designed by women survivors of violence or by someone who loves a woma n who has been killed. The purpose of the Project is to increase awareness of the impact of violence against women\, to celebrate a woman's strength to survive and to provide another avenue for her to courageously break th e silence that often surrounds her experience.
\nSince its inception \, Clothesline Project organizers have been moved by the power of the stor ies contained in these shirts. Women from around the country have joined o ur efforts to educate by telling their stories\, by hanging their shirts o n a line\, and by making connections with other survivors. These efforts a re critical to the healing process and ultimately\, to ending the cycle of violence.
\nA portion of The Clothesline Project will be on display at the Center for Women\, Gender & Sexuality. Additionally\, campus commu nity members will have the opportunity to design t-shirts to add to the di splay.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/the-clothesline- project-.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T235900 LOCATION:Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:The Clothesline Project UID:b70a155a920754ece23f7182e3eb1706@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences DESCRIPTION:The objective of this event is to bring together faculty from a diverse set of CAS disciplines for an afternoon to celebrate the research and scholarship in which we’re engaged. Our topic this semester will be Learning and we’ll hear from the following, talented CAS Faculty: Gláu cia V. SilvaTitle: "Why research heritage languages: The case of Portugues e” Gláucia Silva is a Professor in the Departments of Portuguese and Ed ucation at UMass Dartmouth. She specializes in heritage and foreign langua ge learning, with a focus on Portuguese. Professor Silva has co-authored f our Portuguese language textbooks and is the author of Word order in Brazi lian Portuguese (De Gruyter, 2001/2013). She has also published several sc holarly articles and book chapters, both in English and in Portuguese, bes ides a co-edited volume (Inclusiveness beyond the (non)binary in Romance l anguages: From research to classroom implementation, Routledge, 2024). Ano ther co-edited volume on Portuguese as a heritage language will be publish ed by Routledge in 2027. Her graduate advisees have investigated different aspects related to Portuguese language and linguistics, such as the roles of attitude and motivation in learning Portuguese, service encounters in Portuguese in Massachusetts, gay articulations of desire in Rio de Janeiro , the impact of anxiety on learning Portuguese, using songs in the foreign language classroom, task-based language teaching, mother-child interactio ns in a bilingual family, among others. Donghui YanTitle: "Learning with random projection forests” Donghui Yan is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics Department whose research lies at the intersection of statist ics, machine learning, data mining, and data science. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley and has worked b oth in academic research and industry, applying statistical and machine le arning methods to real-world problems in environment study and public heal th, with numerous high-impact publications in his field. Shakhnoza Kayumo vaTitle: "Following Students Over Time, Results from Longitudinal Research : Learning as Identity Work in STEM Classrooms” Dr. Kayumova is Profess or of STEM Education and Teacher Development, Director at the Kaput Center for STEM Education Research and Innovation, and the founder of the STEAM Language, Learning, and Identity Research lab aimed at improving equitable outcomes in STEM Education. One of the main lines of Dr. Kayumova’s res earch inquiry is concerned with understanding how to make science educatio n a more equitable space for young people from traditionally underserved c ommunities through the design and study of teaching and learning ecologies embedded in cultural, linguistic, and epistemic heterogeneity. Issues of language, identity, and gender are recurrent themes in her research. Dr. K ayumova is a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s CAREER award , as well as the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. She has been a PI and Co-PI of multiple external grants, including NEH STEM and Humanities, which i nclude NSF CS-for-all, STEM+C, NSF DRK-12, NSF Eager, to name few. Dr. Kay umova’s work appears in more than 45 peer-reviewed publications, over 10 0 conferences. Shakhnoza currently serves as associate editor for Journal of Science Teaching, and Science Education, premier research journals in t he field of education, and her research work appears in journals such as J ournal of Learning Sciences (JLS), Anthropology & Education Quarterly, Edu cational Philosophy and Theory, Democracy and Education, and Journal of Re search in Science Teaching (JARST), Science Education journal. Call For Sp ring 2026 CAS Research & Scholarship Poster Abstracts: For this event, the Dean’s Office of the College of Arts and Sciences also invites Faculty and their students/advisees to submit abstracts describing any research/sc holarship they would like to communicate with their colleagues at this eve nt. The poster session will take place over refreshments, after we hear fr om our three plenary speakers, which will hopefully cultivate an informal, conversational atmosphere. The medium of the presentation of work is flex ible, but posters describing the research are suggested. Please submit a v ery brief (250-300 word) summary of the work you would like to present to me (). Please submit abstracts by March 24, 2026.\nEvent page: https://www .umassd.edu/events/cms/cas-spring-research-and-scholarship-symposium.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The objective of this event is to bring together faculty from a diverse set of CAS disciplines for an aft ernoon to celebrate the research and scholarship in which we’re engaged. Our topic this semester will be Learning and we’ll hear from the follow ing\, talented CAS Faculty:
\nGláucia V. Silva
Title: "Why research heritage languages: The case of Po
rtuguese”
Gláucia Silva is a Professor in the Departments of Po
rtuguese and Education at UMass Dartmouth. She specializes in heritage and
foreign language learning\, with a focus on Portuguese. Professor Silva h
as co-authored four Portuguese language textbooks and is the author of Wor
d order in Brazilian Portuguese (De Gruyter\, 2001/2013). She has also pub
lished several scholarly articles and book chapters\, both in English and
in Portuguese\, besides a co-edited volume (Inclusiveness beyond the (non)
binary in Romance languages: From research to classroom implementation\, R
outledge\, 2024). Another co-edited volume on Portuguese as a heritage lan
guage will be published by Routledge in 2027. Her graduate advisees have i
nvestigated different aspects related to Portuguese language and linguisti
cs\, such as the roles of attitude and motivation in learning Portuguese\,
service encounters in Portuguese in Massachusetts\, gay articulations of
desire in Rio de Janeiro\, the impact of anxiety on learning Portuguese\,
using songs in the foreign language classroom\, task-based language teachi
ng\, mother-child interactions in a bilingual family\, among others.
Donghui Yan
Title: "Learnin
g with random projection forests”
Donghui Yan is an Associa
te Professor in the Mathematics Department whose research lies at the inte
rsection of statistics\, machine learning\, data mining\, and data science
. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of California\, Be
rkeley and has worked both in academic research and industry\, applying st
atistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems in environme
nt study and public health\, with numerous high-impact publications in his
field.
Shakhnoza Kayumova
Titl
e: "Following Students Over Time\, Results from Longitudinal Rese
arch: Learning as Identity Work in STEM Classrooms”
Dr. Kay
umova is Professor of STEM Education and Teacher Development\, Director at
the Kaput Center for STEM Education Research and Innovation\, and the fou
nder of the STEAM Language\, Learning\, and Identity Research lab aimed at
improving equitable outcomes in STEM Education. One of the main lines of
Dr. Kayumova’s research inquiry is concerned with understanding how to m
ake science education a more equitable space for young people from traditi
onally underserved communities through the design and study of teaching an
d learning ecologies embedded in cultural\, linguistic\, and epistemic het
erogeneity. Issues of language\, identity\, and gender are recurrent theme
s in her research. Dr. Kayumova is a recipient of the National Science Fou
ndation’s CAREER award\, as well as the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. Sh
e has been a PI and Co-PI of multiple external grants\, including NEH STEM
and Humanities\, which include NSF CS-for-all\, STEM+C\, NSF DRK-12\, N
SF Eager\, to name few. Dr. Kayumova’s work appears in more than 45 peer
-reviewed publications\, over 100 conferences. Shakhnoza currently serves
as associate editor for Journal of Science Teaching\, and Science Educatio
n\, premier research journals in the field of education\, and her research
work appears in journals such as Journal of Learning Sciences (JLS)\, Ant
hropology & Education Quarterly\, Educational Philosophy and Theory\, Demo
cracy and Education\, and Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JARST)\
, Science Education journal.
Call For Spring 2026 CAS Rese arch & Scholarship Poster Abstracts:
\nFor this event\, the Dean’s Office of the College of Arts and Sciences also invites Faculty and their students/advisees to submit abstracts describing any research/sc holarship they would like to communicate with their colleagues at this eve nt. The poster session will take place over refreshments\, after we hear f rom our three plenary speakers\, which will hopefully cultivate an informa l\, conversational atmosphere.
\nThe medium of the presentation of w ork is flexible\, but posters describing the research are suggested. Pleas e submit a very brief (250-300 word) summary of the work you would like to present to me ().
\nPlease submit abstracts by March 24\, 2026.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/cas-s pring-research-and-scholarship-symposium.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T180000 LOCATION:Grand Reading Room SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:CAS Spring Research and Scholarship Symposium UID:c595fd0c13a059b2104fff6580eca768@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Charlton College of Business,College of Arts and Sciences,Colleg e of Engineering,College of Nursing and Health Sciences,College of Visual and Performing Arts,Career Center,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Still looking for your job or internship opportunity? This even t gives UMass Dartmouth students and recent graduates the chance to connec t with approximately 40–60 employers who are actively hiring for Summer 2026 internships, seasonal roles, part-time jobs, and immediate full-time opportunities. Designed for students who are still exploring options or se eking last-minute placements, the Just in Time Career Fair allows attendee s to discover open roles, learn about hiring needs, and engage in timely c onversations that can lead to quick hiring decisions. Students from all ma jors and class years are encouraged to attend prepared with resumes, a sho rt introduction, and clear availability to make the most of this fast-pace d recruiting opportunity at UMass Dartmouth. This event is scheduled from 1-4pm, but you can come and go as your class schedule permits.\nEvent page : https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/just-in-time-career-fair.php\nEvent li nk: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/905433a9-ba52-4885-98e9-514 368c0a9f7/student_preview X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Still looking for your job or i nternship opportunity? This event gives UMass Dartmouth students and recen t graduates the chance to connect with approximately 40–60 employers who are actively hiring for Summer 2026 internships\, seasonal roles\, part-t ime jobs\, and immediate full-time opportunities.
\nDesigned for stu dents who are still exploring options or seeking last-minute placements\, the Just in Time Career Fair allows attendees to discover open roles\, lea rn about hiring needs\, and engage in timely conversations that can lead t o quick hiring decisions. Students from all majors and class years are enc ouraged to attend prepared with resumes\, a short introduction\, and clear availability to make the most of this fast-paced recruiting opportunity a t UMass Dartmouth.
\nThis event is scheduled from 1-4pm\, but you ca n come and go as your class schedule permits.
Event page: https://www
.umassd.edu/events/cms/just-in-time-career-fair.php
Event link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/90
5433a9-ba52-4885-98e9-514368c0a9f7/student_preview
Come join Health Services and t he Center for Women and Gender Studies in the Grove for Cupcakes & Consent ! Enjoy sweet treats while creating your own affirmation mirror\, grabbing some fun swag\, and learning about campus and community resources that su pport those affected by Sexual Assault!
\nHelp us spread awareness a nd end the stigma around speaking up!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/eve nts/cms/cupcakes--consent.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T150000 LOCATION:2nd Floor of the Grove SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Cupcakes & Consent UID:87553c78252af72b966015a14b41d71e@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Study Abroad DESCRIPTION:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question a bout the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s virtual advising session! Studen ts will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Email intl_programs @umassd.edu for the zoom link. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/study-abroad-virtual-advising.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s vir tual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come\, first se rved basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-virtua l-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000 LOCATION:Zoom; Contact intl_programs@umassd.edu for link SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Virtual Advising UID:ba0e098d2e1c62b8e11022c928c8a08b@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Lectures and Seminars,The sis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP DefenseDayana-Nanda L. Siriwardhana, MSN, MBA, AGACNP, CNRN Date: April 7, 2026Time: 3:30 PMZo om: Contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link Committee Martha Whitfield, PhD, Committee ChairJennifer Mammen, PhD, Second ReaderJune Horowitz, PhDValeri e Seney, PhDCisly Thomas, MSN, RN, Site Mentor, Southcoast Health Title Im proving Nursing Burnout Among Inpatient Nurses Through Peer-Supported Pers onalized Self-Care Education Abstract Background Nursing burnout involves emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal achievement, affecting nurses’ well-being, patient safety, organizational outcomes, and healthcare costs. Evidence indicates that intentional self-care practi ces reduce burnout and improve professional satisfaction. Purpose This pil ot study examined preliminary efficacy and feasibility of a peer-supported , personalized self-care education program on nursing burnout among inpati ent staff nurses in a neurology medical-surgical unit at a level 2 trauma hospital in southern New England, United States. Methods Ten staff nurses participated in a brief, personalized self-care education program. Burnout was evaluated using the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Surv ey for Medical Personnel (MBI-HSS (MP)) before and after the intervention. Demographic and personal experience information was gathered through a Qu altrics survey. Additionally, the feasibility, acceptability, and appropri ateness of the intervention were measured with a standardized psychometric tool developed by Weiner and colleagues. Conclusions & Implications Struc tured, peer-supported self-care education can improve staff members' welln ess and reduce the challenges that contribute to burnout. Participation in this intervention helped nurses to focus on their personal and profession al well-being, address burnout, and advocate for a healthier work environm ent. Results from this pilot study provided preliminary evidence to inform the development of larger programs focused on reducing burnout and improv ing outcomes for nurses, patients, and healthcare organizations, as well a s the initial feasibility assessment. Keywords Burnout Prevention, Self-ca re, Nursing, Peer Support\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/c nhs-dnp-defense---dayana-nanda-l-siriwardhana-msn-mba-agacnp-cnrn.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and
Health Sciences DNP Defense
Dayana-Nanda L. Siriwardhana\, M
SN\, MBA\, AGACNP\, CNRN
Date: April 7\, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Zoom: Contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link
Martha Whitfield\, PhD\, Committee Chair
Jennifer
Mammen\, PhD\, Second Reader
June Horowitz\, PhD
Valerie Seney\,
PhD
Cisly Thomas\, MSN\, RN\, Site Mentor\, Southcoast Health
Improving Nursing Burnout Among Inpatient Nurses Through Peer-Supported Personalized Self-Care Education
\nNursing burnout involves emotional exhaustion\, dep ersonalization\, and reduced personal achievement\, affecting nurses’ we ll-being\, patient safety\, organizational outcomes\, and healthcare costs . Evidence indicates that intentional self-care practices reduce burnout a nd improve professional satisfaction.
\nThis pilot study examined preliminary efficacy and feasibility of a peer-supported\, personalized self-care education program on nursing burnout among inpatie nt staff nurses in a neurology medical-surgical unit at a level 2 trauma h ospital in southern New England\, United States.
\nTen staff nurses participated in a brief\, personalized self-care educati on program. Burnout was evaluated using the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel (MBI-HSS (MP)) before and afte r the intervention. Demographic and personal experience information was ga thered through a Qualtrics survey. Additionally\, the feasibility\, accept ability\, and appropriateness of the intervention were measured with a sta ndardized psychometric tool developed by Weiner and colleagues.
\nStructured\, peer-supported self-care e ducation can improve staff members' wellness and reduce the challenges tha t contribute to burnout. Participation in this intervention helped nurses to focus on their personal and professional well-being\, address burnout\, and advocate for a healthier work environment. Results from this pilot st udy provided preliminary evidence to inform the development of larger prog rams focused on reducing burnout and improving outcomes for nurses\, patie nts\, and healthcare organizations\, as well as the initial feasibility as sessment.
\nBurnout Prevention\, Self-care\, Nurs ing\, Peer Support
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/cnhs-dnp-defense---dayana-nanda-l-si riwardhana-msn-mba-agacnp-cnrn.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T163000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:CNHS DNP Defense - Dayana-Nanda L. Siriwardhana, MSN , MBA, AGACNP, CNRN UID:6a25e0258ec164f37f91faf7032fd932@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Engineering DESCRIPTION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House Late Moon\nEvent page: ht tps://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-house.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House
\nLate Moon
Event page: https://www.umassd. edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-house.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T213000 LOCATION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Field SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House UID:a22ff8cb90e57075674ff1a795c18097@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:The Unity House wants to help reduce your physical and mental s tress by providing students with this unique service. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday i n her office at the Unity House.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/professional-chair-massage-therapist-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Unity House wants to help r educe your physical and mental stress by providing students with this uniq ue service. Every Wednesday and Thursday\, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday in her office at the Unity House.
Ev ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/professional-chai r-massage-therapist-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House (*located ground floor Marketplace) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Professional Chair Massage Therapist UID:3971b3623e3077c6368856e8166718f4@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:The Office of New Student and Family Programs are hosting their monthly Commuter Pit Stops for this semester. Stop by and learn about our Commuter Student community at UMassD! Our semester's pit stops will be he ld on 2/4, 3/3, and 4/8. We hope to see you there! \nEvent page: https:// www.umassd.edu/events/cms/commuter-pit-stop.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Office of New Student and F amily Programs are hosting their monthly Commuter Pit Stops for this semes ter. Stop by and learn about our Commuter Student community at UMassD! Our semester's pit stops will be held on 2/4\, 3/3\, and 4/8. We hope to see you there!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/commuter-pit-stop .php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000 LOCATION:Campus Center SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Commuter Pit Stop UID:72cf73643fd24163ba84735839fb9290@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Lectures and Seminars,SMAST,SMAST Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Seminar Announcement Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences " Marine symbioses powered by wood: a genomic exploration."Daniel DistelDi rector of Ocean Genome Legacy Center, Northeastern University Marine Scien ce Center Wednesday, April 8, 202612:30 - 1:30 pmSMAST E 101-103 and via Z oom Abstract: Shipworms are the most important consumers of wood in marine environments, causing billions of dollars in damage each year to wooden v essels, piers, and fishing equipment, but also playing beneficial roles in marine carbon and nitrogen cycles. They digest wood and fix nitrogen with the help of enzymes made by symbiotic bacteria that live, not in their di gestive system, but inside specialized cells in their gills. Symbiont-made enzymes are then transported to the digestive system via an incompletely understood mechanism that is as biologically strange and surprising as it is ecologically and economically influential. I will describe how research ers at the Ocean Genome Legacy Center are using genomics and metagenomics, as well as traditional fieldwork, tank experiments, and microbiology, to unravel the mysteries of these unique, important, and often overlooked mar ine species. Join Meeting https://umassd.zoom.us/j/97440069270 Note: Meeti ng ID and passcode required, please email contact to obtain. For additiona l information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/smast-seminar--marine-symbioses-po wered-by-wood-a-genomic-exploration-by-daniel-distel.php\nEvent link: http s://umassd.zoom.us/j/97440069270 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Seminar Announcement
\nDe
partment of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences
" Marine symbioses powered b
y wood: a genomic exploration."
Daniel Distel
Director of Ocean
Genome Legacy Center\, Northeastern University Marine Science Center
Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026
12:30 - 1:30 pm
SMAST E 101-103 an
d via Zoom
Abstract:
\nShipworms are the most important cons umers of wood in marine environments\, causing billions of dollars in dama ge each year to wooden vessels\, piers\, and fishing equipment\, but also playing beneficial roles in marine carbon and nitrogen cycles. They digest wood and fix nitrogen with the help of enzymes made by symbiotic bacteria that live\, not in their digestive system\, but inside specialized cells in their gills. Symbiont-made enzymes are then transported to the digestiv e system via an incompletely understood mechanism that is as biologically strange and surprising as it is ecologically and economically influential. I will describe how researchers at the Ocean Genome Legacy Center are usi ng genomics and metagenomics\, as well as traditional fieldwork\, tank exp eriments\, and microbiology\, to unravel the mysteries of these unique\, i mportant\, and often overlooked marine species.
\nJoin Meeting
\nhttps://umassd.zoom.us/j/97440069270
\nNote: Meeting ID and passc ode required\, please email contact to obtain.
\nFor additional info rmation\, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu
Event
page: https:/
/www.umassd.edu/events/cms/smast-seminar--marine-symbioses-powered-by-wood
-a-genomic-exploration-by-daniel-distel.php
Event link: https://umassd.zoom.us/j/97440069270
Abstract:
\nTime series f orecasting is essential across domains such as healthcare\, energy\, and c limate modeling. While models like LSTMs\, GRUs\, Transformers\, and State -Space Models (SSMs) have become widely used\, selecting the optimal archi tecture remains unclear. We propose an automated framework that systematic ally designs hybrid architectures by combining LSTM\, GRU\, attention\, an d SSM modules. Our approach uses multi-objective optimization to explore c ombinations and orderings of blocks\, yielding Pareto-optimal architecture s that balance user-defined trade-offs among objectives. A preference func tion selects the most suitable model for a given application. Moreover\, t wo sampling-based iterative procedures for Pareto-front exploration are in troduced\, which reduces the total training cost by nearly eightfold. Acro ss four real-world benchmarks\, our framework reveals that simple models e xcel in speed\, while hybrid compositions dominate when balancing accuracy and complexity. Our findings challenge the notion of a universally superi or neural architecture\, emphasizing instead the value of data- and object ive-driven design in time series forecasting.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/cscdr-seminar-by-qianying-cao-b
rown-on-automatic-selection-of-the-best-neural-architecture-for-time-serie
s-forecasting.php
Event link: https://www.cscdr.umassd.edu/seminars
Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Have questions about scholarships available to support your study abroad experience? Stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in the Library 233! Students will be seen on a first come\, first served basis.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/study-abroad-walk-in-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000 LOCATION:Library 233 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Walk-in Advising UID:de87491c5e9d21c203941baa67a0bff2@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Human Resources DESCRIPTION:A community for real talk and helpful tips about money, investi ng and careers with special guests Mindy Kaling and Shonda Rhimes. \nEven t page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/women-talk-money-presented-by-fi delity-investments.php\nEvent link: https://fidelityevents.com/women-talk- money-events?UTM_campaign=MECemail&ccsource=em_NB_FESCOUNICA_1058859_WTM_W HM_20260303110418587_2d4ef8f2-2c7c-4209-a180-213db35c4641_event-Register_b tn_T101000000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A community for real talk and h elpful tips about money\, investing and careers with special guests Mindy Kaling and Shonda Rhimes.
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Title: From Multiple Testing to Machine Learning: Ranking Adverse Events Using LambdaMART
\nMultipl icity adjustment is essential in pharmaceutical research due to the simult aneous testing of multiple hypotheses across endpoints\, treatment groups\ , and safety outcomes. Without appropriate control\, the risk of inflated Type I error may lead to false conclusions regarding drug efficacy and saf ety.
\nThis presentation reviews key multiplicity adjustment methods \, including Hochberg\, and gatekeeping procedures for controlling the fam ily-wise error rate\, as well as False Discovery Rate (FDR) approaches suc h as the Benjamini–Hochberg procedure.
\nAdverse event (AE) analys is is a critical component of clinical trial safety evaluation\, tradition ally relying on descriptive statistics and multiplicity-adjusted hypothesi s testing procedures. While methods such as the Benjamini–Hochberg proce dure control the false discovery rate\, they are not inherently designed t o prioritize events based on clinical relevance or overall importance. As the volume and complexity of safety data continue to grow\, there is an in creasing need for advanced methodologies that can effectively rank adverse events at the population level.
\nIn this presentation\, we propose the use of LambdaMART\, a gradient boosting–based learning-to-rank algo rithm\, to systematically prioritize adverse events in clinical trial data . LambdaMART directly optimizes ranking metrics and can produce a clinical ly meaningful ordering of events.
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T143000 LOCATION:Textile 105A SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Data Science Seminar Series - Talk by Dr. Thakur (Di rector of Biostatistics @ Frontage Lab) UID:f66c7ab2c06cf5bb9b2693316d37dcd1@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Financial Aid DESCRIPTION:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 Financial Aid Service s wants to remind all students to file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Ser vices for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and learning more about financial aid.Particip ants must bring their own laptop.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Participants must bring thei
r own laptop.
Event page: https://www.uma ssd.edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:7157a08684033327264fb15c0f5d04a8@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Elvira Min asyan Title: Improving New to Practice Nurses’ Critical Thinking and Cl inical Decision-Making Skills Date: April 8, 2026Time: 3:00 PMZOOM: Pleas e contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link Committee:Dr. Joyce CadoretteDr. J oanne FucileDr. Christine Saba Rezendes Abstract: Critical thinking skil ls are essential for nursing practice, as they link patient information or presented conditions to relevant knowledge and guide clinical decisions. New-to-practice registered nurses (NPRNs) require additional training to s trengthen their critical thinking skills. The literature presents critic al thinking as essential for safe and effective nursing practice; however, novice nurses often struggle with the application of critical thinking as they transition from academic settings to clinical practice (Zainal et al ,2025). The scholarly project aims to determine if the implementation of a structured case study review incorporated as part of an established new graduate nurse residency program (NGNRP) will improve NPN self-rated criti cal thinking and readiness for practice using a pre- and post-intervention assessment format. The project took place at an urban long-term acute car e hospital and included 39 participants. The project utilized the Casey- Fink Readiness for Practice Survey (CFRPS) as a validated assessment tool before and after the intervention (Casey-Fink Surveys, 2024). Data analy sis compared outcomes in the CFRPS means scores using a dependent paired t -test. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in clini cal problem solving (p=0.001) and no statistically significant difference in preparedness for practice (p=0.164). These findings suggest that incorp orating the group case study reviews in a residency program may offer a su stainable method to strengthen clinical decision-making skills among NPRNs . Future projects should investigate the longitudinal use of repeated case discussion sessions to assess the cumulative effect on readiness for prac tice. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nursing -and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---elvira-minasyan.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and Health S
ciences DNP Defense - Elvira Minasyan
Title: Improving New to
Practice Nurses’ Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision-Making Skills<
br />
Date: April 8\, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
ZOOM: Please con
tact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link
Committee:
Dr. Joyce C
adorette
Dr. Joanne Fucile
Dr. Christine Saba Rezendes
Abstract:
Critical thinking skills are essential for nurs
ing practice\, as they link patient information or presented conditions to
relevant knowledge and guide clinical decisions. New-to-practice register
ed nurses (NPRNs) require additional training to strengthen their critical
thinking skills. The literature presents critical thinking as essential
for safe and effective nursing practice\; however\, novice nurses often s
truggle with the application of critical thinking as they transition from
academic settings to clinical practice (Zainal et al \,2025). The scholarl
y project aims to determine if the implementation of a structured case stu
dy review incorporated as part of an established new graduate nurse reside
ncy program (NGNRP) will improve NPN self-rated critical thinking and read
iness for practice using a pre- and post-intervention assessment format. T
he project took place at an urban long-term acute care hospital and includ
ed 39 participants. The project utilized the Casey-Fink Readiness for Pr
actice Survey (CFRPS) as a validated assessment tool before and after the
intervention (Casey-Fink Surveys\, 2024). Data analysis compared outcome
s in the CFRPS means scores using a dependent paired t-test. The results s
howed a statistically significant improvement in clinical problem solving
(p=0.001) and no statistically significant difference in preparedness for
practice (p=0.164). These findings suggest that incorporating the group ca
se study reviews in a residency program may offer a sustainable method to
strengthen clinical decision-making skills among NPRNs. Future projects sh
ould investigate the longitudinal use of repeated case discussion sessions
to assess the cumulative effect on readiness for practice.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/e vents/cms/college-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---elvira-mina syan.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Elvira Minasyan UID:54440ce5aedebe511e6acf485980c6c5@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Graduate Stu dies,Lectures and Seminars,SMAST,SMAST Seminar Series,STEM DESCRIPTION:Seminar Announcement Department of Fisheries Oceanography "Here they come: spring migrations of herring, smelt and eel" Brad Chase Diadro mous Fisheries Project Leader, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Wednesday, April 8, 20263:00 - 4:00 pmSMAST E 101-103 and via Zoom Abstrac t: The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries monitors the spring migr ations of River Herring, American Eel, and Rainbow Smelt each spring to ge nerate indices of abundance and support management and restoration decisio ns. However, these are all data poor species that do not have formal stock assessments or detailed metrics of population demographics. This presen tation will describe DMF's role with diadromous fish monitoring and manage ment and provide results for each species of monitoring on their spring mi grations in coastal rivers of Massachusetts. Join Meeting https://umassd.z oom.us/j/93758230260 Note: Meeting ID and passcode required, please email contact to obtain. For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbu t at c.rumbut@umassd.edu\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/sm ast-seminar---dfo---by-brad-chase.php\nEvent link: https://umassd.zoom.us/ j/93758230260 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Seminar Announcement
\nDe partment of Fisheries Oceanography
\n"Here they come: spring migrati ons of herring\, smelt and eel"
\nBrad Chase
\nDiadromous Fish eries Project Leader\, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
\n
Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 pm
SMAST E 101-103 and vi
a Zoom
Abstract:
\nThe Massachusetts Division of Marine Fish eries monitors the spring migrations of River Herring\, American Eel\, and Rainbow Smelt each spring to generate indices of abundance and support ma nagement and restoration decisions. However\, these are all data poor spec ies that do not have formal stock assessments or detailed metrics of popul ation demographics. This presentation will describe DMF's role with diad romous fish monitoring and management and provide results for each species of monitoring on their spring migrations in coastal rivers of Massachuset ts.
\nJoin Meeting
\nhttps://umassd.zoom.us/j/93758230260< /a>
\nNote: Meeting ID and passcode required\, please email contact to obtain.
\nFor additional information\, please contact Callie Rumb ut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu
Event page: https://www.umassd.e
du/events/cms/smast-seminar---dfo---by-brad-chase.php
Event link: <
a href="https://umassd.zoom.us/j/93758230260">https://umassd.zoom.us/j/937
58230260
The Unity House wants to help r educe your physical and mental stress by providing students with this uniq ue service. Every Wednesday and Thursday\, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday in her office at the Unity House.
Ev ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/professional-chair- massage-therapist.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House (*located ground floor Marketplace) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Professional Chair Massage Therapist UID:9375e5efa33608c3bee8b938e6ee8be2@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Engineering,Lectures and Seminars DESCRIPTION:Title: Kosterlitz-Thouless Tra nsitions in the 1/r2 Ising Chain and Disorder-Modified Colloidal Crystals Speaker: Owen Tower, Ph.D. Candidate, Brown Univ ersity Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Time: 12:00pm Location: SENG 201 Abstract: We present a series of c omputational and experimental investigations of systems exhibiting Kosterl itz-Thouless (KT) transitions. Monte Carlo simulations are performed for t he 1/r2 Ising model both with and without quenched disorder, and digital m icroscopy is used together with microfabricated substrates to construct an d study two-dimensional colloidal crystals. For the 1/r2 Ising model, we c ombine renormalization-group analysis with Monte Carlo simulations to dete rmine the critical temperature of this model and characterize its finite-s ize behavior. The domain-wall core energy was computed directly from the H amiltonian, leading to an estimate of the critical temperature. We reconci le the discrepancies between previous theoretical predictions and numerica l results, and further analyze the magnetization scaling to demonstrate ho w different boundary conditions influence pseudo-critical behavior of fini te systems. We then introduce quenched random fields to investigate how di sorder modifies KT-like criticality. Through the analysis of magnetization fluctuations and renormalization group flow behavior, we examine the inte raction between domain walls and disorder-induced fragmentation. The resul ts provide a setting where Imry-Ma arguments manifest in systems that exhi bit Kosterlitz-Thouless transitions without disorder. Finally, we experime ntally study two-dimensional colloidal crystals with substrate-induced que nched anisotropic disorder. Using microfabricated pinning landscapes and s ingle-particle imaging, we measure structural correlations and defect dyna mics across multiple disorder densities. In addition to the characterizati on of static disorder, we quantify defect lifetimes and hazard rates, reve aling spatially varying effective energy barriers introduced by the quench ed disorder. These experiments provide a direct dynamical quantification o f how quenched disorder reshapes defect-mediated transitions in two-dimens ional colloidal crystals. Biography: Owen Tower is a PhD candidate in phys ics at Brown University specializing in statistical mechanics and phase tr ansitions in disordered systems. His research combines large-scale Monte C arlo simulations with analytical techniques to study long-range Ising mode ls and their connections to Kosterlitz-Thouless physics. He has also perfo rmed experiments on two-dimensional colloidal crystals to probe disorder-d riven melting and defect dynamics. His work explores how topological phase transitions evolve in the presence of quenched disorder. Note: All PHY Gr aduate Students are ENCOURAGED to attend. All interested parties are invit ed to attend. Open to the public.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/physics-seminar.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Title: Kosterlitz-Thouless Transitions in the 1/r2 Ising Chain and Disor der-Modified Colloidal Crystals
\nSpeaker: Owen Tower\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Brown University
\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026
\nTime: 12:00pm
\nLoca tion: SENG 201
\nAbstract:
\nWe present a series of computational and experimental investigations of systems exhibi ting Kosterlitz-Thouless (KT) transitions. Monte Carlo simulations are per formed for the 1/r2 Ising model both with and without quenched disorder\, and digital microscopy is used together with microfabricated substrates to construct and study two-dimensional colloidal crystals.
\nFor the 1 /r2 Ising model\, we combine renormalization-group analysis with Monte Car lo simulations to determine the critical temperature of this model and cha racterize its finite-size behavior. The domain-wall core energy was comput ed directly from the Hamiltonian\, leading to an estimate of the critical temperature. We reconcile the discrepancies between previous theoretical p redictions and numerical results\, and further analyze the magnetization s caling to demonstrate how different boundary conditions influence pseudo-c ritical behavior of finite systems.
\nWe then introduce quenched ran dom fields to investigate how disorder modifies KT-like criticality. Throu gh the analysis of magnetization fluctuations and renormalization group fl ow behavior\, we examine the interaction between domain walls and disorder -induced fragmentation. The results provide a setting where Imry-Ma argume nts manifest in systems that exhibit Kosterlitz-Thouless transitions witho ut disorder.
\nFinally\, we experimentally study two-dimensional col loidal crystals with substrate-induced quenched anisotropic disorder. Usin g microfabricated pinning landscapes and single-particle imaging\, we meas ure structural correlations and defect dynamics across multiple disorder d ensities. In addition to the characterization of static disorder\, we quan tify defect lifetimes and hazard rates\, revealing spatially varying effec tive energy barriers introduced by the quenched disorder. These experiment s provide a direct dynamical quantification of how quenched disorder resha pes defect-mediated transitions in two-dimensional colloidal crystals.
\nBiography:
\nOwen Tower is a PhD candidate in physics at Brown University specializing in statistical mechanics and phase transitions in disordered systems. His research combines large-scale Monte Carlo simulati ons with analytical techniques to study long-range Ising models and their connections to Kosterlitz-Thouless physics. He has also performed experime nts on two-dimensional colloidal crystals to probe disorder-driven melting and defect dynamics. His work explores how topological phase transitions evolve in the presence of quenched disorder.
\nNote: All PHY Graduat e Students are ENCOURAGED to attend.
\nAll interested parties are in vited to attend. Open to the public.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events /cms/physics-seminar.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000 LOCATION:SENG 201 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Physics Seminar UID:d9cdfc6fb5cce16799733d5dcfd2d446@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Black History 4 Seasons,Frederick Douglass Unity House DESCRIPTION:Unity Fest is a vibrant spring celebration that showcases cultu ral pride through music, food, dance, and shared experiences, bringing the campus community together in an atmosphere of joy and unity. Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Unity House and BH4S, the event highlights diverse traditions, strengthens campus connections through inclusive activities, and underscores the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and cu ltural engagement. Interested in volunteering for Unity Fest? Please visit : https://givepul.se/dukkcw \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/ev ents/cms/presenting-unity-fest-.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Unity Fest is a vibrant spring celebration that showcases cultural pride through music\, food\, dance\, a nd shared experiences\, bringing the campus community together in an atmos phere of joy and unity. Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Unity House an d BH4S\, the event highlights diverse traditions\, strengthens campus conn ections through inclusive activities\, and underscores the university’s commitment to diversity\, equity\, and cultural engagement.
\nIntere sted in volunteering for Unity Fest? Please visit: https://givepul.se/dukkcw
\n\n
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/presenting-unity-fe st-.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000 LOCATION:Campus Quad SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Presenting Unity Fest! UID:efad6168e2c951a73b42b6abc7924a82@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Sustainability Office DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Sierra Club Massachusetts and South Coa st Neighbors United, the Office of Campus Sustainability is proud to prese nt a free screening of How to Poison a Planet, a sweeping investigative do cumentary that uncovers how toxic “forever chemicals” came to be so wi dely used—and why accountability has been so elusive. Immediately follow ing the film, we will host a virtual Q&A panel featuring members of the ca st and the film’s director, offering a unique opportunity to hear direct ly from the people who brought this story to light. Refreshments will be s erved. Whether you’re passionate about environmental justice, public hea lth, or simply want to learn more about how these issues impact our commun ities, we hope you’ll join us for this powerful and enlightening event.\ nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/sustainability-movie-series .php\nEvent link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14-3F0DDv6rugY4Fe-S6dj6V JLGeweLVn/view?usp=sharing X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In partnership with the Sierra Club Massachusetts and South Coast Neighbors United\, the Office of Campus Sustainability is proud to present a free screening of How to Poison a Planet\, a sweeping investigative documentary that uncovers how tox ic “forever chemicals” came to be so widely used—and why accountabil ity has been so elusive. Immediately following the film\, we will host a v irtual Q&A panel featuring members of the cast and the film’s director\, offering a unique opportunity to hear directly from the people who brough t this story to light.
\nRefreshments will be served.
\nWhether you’re passionate about environmental justice\, publi c health\, or simply want to learn more about how these issues impact our communities\, we hope you’ll join us for this powerful and enlightening event.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/sustainabilit
y-movie-series.php
Event link: https://drive.goo
gle.com/file/d/14-3F0DDv6rugY4Fe-S6dj6VJLGeweLVn/view?usp=sharing
The Department of Accounting & Finance announces the following research seminar.
\nSpeaker: Profess or of Accounting Mark Bradshaw (Boston College)
\nTitle: Unlocking A nalysts’ Risk Insights
\nDate: Friday\, April 10\, 2026
\nTi me: 9:30 -10:45 AM
\nLocation: via Zoom Meeting
\nMeeting ID: 438 755 1509
\nAbstract: We apply textual analysis to a large sample of analyst reports on U.S. firms to investigate the determinants\, releva nce and informativeness of analysts’ risk discussions. We find that thes e discussions are driven predominantly by analyst fixed effects\, followed by firm fixed effects. Consistent with informativeness of analysts’ ris k discussions\, we find they are positively related to future stock return volatility and implied cost of capital for the underlying firms and negat ively related to earnings forecast accuracy. Additionally\, risk discussio ns relate negatively to future stock returns and positively to credit rati ng changes\, consistent with informativeness to both equity and bond marke ts. Cross-sectional analysis shows that the above effects are more pronoun ced for firms with weaker information environments. Taken together\, analy sts’ qualitative risk commentary offers incremental insights into a firm ’s risk exposure and enhances the predictive value of analyst research t o capital markets.
\nFor additional information\, please contact Pro f. Hongkang Xu at hxu5@umassd.edu< /a>.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/eve nts/cms/accounting-and-finance-department-research-seminar.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T104500 LOCATION:Zoom SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Accounting and Finance Department Research Seminar UID:fb5257f59f13fdb97d7d65a5e22a53f1@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Sustainability Office DESCRIPTION:Come and take a look at some of our items from UMass Dartmouth' s very own Thrift Store! All items are Free! Reusable Water bottles and co ordinating stickers will be provided!\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/ events/cms/arnies-thrift-store-pop-up.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and take a look at some of our items from UMass Dartmouth's very own Thrift Store! All items are Fre e!
\nReusable Water bottles and coordinating stickers will be provid ed!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/arnies-thrift-sto re-pop-up.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T150000 LOCATION:Campus Center Commuter Pit SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Arnies Thrift Store Pop-Up! UID:4d58ecfca9675dec72e551a3b17e7a58@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Engineering,Lectures and Seminars DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Deep Learning for RF and Optical Devices” Abstrac t: RF and optical devices or systems play important roles in our daily lif e ranging from wireless communication to imaging. Emerging applications su ch as 5G/6G, internet-of-things, and autonomous driving have imposed strin gent requirements to RF and optical devices. The emerging of new RF and op tical components such as metasurfaces has led to new challenges. In this t alk, I discuss our research activities in deep learning-based techniques f or addressing these technical challenges. First, I will discuss our deep l earning modeling approach for predicting the performance of freeform optic al metasurface structures. Our neural network approach overcomes two key c hallenges that have limited previous neural-network-based design schemes: input/output vector dimensional mismatch and accurate EM-wave phase predic tion. Second, to demonstrate the capability of deep learning techniques fo r complex and non-intuitive metasurface design, I will present a novel con ditional generative network that can achieve meta-atom/metasurface designs based on different performance requirements. Applications of these deep l earning networks will also be discussed. Lastly, the application of deep l earning techniques for RF components design will be explored and showcased . Biography: Dr. Hualiang Zhang is a Professor at the Electrical and Com puter Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell. He recei ved his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Scien ce and Technology of China in 2003. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electr ical and Computer Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2007. From 2007 to 2009 he was a postdoctoral research asso ciate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Univ ersity of Arizona. His current teaching and research interests are on high frequency circuits, components, and systems, enabled by advanced computat ional techniques, new materials, and innovative manufacturing technologies . Applications of his research include wireless communications (e.g. Satco m, 5G and 6G), internet-of-things, radar sensing, wearable electronics, en ergy-efficient electronic systems, and optical imaging and sensing systems , ranging from RF/microwave/millimeter-wave to infrared and even beyond. H e has published over 300 refereed journal and conference papers, as well a s 1 book chapter and 7 patents (4 issued, and 3 pending) in related resear ch topics. He has been actively involved in organizing conferences and wor kshops on microwave, antennas, and wireless devices & systems. He is an as sociate editor of Wiley’s International Journal of Numerical Modelling – Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields. He received the 2018 ECE Depa rtment Teaching Excellence award. Dr. Zhang is a senior member of IEEE. The Seminars is open to the public free of charge. *For further informa tion, please contact Dr. Yifei Li via email at yifei.li@umassd.edu.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/ece-seminar-speaker-dr-hualiang-z hang-professor-electrical-and-computer-engineering-department-university-o f-massachusetts-lowell.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: “Deep Learning for RF and Optical Devices”
\nAbstract: RF and optical devices or syste ms play important roles in our daily life ranging from wireless communicat ion to imaging. Emerging applications such as 5G/6G\, internet-of-things\, and autonomous driving have imposed stringent requirements to RF and opti cal devices. The emerging of new RF and optical components such as metasur faces has led to new challenges. In this talk\, I discuss our research act ivities in deep learning-based techniques for addressing these technical c hallenges. First\, I will discuss our deep learning modeling approach for predicting the performance of freeform optical metasurface structures. Our neural network approach overcomes two key challenges that have limited pr evious neural-network-based design schemes: input/output vector dimensiona l mismatch and accurate EM-wave phase prediction. Second\, to demonstrate the capability of deep learning techniques for complex and non-intuitive m etasurface design\, I will present a novel conditional generative network that can achieve meta-atom/metasurface designs based on different performa nce requirements. Applications of these deep learning networks will also b e discussed. Lastly\, the application of deep learning techniques for RF c omponents design will be explored and showcased.
\nBiography: Dr. Hualiang Zhang is a Professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering D epartment\, University of Massachusetts Lowell. He received his B.S. degre e in Electrical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2003. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 200 7. From 2007 to 2009 he was a postdoctoral research associate in the Depar tment of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona. His current teaching and research interests are on high frequency circuit s\, components\, and systems\, enabled by advanced computational technique s\, new materials\, and innovative manufacturing technologies. Application s of his research include wireless communications (e.g. Satcom\, 5G and 6G )\, internet-of-things\, radar sensing\, wearable electronics\, energy-eff icient electronic systems\, and optical imaging and sensing systems\, rang ing from RF/microwave/millimeter-wave to infrared and even beyond. He has published over 300 refereed journal and conference papers\, as well as 1 b ook chapter and 7 patents (4 issued\, and 3 pending) in related research t opics. He has been actively involved in organizing conferences and worksho ps on microwave\, antennas\, and wireless devices & systems. He is an asso ciate editor of Wiley’s International Journal of Numerical Modelling – Electronic Networks\, Devices and Fields. He received the 2018 ECE Depart ment Teaching Excellence award. Dr. Zhang is a senior member of IEEE.
\nThe Seminars is open to the public free of charge.
\n*For f urther information\, please contact Dr. Yifei Li via email at yifei.li@uma ssd.edu.
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000 LOCATION:Lester W. Cory Conference Room, Science & Engineering Building (SENG), Room 213A SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:ECE Seminar* Speaker: Dr. Hualiang Zhang, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Massachuset ts Lowell UID:7c40aab05c82a5b85a19628204ce703f@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Financial Aid DESCRIPTION:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 Financial Aid Service s wants to remind all students to file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Ser vices for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and learning more about financial aid.Partcipa nts must bring their own laptop.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Partcipants must bring their
own laptop.
Event page: https://www.umassd .edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109.php
< /body> DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:88d5d1babf9cc43db4cf61f6fbff19d1@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts,Exhibits DESCRIPTION:2026 UMass Dartmouth Senior Exhibition is a culminating exhibit ion of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) UMass Dartmouth gr aduating class in Art and Media Arts Departments; Drawing, Illustration, I ntegrated Studio Arts, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Animation and Gam e Arts, Studio Art + Expanded Field. Opening Reception and Animation + Game Arts Festival: Saturday, April 11, 2-4 pm Locations: CVPA Cam pus Gallery (exhibition) and CVPA Lecture Hall Room 153 (Game Arts Festiv al) Exhibition Dates: April 11 – May 2, 2026 \nEvent page: https:/ /www.umassd.edu/events/cms/2026-umass-dartmouth-senior-exhibition-.php\nEv ent link: https://www.umassd.edu/cvpa/galleries X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2026 UMass Dartmouth Senior Exhibition is a culminating exhibition of the College of Visual a nd Performing Arts (CVPA) UMass Dartmouth graduating class in Art and Medi a Arts Departments\; Drawing\, Illustration\, Integrated Studio Arts\, Pai nting\, Photography\, Sculpture\, Animation and Game Arts\, Studio Art + E xpanded Field.
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Opening Reception and Animation + Game Art s Festival: Saturday\, April 11\, 2-4 pm
\nLocations: CVPA Campus Gallery (exhibition) and CVPA Lecture Hall
Room 153 (Game Arts Festival)
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/
events/cms/2026-umass-dartmouth-senior-exhibition-.php
Event link:
https://www.umassd.edu/cvp
a/galleries
Carnaval Festival is a cultural celebration highlighting the traditions\, music\, dance\, and joy of Carn aval across Lusophone countries. Although traditionally celebrated either February or March\, this out-of-season Carnaval Fest will feature music\, dance\, interactive activities and opportunities for attendees to engage w ith Lusophone traditions in an accessible and welcoming environment.
\nCarnaval is\, for sure\, one of the most significant and widely celebra ted cultural holidays across luso-countries\, with emphasis in Brazil\, Po rtugal and Cape Verde (the ones we have representatives in UMD). It’s a time to celebrate community\, resistance\, identity and history!
\nT his event is organized and hosted by Lusophone Student Union\, a club for students made by students. All our meetings and events are open to the ent ire UMass Dartmouth community\, including students\, faculty and staff. < /p>
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/carnaval-fest.php
Event lin
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Come and join us on the Quad fo r Inflatables during our Mental Health Week Kickoff!
Event page: https://www.umas sd.edu/events/cms/inflatables-.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000 LOCATION:Campus Quad SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Inflatables UID:d685d64fa5609364d9a2d7af24eadcca@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Join the House of Rage and come show us your best swing, throw or smash as you take the edge off and destress in a judgement free zone. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/rage-room.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the House of Rage and come show us your best swing\, throw or smash as you take the edge off and des tress in a judgement free zone.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/rag e-room.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000 LOCATION:Auditorium Patio SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Rage Room UID:1f7835f69fd72a36e7bd9a3d120a332d@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come and kickoff Mental Health Week with Student Affairs and di fferent departments around campus! Join us on the Quad for some hands-on a ctivities to help decompress your mind as we gear up for the remainder fof the semester. Some activities include bracelet making, make your own zen garden, DIY stress balls, card crafting, blood pressure checks, and so muc h more!\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/recreation-stations .php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and kickoff Mental Health Week with Student Affairs and different departments around campus! Join us on the Quad for some hands-on activities to help decompress your mind as we gear up for the remainder fof the semester. Some activities include bra celet making\, make your own zen garden\, DIY stress balls\, card crafting \, blood pressure checks\, and so much more!
Event page: https://www.umass d.edu/events/cms/recreation-stations.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000 LOCATION:Campus Quad SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Recreation Stations UID:2df34e434a0bfbb38db9809748f2e725@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Center for Religious and Spiritual Life,Mental Health/Wellness,S tudent Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come and join us on the Campus Center Patio while we worship in song!\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/worship-in-song.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and join us on the Campus Center Patio while we worship in song!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/worship-in-song.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000 LOCATION:Campus Center Patio SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Worship in Song UID:5ef4b7b7cf74a2ad50e50d31a4955857@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences PhD Doctoral Dissertatio n Defense - Michelle Ray Pinto, MSN, RN, CNEn DATE: 4/13/2026 TIME: 1:00PM -3:00PM PLACE: ADMIN 308 (Foster Admin Building) ZOOM: COMMITTEE: Mary M cCurry, PhD, RN, RNBC, ANP, ACNP (CHAIR) Mirinda Tyo, PhD, RN, TCRN Gerr ie Lyn Boyden, PhD, RN, CNE, PMH-BC TITLE: Perceived Family Burden in Pedi atric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuro psychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus: A Descriptive Correlat ional Study Background: Families of children with Pediatric acute-onset ne uropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric d isorder associated with streptococcus (PANDAS) face a unique burden relate d to these frequently misunderstood illnesses. PANS and PANDAS cause a var iety of neuropsychiatric symptoms that disrupt every facet of daily life. The sudden onset of symptoms and unpredictability of flares are part of th e burden. Families are also burdened by difficulty accessing care and trea tment. Previous qualitative research indicated PANS/PANDAS presents numero us and ongoing challenges for families of affected children, but no known research has quantitatively measured family burden and identified the corr elates and predictors. The purpose of this study was to measure family bur den in families affected by PANS/PANDAS and to identify factors that corre late and predict family burden. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive cor relational survey of 154 primary caregivers of child(ren) with PANS/PANDAS measured family burden from the parent or primary caregiver perspective. Data was analyzed to identify strength and direction of relationships betw een illness-related variables, access to care, and uncertainty with the de pendent variable family burden. Variables that were correlated with family burden were further examined using hierarchical multiple regression analy sis to identify predictors of family burden. Qualitative responses were us ed to provide additional context and support for the quantitative findings . Results: The mean level of perceived family burden measured by the Burde n Assessment Scale was 63.54, indicating high burden. The level of burden was high in 98.7% of respondents. Illness related factors significantly co rrelated with increased family burden included the diagnosis of PANS, PAND AS, or both, illness course, symptom severity, uncertainty, unpredictabili ty, and missed school days. Access to care factors significantly correlate d with burden included time to diagnosis, number of providers to reach dia gnosis, current number of providers, and high out-of-pocket costs. Hierarc hical multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine predictors of family burden. Variables were entered in blocks based on theoretical relev ance, allowing assessment of the incremental contribution of each set of p redictors to the variance in family burden. Number of providers to diagnos is, out-of-pocket costs, and increased threat to family integrity were fou nd to be persistent predictors of family burden. Qualitative data supports delays in diagnosis and the need to see multiple providers to reach diagn osis contributes to family burden in PANS/PANDAS. Conclusions: The identif ication of time to diagnosis, out-of-pocket costs, and perceived threat to family integrity as predictors of family burden highlights the importance of early diagnosis, financial support resources, and family support inter ventions for families of children with PANS/PANDAS. Nurses and healthcare providers are in a key position to identify families who may be at greater risk due to prolonged diagnostic processes, financial strain, or concerns about family stability. This study highlights opportunities for nurses to develop family-centered interventions aimed at reducing family burden and supporting families coping with PANS/PANDAS. Additionally, the findings s uggest a need for healthcare systems to address barriers that contribute t o delayed diagnosis and financial hardship for families. Future research i s needed to explore the relationships of the illness-related factors signi ficantly correlated with family burden that were not significant predictor s.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nursing-and-h ealth-sciences-phd-doctoral-dissertation-defense---michelle-ray-pinto-msn- rn-cnen.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and Health S ciences PhD Doctoral Dissertation Defense - Michelle Ray Pinto\, MSN\, RN\ , CNEn
\nDATE: 4/13/2026
\nTIME: 1:00PM -3:00PM
\nPLACE: ADMIN 308 (Foster Admin Building)
\nZOOM:
\nCOMMITTEE: Mary McCurry\, PhD\, RN\, RNBC\, ANP\, ACNP (CHAIR)
\nMirinda Tyo\, PhD\, RN\, TCRN
\nGerrie Lyn Boyden\, PhD\, RN\, CNE\, PMH-BC
\nT ITLE: Perceived Family Burden in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Sy ndrome and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus: A Descriptive Correlational Study
\nBackground: Famil ies of children with Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS ) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with strep tococcus (PANDAS) face a unique burden related to these frequently misunde rstood illnesses. PANS and PANDAS cause a variety of neuropsychiatric symp toms that disrupt every facet of daily life. The sudden onset of symptoms and unpredictability of flares are part of the burden. Families are also b urdened by difficulty accessing care and treatment. Previous qualitative r esearch indicated PANS/PANDAS presents numerous and ongoing challenges for families of affected children\, but no known research has quantitatively measured family burden and identified the correlates and predictors. The p urpose of this study was to measure family burden in families affected by PANS/PANDAS and to identify factors that correlate and predict family burd en.
\nMethods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational survey of 154 primary caregivers of child(ren) with PANS/PANDAS measured family bur den from the parent or primary caregiver perspective. Data was analyzed to identify strength and direction of relationships between illness-related variables\, access to care\, and uncertainty with the dependent variable f amily burden. Variables that were correlated with family burden were furth er examined using hierarchical multiple regression analysis to identify pr edictors of family burden. Qualitative responses were used to provide addi tional context and support for the quantitative findings.
\nResults: The mean level of perceived family burden measured by the Burden Assessme nt Scale was 63.54\, indicating high burden. The level of burden was high in 98.7% of respondents. Illness related factors significantly correlated with increased family burden included the diagnosis of PANS\, PANDAS\, or both\, illness course\, symptom severity\, uncertainty\, unpredictability\ , and missed school days. Access to care factors significantly correlated with burden included time to diagnosis\, number of providers to reach diag nosis\, current number of providers\, and high out-of-pocket costs. Hierar chical multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine predictors of family burden. Variables were entered in blocks based on theoretical rele vance\, allowing assessment of the incremental contribution of each set of predictors to the variance in family burden. Number of providers to diagn osis\, out-of-pocket costs\, and increased threat to family integrity were found to be persistent predictors of family burden. Qualitative data supp orts delays in diagnosis and the need to see multiple providers to reach d iagnosis contributes to family burden in PANS/PANDAS.
\nConclusions: The identification of time to diagnosis\, out-of-pocket costs\, and perce ived threat to family integrity as predictors of family burden highlights the importance of early diagnosis\, financial support resources\, and fami ly support interventions for families of children with PANS/PANDAS. Nurses and healthcare providers are in a key position to identify families who m ay be at greater risk due to prolonged diagnostic processes\, financial st rain\, or concerns about family stability. This study highlights opportuni ties for nurses to develop family-centered interventions aimed at reducing family burden and supporting families coping with PANS/PANDAS. Additional ly\, the findings suggest a need for healthcare systems to address barrier s that contribute to delayed diagnosis and financial hardship for families . Future research is needed to explore the relationships of the illness-re lated factors significantly correlated with family burden that were not si gnificant predictors.
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000 LOCATION:Foster Admin Building 308 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences PhD Doctoral Dissertation Defense - Michelle Ray Pinto, MSN, RN, CNEn UID:b4489c41e700d2160d2e9b874c3258fa@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Provost's Office DESCRIPTION:Please join the Faculty Senate for its April meeting where we d iscuss issues concerned with academic matters and matters relating to the intellectual life of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The Fac ulty Senate meeting is open to the public; however, only elected Senators may vote on issues presented to the Senate. For your information, . If you missed any of our meetings or want to refresh your memory, the Faculty Senate has been recording its meetings, .\nEvent page: https://www.umassd .edu/events/cms/april-faculty-senate-meeting.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the Faculty Senate for its April meeting where we discuss issues concerned with academic matt ers and matters relating to the intellectual life of the University of Mas sachusetts Dartmouth.
\nThe Faculty Senate meeting is open to the public\; however\, only elected Senators may vote on issues presented to the Senate. For your information\, .
\nIf you missed any of our m eetings or want to refresh your memory\, the Faculty Senate has been recor ding its meetings\, .
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/c ms/april-faculty-senate-meeting.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 LOCATION:Grand Reading Room SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:April Faculty Senate Meeting UID:565186780994bcc564f4e27b84716e5e@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Counseling Center,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come and engage with bunnies, chicks, ducklings, goats, lambs, pot-bellied pig, kittens and puppies. Pet therapy is the best therapy eve r! \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/barn-babies.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and engage with bunnies\, chicks\, ducklings\, goats\, lambs\, pot-bellied pig\, kittens and puppie s. Pet therapy is the best therapy ever!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/barn-babies.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 LOCATION:Grove Drum Lounge SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Barn Babies UID:180c873cc010d66c1eacbadc534f159e@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Office of Student Engagement & Leadership (OSEL),Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Take a break and prioritize you. Stop by our tote decorating st ation to create a personalized bag filled with intention, positivity, and self-expression. This hands-on activity encourages mindfulness, creativity , and a chance to reflect on what supports your mental well-being.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/totes-and-tubulance-sail-through-s tress.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a break and prioritize you . Stop by our tote decorating station to create a personalized bag filled with intention\, positivity\, and self-expression. This hands-on activity encourages mindfulness\, creativity\, and a chance to reflect on what supp orts your mental well-being.
Event page: https://www.u massd.edu/events/cms/totes-and-tubulance-sail-through-stress.php DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000 LOCATION:2nd Floor of the Grove SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Totes and Tubulance: Sail through Stress UID:2da9aab6aca6ef3d2251bba2ef73e72f@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Charlton College of Business,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:Advisor: Genevieve Kozak Committee Member: Dr. Robert Drew, Dr. Robert Gegear and Dr. Rachael Bonoan (Providence College) Abstract: Callo phrys elfin butterflies are some of the earliest butterflies to emerge in the spring in North America and many elfin species co-occur in isolated pi ne barrens. Despite a high risk of decline due to anthropogenic habitat di sturbance and warmer spring temperatures, limited genomic resources are av ailable for conducting population and conservation genetic studies in this group. This dissertation work describes a new reference genome for Callop hrys niphon, the eastern pine elfin, and uses this genome as a reference f or aligning short-read sequencing from multiple species of elfin. These ge nome-wide data were used to investigate gene flow and hybridization among Callophrys elfins due to their high degree of range overlap and found evid ence of historical introgression. Genetic variation was also quantified wi thin C. niphon and candidate genes associated with emergence timing or und er balancing selection were identified. This research suggests a complex h istory of gene flow among Callophrys elfins and provides preliminary evide nce for genetic variation in C. niphon that could be useful in adapting to future environmental change. This genomic work will provide the basis for future genetic and epigenetic studies of these species to clarify the rol e of introgression in their evolution and improve our understanding of the factors that regulate life history and lead to divergence in elfins.\nEve nt page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/genome-structure-hybridization- and-genetic-differentiation-through-time-in-callophrys-elfin-butterflies.p hp X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Advisor: Genevieve Kozak
\n< p>Committee Member: Dr. Robert Drew\, Dr. Robert Gegear and Dr. Rachael Bo noan (Providence College)\nAbstract: Callophrys elfin butt erflies are some of the earliest butterflies to emerge in the spring in No rth America and many elfin species co-occur in isolated pine barrens. Desp ite a high risk of decline due to anthropogenic habitat disturbance and wa rmer spring temperatures\, limited genomic resources are available for con ducting population and conservation genetic studies in this group. This di ssertation work describes a new reference genome for Callophrys niphon \, the eastern pine elfin\, and uses this genome as a reference for a ligning short-read sequencing from multiple species of elfin. These genome -wide data were used to investigate gene flow and hybridization among Callophrys elfins due to their high degree of range overlap and found evidence of historical introgression. Genetic variation was also quantifi ed within C. niphon and candidate genes associated with emergence timing or under balancing selection were identified. This research sugges ts a complex history of gene flow among Callophrys elfins and pro vides preliminary evidence for genetic variation in C. niphon tha t could be useful in adapting to future environmental change. This genomic work will provide the basis for future genetic and epigenetic studies of these species to clarify the role of introgression in their evolution and improve our understanding of the factors that regulate life history and le ad to divergence in elfins.
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000 LOCATION:CCB 340 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Genome structure, hybridization, and genetic differe ntiation through time in Callophrys elfin butterflies UID:b38dadc24afbef88ac87cfa4be9a5ed6@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality,S tudent Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come and join us in the Reflection Room for a sound break for y our brain and body. Two sessions available. Feel free to bring your own yo ga mats; mats will also be available. Session 1: 12pm-12:30pm Session 2: 1 2:30pm-1pm\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/relax-and-reset. php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and join us in the Reflect ion Room for a sound break for your brain and body. Two sessions available . Feel free to bring your own yoga mats\; mats will also be available.
\nSession 1: 12pm-12:30pm
\nSession 2: 12:30pm-1pm
Event pa ge: https: //www.umassd.edu/events/cms/relax-and-reset.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000 LOCATION:Reflection Room SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Relax and Reset UID:c20bbbd0af6bc8e790af7fdc428ca62f@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Counseling Center,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come join our Counseling Center team as we battle it out in a g ame all about the mind 🧠✨ Think fast, laugh loud, and maybe learn som ething new about yourself along the way! Prizes for winners 🎉 \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/mental-health-kahoot.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join our Counseling Center team as we battle it out in a game all about the mind 🧠✨
\nThi nk fast\, laugh loud\, and maybe learn something new about yourself along the way!
\nPrizes for winners 🎉
\n
Event page: https://w ww.umassd.edu/events/cms/mental-health-kahoot.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T143000 LOCATION:Private dinning room; second floor of the Grove SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Mental Health Kahoot UID:747da287c656aefbe0958adf4432aa98@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Graduate Studies DESCRIPTION:Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition whi ch challenges students to present a compelling oration on their research t opic and its significance in just three minutes. The competition develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills and supports the development of research students’ capacity to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. The top si x presenters will advance to the combined undergraduate/graduate finale. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research for additional details: o ur@umassd.edu.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/three-minute -thesis-competition---undergraduate-preliminary-round-.php\nEvent link: ht tps://www.umassd.edu/our/three-minute-thesis/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Three Minute Thesis is a resear
ch communication competition which challenges students to present a compel
ling oration on their research topic and its significance in just three mi
nutes. The competition develops academic\, presentation\, and research com
munication skills and supports the development of research students’ cap
acity to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to a n
on-specialist audience. The top six presenters will advance to the combine
d undergraduate/graduate finale.
Contact the Office of Und
ergraduate Research for additional details: our@umassd.edu.
Event pa
ge: https://www.umassd.edu/events
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Event link: https://www.umassd.edu/our/three-minute-thesis/
Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s vir tual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come\, first se rved basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-virtua l-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T153000 LOCATION:Zoom; Contact intl_programs@umassd.edu for link SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Virtual Advising UID:94be5c5335189a16a7533ae819ed9687@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Leduc Center for Civic Engagement,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION: Come join the Leduc Center for Civis Engagement at Sharing the Harvest Farm where we will help the Dartmouth YMCA with their community f arm and do our part to fight food insecurity. Transportation provided-m eet outside the Frederick Douglas Unity House by 3pm. If you are interest ed in this event but there are no more sports available, please contact th e administrator. If you are interested in this event but there are no mor e spots available, please contact the administrator. https://umassd.givep ulse.com/event/562927?register=true \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/ events/cms/share-the-harvest.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join the Leduc Cent er for Civis Engagement at Sharing the Harvest Farm where we will help the Dartmouth YMCA with their community farm and do our part to fight food in security.
\nTransportation provided-meet outside th e Frederick Douglas Unity House by 3pm. If you are interested in this even t but there are no more sports available\, please contact the administrato r. If you are interested in this event but there are no more spots availa ble\, please contact the administrator.
\n\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/share-the-harv est.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000 LOCATION:Off Campus SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Share the Harvest UID:e4e1bae7269c9e3c14a605a11b32ddf8@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Frederick Douglass Unity House,Center for Women, Gender, and Sex uality,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!\nEvent page: https://www .umassd.edu/events/cms/queer-trans-bipoc-mixer.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for food\, fun\, and fe llowship!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/queer-trans-bi poc-mixer.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Queer Trans BIPOC Mixer UID:557955cfe1084126b180d657d4ade8ec@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:UMass Dartmouth Swimming & Diving will be holding an informatio nal meeting for current students interested in joining the team next year. With the addition of men’s swimming for the 2026–2027 season, this is a great opportunity to learn more about both programs, expectations, and how to get involved. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 4 PM in the Hall of Fame Room.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/c ms/swim-team-information-meeting.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:UMass Dartmouth Swimming & Divi ng will be holding an informational meeting for current students intereste d in joining the team next year. With the addition of men’s swimming for the 2026–2027 season\, this is a great opportunity to learn more about both programs\, expectations\, and how to get involved. The meeting will t ake place on Tuesday\, April 14 at 4 PM in the Hall of Fame Room.
Ev ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/swim-team-information-meet ing.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000 LOCATION:Hall of Fame Room (2nd Floor Tripp Athletics Building) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Swim Team Information Meeting UID:691f4e0b4db29c8424eff590e8858c43@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Lectures and Seminars,The sis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Leila Ba rbosa Title: Enhancing Staff Education on Cultural Competency in a Communi ty-Based Setting Committee: DNP Project Chair: Dr. Natalie Correia Second Faculty: Dr. Lauren Hicks Site Mentor: Dr. Dorcas Adeyemo Date: 4/15/26 Time: 9:00AM ZOOM: Please contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link. Abstract C ultural and linguistic diversity in the United States continues to expand, underscoring the need for improved cultural competence among healthcare p roviders. Despite serving increasingly diverse populations, many community -based healthcare settings lack standardized training in culturally respon sive care, which may contribute to communication barriers and persistent h ealth disparities. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention in enhancing hea lthcare staff’s cultural competence knowledge. The project was conducted at a community-based health clinic in New Bedford, Massachusetts, serving a multicultural population. A quantitative pre-post design was utilized w ith a convenience sample of twelve participants. Cultural competence was m easured using the validated Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) survey ad ministered before and after a 20-minute educational intervention. Data wer e analyzed using nonparametric testing due to the small sample size. A Wil coxon signed-rank test demonstrated a statistically significant improvemen t in cultural competence scores following the intervention (z = -3.06, p = .002). Median scores increased from 103 pre-intervention to 111 post-inte rvention on the CCA, a validated tool with total scores ranging from 25 to 125, where higher scores indicate greater cultural competence and enhance d knowledge and awareness. Reliability analysis demonstrated excellent int ernal consistency for the CCA scale (Cronbach’s α = .91). These finding s suggest that educational interventions can significantly enhance healthc are staff's cultural competence knowledge. Incorporating ongoing cultural competency training into clinical practice may promote more equitable, pat ient-centered care and improve outcomes in diverse populations. Keywords: cultural competency, community health, staff education, CLAS standards, diversity, healthcare disparities\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/college-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---leila-barbosa. php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Leila Barbosa
\nTitle: Enhancing Staff Education on Cultural Competency in a Communi
ty-Based Setting
Com mittee:
\nDNP Project Chair: D r. Natalie Correia
\nSecond Faculty: Dr . Lauren Hicks
\nSite Mentor: Dr. Dorca s Adeyemo
\nDate: 4/15/26
\nTime: < /strong>9:00AM
\nZOOM: Please contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link.
\n< strong>Abstract
\nCultural and linguistic diversity in the United States continues to expand\, underscoring the need for improved cul tural competence among healthcare providers. Despite serving increasingly diverse populations\, many community-based healthcare settings lack standa rdized training in culturally responsive care\, which may contribute to co mmunication barriers and persistent health disparities. This Doctor of Nur sing Practice (DNP) project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educ ational intervention in enhancing healthcare staff’s cultural competence knowledge. The project was conducted at a community-based health clinic i n New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, serving a multicultural population. A quan titative pre-post design was utilized with a convenience sample of twelve participants. Cultural competence was measured using the validated Cultura l Competence Assessment (CCA) survey administered before and after a 20-mi nute educational intervention. Data were analyzed using nonparametric test ing due to the small sample size. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in cultural competence scores fol lowing the intervention (z = -3.06\, p = .002). Median scores increased fr om 103 pre-intervention to 111 post-intervention on the CCA\, a validated tool with total scores ranging from 25 to 125\, where higher scores indica te greater cultural competence and enhanced knowledge and awareness. Relia bility analysis demonstrated excellent internal consistency for the CCA sc ale (Cronbach’s α = .91). These findings suggest that educational inter ventions can significantly enhance healthcare staff's cultural competence knowledge. Incorporating ongoing cultural competency training into clinica l practice may promote more equitable\, patient-centered care and improve outcomes in diverse populations.
\nKeywords: cultural competency\, community health\, staff education\, CLAS standa rds\, diversity\, healthcare disparities
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nur sing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---leila-barbosa.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T220000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Leila Barbosa UID:66f0f25a1db471564775d983a22a033b@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:The Unity House wants to help reduce your physical and mental s tress by providing students with this unique service. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday i n her office at the Unity House.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/professional-chair-massage-therapist-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Unity House wants to help r educe your physical and mental stress by providing students with this uniq ue service. Every Wednesday and Thursday\, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday in her office at the Unity House.
Ev ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/professional-chai r-massage-therapist-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House (*located ground floor Marketplace) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Professional Chair Massage Therapist UID:5a404edc7072d36b91b8f2b09ac8715a@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Lectures and Seminars,The sis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:Title: Implementing an Educational Intervention to Improve Psyc hiatric-Mental health Nurse Practitioners Knowledge and Confidence in Mana ging Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Serious Mental Illness. Paul Goul d MSN, FNP-BC Committee: Christine Bell, June Horowitz, Valerie Seney, Monika Schuler, Schree Pettigrew Abstract Individuals with serious menta l illness experience significantly higher rates of metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic disease compared with the general population. Psychiatric medications, lifestyle factors, and barriers to primary care contribute to increased risk for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) there fore play an important role in identifying and addressing metabolic he alth concerns within psychiatric practice. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to evaluate whether a structured educat ional intervention could influence PMHNP knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and perceived barriers related to the identification and management of me tabolic syndrome. A three-session educational program addressing metabol ic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia management was del ivered over a three-week period at an outpatient psychiatric practice. Par ticipants completed pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Metab olic-Barriers, Attitudes, Confidence, and Knowledge (M-BACK) questionnaire and open-ended qualitative questions. Descriptive statistical analysis wa s conducted to evaluate changes across survey domains. Eight providers c ompleted the pre-intervention survey and four participants completed bot h the pre- and post-intervention assessments. Results demonstrated high baseline awareness of metabolic health concerns among participants. Follow ing completion of the educational intervention, modest improvements were observed in knowledge and confidence domains. Qualitative responses highl ighted the importance of clear clinical guidelines and practical treatment parameters when addressing metabolic health concerns within psychiatric s ettings. Although the small sample size limited inferential statistical analysis, findings suggest that structured educational interventions may r einforce provider knowledge and support increased confidence in identifyi ng and managing metabolic syndrome in psychiatric populations. Continued efforts to integrate metabolic health education into psychiatric practice and training programs may contribute to improved cardiometabolic monitorin g and more comprehensive care for individuals with serious mental illness . \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/cnhs-dnp-defense---pa ul-gould-msn-fnp-bc.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Abstract
\n< p>Individuals with serious mental illness experience significantly higher rates of metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic disease compared with the general population. Psychiatric medications\, lifestyle factors\, and barr iers to primary care contribute to increased risk for conditions such as t ype 2 diabetes\, hypertension\, and dyslipidemia. Psychiatric mental healt h nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) therefore play an important role in iden tifying and addressing metabolic health concerns within psychiatric prac tice. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to evaluate whether a structured educational intervention could influence PMH NP knowledge\, confidence\, attitudes\, and perceived barriers related to the identification and management of metabolic syndrome. \nA three -session educational program addressing metabolic syndrome\, diabetes\, hy pertension\, and hyperlipidemia management was delivered over a three-week period at an outpatient psychiatric practice. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Metabolic-Barriers\, Attitude s\, Confidence\, and Knowledge (M-BACK) questionnaire and open-ended quali tative questions. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to evalua te changes across survey domains.
\nEight providers completed the pre-intervention survey and four participants completed both the pre- an d post-intervention assessments. Results demonstrated high baseline awar eness of metabolic health concerns among participants. Following completio n of the educational intervention\, modest improvements were observed in knowledge and confidence domains. Qualitative responses highlighted the i mportance of clear clinical guidelines and practical treatment parameters when addressing metabolic health concerns within psychiatric settings. \n
Although the small sample size limited inferential statistical anal ysis\, findings suggest that structured educational interventions may rein force provider knowledge and support increased confidence in identifying and managing metabolic syndrome in psychiatric populations. Continued ef forts to integrate metabolic health education into psychiatric practice an d training programs may contribute to improved cardiometabolic monitoring and more comprehensive care for individuals with serious mental illness.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/cn hs-dnp-defense---paul-gould-msn-fnp-bc.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T230000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:CNHS DNP Defense - Paul Gould, MSN, FNP-BC UID:89002cde317c02a19ef97f501540ba7b@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Dining,Mental Health/Wellness,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Take a break, Corsairs—you’ve earned it! Join us for a feel -good event featuring a special visit from our campus police K9, Bella 🐶, and a hands-on treat-making experience with Dining Services. Stop by to meet Bella, snap some pics, and learn about her important role on camp us. While you’re here, build your own brownie jar with all your favorite sweet toppings—perfect to take home or enjoy later!\nEvent page: https: //www.umassd.edu/events/cms/bella-and-brownies.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a break\, Corsairs—you ’ve earned it! Join us for a feel-good event featuring a special visit f rom our campus police K9\, Bella 🐶\, and a hands-on treat-making experi ence with Dining Services.
\nStop by to meet Bella\, snap some pics\ , and learn about her important role on campus. While you’re here\, buil d your own brownie jar with all your favorite sweet toppings—perfect to take home or enjoy later!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/bel la-and-brownies.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 LOCATION:2nd Floor of the Grove SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Bella and Brownies UID:d6af6e2b7d2c27281d97c01da22442b4@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:Advisor: Professor Diego Bernal Committee Members: Megan Wint on ( Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Chatham, MA) Lauren Brewster (Schoo l of Marine Science and Technology, University of Massachusetts) Andy Dany lchuk (Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachuset ts, Amherst) Professor Robert Gegear(University of massachusetts, Dartmout h) Abstract: White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias, Family Lamnidae) are a circumglobally distributed apex predator with historical aggregations off the coast of Australia, South Africa, the eastern North Pacific, and the western North Atlantic (WNA). In the WNA, white sharks are commonly found off coastal waters between the Southeast U.S. and Gulf of Maine (GoM). In general, the life history of this species (i.e., k-selected: late maturity , long gestation, few offspring, and prolonged longevity) makes them highl y susceptible to fishing pressure. Within the WNA, young-of-the-year (YOY) , juvenile, and adult white sharks exhibit spatiotemporal overlap, however , adult white sharks appear to have a more offshore distribution, occupy c older temperatures and have more extensive vertical (i.e., depth) movement s. For YOY and juvenile white sharks, recent work has suggested the presen ce of a nursery habitat in the New York Bight with recent observations sug gesting an increased presence of juvenile white sharks in Maine’s coasta l habitats. White sharks have the capacity to elevate their core body temp erature above ambient via the retention of heat from counter current heat exchangers, allowing for a potential expansion into colder habitats. With ongoing ocean warming at an extreme rate in the GoM, understanding the the rmal biology of juvenile white sharks will give insight into how their hom e range may be shifting northward (i.e., home range expansion), with the p resence of a potential nursery habitat in the GoM. To investigate this hyp othesis, a tag package containing a video, depth, activity, and several te mperature loggers will be deployed on juvenile white sharks caught utilizi ng land-based shark fishing methods off Maine’s coastline. A long-term a coustic transmitter and short term satellite tag will be deployed in tande m to the tag package to determine the individuals geolocation. This study will increase our knowledge on the roles the GoM may play for successful j uvenile white shark development in the WNA and how this species can be bet ter managed/regulated in developing land-based shark fisheries. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/investigating-juvenile-white-shark -physiology-and-spatiotemporal-behavior-in-potential-nurseries-in-the-gulf -of-maine-.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Advisor: Profe ssor Diego Bernal
\nCommittee Members:
\nSpread a little joy and make so meone’s day! Kindness Takes Flight is all about the power of s mall\, meaningful gestures. Stop by to create a heartfelt thank you or kin dness card for someone in your life or even a stranger who could use a boo st.
\nOnce you’ve written your message\, pair it with a flower or small trinket and “send it off” into the world. Whether you hand deliv er it to a friend\, a professor\, a staff member\, or someone unexpected\, your act of kindness has the power to ripple far beyond the moment.
\nThis program is a reminder that even the simplest gestures can lift spi rits\, build connection\, and create a more compassionate campus community .
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/k indness-takes-flight-pay-it-forward-project.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 LOCATION:Campus Center SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Kindness Takes Flight: Pay it Forward Project UID:df80b647875b3ee731cef7a42d6df52e@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Lectures and Seminars,The sis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Veronica F ernandes Title: Reducing Clinician Burnout Through Real-Time Parent/Guardi an Feedback: An Evidence-Based Practice Project Date: April 15, 2026 Time : 12:00 PM ZOOM: Please contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link Committee: D r. Melissa Duprey Mr. Sean Cuniffe Dr. Christine Saba Rezendes Abstract : Burnout among clinicians, defined as physicians, nurse practitioners, an d physician assistants, remains an occupational hazard that adversely affe cts clinician wellbeing, patient outcomes, and organizational performance. High levels of burnout are prevalent in primary care pediatrics and negat ively affect clinician retention, career satisfaction, and patient outcome s (Bogue & Bogue, 2020). Receiving appreciation protects against clinician burnout, as it enhances clinicians’ sense of personal accomplishment an d counteracts emotional exhaustion and depersonalization (Woodward et al., 2022). Established formal feedback systems, such as the Clinician and Gro up Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, often fail to provide timely and actionable data due to delayed responses and negativity bias (Zakare-Fagbamila et al., 2019). Evidence demonstrates that gratitud e and real-time feedback positively affect job satisfaction, quality of ca re, and job performance (Aparicio et al., 2019; Lloyd et al., 2023). This evidence-based practice project implemented a real-time parent/guardian fe edback intervention in a primary care pediatric practice. Using a quasi-ex perimental pretest–posttest design, the project evaluated changes in cli nician’s self-rated burnout using the abbreviated Copenhagen Burnout Inv entory (Barton et al., 2022) and examined the impact of real-time parent/g uardian feedback on clinicians’ perceptions and self-rated burnout. Find ings indicated that clinician responses to real-time feedback were overwhe lmingly positive, reinforcing professional motivation and value. Real-time feedback did not show a statistically significant change in clinicians’ self-rated burnout. Real-time feedback may be a feasible, low-burden reso urce to reinforce clinician engagement and appreciation in pediatric pract ice. Keywords: clinician burnout, real-time parent/guardian feedback, pare nt/guardian appreciation, primary care pediatrics, evidence-based practice intervention\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nu rsing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---veronica-fernandes.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of- nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---veronica-fernandes.php DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Veronica Fernandes UID:cc6492c0ef49e897ff6c3a97fea8a1ad@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Study Abroad DESCRIPTION:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question a bout the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Have q uestions about scholarships available to support your study abroad experie nce? Stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in the Library 233! Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. \nEvent pa ge: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-walk-in-advising.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Have questions about scholarships available to support your study abroad experience? Stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in the Library 233! Students will be seen on a first come\, first served basis.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/study-abroad-walk-in-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000 LOCATION:Library 233 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Walk-in Advising UID:217e74a0598134a1c61091c1b8faaa9b@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Graduate Studies DESCRIPTION: Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition w hich challenges students to present a compelling oration on their research topic and its significance in just three minutes. The competition develop s academic, presentation, and research communication skills and supports t he development of research students' capacity to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. The top ei ght presenters will advance to the combined undergraduate/graduate finale. Contact the Office of the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies fo r additional details: apgradstudies@umassd.edu. \nEvent page: https://ww w.umassd.edu/events/cms/three-minute-thesis-competition---graduate-prelimi nary-round-.php\nEvent link: https://www.umassd.edu/our/three-minute-thesi s/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n
Three Minute Thesis is a research communication
competition which challenges students to present a compelling oration on t
heir research topic and its significance in just three minutes. The compet
ition develops academic\, presentation\, and research communication skills
and supports the development of research students' capacity to effectivel
y explain their research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audie
nce. The top eight presenters will advance to the combined undergraduate/g
raduate finale.
Contact the Office of the Associat e Provost for Graduate Studies for additional details: apgradstudies@umassd.edu.
Eve
nt page: https://www.umassd.edu/events
/cms/three-minute-thesis-competition---graduate-preliminary-round-.php
Event link:
https://www.umassd.edu/our/three-minute-thesis/
Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Participants must bring thei
r own laptop.
Event page: https://www.uma ssd.edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:304528135afc51e8c46b0e20a5328b9e@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Adekitan Aderoju Date: April 15, 2026Time: 3:00 PMZOOM: Please contact dhoffman@um assd.edu for link. Title: Educational Intervention to Increase Diabetes -Related Knowledge in Adults with Diabetes Taking Psychotropic Medications Committee:DNP Project Chair: Dr. Natalie Correia Second Faculty: Dr. Dore en MukonaSite Mentor: Dr. Christiana Ogunleye Abstract: Background: Diabet es mellitus (DM) affects over 37 million individuals in the United States and remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Management is furt her complicated in individuals with coexisting mental health conditions wh o are prescribed psychotropic medications, many of which are associated wi th adverse metabolic effects. Despite these risks, gaps persist in patient education regarding the relationship between psychotropic medications and glycemic control, particularly in outpatient psychiatric settings. Purpos e: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to develop, impleme nt, and evaluate a nurse-led educational intervention to improve diabetes- related knowledge and understanding of psychotropic medication effects amo ng adults with diabetes receiving psychotropic medications. Methods: A mix ed-method, equal-status design was conducted using a convenience sample of 20 participants in an outpatient psychiatric setting. The intervention co nsisted of a brief, nurse-led educational session focused on diabetes mana gement and the metabolic effects of psychotropic medications. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic data. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to evaluate pre- and post-intervention differences due to the small s ample size and nonparametric distribution. Outcomes were measured using th e Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire-Revised (DKQ-R) and a researcher-develo ped Psychotropic Medication Questionnaire. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Statistically significant improvements w ere observed in both diabetes-related knowledge and psychotropic medicatio n understanding. DKQ-R scores increased from a mean of 4.10 (SD = 3.11) to 19.70 (SD = 2.23) (z = -3.93, p < .001). Psychotropic medication knowledg e scores improved from a median of 1.00 to 5.00 (z = -4.13, p < .001). Qua litative findings indicated high participant satisfaction, with themes of improved understanding, perceived relevance, and clarity of the educationa l session. Nursing Implications: A nurse-led educational intervention sign ificantly improved knowledge related to diabetes and psychotropic medicati on effects among adults with diabetes. These findings support integrating targeted, patient-centered education into outpatient psychiatric settings to enhance self-management and address gaps in care. Keywords: diabetes me llitus, nurse-led education, psychotropic medications, patient education, glycemic control, mental health\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events /cms/college-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---adekitan-aderoju .php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and Health S ciences DNP Defense - Adekitan Aderoju
\nDate: April 15\, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
ZOOM: Please contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link.
Title: Educational Intervention to Increase Diabetes-Related Know
ledge in Adults with Diabetes Taking Psychotropic Medications
Committ
ee:
DNP Project Chair: Dr. Natalie Correia
Second Faculty: Dr.
Doreen Mukona
Site Mentor: Dr. Christiana Ogunleye
Abstract:
\nBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects over 37 million indivi duals in the United States and remains a leading cause of morbidity and mo rtality. Management is further complicated in individuals with coexisting mental health conditions who are prescribed psychotropic medications\, man y of which are associated with adverse metabolic effects. Despite these ri sks\, gaps persist in patient education regarding the relationship between psychotropic medications and glycemic control\, particularly in outpatien t psychiatric settings.
\nPurpose: This Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP) project aimed to develop\, implement\, and evaluate a nurse-led educa tional intervention to improve diabetes-related knowledge and understandin g of psychotropic medication effects among adults with diabetes receiving psychotropic medications.
\nMethods: A mixed-method\, equal-status d esign was conducted using a convenience sample of 20 participants in an ou tpatient psychiatric setting. The intervention consisted of a brief\, nurs e-led educational session focused on diabetes management and the metabolic effects of psychotropic medications. Descriptive statistics summarized de mographic data. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to evaluate pre- an d post-intervention differences due to the small sample size and nonparame tric distribution. Outcomes were measured using the Diabetes Knowledge Que stionnaire-Revised (DKQ-R) and a researcher-developed Psychotropic Medicat ion Questionnaire. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
\nResults: Statistically significant improvements were observed in both diabetes-related knowledge and psychotropic medication understanding. DKQ-R scores increased from a mean of 4.10 (SD = 3.11) to 19.70 (SD = 2.2 3) (z = -3.93\, p < .001). Psychotropic medication knowledge scores improv ed from a median of 1.00 to 5.00 (z = -4.13\, p < .001). Qualitative findi ngs indicated high participant satisfaction\, with themes of improved unde rstanding\, perceived relevance\, and clarity of the educational session.< /p>\n
Nursing Implications: A nurse-led educational intervention signifi cantly improved knowledge related to diabetes and psychotropic medication effects among adults with diabetes. These findings support integrating tar geted\, patient-centered education into outpatient psychiatric settings to enhance self-management and address gaps in care.
\nKeywords: diabe tes mellitus\, nurse-led education\, psychotropic medications\, patient ed ucation\, glycemic control\, mental health
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-o f-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---adekitan-aderoju.php DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Adekitan Aderoju UID:0837a055a4602a81db95254192a74ddd@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense of Erika Fal andys Date: April 15, 2026Time: 4:00 PMZOOM: Contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link Title: The Impact of a Diabetes Education Intervention on Knowle dge in Latino and Hispanic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at a Community He alth Center Committee: DNP Project Chair: Dr. Natalie CorreiaSecond Facu lty Mentor: Dr. Peeranuch LeSeure Site Mentor: Dr. Kelly Burke Abstract B ackground: Diabetes remains a significant public health challenge in the U nited States, disproportionately affecting underserved populations. Indivi duals from Latino communities are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diab etes compared to non-Hispanic populations. Purpose: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to enhance patient knowledge of Type 2 diabe tes. It was hypothesized that a structured educational intervention would improve participant knowledge. Methods: The project was conducted at a com munity-based clinic in Taunton, Massachusetts, serving a predominantly His panic/Latino population. A pretest–posttest design with a convenience sa mple was used. Demographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics , including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, to s ummarize participant characteristics. Participants completed the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire-Revised (DKQ-R) prior to a 15-minute educational s ession and immediately following the intervention. Quantitative analysis w as conducted using a two-tailed Wilcoxon signed-rank test due to the small sample size and non-normal distribution of data. Open-ended qualitative q uestions were included in the questionnaire to assess participant percepti ons of the intervention. Results: No statistically significant difference was found between pre- and post-intervention DKQ-R scores at an alpha leve l of 0.05 (V = 0.00, z = 1.84, p = 0.066). Qualitative findings indicated that participants perceived the educational intervention as valuable and i nformative; however, the thematic analysis was limited by the absence of i n-depth participant interviews. Future Implications: The absence of statis tically significant findings suggests that a single, brief educational int ervention may be insufficient to produce measurable changes in diabetes kn owledge. Future projects should include larger sample sizes, incorporate q ualitative interviews to strengthen thematic analysis, and explore strateg ies to reinforce and sustain knowledge over time. Keywords: Latino, Hispan ic, community health, patient education, Type 2 Diabetes\nEvent page: http s://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp-d efense---erika-falandys.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
College of Nursing and Health S ciences DNP Defense of Erika Falandys
\nDate: April 15\, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
ZOOM: Contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link
Tit le: The Impact of a Diabetes Education Intervention on Knowledge in Latino and Hispanic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at a Community Health Center\n
Committee:
\nDNP Project Chair: Dr. Natalie Correia
Se
cond Faculty Mentor: Dr. Peeranuch LeSeure
Site Mentor: Dr. Kelly B
urke
Abstract
\nBackground: Diabetes remains a significant p ublic health challenge in the United States\, disproportionately affecting underserved populations. Individuals from Latino communities are at highe r risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared to non-Hispanic populations.
\nPurpose: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to e nhance patient knowledge of Type 2 diabetes. It was hypothesized that a st ructured educational intervention would improve participant knowledge.
\nMethods: The project was conducted at a community-based clinic in Tau nton\, Massachusetts\, serving a predominantly Hispanic/Latino population. A pretest–posttest design with a convenience sample was used. Demograph ic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics\, including frequencies \, percentages\, means\, and standard deviations\, to summarize participan t characteristics. Participants completed the Diabetes Knowledge Questionn aire-Revised (DKQ-R) prior to a 15-minute educational session and immediat ely following the intervention. Quantitative analysis was conducted using a two-tailed Wilcoxon signed-rank test due to the small sample size and no n-normal distribution of data. Open-ended qualitative questions were inclu ded in the questionnaire to assess participant perceptions of the interven tion.
\nResults: No statistically significant difference was found b etween pre- and post-intervention DKQ-R scores at an alpha level of 0.05 ( V = 0.00\, z = 1.84\, p = 0.066). Qualitative findings indicated that part icipants perceived the educational intervention as valuable and informativ e\; however\, the thematic analysis was limited by the absence of in-depth participant interviews.
\nFuture Implications: The absence of stati stically significant findings suggests that a single\, brief educational i ntervention may be insufficient to produce measurable changes in diabetes knowledge. Future projects should include larger sample sizes\, incorporat e qualitative interviews to strengthen thematic analysis\, and explore str ategies to reinforce and sustain knowledge over time.
\nKeywords: La tino\, Hispanic\, community health\, patient education\, Type 2 Diabetes
Event page: https://www.uma ssd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp-defense---er ika-falandys.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Erika Falandys UID:dc0f9cf6755255f8d4da3cea5a12c623@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences DESCRIPTION:David Tudor and Pauline Oliveros were influential American comp osers who collaborated extensively – particularly in avant garde electro nic and electroacoustic music. Their work questioned the boundaries betwee n human and technological expression, and their collaborations helped to d efine the emerging field of sound art. In this third presentation in the c ross-disciplinary History & Art History Seminar Series, Walker Downey (Art History Professor, CVPA) will discuss the research involved for his book In Resonance: The Sonic Art of David Tudor and Pauline Oliveros (forthc oming Spring 2027 from University of California Press), and the unique cha llenges the project’s two main subjects have posed. While friends and co llaborators David Tudor (1926–1996) and Pauline Oliveros (1932–2016) h ave each been canonized as early innovators in postwar experimental music and sound art, the nature of their respective works, which often took the form of elaborate electronic sound-systems activated in live performance, has consistently short-circuited the methodologies of musicology and art h istory. Some of their most important creative efforts were neither documen ted (whether via photos, film, or sound recordings) nor translated into mu sical notation; in such cases, there are no straightforward primary source s for the historian to analyze. In researching In Resonance over the cou rse of six years, Downey has sought out insight into Tudor and Oliveros vi a odd and circuitous channels, piecing together electronic diagrams drawn on scrap paper and hotel notepads, delving into intimate correspondence wi th friends and family, and tracking down never-before interviewed contempo raries of Tudor and Oliveros who are now in their late eighties and nineti es.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/short-circuits-electron ic-music-in-the-historical-archive.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:David Tudor and Pauline Olivero s were influential American composers who collaborated extensively – par ticularly in avant garde electronic and electroacoustic music. Th eir work questioned the boundaries between human and technological express ion\, and their collaborations helped to define the emerging field of soun d art.
\nIn this third presentation in the cross-disciplinary Hi story & Art History Seminar Series\, Walker Downey (Art History Profe ssor\, CVPA) will discuss the research involved for his book In Reson ance: The Sonic Art of David Tudor and Pauline Oliveros (forthcoming Spring 2027 from University of California Press)\, and the unique challen ges the project’s two main subjects have posed.
\nWhile friends an d collaborators David Tudor (1926–1996) and Pauline Oliveros (1932–201 6) have each been canonized as early innovators in postwar experimental mu sic and sound art\, the nature of their respective works\, which often too k the form of elaborate electronic sound-systems activated in live perform ance\, has consistently short-circuited the methodologies of musicology an d art history. Some of their most important creative efforts were neither documented (whether via photos\, film\, or sound recordings) nor translate d into musical notation\; in such cases\, there are no straightforward pri mary sources for the historian to analyze.
\nIn researching In Resonance over the course of six years\, Downey has sought out insig ht into Tudor and Oliveros via odd and circuitous channels\, piecing toget her electronic diagrams drawn on scrap paper and hotel notepads\, delving into intimate correspondence with friends and family\, and tracking down n ever-before interviewed contemporaries of Tudor and Oliveros who are now i n their late eighties and nineties.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/short-circuits-electronic-mu sic-in-the-historical-archive.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000 LOCATION:MacLean Campus Center 007 (Blue & Gold Room) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Short Circuits: electronic music in the historical a rchive UID:89af7233875ae4de3c06ad6bc8485ce8@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Office of Student Engagement & Leadership (OSEL),Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening centered on self-e mpowerment, resilience, and growth. Stronger Than the Struggle features a dynamic performance by Lyrical Faith, whose spoken word and storytellin g bring real, raw experiences to life. Through poetry, reflection, and con versation, this program will explore how to navigate life’s challenges, reclaim your strength, and step into your power. Enjoy a shared dinner whi le connecting with others in a supportive and uplifting space. Come as you are—leave feeling empowered, seen, and reminded that no matter what you ’re facing, you are stronger than the struggle.\nEvent page: https://www .umassd.edu/events/cms/stronger-than-the-struggle-an-evening-with-lyrical- faith.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a powerful and insp
iring evening centered on self-empowerment\, resilience\, and growth. Stronger Than the Struggle features a dynamic performance by
Through poetry\, reflection\, and conve rsation\, this program will explore how to navigate life’s challenges\, reclaim your strength\, and step into your power. Enjoy a shared dinner wh ile connecting with others in a supportive and uplifting space.
\nCo me as you are—leave feeling empowered\, seen\, and reminded that no matt er what you’re facing\, you are stronger than the struggle.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/str onger-than-the-struggle-an-evening-with-lyrical-faith.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000 LOCATION:Marketplace` SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Stronger Than the Struggle: An Evening with Lyrical Faith UID:21981c3cd0517d3d0543802022e32f30@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:The Unity House wants to help reduce your physical and mental s tress by providing students with this unique service. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday i n her office at the Unity House.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/professional-chair-massage-therapist.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Unity House wants to help r educe your physical and mental stress by providing students with this uniq ue service. Every Wednesday and Thursday\, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday in her office at the Unity House.
Ev ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/professional-chair- massage-therapist.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House (*located ground floor Marketplace) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Professional Chair Massage Therapist UID:231d8680fb32833071920726310f10bd@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Counseling Center,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come and engage with bunnies, chicks, ducklings, goats, lambs, pot-bellied pig, kittens and puppies. Pet therapy is the best therapy ev er!\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/barn-babies-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and engage with bunnies\, chicks\, ducklings\, goats\, lambs\, pot-bellied pig\, kittens and puppi es. Pet therapy is the best therapy ever!
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/eve nts/cms/barn-babies-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 LOCATION:Grove Drum Lounge SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Barn Babies UID:75499b6f495b9d5412cd5621c6cfa693@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Mental Health/Wellness,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a sweet treat and meaningful connections at ou r Crumbl Into Wellness Fair! Enjoy delicious cookies from Crumbl Cookies while exploring the wide range of wellness resources available both on cam pus and within our local community. This interactive fair is designed to h elp you discover support services, meet campus and community partners, and learn new ways to prioritize your mental, physical, and emotional well-be ing. From counseling and health services to student organizations and self -care tools, there’s something for everyone. Stop by, grab a cookie, and take a step toward a healthier, more balanced you! \nEvent page: https:/ /www.umassd.edu/events/cms/crumbl-into-wellness-fair.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join us for a sweet treat and meaningful connections at our Crumbl Into Wellness Fair! Enjoy delicious cookies from Crumbl Cookies while exploring the wide range of wellness resources available both on campus and within our local community.
\nThis interactive fair is designed to help you discover support services\, meet campus and community partners\, and learn new ways to prioritize your mental\, physical\, and emotional well-being. From cou nseling and health services to student organizations and self-care tools\, there’s something for everyone.
\nStop by\, grab a cookie\, and t ake a step toward a healthier\, more balanced you!
Event page: htt ps://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/crumbl-into-wellness-fair.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 LOCATION:2nd Floor Grove SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Crumbl Into Wellness Fair UID:13465af9dd2a84fa701b551177587195@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:Advisor: Professor Kathryn Kavanagh Committee Members: Professo r Robert Gegear, Professor Robert Drew and Jooke Robbins (Center for Coas tal Studies) Abstract: Understanding how animal behavior varies across lif espan is central to understanding their ecology, evolution, and conservati on, especially for long-lived species. Using over a decade worth of whale watch data, I investigated how age, sex, and female reproductive class str ucture feeding and aerial behaviors in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeang liae) in the southern Gulf of Maine feeding ground. I used mixed models to evaluate variation in four surface feeding behaviors (bubble net, bubble cloud, kick feeding, & lunge feeding) and five energetically costly aerial behaviors (breach, head breach, tail breach, lobtail, & flipper slap). To evaluate temporal trends, I used generalized additive mixed models to ass ess feeding and aerial behaviors in calves, juveniles, and adults. Finally , I analyzed mother-calf pairings and documented 25 apparent calf separati ons from their mothers on a feeding ground, representing the most extensiv e compilation of humpback whale mother-calf separation intervals to date.\ nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/feeding-and-aerial-behavior -variation-in-humpback-whales-megaptera-novaeangliae-in-the-southern-gulf- of-maine-feeding-ground.php\nEvent link: https://umassd.zoom.us/j/92236387 228?pwd=9gWKIrFI2bAeZ7XlGIQULA3zr2PIMr.1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Advisor: Profe ssor Kathryn Kavanagh
\nCommittee Members: Professo
r Robert Gegear\, Professor Robert Drew and
Jooke Robbins (Center f
or Coastal Studies)
Abstract: Understanding how a nimal behavior varies across lifespan is central to understanding their ec ology\, evolution\, and conservation\, especially for long-lived species. Using over a decade worth of whale watch data\, I investigated how age\, s ex\, and female reproductive class structure feeding and aerial behaviors in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the southern Gulf of Maine feeding ground. I used mixed models to evaluate variation in four surface feeding behaviors (bubble net\, bubble cloud\, kick feeding\, & lunge feed ing) and five energetically costly aerial behaviors (breach\, head breach\ , tail breach\, lobtail\, & flipper slap). To evaluate temporal trends\, I used generalized additive mixed models to assess feeding and aerial behav iors in calves\, juveniles\, and adults. Finally\, I analyzed mother-calf pairings and documented 25 apparent calf separations from their mothers on a feeding ground\, representing the most extensive compilation of humpbac k whale mother-calf separation intervals to date.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/feeding-and-aerial-be
havior-variation-in-humpback-whales-megaptera-novaeangliae-in-the-southern
-gulf-of-maine-feeding-ground.php
Event link: https://uma
ssd.zoom.us/j/92236387228?pwd=9gWKIrFI2bAeZ7XlGIQULA3zr2PIMr.1
Step into a vivid\, rhythmic wo rld where storytelling moves like music and memory lives in every note. Jo in interdisciplinary artist\, musician\, and writer Mwalim Peters for an engaging afternoon of reading and conversation centered on h is acclaimed novel Land of the Black Squirrels: A Bronx Boheme Novel< /em>.
\nBlending fiction\, folklore\, and the improvisational spirit of jazz\, Land of the Black Squirrels unfolds as an “epic hi p-hop jazz folktale\,” tracing the cultural and artistic currents of New York City from the late 20th century back to 1969. Through a richly laye red narrative\, the novel explores underground arts movements\, the evolut ion of Black creative communities\, and the spaces—jazz clubs\, lofts\, galleries\, and dance floors—where culture is born and transformed.
\nAt the center of the story is a visionary artist who creates an arts academy in the Bronx\, sparking a movement that reflects the power of com munity\, creativity\, and resistance. Drawing from oral traditions\, jazz poetics\, and lived experience\, Mwalim’s work bridges literature\, mus ic\, and performance—offering a narrative that feels as much heard as it is read.
\nThis event invites audiences not only to listen\, but to engage. Following the reading\, Mwalim will lead a discussion on the nove l’s creation\, its roots in jazz and hip-hop aesthetics\, and the broade r cultural histories that inform the work. As a longtime professor\, perfo rmer\, and scholar of Black aesthetics and oral traditions\, he brings a d ynamic\, interdisciplinary perspective to the conversation.
\nWhet her you are drawn to experimental fiction\, music-inspired storytelling\, or explorations of community and cultural memory\, this event offers a rar e opportunity to experience literature as a living\, breathing art form.\n
Come ready to listen\, reflect\, and take part in a conversation th at moves between page\, stage\, and sound.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/author-book-talk-land-of -the-black-squirrels-by-mwalim.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Author Book Talk: Land of the Black Squirrels by Mwa lim UID:0c1068bf1d49a3d256004e378c91ded3@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Graduate Studies DESCRIPTION:Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition whi ch challenges students to present a compelling oration on their research t opic and its significance in just three minutes. The competition develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills and supports the development of research students' capacity to effectively explain their r esearch in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. In this fina le, the top six finalists from the undergraduate preliminary round and the top eight finalists from the graduate preliminary round will compete for cash prizes. Contact the Office of the Associate Provost for Graduate St udies for additional details: apgradstudies@umassd.edu. \nEvent page: htt ps://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/three-minute-thesis-competition---grand-fin ale-.php\nEvent link: https://www.umassd.edu/our/three-minute-thesis/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Three Minute Thes is is a research communication competition which challenges students to pr esent a compelling oration on their research topic and its significance in just three minutes. The competition develops academic\, presentation\, an d research communication skills and supports the development of research s tudents' capacity to effectively explain their research in language approp riate to a non-specialist audience. In this finale\, the top six finalists from the undergraduate preliminary round and the top eight finalists from the graduate preliminary round will compete for cash prizes.
\nContac t the Office of the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies for additional details: apgradstudies@umassd.edu.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/three-minute-thesis-competi
tion---grand-finale-.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.edu/our/three-minute-thesis
/
This event is for sexual assaul t survivors and is limited to 15 people. Advance registration is required. Email cwg s@umassd.edu to register.
\nArtist Alyn Carlson will guide parti cipants in how to design their own paper flower crowns.
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 LOCATION:Campus Center Conference Room SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Crowned in Strength: A Paper Flower Crown-Making Wor kshop for Survivors UID:66a6c16dd097a28ffc4301cad3a0aef9@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Jaime Ca thers Title: Improving Emergency Department Nursing Knowledge and Confide nce in the Care and Management of Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injur y in the Community Setting Friday April 17th 2pmZOOM: Please contact dhof fman@umassd.edu for link. Committee:Christine BellKristin GillBonanca Erin Rebelo Abstract:Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is diagnosed in over 1 million patients in the US annually, ranging from mild to severe classif ications. This places high burden on emergency departments (ED). Patients with mild TBI (mTBI) findings are being observed at community institutions under observation to avoid costly care that interfacility transfers creat e. Patients diagnosed with mTBI, who present within the Beth Israel Lahe y Health (BILH) system and who meet pre-established criteria for monitorin g, are placed on a mTBI pathway necessitating a six-hour observation perio d. Anecdotal conversations with nursing staff revealed ED nurses have no t been formally trained in a routine neurological assessment that is part of the requirement for this mTBI pathway observation timeline. This DNP pr oject focused assessing the knowledge and confidence of ED nurses at a com munity hospital within the BILH system. This project utilized a pre-test , post-test design with an educational intervention (interactive PowerPoin t presentation). Recruitment and participation began in February 2026 fo r a total of 4 weeks. Sample size (34 participants) was not met, therefo re a Wilcoxen signed rank test on the paired samples was performed. In a ddition, descriptive statistics of the pretest participants was analyzed. The results showed an increase in most knowledge categories. The confidenc e scale showed a Cronbach alpha score of 0.67. Although the Cronbach alp ha showed questionable reliability, when combined with the increase in kno wledge shown, the intervention seemed to show positive results. These re sults can help to document the need future education on the mTBI pathway i n the not only the BID Plymouth ED, but in all of the EDs participating in the program. Keywords: mild traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury pathway, emergency nurses, nursing education, neurological assessm ent\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nursing-and- health-sciences-dnp--defense---jaime-cathers.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and Health S
ciences DNP Defense - Jaime Cathers
Title: Improving Emerge
ncy Department Nursing Knowledge and Confidence in the Care and Management
of Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Community Setting
Friday April 17th 2pm
ZOOM: Please contact dhoffman@umassd.
edu for link.
Committee:
Christine Bell
Kristin G
illBonanca
Erin Rebelo
Abstract:
Traumatic Brain
Injury (TBI) is diagnosed in over 1 million patients in the US annually\,
ranging from mild to severe classifications. This places high burden on e
mergency departments (ED). Patients with mild TBI (mTBI) findings are bein
g observed at community institutions under observation to avoid costly car
e that interfacility transfers create. Patients diagnosed with mTBI\, wh
o present within the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system and who meet p
re-established criteria for monitoring\, are placed on a mTBI pathway nece
ssitating a six-hour observation period. Anecdotal conversations with nu
rsing staff revealed ED nurses have not been formally trained in a routine
neurological assessment that is part of the requirement for this mTBI pat
hway observation timeline. This DNP project focused assessing the knowledg
e and confidence of ED nurses at a community hospital within the BILH syst
em. This project utilized a pre-test\, post-test design with an educatio
nal intervention (interactive PowerPoint presentation). Recruitment and
participation began in February 2026 for a total of 4 weeks. Sample size
(34 participants) was not met\, therefore a Wilcoxen signed rank test on
the paired samples was performed. In addition\, descriptive statistics o
f the pretest participants was analyzed. The results showed an increase in
most knowledge categories. The confidence scale showed a Cronbach alpha s
core of 0.67. Although the Cronbach alpha showed questionable reliabilit
y\, when combined with the increase in knowledge shown\, the intervention
seemed to show positive results. These results can help to document the
need future education on the mTBI pathway in the not only the BID Plymouth
ED\, but in all of the EDs participating in the program.
Key
words: mild traumatic brain injury\, mild traumatic brain injury pathway\,
emergency nurses\, nursing education\, neurological assessment
Even t page: https://www.umassd.edu/e vents/cms/college-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp--defense---jaime-cath ers.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T150000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Jaime Cathers UID:fd8a29f7ae6649deedfb5e06ecd4b814@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Financial Aid DESCRIPTION:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 Financial Aid Service s wants to remind all students to file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Ser vices for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and learning more about financial aid.Partcipa nts must bring their own laptop.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Partcipants must bring their
own laptop.
Event page: https://www.umassd .edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109.php
< /body> DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:85039d62742ca9435c47cc1bf789d548@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Yaa Brago Title: An Educational Intervention to Reduce Mental Health Stigma and Pr omote Mental Health Access Behaviors Among Ghanaian Immigrants Date: Apri l 17th Time: 4:00 PMZOOM: for link Committee: Dr. David Asante Dr. Chri stine Bell Dr. Ilknur Yesilcinar Abstract: Mental health stigma and struc tural barriers significantly limit mental health service utilization among Ghanaian immigrants, a community that underutilizes mental health service s at rates far below the general U.S. population. This Doctor of Nursing P ractice (DNP) project evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally tailored , church-based educational intervention in reducing internalized mental he alth stigma and improving help-seeking attitudes among Ghanaian immigrants affiliated with a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in Grand Prairie, Te xas. Using a pre-test/post-test design, 39 adult participants completed th e Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMI-9) and the Mental Help -Seeking Attitudes Scale (MHSAS) before and immediately after a 20-minute educational session delivered by the student investigator. The interventio n was grounded in the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEB P) Model and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). Results demonstrated a statist ically significant improvement in mental health help-seeking attitudes (Wi lcoxon signed-rank test: V = 90.50, z = −2.16, p = .031), with MHSAS mea n scores shifting from 5.99 (SD = 1.53) pre-intervention to 6.60 (SD = 0.9 7) post-intervention. No statistically significant change in internalized stigma was detected (ISMI-9: t(38) = −1.00, p = .322), consistent with l iterature indicating that stigma reduction requires more sustained, multi- session interventions. Findings support the integration of faith-embedded, culturally congruent psychoeducation into community mental health strateg ies and have implications for nursing practice, education, and policy. Fut ure research should incorporate larger samples, longitudinal designs, and multi-session formats to strengthen and sustain outcomes.Keywords: mental health stigma, Ghanaian immigrants, help-seeking attitudes, educational in tervention, faith-based intervention, culturally tailored, ISMI-9, MHSAS\n Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nursing-and-healt h-sciences-dnp-defense---yaa-brago.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and Health S
ciences DNP Defense - Yaa Brago
Title: An Educational Interve
ntion to Reduce Mental Health Stigma and Promote Mental Health Access Beha
viors Among Ghanaian Immigrants
Date: April 17th
Time:
4:00 PM
ZOOM: for link
Committee:
Abstract:
\nMental health stigma and structural barri ers significantly limit mental health service utilization among Ghanaian i mmigrants\, a community that underutilizes mental health services at rates far below the general U.S. population. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (D NP) project evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally tailored\, church- based educational intervention in reducing internalized mental health stig ma and improving help-seeking attitudes among Ghanaian immigrants affiliat ed with a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in Grand Prairie\, Texas. Usi ng a pre-test/post-test design\, 39 adult participants completed the Inter nalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMI-9) and the Mental Help-Seekin g Attitudes Scale (MHSAS) before and immediately after a 20-minute educati onal session delivered by the student investigator. The intervention was g rounded in the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) Mode l and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT).
\nResults demonstrated a statis
tically significant improvement in mental health help-seeking attitudes (W
ilcoxon signed-rank test: V = 90.50\, z = −2.16\, p = .031)\, with MHSAS
mean scores shifting from 5.99 (SD = 1.53) pre-intervention to 6.60 (SD =
0.97) post-intervention. No statistically significant change in internali
zed stigma was detected (ISMI-9: t(38) = −1.00\, p = .322)\, consistent
with literature indicating that stigma reduction requires more sustained\,
multi-session interventions. Findings support the integration of faith-em
bedded\, culturally congruent psychoeducation into community mental health
strategies and have implications for nursing practice\, education\, and p
olicy. Future research should incorporate larger samples\, longitudinal de
signs\, and multi-session formats to strengthen and sustain outcomes.
Keywords: mental health stigma\, Ghanaian immigrants\, help-seeking attit
udes\, educational intervention\, faith-based intervention\, culturally ta
ilored\, ISMI-9\, MHSAS
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/college-of-nursing-and-health-scien ces-dnp-defense---yaa-brago.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Yaa Brago UID:47a83355d214ffeb9f96d57ae77df8b4@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Engineering DESCRIPTION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House No Moon\nEvent page: http s://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-house-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House
\nNo Moon
Event page: https://www.umassd. edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-house-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T213000 LOCATION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Field SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House UID:063856f0e858304ba18f6ec1a6bb35a4@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Study Abroad DESCRIPTION:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question a bout the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s virtual advising session! Studen ts will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Email intl_programs @umassd.edu for the zoom link. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/study-abroad-virtual-advising.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s vir tual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come\, first se rved basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-virtua l-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T153000 LOCATION:Zoom; Contact intl_programs@umassd.edu for link SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Virtual Advising UID:6bf9c1ddf79018e7617e9396fa1b67fb@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:The Unity House wants to help reduce your physical and mental s tress by providing students with this unique service. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday i n her office at the Unity House.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/professional-chair-massage-therapist-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Unity House wants to help r educe your physical and mental stress by providing students with this uniq ue service. Every Wednesday and Thursday\, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday in her office at the Unity House.
Ev ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/professional-chai r-massage-therapist-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House (*located ground floor Marketplace) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Professional Chair Massage Therapist UID:adab10719986c105bc12fec2bc1aa996@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Study Abroad DESCRIPTION:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question a bout the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Have q uestions about scholarships available to support your study abroad experie nce? Stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in the Library 233! Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. \nEvent pa ge: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-walk-in-advising.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Have questions about scholarships available to support your study abroad experience? Stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in the Library 233! Students will be seen on a first come\, first served basis.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/study-abroad-walk-in-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000 LOCATION:Library 233 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Walk-in Advising UID:3827d872a7eb36468164f7304f83e406@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Financial Aid DESCRIPTION:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 Financial Aid Service s wants to remind all students to file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Ser vices for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and learning more about financial aid.Particip ants must bring their own laptop.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Participants must bring thei
r own laptop.
Event page: https://www.uma ssd.edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:89ed89f90c24db9dbd94d882b03d7464@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Ben Saunders, Department of English, University of Oregon, for an exciting talk that addresses the weird prevalence of bon dage imagery in the old Wonder Woman comics and the psycho-sexual theories of William Moulton Marston, the creator of the character. Marston was one of the most interesting people to work in the early comic book industry. He was a professor of psychology fascinated by theories of dominance and s ubmission, a public intellectual, the self-styled "inventor of the lie det ector," and a practicing polyamorist. His fascinating life has even been the subject of a movie (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, 2017). But how exactly did Marston’s “scientific” theories influence his Wo nder Woman comics, and with what literary, historical, and cultural implic ations? Addressing these questions requires the intellectual perspectives, methodologies, and curiosities of a wide range of disciplines from the hu manities, social sciences, and sciences. Professor Saunders, who is the fo under of the world’s first undergraduate minor in Comics Studies, will a dopt such an interdisciplinary focus in what promises to be a highly engag ing and relevant talk. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/br idging-the-disciplines---wonder-woman-bondage-and-liberation.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Professor Ben Saunders\, D epartment of English\, University of Oregon\, for an exciting talk that ad dresses the weird prevalence of bondage imagery in the old Wonder Woman co mics and the psycho-sexual theories of William Moulton Marston\, the creat or of the character. Marston was one of the most interesting people to wor k in the early comic book industry. He was a professor of psychology fasci nated by theories of dominance and submission\, a public intellectual\, th e self-styled "inventor of the lie detector\," and a practicing polyamoris t. His fascinating life has even been the subject of a movie (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women\, 2017).
\nBut how exactly did Marsto n’s “scientific” theories influence his Wonder Woman comics\, and wi th what literary\, historical\, and cultural implications? Addressing thes e questions requires the intellectual perspectives\, methodologies\, and c uriosities of a wide range of disciplines from the humanities\, social sci ences\, and sciences. Professor Saunders\, who is the founder of the world ’s first undergraduate minor in Comics Studies\, will adopt such an inte rdisciplinary focus in what promises to be a highly engaging and relevant talk.
Event page: https://www .umassd.edu/events/cms/bridging-the-disciplines---wonder-woman-bondage-and -liberation.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000 LOCATION:The Marketplace SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Bridging the Disciplines - Wonder Woman: Bondage and Liberation UID:63ee8d6510ee3d97ae2d7dfb628e1c23@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:The Unity House wants to help reduce your physical and mental s tress by providing students with this unique service. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday i n her office at the Unity House.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/professional-chair-massage-therapist.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Unity House wants to help r educe your physical and mental stress by providing students with this uniq ue service. Every Wednesday and Thursday\, 10am-2pm. Please see Mandy for the sign-up sheets every Monday in her office at the Unity House.
Ev ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/professional-chair- massage-therapist.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 LOCATION:Frederick Douglass Unity House (*located ground floor Marketplace) SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Professional Chair Massage Therapist UID:98eaccfca9302e1cff78aff50c3ed209@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Financial Aid DESCRIPTION:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 Financial Aid Service s wants to remind all students to file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Ser vices for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and learning more about financial aid.Partcipa nts must bring their own laptop.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Partcipants must bring their
own laptop.
Event page: https://www.umassd .edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109.php
< /body> DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:2ad800608572a6513f811ed130465ff4@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Portia Adj ei Donker Title: Educating Healthcare Providers on the Use of Screening Tools for Mood Disorders. Date: Friday April 24, 2026Time: 3pmZOOM: Plea se contact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link Committee:Christine Bell, PhD, RN Kristen Sethares, PhD, RN, CNE, FAHA, FHFSA, FAANErin D'avella, NP A bstract:Mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression are prevale nt and often debilitating mental health conditions that affect the quality of life of individuals and are among the leading causes of disability wor ldwide, affecting global health outcomes. These disorders adversely affect individuals' productivity, relationships, and overall well-being. Mood di sorders can be difficult and costly to manage. Screening tools, such as th e Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), can aid in the screening and early detection of mood disorders. However, effective implementation of these tools depends on educating heal thcare providers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to use and implement these screening tools effectively. This scholarly project sough t to educate health care providers on the use of screening tools for mood disorders, specifically PHQ-9 and MDQ. Six community healthcare providers participated in the project. The educational intervention included a prete st-posttest survey, qualitative questions, and program evaluation. A 30-mi nute educational session included a PowerPoint presentation and a question -and-answer segment. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the resul ts. The findings indicated the educational intervention improved healthcar e provider knowledge of the use of both screening tools, PHQ-9 and MDQ. Im provements in MDQ scores were statistically significant. PHQ-9 scores sh owed positive gains, though results were not significant. The education pr ogram was well-received and provided important information to support prof essional practice. All participants rated the program's overall quality as excellent. By educating healthcare providers on the use of screening tool s specifically MDQ and PHQ-9, the project supports ongoing initiatives to enhance early detection of mood disorders in clinical practice, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the quality of care. Keywords: “Mood Dis order Questionnaires," "PHQ-9," "healthcare provider training," and "mood disorder screening. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/colle ge-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-dnp--defense---portia-adjei-donker.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:College of Nursing and Health S
ciences DNP Defense - Portia Adjei Donker
Title: Educating
Healthcare Providers on the Use of Screening Tools for Mood Disorders.
Date: Friday April 24\, 2026
Time: 3pm
ZOOM: Please co
ntact dhoffman@umassd.edu for link
Committee:
Christine
Bell\, PhD\, RN
Kristen Sethares\, PhD\, RN\, CNE\, FAHA\, FHFSA\, FA
AN
Erin D'avella\, NP
Abstract:
Mood disorders
such as bipolar disorder and depression are prevalent and often debilitat
ing mental health conditions that affect the quality of life of individual
s and are among the leading causes of disability worldwide\, affecting glo
bal health outcomes. These disorders adversely affect individuals' product
ivity\, relationships\, and overall well-being. Mood disorders can be diff
icult and costly to manage. Screening tools\, such as the Mood Disorder Qu
estionnaire (MDQ) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)\, can aid
in the screening and early detection of mood disorders. However\, effecti
ve implementation of these tools depends on educating healthcare providers
with the essential knowledge and skills needed to use and implement these
screening tools effectively. This scholarly project sought to educate hea
lth care providers on the use of screening tools for mood disorders\, spec
ifically PHQ-9 and MDQ.
Six community healthcare providers partici pated in the project. The educational intervention included a pretest-post test survey\, qualitative questions\, and program evaluation. A 30-minute educational session included a PowerPoint presentation and a question-and- answer segment. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results. T he findings indicated the educational intervention improved healthcare pro vider knowledge of the use of both screening tools\, PHQ-9 and MDQ. Improv ements in MDQ scores were statistically significant. PHQ-9 scores showed positive gains\, though results were not significant. The education progr am was well-received and provided important information to support profess ional practice. All participants rated the program's overall quality as ex cellent. By educating healthcare providers on the use of screening tools s pecifically MDQ and PHQ-9\, the project supports ongoing initiatives to en hance early detection of mood disorders in clinical practice\, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the quality of care.
\nKeywords: “M ood Disorder Questionnaires\," "PHQ-9\," "healthcare provider training\," and "mood disorder screening.
< /body> DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000 LOCATION:ZOOM SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP Defense - Portia Adjei Donker UID:60f3ecd7c57083918a0fc89e9a47430c@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Engineering DESCRIPTION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House First Quarter Moon\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-h ouse-2.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House
\nFirst Quarter Moon
Event page: https:// www.umassd.edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-house-2.php< /a>
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T220000 LOCATION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Field SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House UID:99aa28b19c658c87c4ec9bfdab0251b3@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:CVPA presents a night on the runway showcasing the creative wor k of UMass Dartmouth Fashion Design students. Experience bold, innovative designs and the next generation of fashion talent. Following the runway, I lluminance transforms the lobby into a gallery of lighting vignettes, desi gned by Interior Architecture + Design students to complement the fashion collections. Keep the night going by exploring the Interactive Media Festi val in the Campus Center—a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge digital art and media experiences.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/ligh t--fashion.php\nEvent link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice /umassdartmouth/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE2NQ== X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CVPA presents a night on the ru nway showcasing the creative work of UMass Dartmouth Fashion Design studen ts. Experience bold\, innovative designs and the next generation of fashio n talent.
\nFollowing the runway\, Illuminance transforms t he lobby into a gallery of lighting vignettes\, designed by Interior Archi tecture + Design students to complement the fashion collections.
\nK eep the night going by exploring the Interactive Media Festival in the Cam pus Center—a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge digital art and media expe riences.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/light--fashion.phpEvent link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/ boxoffice/umassdartmouth/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE2NQ==
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T213000 LOCATION:Campus Center Theater SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Light + Fashion UID:fbfe6411fad5716121a850c1fe4fd390@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences DESCRIPTION:We will meet in front of the Campus Center at 9am on April 25th where we will be collecting a $5 donation to help support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in continuing their goal of supporting children with cancer.\n Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/walks-for-wishes.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will meet in front of the Ca mpus Center at 9am on April 25th where we will be collecting a $5 donation to help support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in continuing their goal of su pporting children with cancer.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/ walks-for-wishes.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 LOCATION:Campus Center SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Walks For Wishes UID:597c98f5302f3b28257f7d0784f87ba9@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:SMAST,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:Department of Fisheries Oceanography PhD Dissertation Defense"H andling uncertainty in fisheries management: Developing tools in support o f Management Strategy Evaluation"By: Amanda R. Hart AdvisorDr. Gavin Fay ( UMass Dartmouth) Committee Members Dr. Steven X. Cadrin (UMass Dartmouth), Dr. Lauran Brewster (UMass Dartmouth), Dr. Geret DePiper (Texas A&M Unive rsity Corpus Christi), and Dr. Allan Hicks (International Pacific Halibut Commission) Monday April 27, 20261:30 PMSMAST East 101-103836 S. Rodney Fr ench Blvd, New Bedfordand via Zoom Abstract: Sustainable fisheries managem ent requires an understanding of interactions between fish, marine environ ments, fishing activities, and fisheries governance. Managing with imperfe ct information about these interactions can result in undesirable differen ces between the expected and realized management outcomes. Management Stra tegy Evaluation (MSE) is a model simulation method that rigorously tests m anagement alternatives before they are implemented to help align expected and realized management outcomes. Tests can be conducted in the context of natural variability, uncertain stock status, and imperfect management imp lementation to assess potential trade-offs between management alternatives and identify alternatives that are robust to these uncertainties. The goa l of this dissertation is to develop tools that support the integration of MSE into existing management processes, using three case studies from the Northeast U.S. as examples. Chapter 1 demonstrates the viability of stati stical tree analysis to synthesize MSE results for an Ecosystem-Based Fish eries Management (EBFM) case study. Chapter 2 expands the realism of this MSE framework to include technical interactions for multi-species groundfi sh fisheries and assess their impact on EBFM performance. Chapter 3 develo ps a novel visualization tool to communicate MSE outcomes for Atlantic her ring. These studies highlight opportunities to advance MSE applications to support both scientific and regulatory decision making by improving workf low reproducibility, streamlining results communication and leveraging syn chronicity between MSE and EBFM to advance modeling. Join Meetinghttps://u massd.zoom.us/j/94634734564Note: Meeting ID and passcode required, email c ontact to obtainFor additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut a t c.rumbut@umassd.edu\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/-hand ling-uncertainty-in-fisheries-management-developing-tools-in-support-of-ma nagement-strategy-evaluation-presented-by-amanda-r-hart.php\nEvent link: h ttps://umassd.zoom.us/j/94634734564 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Department of Fisheries Oceanog raphy
\nPhD Dissertation Defense
"Handling uncertainty in fishe
ries management: Developing tools in support of Management Strategy Evalua
tion"
By: Amanda R. Hart
Advisor
Dr. Gavin Fay (UMass Da
rtmouth)
Committee Members
\nDr. Steven X. Cadrin (UMass Dar tmouth)\, Dr. Lauran Brewster (UMass Dartmouth)\, Dr. Geret DePiper (Texas A&M University Corpus Christi)\, and Dr. Allan Hicks (International Pacif ic Halibut Commission)
\nMonday April 27\, 2026
1:30 PM
SM
AST East 101-103
836 S. Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford
and via
Zoom
Abstract:
\nSustainable fisheries management requires an understanding of interactions between fish\, marine environments\, fish ing activities\, and fisheries governance. Managing with imperfect informa tion about these interactions can result in undesirable differences betwee n the expected and realized management outcomes. Management Strategy Evalu ation (MSE) is a model simulation method that rigorously tests management alternatives before they are implemented to help align expected and realiz ed management outcomes. Tests can be conducted in the context of natural v ariability\, uncertain stock status\, and imperfect management implementat ion to assess potential trade-offs between management alternatives and ide ntify alternatives that are robust to these uncertainties. The goal of thi s dissertation is to develop tools that support the integration of MSE int o existing management processes\, using three case studies from the Northe ast U.S. as examples.
\nChapter 1 demonstrates the viability of stat istical tree analysis to synthesize MSE results for an Ecosystem-Based Fis heries Management (EBFM) case study. Chapter 2 expands the realism of this MSE framework to include technical interactions for multi-species groundf ish fisheries and assess their impact on EBFM performance. Chapter 3 devel ops a novel visualization tool to communicate MSE outcomes for Atlantic he rring. These studies highlight opportunities to advance MSE applications t o support both scientific and regulatory decision making by improving work flow reproducibility\, streamlining results communication and leveraging s ynchronicity between MSE and EBFM to advance modeling.
\nJoin Meetin
g
https://umassd.zoom.
us/j/94634734564
Note: Meeting ID and passcode required\, email c
ontact to obtain
For additional information\, please contact Callie R
umbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/-handling-uncertainty-in-fisheri
es-management-developing-tools-in-support-of-management-strategy-evaluatio
n-presented-by-amanda-r-hart.php
Event link: https://umassd.zoom.us/j/94634734564
Advisor: Dr. Haiping Xu
Co
mmittee Members: Dr. Adnan El-Nasan and Dr. Joshua Carberry
A
bstract: Storms remain among the most serious hazards in maritime environm
ents\, where rapidly changing weather conditions can threaten human life a
nd disrupt vessel operations. Existing storm detection and forecasting met
hods often rely on satellite observations and large-scale numerical weathe
r models\, both of which require substantial computational resources and s
table communication links that may be unavailable at sea. In addition\, ma
ny machine learning approaches depend on large labeled datasets and predef
ined storm categories\, limiting their ability to detect rare\, rapidly de
veloping\, or previously unseen events. This thesis presents an unsupervis
ed\, sensor-based framework for early storm formation detection using mult
ivariate meteorological time-series data collected from onboard instrument
s. The proposed approach uses directly measurable variables\, including su
rface pressure\, wind speed\, sea surface temperature\, near-surface air t
emperature\, and dew point temperature\, without relying on external data
sources. A temporal autoencoder is trained exclusively on fair-weather obs
ervations to learn the normal temporal behavior of atmospheric conditions.
During real-time operation\, deviations from this learned baseline are qu
antified through reconstruction error\, enabling the system to identify an
omalous patterns associated with early storm development. To improve relia
bility in practical deployment\, the framework incorporates persistence-ba
sed alerting and statistically derived anomaly thresholds based on fair-we
ather variability. The system is evaluated using both synthetic storm scen
arios and real storm events derived from historical storm archives. Result
s demonstrate that the proposed method consistently detects storm formatio
n with reasonable lead times and provides meaningful early warnings in pra
ctice\, making it a practical and robust solution for enhancing maritime s
afety in remote or resource-limited environments.
All CIS gra
duate students are encouraged to attend. For further information please co
ntact Dr. Haiping Xu at hxu@umassd.edu
Join the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at the 2026 Celebration of service on Monday\, April 27th from 6:00PM – 7:30PM at the Claire T. Carney Library\, Grand Reading Room. F eaturing presentations from the current Claire T. Carney Leader Cohort\, i ntroductions to the next Cohort\, and a service recognition ceremony celeb rating: AmeriCorps Members\, America Reads Leaders\, and students qualifyi ng for a cord/stole for graduation.
\nRSVP on CorsairEngage: https:/ /givepul.se/m2umuk
Event page: http
s://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/leduc-center-for-civic-engagement-celebratio
n-of-service.php
Event link: ht
tps://givepul.se/m2umuk
Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s vir tual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come\, first se rved basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-virtua l-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000 LOCATION:Zoom; Contact intl_programs@umassd.edu for link SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Virtual Advising UID:20c30203a18cc65485f2ddeeefedb916@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Study Abroad DESCRIPTION:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question a bout the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Have q uestions about scholarships available to support your study abroad experie nce? Stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in the Library 233! Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. \nEvent pa ge: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-walk-in-advising.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Have questions about scholarships available to support your study abroad experience? Stop by the International Programs Office (IPO) in the Library 233! Students will be seen on a first come\, first served basis.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/study-abroad-walk-in-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000 LOCATION:Library 233 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Walk-in Advising UID:e450471e8c899bd9213a2e4b9acb4083@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Financial Aid DESCRIPTION:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 Financial Aid Service s wants to remind all students to file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Ser vices for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and learning more about financial aid.Particip ants must bring their own laptop.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Participants must bring thei
r own laptop.
Event page: https://www.uma ssd.edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:8bca6ccdb5bcec4c749ac7de61d4e2bc@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Graduate Stu dies,Lectures and Seminars,SMAST,STEM,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:Department of Fisheries Oceanography PhD Dissertation Defense " Beyond the observer's gaze: an integrated approach to detection, estimatio n, and mitigation of observer and deployment effects in fisheries monitori ng" By: Debra Duarte AdvisorSteven X. Cadrin (UMass Dartmouth) Committee M embers Pingguo He (UMass Dartmouth), Gavin Fay (UMass Dartmouth), Geret De Piper (Texas A&M), and Anna Malak Mercer (NOAA) Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00 PM SMAST East 102-103 836 S. Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford and via Zoom Abstract: Observers are deployed on commercial fishing trips to colle ct representative samples of discard rates. However, fishers may change th eir fishing behavior when an observer is onboard (i.e., “observer effect ”) or observer programs may over- or under-sample portions of the fleet (i.e., “deployment effect”). If the extent of these effects is substan tial, observer data will not be representative of unobserved trips, potent ially biasing the estimation of discards. This sampling bias can impact ca tch monitoring, stock assessments, and fishery management. The goal of thi s dissertation was to evaluate how well we can detect these types of effec ts, understand their impacts on catch and discard estimates, and explore m itigation strategies. The New England multispecies groundfish fishery was used as a test case throughout. Chapter 1 examined the performance of seve ral published methods for detecting an observer effect using a simulation of observer and deployment effects at varying sampling ratios (i.e., obser ver coverage) for several sample statistics. The simplest methods (t-test and F-test for difference of means and variances) provided an accurate but imprecise estimate of the observer effect size and only when there were n o deployment effects. A generalized linear mixed effects model (GLMM) was also not reliable for detecting small bias but was not confounded by deplo yment effects and was relatively robust to changing coverage rates. The mo st complicated tests involved comparing differences in trip characteristic s between subsequent trips for observed-unobserved and unobserved-unobserv ed pairs. These tests were able to detect smaller observer effects and wer e not confounded by deployment effects but were unreliable at high coverag e rates (>60%), producing both high false positive and false negative rate s. Sensitivity tests also showed differing detection accuracy as the distr ibution of the metric of interest changed. No single method was reliable a cross all conditions, indicating that the choice of method should depend o n the specific characteristics of the fishery. Chapter 2 compared the impa ct of observer and deployment effects on catch and discard estimates from multiple methods: stratified ratios, generalized additive models, generali zed linear models, and random forest models. Several methods were robust t o the impact of deployment effects, but the preferred model differed by sp ecies, and variability between iterations was high for some species. When an observer effect reduced only the proportion of catch discarded, models for estimating total catch were relatively unaffected, but discard estimat es were underestimated in all models. In contrast, when the observer effec t altered fishing behavior (e.g., fishing location or gear configuration), model estimates were biased for both catch and discards. Chapter 3 create d a framework for determining observer coverage needs to meet precision ta rgets for science and management. This framework was used to evaluate trad eoffs between observer coverage and integration of reference fleets with h igh fidelity data and fewer incentives to change behavior on observed trip s, such as electronic monitoring or cooperative research study fleets. The design of the program with respect to observer coverage (equal or unequal for reference fleet participants vs. non-participants) and discard estima tion (stratified or unstratified) was critical for accurate estimates, eve n in the absence of observer effects. A cohesive program must consider tra deoffs of data precision, logistics, quality, cost, and safety. These find ings underscore the importance of representative sampling, appropriate est imation models, and thoughtful design to produce accurate estimates for sc ience and management. Observer and deployment effects may be an inescapabl e outcome of deploying observers on a subset of fishing vessels, but there are viable options for dealing with them. Detection, estimation, and miti gation must be considered together rather than in isolation to avoid biase d estimates, which could lead to inaccurate assessments and errors in stoc k management. Join Meeting https://umassd.zoom.us/j/95408579777 Note: Meet ing ID and passcode required. Email contact to obtain For additional infor mation, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/dfo-phd-dissertation-defense-beyond-the- observers-gaze-.php\nEvent link: https://umassd.zoom.us/j/95408579777 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Department of Fisheries Oceanog raphy
\nPhD Dissertation Defense
\n"Beyond the observer's gaze : an integrated approach to detection\, estimation\, and mitigation of obs erver and deployment effects in fisheries monitoring"
\nBy: Debra Du arte
\nAdvisor
Steven X. Cadrin (UMass Dartmouth)
Commi ttee Members
\nPingguo He (UMass Dartmouth)\, Gavin Fay (UMass Dartm outh)\, Geret DePiper (Texas A&M)\, and Anna Malak Mercer (NOAA)
\nThursday April 30\, 2026
\n1:00 PM
\nSMAST East 102-103
\n836 S. Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford
\nand via Zoom
\nAb stract:
\nObservers are deployed on commercial fishing trips to coll ect representative samples of discard rates. However\, fishers may change their fishing behavior when an observer is onboard (i.e.\, “observer eff ect”) or observer programs may over- or under-sample portions of the fle et (i.e.\, “deployment effect”). If the extent of these effects is sub stantial\, observer data will not be representative of unobserved trips\, potentially biasing the estimation of discards. This sampling bias can imp act catch monitoring\, stock assessments\, and fishery management. The goa l of this dissertation was to evaluate how well we can detect these types of effects\, understand their impacts on catch and discard estimates\, and explore mitigation strategies. The New England multispecies groundfish fi shery was used as a test case throughout.
\nChapter 1 examined the p erformance of several published methods for detecting an observer effect u sing a simulation of observer and deployment effects at varying sampling r atios (i.e.\, observer coverage) for several sample statistics. The simple st methods (t-test and F-test for difference of means and variances) provi ded an accurate but imprecise estimate of the observer effect size and onl y when there were no deployment effects. A generalized linear mixed effect s model (GLMM) was also not reliable for detecting small bias but was not confounded by deployment effects and was relatively robust to changing cov erage rates. The most complicated tests involved comparing differences in trip characteristics between subsequent trips for observed-unobserved and unobserved-unobserved pairs. These tests were able to detect smaller obser ver effects and were not confounded by deployment effects but were unrelia ble at high coverage rates (>60%)\, producing both high false positive and false negative rates. Sensitivity tests also showed differing detection a ccuracy as the distribution of the metric of interest changed. No single m ethod was reliable across all conditions\, indicating that the choice of m ethod should depend on the specific characteristics of the fishery.
\n< p>Chapter 2 compared the impact of observer and deployment effects on catc h and discard estimates from multiple methods: stratified ratios\, general ized additive models\, generalized linear models\, and random forest model s. Several methods were robust to the impact of deployment effects\, but t he preferred model differed by species\, and variability between iteration s was high for some species. When an observer effect reduced only the prop ortion of catch discarded\, models for estimating total catch were relativ ely unaffected\, but discard estimates were underestimated in all models. In contrast\, when the observer effect altered fishing behavior (e.g.\, fi shing location or gear configuration)\, model estimates were biased for bo th catch and discards.\nChapter 3 created a framework for determini ng observer coverage needs to meet precision targets for science and manag ement. This framework was used to evaluate tradeoffs between observer cove rage and integration of reference fleets with high fidelity data and fewer incentives to change behavior on observed trips\, such as electronic moni toring or cooperative research study fleets. The design of the program wit h respect to observer coverage (equal or unequal for reference fleet parti cipants vs. non-participants) and discard estimation (stratified or unstra tified) was critical for accurate estimates\, even in the absence of obser ver effects. A cohesive program must consider tradeoffs of data precision\ , logistics\, quality\, cost\, and safety. These findings underscore the i mportance of representative sampling\, appropriate estimation models\, and thoughtful design to produce accurate estimates for science and managemen t. Observer and deployment effects may be an inescapable outcome of deploy ing observers on a subset of fishing vessels\, but there are viable option s for dealing with them. Detection\, estimation\, and mitigation must be c onsidered together rather than in isolation to avoid biased estimates\, wh ich could lead to inaccurate assessments and errors in stock management.\n
Join Meeting
\nhttps://umassd.zoom.us/j/95408579777
\nNote: Meeting ID and passcode required. Email contact to obtain
\ nFor additional information\, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbu t@umassd.edu
Event page: https://w
ww.umassd.edu/events/cms/dfo-phd-dissertation-defense-beyond-the-observers
-gaze-.php
Event link: https://umassd.zoom.us/j/95408579777
Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Partcipants must bring their
own laptop.
Event page: https://www.umassd .edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109.php
< /body> DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:3d0d8e9a22c5c8c519c954e03849d5c8@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Engineering DESCRIPTION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House Full Moon\nEvent page: ht tps://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-house-3.ph p X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House
\nFull Moon
Event page: https://www.umass d.edu/events/cms/hirshfeld-dowd-observatory-open-house-3.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000 LOCATION:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Field SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House UID:db3caa84974d83e922753ee8771bd19f@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Training DESCRIPTION:Open to Faculty and Staff.Learn how to look up Budget Balances, Revenue and Expense Details, Open Encumbrances and Transaction Detail usi ng the Department Management dashboard for financials. Please registe r. Email jschlesinger@umassd.edu to sign up and receive location/zoom details. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/summit-fina ncial-reporting-101.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Faculty and Staff.
Learn how to look up Budget Balances\, Revenue and Expense Det
ails\, Open Encumbrances and Transaction Detail using the Department Manag
ement dashboard for financials.
Please register. Email jschlesinger@umassd.edu to sign u p and receive location/zoom details.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/summit-financial-reporting-101.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T111500 LOCATION:Zoom SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Summit Financial Reporting 101 UID:1ebb000c40cbc231bd6171ac4df1a5de@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Women's and Gender Studies,Student Affairs DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality for some cooki es and condoms!\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/cookies--co ndoms.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stop by the Center for Women\, Gender & Sexuality for some cookies and condoms!
Event page: https://www.umas sd.edu/events/cms/cookies--condoms.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000 LOCATION:Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Cookies & Condoms UID:adf06e28607dadea5f6b49d99c297816@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Study Abroad DESCRIPTION:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question a bout the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s virtual advising session! Studen ts will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Email intl_programs @umassd.edu for the zoom link. \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/even ts/cms/study-abroad-virtual-advising.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office’s vir tual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come\, first se rved basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/study-abroad-virtua l-advising.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T153000 LOCATION:Zoom; Contact intl_programs@umassd.edu for link SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Study Abroad Virtual Advising UID:54259f975ef5795c6ddb53b64d8286e1@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to look up budget balances and run monthly Revenue an d Expense, Open Encumbrance and Transaction Detail reports in PeopleSoft F inance. Open to Faculty and Staff. Please register via email to receive zoom link and room details. email: jschlesinger@umassd.edu \nEvent page : https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/peoplesoft-financial-reporting-and-bud get-inquiry-training--.php\nEvent link: https://www.umassd.edu/peoplesoftf inance/training/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn how to look up budget balances and run monthly Revenue and Expe nse\, Open Encumbrance and Transaction Detail reports in PeopleSoft Financ e.
\nOpen to Faculty and Staff. Please register via email to receive zoom link and room details. email: jschlesinger@umassd.edu
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/peoplesoft-financi
al-reporting-and-budget-inquiry-training--.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.ed
u/peoplesoftfinance/training/
Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs i n SENG 109
\nFinancial Aid Services wants to remind all students to
file their FAFSA! Join Financial Aid Services for FAFSA Help Labs in SENG
109 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm for help filing your FAFSA and le
arning more about financial aid.
Participants must bring thei
r own laptop.
Event page: https://www.uma ssd.edu/events/cms/financial-aid-fafsa-help-labs-in-seng-109-1.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000 LOCATION:SENG 109 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Financial Aid FAFSA Help Labs in SENG 109 UID:e83c2aec88cfef8bfe1a6e20f5819416@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:College of Engineering,Thesis/Dissertations DESCRIPTION:Committee Members:Dr. Firas Khatib, Computer and Information Sc ience Department, University of Massachusetts DartmouthDr. Christopher Hix enbaugh, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Date & Time: 05/14/2026 (Thursday), 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Eastern Time)Room: DION 311 Abstract: The second-g eneration Neural Networks have evolved in recent years, which have become more complex architectures such as spiking neural networks and quantum neu ral networks. However, the computational resource restriction of neural ne tworks on edge devices is still challenging. The thesis investigates stabl e learning and compute-resource efficiency on spiking neural networks and quantum neural networks. Other common qualities like high performance (e.g ., high accuracy, high reward), robustness, convergence, predictability, a nd fast running times were also considered in one or more studies. The con tributions of the thesis have several folds. The first study was using aud io data; one reason was to verify if a trend called temporal information c oncentration is present in the spiking neural network. We also gathered ot her findings, such as dataset complexity impacting Fisher Information, rel ated to temporal information dynamics. The second study on multimodal spik ing neural networks explored the effects of audio and image noise. The res ults show the multimodal model outperformed its unimodal counterparts, but certain configurations of image noises, audio noises, and noise levels pe rformed better than others. A third study on spiking neural networks revea led that temporal information concentration was not present in quantizatio n-aware-training variants, but an increase in Fisher Information was found in those variants. In one of the quantum neural network studies with rein forcement learning, we found faster initial convergence, longer decreasing in standard deviation and policy entropy, and a few correlations as well related to average reward and policy entropy. In the second study on quant um neural networks, structured pruning is found to sharpen decisiveness an d reveal bad pruning paths, while overparameterization can help exploratio n. All these studies try to address maintaining or improving stable learni ng, if the models are computation-resource efficient enough to be realisti c. All CIS and Data Science Graduate Students are encouraged to attend. Fo r further questions please contact Dr. Yuchou Chang at ychang1@umassd.edu\ nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/stable-and-compute-resource -efficient-learning-with-spiking-and-quantum-neural-networks-methods-and-i nsights.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Committee Members:
Dr. Fir
as Khatib\, Computer and Information Science Department\, University of Ma
ssachusetts Dartmouth
Dr. Christopher Hixenbaugh\, Naval Undersea War
fare Center
Date & Time: 05/14/2026 (Thursday)\, 10:30 AM - 11:30
AM (Eastern Time)
Room: DION 311
Abstract:
\nThe seco nd-generation Neural Networks have evolved in recent years\, which have be come more complex architectures such as spiking neural networks and quantu m neural networks. However\, the computational resource restriction of neu ral networks on edge devices is still challenging. The thesis investigates stable learning and compute-resource efficiency on spiking neural network s and quantum neural networks. Other common qualities like high performanc e (e.g.\, high accuracy\, high reward)\, robustness\, convergence\, predic tability\, and fast running times were also considered in one or more stud ies. The contributions of the thesis have several folds. The first study w as using audio data\; one reason was to verify if a trend called temporal information concentration is present in the spiking neural network. We als o gathered other findings\, such as dataset complexity impacting Fisher In formation\, related to temporal information dynamics. The second study on multimodal spiking neural networks explored the effects of audio and image noise. The results show the multimodal model outperformed its unimodal co unterparts\, but certain configurations of image noises\, audio noises\, a nd noise levels performed better than others. A third study on spiking neu ral networks revealed that temporal information concentration was not pres ent in quantization-aware-training variants\, but an increase in Fisher In formation was found in those variants. In one of the quantum neural networ k studies with reinforcement learning\, we found faster initial convergenc e\, longer decreasing in standard deviation and policy entropy\, and a few correlations as well related to average reward and policy entropy. In the second study on quantum neural networks\, structured pruning is found to sharpen decisiveness and reveal bad pruning paths\, while overparameteriza tion can help exploration. All these studies try to address maintaining or improving stable learning\, if the models are computation-resource effici ent enough to be realistic.
\nAll CIS and Data Science Graduate Stud ents are encouraged to attend.
\nFor further questions please contac t Dr. Yuchou Chang at ychang1@umassd.edu
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T113000 LOCATION:Dion 311 SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Stable and Compute-Resource Efficient Learning with Spiking and Quantum Neural Networks: Methods and Insights UID:40f946f6dd46be97eaa4d540fd7dd166@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Provost's Office DESCRIPTION:Please join the Faculty Senate for its May meeting where we dis cuss issues concerned with academic matters and matters relating to the in tellectual life of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The Faculty Senate meeting is open to the public; however, only elected Senators may v ote on issues presented to the Senate. For your information, If you misse d any of our meetings or want to refresh your memory, the Faculty Senate h as been recording its meetings, \nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/event s/cms/may-faculty-senate-meeting.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the Faculty Senate for its May meeting where we discuss issues concerned with academic matter s and matters relating to the intellectual life of the University of Massa chusetts Dartmouth.
\nThe Faculty Senate meeting is open to the publ ic\; however\, only elected Senators may vote on issues presented to the S enate. For your information\,
\nIf you missed any of our meetings o r want to refresh your memory\, the Faculty Senate has been recording its meetings\,
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/may-facul ty-senate-meeting.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000 LOCATION:Grand Reading Room SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:May Faculty Senate Meeting UID:85fc3f6da413cf2bb355969d655b39f9@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Black History 4 Seasons,Frederick Douglass Unity House,Student A ffairs DESCRIPTION:ALANA is a celebration of success for ALANA – African / Afric an American / Black; Latino / Latina / Hispanic; Asian / Pacific Islan der; Native American / Indigenous / First nation – students. This event culminates with the presentation of traditional Ghanaian Kente cloth gradu ation stoles. The Kente stole signifies students’ “rite of passage” and the commencing of their leadership in the world. Graduates will wear t he Kente stoles at their respective university graduations. This is a prou d moment for our students and their loved ones. We look forward to seeing the next class of students collect their stoles and proudly represent thei r excellence.\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/alana-celebra tion-and-kente-stole-presentation.php\nEvent link: https://www.umassd.edu/ events/alana/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ALANA is a celebration of succe ss for ALANA – African / African American / Black\; Latino / Latina / Hispanic\; Asian / Pacific Islander\; Native American / Indigenous / Fir st nation – students. This event culminates with the presentation of tra ditional Ghanaian Kente cloth graduation stoles. The Kente stole signifies students’ “rite of passage” and the commencing of their leadership in the world. Graduates will wear the Kente stoles at their respective uni versity graduations. This is a proud moment for our students and their lov ed ones. We look forward to seeing the next class of students collect thei r stoles and proudly represent their excellence.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/alana-celebration-and-kent
e-stole-presentation.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.edu/events/alana/
Undergraduate & Graduat e Student Ceremony I
\nCressy Field at 10 a.m. on Thursday\ , May 21\, 2026 - Add t o Calendar.
\nFor students from the:
\nTentative Schedule:
\ n
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/
events/cms/undergraduate--graduate-student-commencement-ceremony-i.php
Event link: https://www
.umassd.edu/commencement/
Doctoral Ceremony
\nMain Auditorium at 4 p.m. on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 - Add to Calendar.
\nTentative Sc hedule:
\nEvent page: https://www.umass
d.edu/events/cms/doctoral-commencement-ceremony.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.edu/commenc
ement/
Undergraduate & Graduat e Student Ceremony II
\nCressy Field at 10 a.m. on Friday\, May 22\, 2026 - Add to Calendar.
\nFor students from th e:
\nTentative Schedule:
\nEvent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/undergraduate--graduate-student-comm
encement-ceremony-ii.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.edu/commencement/
School of Law Ceremony< /strong>
\nMain Auditorium at 3:30 p.m. on Friday\, May 22\, 2026 - Add to Calendar.
\nTentative Schedule:
\nEvent pa
ge: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/school-of-law-commencement
-ceremony.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.edu/law/commencement/
Learn how to look up budget balances and run monthly Revenue and Expe nse\, Open Encumbrance and Transaction Detail reports in PeopleSoft Financ e.
\nOpen to Faculty and Staff. Please register via email to receive zoom link and room details. email: jschlesinger@umassd.edu
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/peoplesoft-financi
al-reporting-and-budget-inquiry-training--.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.ed
u/peoplesoftfinance/training/
Open to Faculty and Staff.
Learn how to look up Budget Balances\, Revenue and Expense Det
ails\, Open Encumbrances and Transaction Detail using the Department Manag
ement dashboard for financials.
Please register. Email jschlesinger@umassd.edu to sign u p and receive location/zoom details.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/summit-financial-reporting-101.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T151500 LOCATION:Zoom SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Summit Financial Reporting 101 UID:da05d3d82a4e7247621821ff34b24bb3@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Black History 4 Seasons DESCRIPTION:The NAACP New Bedford Chapter’s annual Freedom Fund Breakfast is a longstanding community tradition that honors local leaders, celebrat es civil rights advocacy, and raises funds to support scholarships and ong oing equity work across the region. The event brings together students, ed ucators, activists, and community partners for a morning of recognition, r eflection, and inspiration, highlighting award recipients whose service an d leadership advance justice and strengthen the New Bedford community.\nEv ent page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/naacp-new-bedford-freedom-fund -breakfast.php X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The NAACP New Bedford Chapter ’s annual Freedom Fund Breakfast is a longstanding community tradition t hat honors local leaders\, celebrates civil rights advocacy\, and raises f unds to support scholarships and ongoing equity work across the region. Th e event brings together students\, educators\, activists\, and community p artners for a morning of recognition\, reflection\, and inspiration\, high lighting award recipients whose service and leadership advance justice and strengthen the New Bedford community.
Event page: ht tps://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/naacp-new-bedford-freedom-fund-breakfast.p hp
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000 LOCATION:Century House, Acushnet MA SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:NAACP New Bedford Freedom Fund Breakfast UID:e65e1a2b736f3ee3cae41997a94d2119@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to look up budget balances and run monthly Revenue an d Expense, Open Encumbrance and Transaction Detail reports in PeopleSoft F inance. Open to Faculty and Staff. Please register via email to receive zoom link and room details. email: jschlesinger@umassd.edu \nEvent page : https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/peoplesoft-financial-reporting-and-bud get-inquiry-training--.php\nEvent link: https://www.umassd.edu/peoplesoftf inance/training/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn how to look up budget balances and run monthly Revenue and Expe nse\, Open Encumbrance and Transaction Detail reports in PeopleSoft Financ e.
\nOpen to Faculty and Staff. Please register via email to receive zoom link and room details. email: jschlesinger@umassd.edu
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/peoplesoft-financi
al-reporting-and-budget-inquiry-training--.php
Event link: https://www.umassd.ed
u/peoplesoftfinance/training/
Open to Faculty and Staff.
Learn how to look up Budget Balances\, Revenue and Expense Det
ails\, Open Encumbrances and Transaction Detail using the Department Manag
ement dashboard for financials.
Please register. Email jschlesinger@umassd.edu to sign u p and receive location/zoom details.
Event page: https://www.umassd.edu/events/cms/summit-financial-reporting-101.php
DTSTAMP:20260406T072845 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T151500 LOCATION:Zoom SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Summit Financial Reporting 101 UID:57b9102c96c826614c4cb14dc881bba5@www.umassd.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR