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Dozens turn out to celebrate release of Scot Lehigh’s first novel

June 23rd, 2023 Comments Closed

BOSTON — More than 125 guests attended the launch party to celebrate the release of Boston Globe columnist Scot Lehigh’s first novel, “Just East of Nowhere.” Those at the event, which was held in the University of Massachusetts Club, included party organizers Michael Goldman, Phil Johnston, Tripp Jones, Natasha Perez, Larry Moulter, Frank Phillips and Jan Saragoni. UMass President Marty Meehan stopped by the party and offered a few remarks. Also on hand at the…

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Long-time Boston journalist Dan Rea and his wife, Jeanne, make gift to support UMass athletics

October 1st, 2021 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — Veteran Boston journalist and radio host Dan Rea and his wife, Jeanne, made a “substantional gift” to the University of Massachusetts Boston to renovate and endow the weight room in the school’s Clark Athletic Center, UMass announced. Rea, who graduated from Boston State College a decade before it merged with UMass Boston, chose to honor the importance of both institutions and their athletic programs through the “Dan Rea ’70 Boston State College Varsity…

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Brain Aneurysm Foundation holds annual Champion Awards event

April 7th, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — 150 guests attended the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s 3rd annual Champion Awards event, which was held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the UMass Club. The Foundation’s co-founder Dr. Christopher S. Ogilvy was on hand for the event. This year, the nonprofit recognized a number of people and organizations for their support of research into brain aneurysms, a condition that affects as many as one in 50 people. Those honored include: Mayor Martin J.…

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UMass hospitality and tourism management program honors four at annual dinner

March 29th, 2019 Comments Closed

PARK SQUARE — 400 guests attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management’s annual awards dinner, which was held on March 28, 2019 at the Boston Park Plaza hotel. This annual networking event honored those working in the industry: 2019 Distinguished Industry Leader, Stephen Kaufer, president & CEO, TripAdvisor; 2019 Stephen Elmont Recipient, Victoria Vega ’88, vice president operations, Corporate & Senior Living Culinary Group,…

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Move-in day for first UMass Boston dorm

September 4th, 2018 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — It’s a scene that has played out a thousand times at campuses across Boston, but it was a first for University of Massachusetts Boston when it opened the dormitory to welcome the first students to ever reside “on campus” at the Dorchester college. All photos by Bill Brett

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Dozens turn out to celebrate release of Scot Lehigh’s first novel

Long-time Boston journalist Dan Rea and his wife, Jeanne, make gift to support UMass athletics

Brain Aneurysm Foundation holds annual Champion Awards event

UMass hospitality and tourism management program honors four at annual dinner

Move-in day for first UMass Boston dorm

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