UMass Magazine Online

Summer 2003

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The Vast Area of Small

Tiny couch potatoes

Pumped-up Roosters

The pervasive presence of microbes

At-risk Native Talk

Our giant in hedge funds

Around the Pond

Let's hear it for the class of 2003!

photo by Ben Barnhart

IT'S A MAGICAL TRANSFORMATION, MORE amazing even than the butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. Once again, uncertain freshmen have metamorphosed into sure-footed seniors.

The 133rd undergraduate commencement was celebrated on May 25 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, a gray day that never dampened high spirits. Chancellor John V. Lombardi presided over his first commencement, featuring a student speaker and inaugurating the 21st Century Leader Awards, given this year to 11 academically excellent students who have distinguished themselves and enhanced the reputation of the campus.

“I come here to celebrate what you achieved,” Lombardi told the 4,305 graduates and their 22,000 guests. “It’s the best day of the year.”

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A May Day celebration

Du Bois: Larger image

Digging for answers at Du Bois' home

Digging: More images

Budget Update

It's not just about cuts

Pollin: Larger image

Let's hear it for the class of 2003!

Let's Hear it: More images

Make my day

Make my day: Larger image