Inside UMB-FSU

2/28/2025

Dear Colleague,

Join colleagues on Tuesday March 4, 12.30-1.30 to share aspects of your teaching, research and public and community service that are rooted in principles of anti-racism, equity, justice, and inclusivity, and to talk about the threats posed by recent federal government statements and actions. A pizza lunch will be provided.

FSU lunchtime conversations Spring 2025

2/27/2025

This week’s Point is written by Suha Ballout, an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing.

Upholding Our Mission in Challenging Times: The Role of Faculty, Librarians, Staff, and Leadership at UMass Boston

2/26/2025

Dear Members,

200 members of the four campus unions gathered to meet with the Chancellor, the Provost and other members of upper administration on Tuesday, February 18th. We wanted to share our concerns and fears about federal government threats to members of our community on the basis of immigration status, gender identity, and race, and attacks on higher education including cuts to federal grant funding. 

2/24/2025

FSU Calendar February 24th to 28th     

Wednesday, February 26th 11:45- 1:30PM UDC Grant Funding Gathering 

Stop by the University Dining Club for some pizza and cookies and converse with colleagues.  This week we are asking those in particular who have grant funding to stop by to share what you are experiencing and help us build a support network.  This is open to all members.  

Contract Bargaining Session, Wednesday, February 26th   9:45AM to 11:45AM  

2/21/2025

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Friday, February 21^st 3:30-5PM.

The meeting today will be via Zoom  (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).