The Andrew M. Mellon Foundation has made it possible for students in UMass Boston's liberal arts courses to experience experiential learning like never before, with field trips, guest lecturers, and hands-on activities, from mask making to archival research to learning *inside* a whale! Our Mellon grant has even funded a physical #humanitieshub. For a list of courses, visit www.umb.edu/mellon. #umbloveshumanities
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- 6:43UMass Boston at 50: Boston Made. Global Ready.In 1964, visionary legislators and educators came together to build a new kind of university in Boston. In the past 50 years, UMass Boston has grown to meet the evolving needs of our students, but we're still committed to the same core values. http://www.umb.edu
- 0:31UMass Boston Is #myfirstchoiceHear why UMass Boston was the first choice for UMass Boston alumni and faculty. Hear other #myfirstchoice stories at http://www.umb.edu/firstchoice.
- 5:03A Life of Service: Remembering Bob QuinnRobert H. Quinn, who passed away in January 2014, cofounded UMass Boston in 1964. The university established the Robert H. Quinn Award to honor community members in 1987, and named its administration building after Bob Quinn in 1988. This video, a tribute to Quinn's legacy on and off the UMass Boston campus, was shown at the Annual Community Breakfast on March 13, 2014. It features Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Attorney General Martha Coakley, and UMass Boston Chancellor J. Keith Motley, among others.Photos provided by: University Archives and Special Collections, Harry Brett, the Dorchester Reporter, and Phil Carver.To learn more about Bob Quinn, visit: http://www.umb.edu/news/detail/umass_boston_mourns_the_passing_of_robert_quinnTo watch the speaking portion of the 28th Annual Community Breakfast, visit: http://youtu.be/xnH9LOx9HZk
- 0:31Challenge Your Thinking. Discover the New U.You're invited to challenge your thinking about the University of Massachusetts Boston, and discover what UMass Boston has to offer. To learn more, visit: http://www.umb.edu/discover
- 5:29UMass Boston On the MoveThe University of Massachusetts Boston is on the move. With new academic offerings, the introduction of an honors college, and the growth of student success programs, we are attracting notice. Hear from UMass Boston students, alumni, and faculty members in this video, which was shown at the 2013 Open House. To learn about UMass Boston, or to set up an on-site visit, visit: http://www.umb.edu.
