2008 Woodie Awards
A University of Massachusetts student fell to his death from his 17th-story dorm room early Friday morning. Liam O'Donnelly, 20, a second-year student from Hingham, Mass., fell to the pavement below his room in 1704 John Quincy Adams Tower at approximately 3:30 a.
Following the death of a student, University of Massachusetts officials held an informational meeting on Friday in the John Quincy Adams residence hall. The meeting, which offered students with both facts and resources surrounding the death of sophomore Liam O'Donnelly, was presented by campus leaders including Interim Chancellor Thomas Cole, Dean of Students Jo-Anne Vanin and Police Chief Barbara O'Connor.
Despite the best efforts of both the administration and student organizations, acts of violence continue to be an issue on campus. Though there are many factors that may lead up to a violent incident, Deputy Chief Patrick Archbald of the University of Massachusetts Police Department has found one major factor is almost always present.
The African Student Association presented an event held on Saturday in the Student Union. "The Journey: from Past to Present" began by serving dinner to the guests followed by the acts that were lined up for the night. As an introduction to the festivities, there was a presentation of all of the African nations' flags.
University Health Services at the University of Massachusetts has been reaccredited. UHS is the campus health center at UMass, providing health care, referrals and education services while focusing on the needs of the student body. UHS was reaccredited by the Joint Commission, a national organization looking at health care standards.