More than a month into the recent monsoonal floods in Pakistan, floodwaters continue to flow southwards, engulfing and washing away entire villages and displacing millions of people. By September 6th, more than 350,000 people had to flee their hometowns because of fresh flooding. More than one-fifth of the country is now underwater, and the flooding hasn’t stopped yet. It is estimated that the floods have … Continue reading
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There will be a meeting of the Finance Committee this Tuesday, September 28th in the GEO Office. Come by to discuss GEO finances and help plan next year’s budget.
On Saturday, October 2, 2010, hundreds of thousands of people from across America will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate our re-commitment to change. The One Nation March will feature human and civil rights leaders, labor leaders, environmental and peace activists, faith leaders, celebrities and sports figures – all marching together to help Put America Back to Work and to Pull … Continue reading
Concerned about the health plan fees that are still on your SPIRE bill? Sometimes it takes a few weeks for the payroll records to match those at the bursar’s office. The changes should be made by the time fees are due, but if you are concerned you can contact the bursar’s office. 215 Whitmore bursar@admin.umass.edu or 413 545-2368
Please make plans to come to these following GEO meeting dates: Monday, September 20 in Campus Center 163c Tuesday, October 26 Thursday, December 2 All meetings will have dinner available at 5, and the meeting will start at 5:15. There will also be our Fall Benefits Fair on September 23, from 10-4pm, in the Campus Concourse. You will be able to sign-up for dental and … Continue reading