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University of Massachusetts Boston to host Campus on the Common to celebrate

its 50th Anniversary Tuesday, October 7, 2014

WHAT: Please join University of Massachusetts Boston Chancellor J. Keith Motley

in a celebration of the universitys 50th anniversary at Campus on the Common, Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 12 to 4 pm on the Boston Common.

This unique event will highlight the past, present and future of UMass

Boston with a campus on the Boston Common, near the intersection of Charles and Beacon streets.

Explore the schools diverse and growing educational and co-curricular opportunities at a showcase featuring the schools eleven colleges. Be inspired by a series of 15-minute Tent Talks featuring the research of UMass Bostons renowned academics.

Campus on the Common is free and open to the public. WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 12 to 4 pm WHERE: Boston Common - Boston, Massachusetts At corner of Beacon and Charles Streets - Accessible by MBTA Park Street Station - Parking available at the Boston Common Garage About The University of Massachusetts Boston Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the University of Massachusetts Boston is deeply rooted in the city's history, yet poised to address the challenges of the future. Recognized for innovative research, metropolitan Bostons public university offers its diverse student population both an intimate learning environment and the rich experience of a great American city. UMass Bostons 11 colleges and graduate schools serve more than 16,000 students while engaging local and global constituents through academic programs, research centers, and public service. To learn more, visit www.umb.edu and follow on Facebook and Twitter: @UMassBoston #UMassBoston50