Daily Archives: April 3, 2007

Parisian Cabaret Concert: Claudia Hommel and Pianist Bob Moreen – Sponsored by Library Associates & Boivin Center

Parisian Cabaret Concert: Claudia Hommel and Pianist Bob Moreen

Sponsored by the The Boivin Center of French Language and Culture & UMD Carney Library Associates

Wednesday, 04/18/2007
8 PM
Fine Arts Building Auditorium, Group 6, rm. 153
** Admission FREE **

Paris-born and Chicago-based, Claudia Hommel specializes in French chanson, American standards, 19th to mid-20th century art songs and theatre music. Her clear and beautiful voice, ranging from lyrical to gutsy, adds to her considerable appeal.

For further information contact:
Mel Yoken
myoken@umassd.edu
508-999-8671

Government of the Azores awards $100,000 to Ferreira Mendes Portuguese-American Archives

University officials accept grant and launch journal focusing on Azorean author during overseas visit with Azorean president

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor Jean F.MacCormack and President Dr. Carlos Cesar of the Azores today announced a new partnership that will expand education and research initiatives focusing on Azorean Americans. The centerpiece of the agreement is a $100,000 grant from the Azorean govenrment to the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives at UMass Dartmouth.

~ see full press release ~