A family in Mesa is remembering the life of their 103-year-old patriarch. Thomas Mayor was among the tens of thousands of Filipino and U.S. soldiers who took part in the infamous Bataan Death March during World War II.
Lt. David Barthman, who served in the Vietnam Conflict, lost his home and many prized possessions, including his military medals, to the Tunnel Fire. Since the fire, however, people in the Flagstaff area have been helping the veteran get back on his feet.
The Office for Institutional Diversity recently hosted an Employee Affinity Group Advance. The goal of the day was to gather as one, discuss progress and how EAGs can continue to grow on campus in the future.
Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald spoke to the members of the UMass Chan community, highlighting the important relationship between the VA and medical schools across the country.