2016 2016: Statement from Acting Chancellor Gerry Kavanaugh regarding Patriots Day filming

Statement from Acting Chancellor Gerry Kavanaugh

"After discussing the situation with students, staff, faculty, and other university stakeholders, we have decided to decline the request of CBS Films to use UMass Dartmouth as a site for filming Patriots Day. We have concluded that the production activities would be too disruptive to our campus community. We are hopeful that the movie does justice to the many courageous victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy and their families, as well as the public safety officers who demonstrated such selfless dedication to their duty."