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UMass Lowell's Assistive Technology Design Fair (ATDF) is a unique  event that provides high school students with the opportunity to tackle real-world engineering design problems aimed at helping people with disabilities or special needs. This year we have 44 design teams and nearly 180 students from 13 high schools across Massachusetts entering design projects in our fair. Projects include an adaptive keyboard remote from a team at The Engineering School in Hyde Park designed for a paralyzed shooting victim. Another team from Manchester Central High School is developing a visual enhancement system for a man with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative illness that attacks the retina. Other projects include a magnification device, an automotive creeper, and a lunch-try assist device!

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased on UML North in the Graduate Programs Office, Room C5, Monday - Friday during regular business hours (ext. 2173), or on UML South in Mahoney Hall Rm. 100 (The Community Social Psychology Graduate Student Office ext. 3952, ask for Elizabeth or Kelly) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Ticket includes appetizers, dinner, and dessert as well as entertainment before the awards ceremony. Please join us in celebrating the outstanding graduate scholars at UMass Lowell, as well as the end of the Spring term.

The Hall of Fame Alumni Reception during which three new members will be enshrined into the UML Athletic Hall of Fame:  former baseball standout Jon Cahill (1998-01); former men’s soccer standout Brandon Curran; and track and field star Jill (Croft) Paige (1998-02).

Political Science Department Graduating Seniors Awards Banquet.

The UMass Lowell Athletic Department Awards Night. Evening recognizes the athletic, academic and humanitarian efforts of the 2007-08 year. UML student-athletes will be admitted free while admission for parents and guests will be $20 per person. Current UML student Jilly Martin, a country music singer and native of Chelmsford, will perform live.

The UML Art Department and the College of Arts and Sciences, division of Fine Arts, present the Spring 2008 BFA Candidates Exhibition from May 22-31. This biannual exhibition showcases the senior projects from the Art & Design studios and features a variety of media including advertising campaigns, animation, painting, photography, product design, sculpture and time-based media.

Dugan Gallery, basement level, Dugan Hall at 883 Broadway St., and University Gallery, first floor, McGauvran Student Union, 71 Wilder St.

Michele_Gagnon@uml.edu or (978) 934-3491

This year all undergraduate and graduate degree candidates will have their names announced and they will process across the stage to receive their diplomas. Individual college receptions with light refreshments will follow.

The Friends of Shedd Park is holding its 3rd Annual "Cotillion at the Pavilion - Dancing with the Lowell Stars." The evening will be filled with dancing, live music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and wine tasting with Signature Imports. Also scheduled is a ballroom dancing exhibition with UML Ballroom Dance Club, as well as, "Dancing with the Lowell Stars," a homespun version of the hit TV show, featuring Mayor Bud Caulfield, Nancy Donahue, Karen Bell, Jimmy O'Donnell, and Connie & Larry Martin. Tickets are $40 per person. Proceeds from this event will be used to further enhance community recreational opportunities at Shedd Park.