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The newly appointed “Green Team” is gearing up to develop a comprehensive, campus-wide recycling initiative.
Innovation Part of University-wide Pedestrian Safety Measures
A lighted crosswalk system, one of a number of pedestrian safety measures being implemented throughout the University, has been activated on Riverside St. between Ball and Olsen halls.
Excellence Banquet Slated for May 13
Three outstanding scholar-athletes - Jon Cahill ’01, Jill (Croft) Paige ’02 and Brandon Curran ’03 - are inducted into the UML Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the annual Excellence Banquet.
International Relations Club Gives High Schoolers a Place to Debate
More than 200 participants from nine high schools participated in this year's Model United Nations hosted by the UML International Relations Club.
Investment Competition Teaching Real-Life Lessons
A group of College of Management students who are trying their hands at managing $25,000 in investments is learning about stock-market volatility firsthand.
Campaign to Double Endowment May Reach Goal Early
With three months to go in the fiscal year, the University has already raised $3.4 million in cash, more than in any other year.
Reception to Raise Funds for Memorial Endowment
Friends and family of the late Richard Barrett, who worked for the University for 40 years, will celebrate his life at a fundraising reception on Thursday, May 15.
Event Features Filmmakers from NYC to California
UML was heavily involved in the Lowell Film Festival.
Release Party Celebrates With Readings, Music
The Urban Village Arts Series (UVAS) celebrated the release of its first CD with a free party at the Revolving Museum from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 8.
Student Event Features First Full Day of Posters, Panels
The UML Honors Program sponsored the 11th Student Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Movies, Speakers, Exhibits Explore Islam
The Muslim Student Association sponsored a series of events celebrating Islamic Awareness Month in April.
Works by Kerry Stuart Coppin on Display
The Art Department is hosting an exhibition of photographs by Kerry Stuart Coppin in the University Gallery.
Shoe Show Collects Footwear for Children
The Honors Program sponsored the second annual Foster Care Awareness Day on Thursday, May 1.
Assistance in the Range of $1,000 per Academic Year
Seventy UMass Lowell undergraduate and graduate students in plastics engineering recently received financial support from 26 endowed scholarship funds for the academic year 2008–09.
Part of National Student Athlete Day
The campus celebrated National Student Athlete Day recently by honoring 17 students who earned top grade point averages on each team for the Fall ’07 semester.
Prizewinner Finds Clues in UML Today
More than 100 faculty, staff and students read UML Today faithfully, hoping to win a pair of tickets to a Red Sox game.
$1 Million Raised for Scholarships
Inaugural sponsors and donors exceeded all expectations, raising $1 million for scholarships.
Ballroom Dance Club Presents Dancing With the UML Stars
Ballroom Dance Club organized Dancing With the Stars, featuring UML's own faculty and staff, on April 23.
Collection Debuts Inaugural Week
More than 40 images will hang in four locations throughout building.
Program Urges Girls to Explore Sciences
After a three-year hiatus, UMass Lowell’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program will resume on Friday, May 23.
Funding Commitments Total $925,000
DesignLab, UMass Lowell’s innovative after-school science and engineering workshop, recently received a much-needed financial shot in the arm.
Brings Hands-On Physics to High Schoolers
The Photonics Center brings students from the Lowell area to the UML campus as part of its science outreach effort.
Jonathan Kozol Delivers Biggy Lecture
Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd, author and activist Jonathan Kozol delivered a powerful assessment of public education and highlighted its many shortfalls.
Users Can Connect With Classmates, Search for Jobs
More than 3,700 UMass Lowell alumni have joined NetworkUMass, the University’s online alumni community, since its launch in late March.
RecCycles Bike Sharing Opens at Campus Rec Center
Students, faculty and staff can check out bicycles through the new RecCycles bike sharing program.
Campaign Helps Lowellians Kick Habit
Now, through May 24, UML is partnering with other members of the community in a major campaign to help smokers kick the habit.
Open Meetings Describe Plans, Accomplishments
Chancellor Marty Meehan held open meetings with faculty, staff and students to outline his vision to the campus.
Undersecretary for A&F Visits Campus
Administration and Finance Undersecretary Jay Gonzalez, Sen. Steven C. Panagiotakos and Rep. Thomas Golden recently heard Chancellor Marty Meehan’s vision for building out the campus.
UML’s Residence Becomes Only One Among State’s Public Campuses
Applications are now being accepted for UML's new Honors House in Eames Hall.
Renowned Feminist and Scholar Visits Campus
Dr. Cynthia Enloe – a leading scholar in the examination of the role of gender in militarization – delivered the keynote speech to attendees of the 10th annual Center for Women and Work’s Gathering at the Well, presented as a signature inauguration event.
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