Story and Source Ideas for Journalists
09/03/2014
This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. For more stories about UMass Lowell, visit our Press Room. Please note that contact names below are for the media and are not for publication.
Sources of the week
UMass Lowell faculty experts are available to discuss:
- How computer hackers may have accessed celebrity photos stored in the cloud;
- Apple’s anticipated launch of the iWatch next week and the product’s potential impact on the marketplace;
- How parents can help their children ease into the school year.
Contact UMass Lowell media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
- State Representative Candidates Square Off at Debate
- Vitality of Monoprints on Display During Artist’s Talk, Exhibit
- Celebration Opens New Student Center at University Crossing
- Constitution Day Explores Landmark Supreme Court Rulings
- Elizabeth Warren to Share Her Story with Campus, Community
- ‘Orange is the New Black’ Author to Speak at Free Public Event
State Representative Candidates Square Off at Debate
When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m.
What: The six candidates vying to become the next state representative from Massachusetts’ 18th Middlesex District will debate the issues before voters during this event for the community and the campus. Participants are expected to include unenrolled candidate Fred Bahou and Democrats Brian Donovan, James Leary, Rady Mom and David Ouellette, whose names will appear on the ballot, and Paul Ratha Yem, who is running a sticker campaign. The winner of the Sept. 9 Democratic primary will face Bahou for the chance to fill the seat vacated by Kevin Murphy when he became Lowell’s city manager. The free event is sponsored by UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion and The Sun newspaper of Lowell.
Where: University Crossing, Moloney Hall, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu or Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
Vitality of Monoprints on Display During Artist’s Talk, Exhibit
When: Exhibit runs from Monday, Sept. 8 through Tuesday, Sept. 30. Artist’s talk, Thursday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m., reception at 4 p.m. University Gallery hours are Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Artist Joel Janowitz will discuss the creative process and inspiration that results from making monotypes during a discussion that will complement the exhibit “Singularity: The Unique Print.” The show, which will display works by Janowitz, along with Justin Campaniello, Catherine Kernan and Jan Cadman Powell, will demonstrate how monotypes and monoprints – which emerged as an art form in the 17th century – fit into a contemporary portfolio. A reception for Janowitz will be held in the newly renovated University Gallery after his talk. The events are free and open to the public.
Where: Artist’s talk – O’Leary Library Learning Commons, Room 222, South Campus, 61 Wilder St., Lowell. Reception and exhibit – University Gallery, Mahoney Hall, South Campus, 870 Broadway St., Lowell.
Contacts for media: Deborah Santoro, 978-934-3491, Deborah_Santoro@uml.edu or Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu
Celebration Opens New Student Center at University Crossing
When: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.
What: UMass Lowell’s brand-new, $95 million student-engagement center at University Crossing will open with a ceremony that will include UMass Lowell leaders, state and city officials, neighbors, students, faculty and staff. Located at the former site of St. Joseph’s Hospital, University Crossing serves as a hub connecting UMass Lowell’s three campuses. The new center provides dedicated space for more than 150 student organizations and clubs and gives students easy access to state-of-the-art amenities and services. Located inside the center, the River Hawk Shop, UMass Lowell’s new flagship bookstore, and the Crossroads Cafe are open to the public, as will be an array of community events, including a new author series.
Where: University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu or Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
Constitution Day Explores Landmark Supreme Court Rulings
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m.
What: The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2014 decisions on religion and free speech will be discussed by UMass Lowell political science faculty members Morgan Marietta – author of “A Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution and the Supreme Court” – and Patricia Sullivan Talty as the nation observes Constitution Day. Topics will include the relevance of rulings on corporations’ religious freedoms (Burwell v. Hobby Lobby), the right to protest outside clinics (McCullen v. Coakley) and the role of prayer at municipal meetings (Town of Greece v. Galloway). The event, which will include a question-and-answer session, is free and open to the public.
Where: O’Leary Library Learning Commons, Room 222, South Campus, 61 Wilder St., Lowell
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu or Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
Elizabeth Warren to Share Her Story with Campus, Community
When: Friday, Sept. 19, noon
What: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be the inaugural speaker in UMass Lowell’s new series featuring notable authors when she discusses her book, “A Fighting Chance” during a free program for the public and campus. A New York Times bestseller, the memoir shares Warren’s journey from her childhood in small-town Oklahoma to her career in public service. Signed books will be available during the event at the River Hawk Shop, UMass Lowell’s flagship bookstore at the new student center at University Crossing.
Where: University Crossing lobby, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu or Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
‘Orange is the New Black’ Author to Speak at Free Public Event
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
What: Writer and activist Piper Kerman – whose memoir, “Orange is the New Black” inspired the critically acclaimed Netflix series – will discuss the book, prison reform and social justice and take questions from the audience during this second installment of UMass Lowell’s author series at University Crossing. Following her talk, Kerman will sign copies of “Orange is the New Black” in the River Hawk Shop, the university’s new flagship bookstore. The Netflix adaptation of the book took home three Creative Arts Emmys last month and was nominated for nine other Emmys.
Where: University Crossing, Moloney Hall, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu or Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu