July 2007

Tuesday, July 31

Co-host
Henr Marchand
Sunrise Producer
Henri and Bob chat about the Lowell Folk Festival.
[Email]Henri_Marchand@uml.edu

Interview

Marc and John Burke explain why they're riding in the year's Pan-Mass Challenge.
[Web]http://www.pmc.org

Interview

Charlie Farren
Singer, songwriter and guitarist
Charlie will be performing this weekend at the Lowell Summer Music Series
He plays live in the studio for a bit of a preview.
[Web]http://www.charliefarren.com

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Monday, July 30

Co-Host
Richard Cavanaugh
Gallagher and Cavanaugh LLP counsellors at law
[Web]http://www.gcattorneys.com

Interview

Peter Thomas
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and the Merrimack Valley
Peter explains their recent reorganization.
[Web]http://www.uwmb.org

Sunrise Book Shelf

Dean Lawrence Velvel
Dean at the Massachusetts School of Law
Lawrence discusses his new four book trilogy "Thine Alabaster Cities Gleam."

Interview

Dr. Marianne Felice
Chairperson of Pediatrics at the UMass Medical School
Marianne talks about her current painting exhibit at the Lamar Soutter Library.
[Email]nancy.harger@umassmed.edu
[Web]http://library.umassmed.edu

Bob Ellis's "Conversation with..."
Gary DiSarcina
Lowell Spinners' Manager and Billerica Native

Interview
Chaz Scoggins' Red Sox Analysis
Sun Sports Reporter & author Chaz Scoggins analyzes the Red Sox
[Email] Chazscoggins@comcast.net

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Friday, July 27

Co-Host
Diana Prideaux-Brune
UML Executive Director of Facilities
[Email]diana_prideauxbrune@uml.edu

Sunrise Book Shelf

Chris Mooney
Author
Chris discusses his new book
"Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, & The Battle Over Global Warming".
[Web]http://www.harcourtbooks.com/StormWorld/

Sunrise Movie Review
Austin O'Connor reviews:
"No Reservations" and  "The Simpsons Movie"


Interview
Guest Co-Host Diana Prideaux-Brune talks about UML facilities projects.

Lowell Folk Festival Preview: The Music
Phil Lupsiewicz and Alissa Stanley
of Lowell National Historical Park.
With Brazilian music group Forró For All's
Rob Curto, Mike LaValle and Elian Bráz in the studio
[Web]http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/
[Web]http://www.forroforall.com

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Thursday, July 26

Interview

Northwestern University journalism Professor Robert McClory
discusses trends in the Catholic Church under Pope Benedict XVI and his new book,
"As It Was in the Beginning: The Coming Democratization of the Catholic Church."
[Email]r-mcclory@northwestern.edu

Lowell Folk Festival Preview: The Music
Sue Andrews
Director of Communications and Collaborations
for the Lowell National Historical Park
Philip Lupsiewicz
Lowell National Historical Park
Public information officer
Sue and Philip preview this year's festival lineup with musicians
Clif McGhan and Doug Lemay of the Boston Kiltics
playing some Cape Breton fiddling.
[Web]http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/
[Web]http://www.bostonkiltics.com/

Interview
Jenny Dawson
Chelmsford High School senior
Jenny talks about her experience on a volunteer vacation in Peru.
[Web]http://www.CrossCulturalSolutions.org

Sunrise Law Review with Gallagher and Cavanaugh LLP
Attorney Jim Dunn discusses discrimination in the work place.
[Web]http://www.gcattorneys.com
[Web]http://www.mass.gov/mcad

Interview
Sally Edwards
Researcher with the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
Sally discusses the environmental impact of dolls.
[Web]http://www.SustainableProduction.org/

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Wednesday, July 25

Gest Co-Host
Peter Richards
Educator and Former City Councilor

Interview

Joe Mendonça
Lowell's Newest city councilor
Joe talks about his new position.
[Email]Joe@Mendonca.org
[Web]http://www.Mendonca.org

Focus on Health

Dr. Alex Flores
Chief of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
At the Floating Hospital for Children at the Tufts-new England Medical Center
Dr. Flores talks about digestive health issues in children.
[Web]http://nemc.org/home/departments/pedi/pedigast.htm

Interview
Victoria Fahlberg
ONE Lowell
and
Pitou deMoneiro Phat
Soccer team Manager
Victoria and Pitou preview the first annual ONE Lowell World Cup.
[Email]OneLowellSoccerCup@comcast.net
[Web]http://www.OneLowellSoccerCup.org

Interview
George Villaras
President of the Downtown Lowell Business Association and
Risk management officer of the Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union
[Web]https://www.jdcu.com
and
Franky Descoteaux
Downtown Lowell Business Association member and
Owner of the Mambo Grill
[Email]mambogrill@yahoo.com
[Web]http://mamboburrito.com (under construction)
George and Franky Explain the new Art Walk Lowell program.
[Email]info@DownTownLowell.com
[Web]http://www.downtownlowell.com

Liner Notes

Dave Perry
talks about poet Jack Kerouac and his influences in music.
[Web] Listen to this and other Liner Note at the Sunrise Podcast site

Sunrise Bookshelf

Barbara Bisantz-Raymond
Author
Barbara discusses her book, "The Baby Thief".
[Email]braymond@babythief.com
[Web]http://www.babythief.com

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Tuesday, July 24

Host
Bob Ellis
is back from China and talks about his trip.

Host
Christine Dunlap
Sunrise Executive Producer
[Email] Christine_Dunlap@uml.edu

Interview

University of Vermont Professor Emeritus Dr. James Loewen
explains why varied versions of history make their way into history textbooks.
[Email]james.loewen@uvm.edu
[Web]Http://www.uvm.edu

Interview
Philip Lupsiewicz
Lowell National Historical Park
Public Information Officer
and
Pauline Golec
Ethnic Food Seller Coordinator
Phil and Pauline highlight foods of the Lowell Folk Festival.
[Web]http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/

Interview
Evan Lehmann
Sun Washington Correspondent
Evan gives a summer DC update.
[Email]elehmann@lowellsun.com
[Web]http://www.lowellsun.com

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Monday, July 23

Host
Christine Dunlap
Sunrise Executive Producer
[Email] Christine_Dunlap@uml.edu

Co-Host

David Daniel
Author and Sunrise Essayist

Focus on Business

Franky Descoteaux
Mambo Grill owner and Downtown Lowell Business Association member
Franky discusses business expectations for the Lowell Folk Festival.
[Email]MamboGrill@yahoo.com
[Web]www.downtownlowell.com

Our Man in China, Part 7

Bob Ellis Reports
Reports: China Under Construction.
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Interview
Linda Silka
Director of the UML Center for Family, Work and Community
Linda tell's us what she is discovering "down under,"
researching university/community partnerships in Australia.
[Email]CFWCweb@uml.edu
[Web]www.uml.edu/centers/CFWC

Our Man in China, Part 8

Bob Ellis Reports
In this final report, Bob asks "What Would Mao Think?"
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Interview
Chaz Scoggins' Red Sox Analysis
Sun Sports Reporter & author Chaz Scoggins analyzes the Red Sox
[Email] Chazscoggins@comcast.net

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Friday, July 20

Host
Henri Marchand
Sunrise Producer
[Email]Henri_Marchand@uml.edu

Co-Host
Peter Aucella
Deputy Superintendent
Lowell National Historical Park
[Web]http://www.nps.gov/lowe/

Focus on Travel
Chris Fogg
Executive Director
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Bar Harbor Maine
[Email]cfogg@barharborinfo.com
[Web]www.BarHarborInfo.com

Sunrise Movie Review
Austin O'Connor

Our Man in China, Part 6

Bob Ellis Reports
"The Noodles and Folklore in Xi'an".
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Interview
Ron Multon and Franco Majok of Village Help for South Sudan
Ron and Franco talk about their efforts to build a school in Wunlang, South Sudan.

Interview
Philip Lupsiewicz
Lowell National Historical Park
and
Deb Belanger
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
Phil and Deb preview the Lowell Folk Festival
[Web]http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/

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Thursday, July 19

Host
Christine Dunlap
Sunrise Executive Producer
[Email] Christine_Dunlap@uml.edu

Co-Host
Randy Robertshaw
Director of the Tyngsboro Public Library
[Email]Contact Page
[Web]http://www.tynglib.org/

Our Man in China, Part 5

Bob Ellis Reports
Shanghai's explosive growth.
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Interview
LZ Nunn
Executive Director of the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL)
[Email]Lznunn@lowellma.gov
[Web]www.cultureiscool.org

Interview
Doug Prime
UML Design Camp Executive Director
Douge looks at Design Camp, UML's popular summer science program for teens.
[Email]douglas_prime@uml.edu
[Web]designcamp.uml.edu

Interview

UML Chancellor
Marty Meehan
Discusses his first weeks at the helm of UML
[Email]martin_meehan@uml.edu

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Wednesday, July 18

Host
Christine Dunlap
Sunrise Executive Director
[Email] Christine_Dunlap@uml.edu

Co-Host
Sandra Seitz
[Email]Sandra_Seitz@uml.edu

Our Man in China, Part 4

Bob Ellis Reports
The City of Suzhou.
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Focus on Health
John Goodrow
Lowell General Hospital Chief Information Officer
John discusses health care technology.

Interview
Dan Kennedy
Media analyst of Notheastern University
Dave weighs in on Natalie Jacobson's retirement from Boston TV news.
(and Rupert Murdoch's proposal to buy the Wall Street Journal)
[Email]da.kennedy@neu.edu

Interview
Jacqueline Moloney
UML Associate Chancellor
[Email]Jacqueline_Moloney@uml.edu

Liner Notes
Dave Perry
Dave takes a look at "The Brilliant Songcraft of Bill Morrissey"
[Web] Listen to this and other Liner Note at the Sunrise Podcast site

Sunrise Bookshelf
Krista McLeod
Nevins Memorial Library in Methuen
Krista offers summer reading recommendations of books set at sea.
A Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger
The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick
Blue Latitudes by Tony Horowitz
Longitude by Dava Sobel
[Email]kmcleod@mvlc.lib.ma.us
[Web]www.nevinslibrary.org/

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Tuesday, July 17

Host
Christine Dunlap
Sunrise Executive Producer
[Email] Christine_Dunlap@uml.edu

Co-Host

Richard Howe Jr
Register of Deeds
Middlesex North District
and Political Blogger
[Web] http://www.richardhowe.com/
[Email] Richard-Howe@comcast.net

Sunrise Bookshelf
Kirsten Holmstedt
Author

"Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq"
[Web]http://www.bandofsistersbook.com/

Our Man in China, Part 3

Bob Ellis Reports
Bob explains the importance of Confucius in Chinese culture.
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Interview
Dick Howe
Today's co-host offers his perspective on the political scene.

Interview
Richard Aboulafia

Aerospace Industry Analyst and Consultant
Assesses Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner.
[Email]raboulafia@tealgroup.com
[Web]http://www.richardaboulafia.com/

Interview
Bill Taupier
Former City Manager and Political Observer
Bill comments on the Fifth District Congressional race and other political developments.

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Monday, July 16

Host
Christine Dunlap
Sunrise Executive Producer
[Email] Christine_Dunlap@uml.edu

Co-Host

Frank Talty
UMass Professor
Political Science
[Email] frank_talty@uml.edu
[Web] http://www.uml.edu/college/arts_sciences/PO/

Interview

Ryan McRae, Heloisa Cunha and Corinne Edward
UML Students
Ryan, Heloisa and Corinne discuss their internships at the Washington Center.
[Web] http://www.uml.edu/dcinternships/

Interview
Dennis Canney
Dennis outlines why he is running for Lowell School Committee

Our Man in China Part 2

Bob Ellis Reports
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Interview
Linda Silka
Director of the UML Center for Family, Work and Community
Lynda tells us what she is discovering "Down Under", in Australia, researching university/community partnerships.
[Web] http://www.uml.edu/centers/CFWC/

Lowell Folk Festival Coverage
Philip Lupsiewicz and Mike Wurm
Lowell National Historical Park
Explain the critical role of volunteers in making the festival a success
[Web] http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/

Interview
Chaz Scoggins' Red Sox Analysis
Sun Sports Reporter & author Chaz Scoggins analyzes the Red Sox
[Email] Chazscoggins@comcast.net

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Friday, July 13

Sunrise Bookshelf
Robert Sullivan
Author

"You're Still Away: Golfing for Fun, Golfing for All of Us"

Computer Talk
Norm Morin
Computer Expert
[Web] http://www.nkcsystems.com
Have a question for Norm? Email it to sunrisemorning@uml.edu for a chance to win a USB memory device!

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Thursday, July 12

Guest Host

Jim Wilde
Executive Director
Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership
[Email] mvhp1@aol.com
[Web] http://www.mvhp.org

Focus on Arts

Lynda Hartigan
Peabody Essex Museum
Lynda talks about their new exhibit, "Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination
[Web] Find out more about the exhibit on the PEM website

Eye on the Economy

Bob Forrant
Professor of History
UMass Lowell
[Email] Robert_Forrant@uml.edu
[Web] http://www.uml.edu/Dept/RESD/forrant.htm

Our Man in China, part 1

Bob Ellis Reprts
“The Hutongs of Beijing”
[Web]  Listen to his report on the Sunrise Podcast site

Interview

Don Pierson
Interim Provost
UMass Lowell
[Email] Donald_Pierson@uml.edu
[Web] http://www.uml.edu/gse/Faculty/Donald_Pierson.html

Sunrise Stargazer

Dr. Katherine Reeves
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Kathy explains the new solar observatory spacecraft mission.
[Web] http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/

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Wednesday, July 11

Guest Host
Renae Lias Claffey
Sunrise Essayist
[Email] renae_lias@uml.edu

Interview
Linda Silka
UMass Lowell Professor
Linda chats about her research trip to Australia studying campus-community partnerships
[Email] Linda_Silka@uml.edu
[Web] http://www.uml.edu/Dept/RESD/silka.htm

Focus on Health

Michelle Muller and Win Brown
Lowell General Hospital
Michelle and Win explain LGH’s new Tobacco Free Campus
[Web] http://www.lowellgeneral.org/go/about-lgh/tobacco-free/tobacco-free

Interview

Patrick Murphy
Independent Candidate for MA 5th District
[Web]  http://www.sendmurphytocongress.com/

Interview
Becky Bronson, Beyond Bliss Yoga Center
Joan Rubin-Deutsch, Interactions Counseling
Becky and Joan explore self-esteem issues faced by teenaged girls
[Web] http://www.bbyoga.com/ and http://jrdeutsch.com/about-joan.html

Liner Notes

Dave Perry
looks at nostalgia and the Summer of Love
[Web] Listen to this and other Liner Note at the Sunrise Podcast site

Sunrise Bookshelf
Debra Spratt
Lawrence Library in Pepperell
Debra has suggestions for your summer reading
[Email] dspratt@cwmars.org
[Web] Check out the library staff picks here

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Tuesday, July 10

Guest Host
George Ramirez
Lowell City Councilor
[Email] http://www.lowellma.gov/contact/counciL
[Web] http://www.lowellma.gov/govt/bios/george-a-ramirez/

Focus on Politics

Kurt Hayes
Independent candidate for the MA 5th Congressional District
[Email]  info@kurthayes.com
[Web]  Find out more at Hayes' website

Interview

Karla Brooks-Baehr
Superintendant
Lowell Public Schools
[Email] baehr@lowell.k12.ma.us
[Web] http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/

Interview
Kelli Crane
Consoltant
Kelli Explains her work with the disabled.

Interview

Marty Mehan
Chancellor
UMass Lowell
[Email] Martin_Meehan@uml.edu
[Web] http://www.uml.edu/chancellor/

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Monday, July 9

Guest Host
Marie Sweeney
Chair
Greater Lowell Area Democrats
[Email]  sweeney133@comcast.net

Interview

Sylvain Cypel
Author of "Walled: Israeli Society at an Impasse"
[Web] Read more at Amazon.com

Interview
Dr. Joseph R. DiFranza, MD
Professor of family medicine & community health
University of Massachusetts Medical School
[Email] DifranzJ@ummhc.org
[Web] http://www.umassmed.edu/cphr/faculty/difranza.cfm?start=0&

Interview
Chaz Scoggins' Red Sox Analysis
Sun Sports Reporter & author Chaz Scoggins analyzes the Red Sox
[Email] Chazscoggins@comcast.net

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