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| 3 | “Drag Me to Hell,” a film (Campus Recreation Center, 8:30 p.m.) |
| 4 | Comedian Zach Galifianakis in performance (Campus Recreation Center. 8 p.m.) |
| 8-Oct. 12 | Lowell National Historical Park Fall Offerings--Canal boat tours run Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Guided Views of Lowell Trolley Tours run Monday-Friday at 2:30 p.m. For more information call 978-970-5000. |
| 12 | Culturefest 09 (downtown Lowell) |
| 2-17 | Selections from the Spring 2009 BFA Exhibition (Dugan Gallery, Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) |
| 2-25 | “Genii Loci (Ghosts of Protection)” (University Gallery, Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) |
| 9-16 | “The Big Dog Show” (UMass Lowell South & Kerouac Park) |
| 11 | Department of Clinical Lab and Nutritional Sciences Seminar--Dr. Huizhong Chen, principal research scientist at the FDA, discusses "Biodegradation of azo colorants by prevalent bacteria of the human gastrointestinal tract and skin." (Weed Lecture Hall 3, 11 a.m.) |
| 11 | Center for Atmospheric Research Seminar--Mr. Walt Jones discusses "Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation" (CAR conference room, Wannalancit, 3rd floor, 10 a.m.) |
| 15, 30 | Common Text Film Series—Class in America (O’Leary 222, 6:30 p.m.) |
| 16 | UMass Lowell Society of Plastics Engineers Seminars--Michael Paloian '72, discusses "The Plastics Design Profession: Currrent Job Market, Near Term Trends, Future Opportunities" (Ball Hall 214, 5 p.m.) |
| 17 | Music Department Thursday Recital Hour (Durgin Concert Hall, 1 p.m.) |
| 18 | Power of Possibility Alumni Showcase--Google Ventures Managing Partner and UMass Lowell alumnus Richard Miner shares experiences and career advice. (Olsen Hall 503, 2 p.m.) |
| 21 | RESD Lunchtime Seminar--"The Plot Against Pensions, the Plan to Save Them, and Why It Matters to Everyone" New School for Social Research Prof. Teresa Ghilarducci (UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, downtown Lowell, noon) |
| 22 | UMass Lowell's 4th Annual September 11 Remembrance--"Asking the Right Questions About Homeland Security," a talk by Colonel Randall Larsen, USAF (Ret.) (O'Leary 222, 9:30-10:45 a.m.) |
| 26-27 | Lowell Open Studios and Arts Festival (Western Avenue Studios and downtown Lowell, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.) |
| 28 | RESD Lunchtime Seminar--"Healthcare Reform in Massachusetts and US: Covering Everyone Well While Cutting Costs" Ann Eldridge Malone, executive director, Alliance to Defend Healthcare (O'Leary 500, noon) |
| 28-Oct.15 | Friends of Photography (Dugan Gallery) |
October
| 1 | "Counting on Care Work: Human Infrastructure in Massachusetts," a presentation by Randy Albelda, Mignon Duffy, & Nancy Folbre with Clare Hammonds and Jooyeoun Suh (Wannalancit Mills, 8:30 a.m.) |
| 1 | Moses Greeley Parker Lecture--"Masachusetts Scandals," a talk by journalist Sean Murphy of "The Boston Globe" (Pollard Memorial Library, 7 p.m.) |
| 1-4 | Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! Tours, talks, readings and concerts celebrating Beat author Jack Kerouac. (downtown Lowell and other locations) |
| 2 | Center for Atmospheric Research Seminar--Mr. Thorben Kewitz discusses "Numerical Analysis of Electromagnetic Waves" (CAR conference room, Wannalancit, 3rd floor, 2 p.m.) |
| 1, 8, 15, 19 | Music Department Thursday Recital Hour (Durgin Concert Hall, 1 p.m.) |
| 3 | "Jack and Sebastian: A Multi-Media Concert" featuring Kay Roberts conducting the New England Orchestra with special guest David Amram (Eliot Presbyterian Church, Lowell, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 5 | RESD Lunchtime Seminar--"The Reform Imperative: Changing State & Local Policy to Reflect the New Fiscal Reality" Geoff Beckwith, executive director, Massachusetts Municipal Association (O'Leary 500, noon) |
| 5-30 | “Blooms, Efflorescences and other Dermatological Embellishments” (University Gallery; Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) |
| 13 | Manning Speakers Series--A talk by Patricia Keefe '91, vice president of Loomis Sayles. (College of Management, 4 p.m.) |
| 13 | STARTS—“The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon” (Durgin Hall) |
| 14 | Faculty Research Series -- Prof. William Kaizen speaks on "Object Relations: Feminist Art after Raunch Culture" (O'Leary 325, 3:30-5 p.m.) |
| 15 | Master Class with Broadway Producer Stewart Lane (Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall, 3 p.m.) |
| 15 | "Broadway: Behind the Scenes with Bonnie Comley '81 and Stewart Lane (Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall, 6:30 p.m.) |
| 15, 28 | Common Text Film Series—Class in America (O’Leary 222, 6:30 p.m.) |
| 16, 17 | Massachusetts Poetry Festival (downtown Lowell) |
| 16 | NE American Studies Association Panel--“What Is the Post-American City?” (St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, downtown Lowell, 3:30 p.m.) |
| 19 | RESD Lunchtime Seminar--"Cluster Strategies and Responding to the Crisis in Ireland" Paul Ryan, college lecturer in management and project leader on Industrial Clusters, Research Centre for Innovation and Structural Change, National University of Ireland (O'Leary 500, noon) |
| 19-23 | "Formalities of Seeing: Selected Works from the Collection of Stephen Mishol" (Dugan Gallery) |
| 20-Nov. 14 | "Make a Wish"--A sculpture, video and sound installation by UMass Lowell Art Department faculty member Denise Dumas. (119 Gallery, Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Reception Sat. Oct. 24, 3-6 p.m.) |
| 22 | Moses Greeley Parker Lecture--"Storm Chasing," a talk by meteorologist Mish Michaels (Pollard Memorial Library, 7 p.m.) |
| 22 | Comedy show with Bo Burnham, one of Entertainment Weekly's "12 Rising Stars of Comedy." (UMass Lowell Campus Rec Center, 8 p.m. Advance student tickets, $5; public and day of show tickets, $15) |
| 23 | River Hawks Hockey Home Opener vs. Colgate (Tsongas Arena, 7 p.m.) |
| 23 | Department of Psychology Research Colloquium Series--UMass Lowell Prof. Robert Kunzendorf presents "Do Psychologically Autonomous Individuals Behave as if They Have Free Will?" (O'Leary 222, from 2 to 2:50 p.m. Free and open to the public) |
| 23 | Center for Atmospheric Research Seminar--Prof. Xueqin Huang discusses "Mechanism to Support Duct Propagation of Waves in the Ionosphere/Magnetosphere" (CAR conference room, Wannalancit, 3rd floor, 2 p.m.) |
| 24-Nov. 1 | "Strong at the Broken Places: Healing Art"--An exhibit of artwork inspired by the power of healing by local artists and members of community organizations. (ALL Arts Gallery, 246 Market St., varied hours. For more information go to www.artsleagueoflowell.com) |
| 26 | RESD Lunchtime Seminar "Preventing Future Financial Meltdowns: What's Needed? What's Likely?" UMass Amherst Prof. Gerald Epstein (UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, downtown Lowell, noon) |
| Ongoing to Nov. 15 | "Images of Jack's Bridge"--Art exhibit featuring regional artists' interpretations of the University Avenue Bridge (Lydon Library Foyer Gallery) |
| 27 | Manning Speakers Series--A talk by Ted Sheehan '90, client advisor and vice president, Deutsche Bank Alex Brown (College of Management, 4 p.m.) |
| 27 | STARTS—“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Durgin Hall) |
| 28 | Concord Festival of Authors--"Robert Altman: The Oral Biography," a talk by author Mitchell Zuckoff (Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall, 7 p.m.) |
| 29 | "The Rivalry"--This acclaimed drama by Norman Corwin recreates the historic 1858 debates between President Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. (UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free but reservations are suggested. Call or e-mail Barbara Nolan at 978-934-4450; barbara_nolan@uml.edu) |
November
| 1 | Department of Psychology Research Colloquium Series--UML Visiting Asst. Prof. Kathleen Leonard presents "Exploring the Belief-Behavior Gap: Does Religion Play a Role in Sexual Activity During Late Adolescence?" (O'Leary 222, from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. Free and open to the public) |
| 1-Jan. 10, 2010 | "The Art of Healing: The Art of Psychotherapists"--Exhibit at the Brush Gallery and Artists Studios. Opening reception, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2-4 p.m. (Brush Gallery and Artists Studios. See www.thebrush.org for more details.) |
| 2 | RESD Lunchtime Seminar--"Credit Crisis of 2007 to ?: Fundamental Causes and Policy Responses." Barnard College of Columbia University economics Prof. Perry Mehrling. (O'Leary 500, noon) |
| 2-19 | "Process Made Visible" Paintings and Drawings by the UMass Lowell Art Department (Dugan Gallery) |
| 4 | Faculty Research Series--Prof. Carol Hay discusses "Feminism and Ethics" (O'Leary 325, 3:30-5 p.m.) |
| 4 | STARTS—“The Courage to Dream: The Amazing Life of Ben Franklin” (Durgin Concert Hall) |
| 5, 12 | Music Department Thursday Recital Hour (Durgin Concert Hall, 1 p.m.) |
| 6 | The French Table--Practice your French in a relaxed atmosphere with students and faculty who love the French language and culture. (McGauvran Student Lounge, every Friday, 1-2 p.m) |
| 6 | Concord Festival of Authors--"Green Intelligence: Creating Environments that Protect Human Health," a talk by author John Wargo (Wannalancit Mill 204, 7 p.m.) |
| 9-Dec. 4 | “Metes and Bounds” (University Gallery, Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) |
| 10 | Manning Speakers Series--A talk by Saro Picciotto '81, chairman/CEO, Wainwright Investment Counsel (College of Management, 4 p.m.) |
| 12 | The Music and Computer Science Departments present a recital with Jeanne Bamberger, visiting professor, Stanford University and professor emeritus, MIT. (Durgin Concert Hall, 1 p.m.) |
| 12 |
The Music and Computer Science Departments present "The Music Within Us: A Conversation With Jeanne Bamberger" (6:30-9 p.m.) |
| 12 | Faculty Recital--Voice and piano faculty members Murray Kidd and Bonnie Anderson perform music by Franz Schubert. (Fisher Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 12 | Moses Greeley Parker Lecture--"Life Support Music," an award-winning film about the healing power of music. (O'Leary 222, 7 p.m.) |
| 12-15 | “Rumors, ” a play by Neil Simon—The Off-Broadway Players (Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall; 8 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. on Sunday) |
| 13 | The French Table--Practice your French in a relaxed atmosphere with students and faculty who love the French language and culture. (McGauvran Student Lounge, every Friday, 1-2 p.m) |
| 13 | The Music and Computer Science Departments present a Teacher Workshop for Lowell Teachers with Jeanne Bamberger, visiting professor, Stanford University and professor emeritus, MIT. (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) |
| 13 | Center for Atmospheric Research Seminar--Prof. Xueqin Huang presents "Mechanism to Support Duct Propagation of Waves in the Ionosphere/Magnetosphere" (Wannalancit 3, 2 p.m.) |
| 16 | "The Adventures of Prince Achmed"--A first-ever screening of this 1926 animated film, considered to be the oldest feature-length animated film in existence. With live photoplay by the Andreas Kapsalis Trio. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Film Collaborative, UMass Lowell's Dept. of Music, 119 Gallery and Revolving Museum. Admission: $5 general public, free for UML faculty, staff & students with ID. (Durgin Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 17 | STARTS—“Native American Nature Tales” (Durgin Concert Hall) |
| 18 | University Wind Ensemble--David Martins, Director (Durgin Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 18 | Common Text Film Series—Class in America (O’Leary 222, 6:30 p.m.) |
| 19 | University Orchestra, Kay Roberts, Director (Durgin Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 19 | Chamber Singers, Murray Kidd, Director (Fisher Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 19 | "At Home in Utopia," a film on the cooperative apartment house movement of the 1920's followed by a discussion about collective action in the context of the current economic crisis. (Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street, 6:30 p.m., food; 7 p.m. movie and discussion.) |
| 20 | The French Table--Practice your French in a relaxed atmosphere with students and faculty who love the French language and culture. (McGauvran Student Lounge, every Friday, 1-2 p.m) |
| 23 | Mixed Chamber Ensembles, David Martins, Director (Fisher Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 28 | City of Lights Parade with UMass Lowell Marching Band (downtown Lowell, 5 p.m.) |
| 30 | RESD Lunchtime Seminar "Global Economy-Local Woes: Lowell and the Great Recession of 2008-09" UMass Lowell Prof. Robert Forrant (UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, downtown Lowell, noon) |
December
| 1 | Manning Speakers Series-- A talk by Edward Manzi, Jr. '82, president and CEO, Fidelity Bank (College of Management, 4 p.m.) |
| 2 | Department of Psychology Research Colloquium Series--Topic TBA (O'Leary 222, from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. Free and open to the public) |
| 2 | University Choir/Choral Union, Murray Kidd, Director (Durgin Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 2 | Faculty Research Series--Profs. Christopher Harris and Alison Cares present "Results from the UML Campus Safety Survey" (O'Leary 325, 3:30-5 p.m.) |
| 3 | STARTS—“Mayhem Poets Slam in the Schools” (Durgin Concert Hall) |
| 3, 10 | Music Department Thursday Recital Hour (Durgin Concert Hall, 1 p.m.) |
| 4 | Sukant Tripathy Annual Memorial Symposium--Talks and presentations on the latest research activities in materials science (MIL Conference Room, Wannalancit Mills, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Michele_Vercillin@uml.edu) |
| 4 | The French Table--Practice your French in a relaxed atmosphere with students and faculty who love the French language and culture. (McGauvran Student Lounge, every Friday, 1-2 p.m) |
| 6 | Students of Rebecca Leonard in Concert (Durgin Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 6 | “Get a Handle on Händel” New England Orchestra & the Eliot Presbyterian Church Choir (Eliot Presbyterian Church, Lowell, 4 p.m.) |
| 7 | Percussion Ensemble Concert (Durgin Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 7-11 | Human Race Machine--An intereactive program using technology to challenge your perception of race, age and other outward physical features. (McGauvran Student Center, 2nd Floor, all day) |
| 8-Jan. 8 | Fall BFA Exhibition (University and Dugan Galleries; Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ) |
| 9 | Jazz Lab (Fisher Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 10 | Concert Band in Concert (Durgin Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 10 | University String Ensemble (Fisher Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |
| 11 | The French Table--Practice your French in a relaxed atmosphere with students and faculty who love the French language and culture. (McGauvran Student Lounge, every Friday, 1-2 p.m) |
| 12 | Undergraduate Art History Seminar--Selected students will present research papers in the field of Art History. (Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell, 1-2 p.m.) |
| 14 | Directing Lab--One-act plays directed by students of Paula Plum (Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall, 3 p.m.) |
| 14 | Acting Showcase--Scene presentations by students of Paula Plum (Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall, 4 p.m.) |
| 14 | Common Text Film Series—Class in America (O’Leary 222, 6:30 p.m.) |
| 15 | Opera Workshop Performance (Fisher Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.) |