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UMass President Jack Wilson announced the winners of the 2008 Creative Economy grants, and UMass Lowell leads the system with four.
Mishol, Kahn, Wetmore Earn Kudos
Stephen Mishol, Jesse Kahn and Ellen Wetmore all received recognition from their peers.
Meeting Focused on Renewable Energy
Prof. Ziyad Salameh discusses sources of renewable energy at a recent engineering meeting in Saudi Arabia.
“I Go and I Work,” Says Facilities’ Lampron
Part of a group of 15 from the Greater Lowell area, Don Lampron has been making the trip to Haiti the past three years.
Discounted Tickets for Oct. 5 Show Available
Jason Bishop's show includes 21st century technology, plasma screen illusions, a rock soundtrack and baton-twirling assistant.
Recognized for Preservation of State and Local History
This award signifies the national impact of last year’s Kerouac exhibit at the Boott Mills Museum.
Vitamins Study Shows Cognitive Gains in Alzheimer’s
A research team has reported positive cognitive gains in Alzheimer's patients using a vitamin-based formulation.
Funds Will Help Boost DesignCamp Program
Goodrich Corp.’s ISR Systems has recently signed a four-year, $100,000 commitment for UMass Lowell’s Future Engineers Center and DesignCamp program.
Board Rotates Quarterly Among 5 Campuses
The board's meetings are held quarterly on different campuses throughout the UMass system.
Professors Serve on Panel Developing Employee Incentive Plan
Profs. Collins and Freedman are helping the Lowell School Committee develop incentives for employees with good ideas for saving money.
Independent University Alumni Association Awards Grants
Six projects totaling $22,500 were funded this year by grants from the Independent University Alumni Association at Lowell, a group best known for awarding student scholarships.
ACLU Cites No-Warrant Search Policy
An article by Prof. James Byrne of the Criminal Justice Department has been quoted in a memo to the Boston City Council regarding a resolution pertaining to that city’s police policy of no-warrant searches.
Billboard Photos in 12 Towns Remain Through August
Billboards are part of company’s marketing campaign; to remain through August.
Some 150 Units Statewide Take Part in Boston Event
The UMass Lowell Police Department joined law enforcement units from around the state recently as part of a “cruiser convoy” to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Original Pieces Showcased in Senator’s Boston Offices
Two UML staffers have exhibited art in the offices of state Sen. Steven Panagiotakos' Beacon Hill Offices as part of his effort to demonstrate the creative economy in action.
Nearly 200 Websites Project Consistent UML Brand
After more than three years of work, Web Services has completed the conversion of nearly 200 websites to a content management system with a customized template.