Students Learn About New Cultures
As part of the 10th Annual International Education Week, celebrated Nov. 16-20 nationwide, the University hosted some culturally diverse interactive displays at McGauvran Student Center.
River Hawks Lose in Championship, But Close Season 18-6
The River Hawks fell 3-2 to the Pennsylvania’s Bloomsburg University Huskies in Nov. 15’s NCAA Division II National Championship. Even with the loss in the tournament, the River Hawks went 18-6 overall starting and started off the season 10-1.
Alum Manzi Talks about Success in Finance Dec. 1
Edward Manzi, president and chief executive officer of Fidelity Bank, is the latest UMass Lowell alum who will visit campus for the Robert J. Manning ’84 Speaker Series to share stories of business success.
CD Released, Sing-Along Announced
A CD/DVD of the University Choir’s performance on “Messiah Rocks” has been released. A sing-along for the University community is also planned.
Capolino Plays Role in Historic Beatles: Rockband Release
SRT alum working for Harmonix Music Systems helps create The Beatles: Rockband, a music-based game.
University Plans Ways to Expand Program’s Success
The University is launching a more robust and well structured program within the College of Engineerin, formalizing a long-standing tradition.
Students Encouraged to Refer Friends to UMass Lowell
New recruitment campaign builds on the most popular source of information for prospective students – their friends.
Chancellor, Dept. Host Reception for Black Nurses Association
Nov. 5 event represented first steps in a partnership between UMass Lowell and the executive board of the New England Regional Black Nurses Association.
Appreciation Luncheon Held for Students, Staff, Faculty
The solemn ceremony of presenting the colors marked the opening of a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon.
$500K Grant to Study Cause, Effect of Manufacturing Defects
A team of researchers from UMass Lowell’s Mechanical Engineering Department recently received a two-year grant of about $500,000 from the Department of Energy to test wind turbine blades.
Hockey Splits With BU, Edging Them Closer to No. 1
The River Hawks lost the first game to Boston University by one goal in overtime and pushed past the Terriers for the win in the second game at Agganis Arena.
Alum and NECN Meteorologist Niles Speaks at Kick-off Event
UMass Lowell faculty help Lawrence High School create a meteorology club; kick off event features NECN meteorologist Danielle Niles ’06.
New Group to Raise Money for Senior Year Scholarships
A new student group hopes to address a familiar crisis facing hard-working UMass Lowell students – paying tuition and fees in the final stages of a college career. In the process, members of the group also hope to show fellow students the importance of giving back to UMass Lowell, even before they graduate.
Passion and Relationship-Building Key for Rehab Expert
Scott Waugh '90 may rub shoulders with some of Boston’s most famous athletes, but he still remembers where he discovered the passion for his profession -- as a student at UMass Lowell.
Goalie Breaks Record for Consecutive Shutout Minutes
Jamie Gillis, goalie on the women’s soccer team, recently set the NCAA Division II record for consecutive shutout minutes (1,333). She was also named the Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Year for the second year in a row.
Collegiate Competition Deepens Understanding
Fifteen student members of UMass Lowell’s International Relations Club competed in the Model Arab League.
SCRA Recognizes Work for Diversity, Inclusion
Meg Bond has received the Ethnic Minority Mentorship Award by the Society for Community Research and Action.
One Volunteer Helps Animals Feel ‘Home’
An increasing number of students are volunteering at the Lowell Humane Society, cleaning cages, walking dogs, washing dishes and taking on any other tasks that help lighten the load of the staff.
Carifio Receives Award for ‘Distinguished Mentoring’
Graduate School of Education Prof. James Carifio won the Thomas F. Donlon Memorial Award for Distinguishing Mentoring from the Northeastern Educational Research Association.
UMass Lowell Sponsors Seasonal Food Drive
Sponsors hope collection boxes around campus fill with Thanksgiving dinner goodies.
‘Home Grown’ Radio Features Song
Asst. Prof. David Lustick’s song “Kiss the Ground” was featured on 92.5 FM, The River, as part of their spotlight on hometown musical artists.
Holiday Craft Show Will Be Held at Inn & Conference Center
Women’s Works 2009 will take place Thursday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 8 p.m., in the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center.
Silka Honored at Farewell, Hand-Off of CFWC Leadership
Linda Silka has been a leading advocate for university-community engagement and community-based research.
Immigration, Then and Now, Engages Scholars
Lowell offers the perfect setting for scholarly discussion of cities in a global context.
Group Gathers at UMass Lowell for ‘Teach-In’ on Global Warming
The UMass Lowell Climate Change Teach-In, a two-part event held Oct. 22 on North and South campuses, brought together a diverse group of speakers to address the impact of climate change.
Conference Joins UMass Lowell, Irish Universities
UMass Lowell hosted the first U.S./Ireland Emerging Technologies Conference.
Teachers and Students Love University’s After-School Program
UMass Lowell’s innovative after-school educational program is quickly becoming one of the state’s leading providers of informal K–12 education in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
500+ Boats Participate in Merrimack River Event
At the 30th annual Textile River Regatta Race, the longest single-day regatta of the season in the United States, 510 boats competed in 55 sculling and sweep rowing events, including the UMass Lowell men’s and women’s rowing teams.
Health Services Expecting H1N1 Shots Later in Fall
More than 700 members of the UMass Lowell community were inoculated against the seasonal flu during on-campus clinics in October.
Executive Producers Screen Documentary, Answer Questions
More than 200 people received a back-stage pass to the Broadway theater industry at the third Power of Possibility Alumni Showcase Talk given by producers Bonnie Comley ’81 and her husband Stewart Lane.
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