University of Massachusetts Lowell
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.
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. UMass Lowell is ranked No. 8 on the Nov. 2 CBS College Sports Division I Men’s Poll.
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 Thanksgiving Food Drive
Sponsors hope collection boxes around campus fill with Thanksgiving diner goodies.
Regional Artists Create Vivid Views of University Ave. Bridge
The “Images of Jack’s Bridge” exhibition continues until Nov.15 with an encore presentation in the Lydon Library Foyer Gallery.
River Hawks to Battle Division I Powerhouse UConn in Exhibition
The men’s basketball team will play perennial national-championship contender University of Connecticut in an exhibition game at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn., on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.
‘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.
Former Ambassador to Give Community Fellow Talk
Swanee Hunt, the Eleanor Roosevelt Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and former U.S. ambassador to Austria, will give the 2009 Community Fellow Talk on Thursday, Nov. 19.
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.
Healer of Boston Athletes Returns to Campus
Scott Waugh '90 will be on campus on Monday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the Weed Lecture Hall on South Campus to discuss his role in helping some of Boston’s best-known athletes get back to work.
Gala Also Recognizes Community Fellow Swanee Hunt
Seven honorees – alumni, retired faculty and one community member – will be recognized for the pride and honor they have brought to the University through their accomplishments at the Francis Cabot Lowell Alumni Awards and Honors Fellows Gala.
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.
Events Will Showcase Views on Intuition
Jeanne Bamberger, an expert on how people learn music, will visit UMass Lowell from Nov. 12 through 14 thanks to an NSF grant.
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.
Sport Combines Swimming, Fast Pace
UMass Lowell Underwater Hockey Club combines swimming and hockey at pool's bottom.
Partners Explore ‘Imagination, Invention and Innovation’
UMass Lowell is awarded its fifth Teaching American History grant, winning — along with several school districts in the region — $1 million over three years.
Open Forum for Student Discussion
UMass President Wilson and Chancellor Meehan recently hosted an open forum for students at Allen House.
Undergrad Program in Education Returns After 30 Years
The University began offering an undergraduate minor in education this fall.
Participants Receive Scholarships, Tutoring and Mentoring
The Nursing Department welcomed 10 new students to the Bring Diversity to Nursing Program, bringing the total number in the program to 23.
Expert on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Featured
Prof. Yoram Meital of Ben-Gurion University spoke recently about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
More Routes, More Vans, Longer Service Move People Better, Faster
The University has put new features and systems in place to make getting around campus easier and more effective, including a new route that will bring students downtown and back.
New Display Features Published, Translated and Edited Works
"Scholars Rock" is a faculty exhibit showcasing published works to be installed in O’Leary, Lydon libraries.
Many International Students Among Incoming Group
The Regional, Economic and Social Development Dept. welcomed the largest class in its decade-long history.
Collaborative Service Learning Programs Funded
Center for Family, Work and Community earns part of five-campus grant to fund student community engagement program.
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