New Student Convocation Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 at 10 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

The Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, a noted social justice speaker and activist, will address the incoming class on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Campus Recreation Center about making a difference in the world, in their own lives, and in the lives of others. Read Dr. Washington's resume.

What is a New Student Convocation?

This event is the formal welcome for all students entering into the UMass Lowell academic community. It serves as the ceremonial start for our new students, just  as Commencement serves as the ceremonial finish for our seniors. This required freshmen event is the highlight of Opening Week and the official launch of the academic year. Watch the 2009 Convocation!

Convocation is an opportunity to meet fellow students and faculty as well as hear from Chancellor Marty Meehan, the College Deans, and our special guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington. The theme for Convocation is “Creating the Future: Yours, Ours, and Theirs.”

Shuttle Schedule for Sept. 1, 2009

Scheduled Departure Times Between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.:

  • Departs South and North on the half hour: 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00
  • Busses that are full will not stop.
  • Drop off at East and go right back to South/North

Scheduled Departure Times Between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.:

  • Leaves East on the hour and half hour (ie. leaves East at 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00am etc)
  • Leaves North/South on the quarter hour and  three-quarter hour (Leaves North/South at 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, etc)

Watch the 2008 Convocation


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