Experts: Supreme Court Term Begins; Impeachment process, Politics
10/07/2019
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco: 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu and Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209, Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
Sources of the week
UMass Lowell faculty experts are available to discuss:
- Key cases the U.S. Supreme Court will hear this year, as the fall term begins today;
- Constitutional issues behind the impeachment process and how the inquiry may affect the 2020 elections.
Contact UMass Lowell media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan Headlines Lunchtime Lecture
When and where: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11:45 a.m. UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St., Lowell.
What: U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan will join UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney for a conversation about issues important to constituents in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, which Trahan represents. Topics are expected to include Trahan’s thoughts on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and on her work as a member of the House of Representatives’ Arms Services Committee. The free program is the latest in UMass Lowell’s Lunchtime Lecture series, which engages the campus and public in educational and cultural topics of interest. The event is presented in partnership with the Moses Greeley Parker Lectures. Note: Registration for the public is now closed, but the event is open to the press.
Educators, Policymakers, Public Unite at Forum
When and where: Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Keynote address at 5 p.m. UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St., Lowell
What: Teaching students of all ages how to better communicate, resolve conflict, interact with others and manage their emotions will be the focus of a UMass Lowell College of Education forum for educators, researchers, policymakers, students and the public. “Leveraging School Climate to Promote Student Social Emotional Learning” will feature a keynote address by Juliette Berg, an expert in the field, along with presentations by UMass Lowell Vice Provost for Student Success Julie Nash and College of Education Assistant Prof. Jack Schneider, an authority on educational policy and reform. The forum, the Panasuk Symposium on Educational Research, Policy and Practice, is named for its founder, Regina Panasuk, an award-winning UMass Lowell professor emeritus. Members of the public who would like more information or to attend the free event should email Stacy_Szczesiul@uml.edu.
‘Startups to Watch’ Spotlights Innovations Born at UMass Lowell
When and where: Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 to 8 p.m. UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Third Floor, 110 Canal St., Lowell
What: “Startups to Watch” will spotlight early-stage businesses based at the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub and across the region that are pursuing advances in the fields of medical device, robotics, sustainable aquaculture and more. Some of the startups, including Nonspec – which makes low-cost, adaptable prosthetics – began with assistance from UMass Lowell’s entrepreneurship programs, including its DifferenceMaker Program, which teaches students skills they can use to launch their own ventures and address needs in the community. The program will feature a talk by entrepreneurship education expert Steven Tello, UMass Lowell’s vice provost of graduate, online and professional studies. Members of the public who would like to attend should register at http://ow.ly/YteV50w5GKK.
River Hawk Homecoming is 125 Years Proud
What: One celebration for every generation, River Hawk Homecoming will mark UMass Lowell’s 125th anniversary with events for alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, friends and the public. Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Lowell. Family friendly activities include:
- Men’s ice hockey – Fans will cheer on the River Hawks at two games as they face off against the Colgate University Raiders on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:15 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at www.tsongascenter.com, by calling 866-722-8780 or in person at the box office.
- River Hawk Way – A free outdoor festival with carnival games, food, music and pony rides, the event will include the 40th reunion of UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey players from the 1979 NCAA Division II national championship team. The festival will immediately precede the second half of the weekend’s hockey double-header. Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 to 6 p.m.
- Community Service Day – Alumni, students and friends will meet up at UMass Lowell before heading out to sites across the city to volunteer for nonprofit organizations such as House of Hope and the Wish Project and other projects. Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. University Crossing lobby, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell.
- Jennifer’s Fun Run/Walk – Named in memory of UMass Lowell graduate Jennifer D’Amour ’98, the 5K race funds scholarships for the women’s cross-country and track-and-field teams. The certified course runs along both sides of the Merrimack River. Saturday, Oct. 19; registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; the race begins at 10 a.m.