Story and Source Ideas for Journalists
10/28/2019
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu and Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209, Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell. For more, visit www.uml.edu/pressroom.
Sources of the week
UMass Lowell faculty experts are available to discuss:
- What the U.S. raid on the Islamic State and death of leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi mean for the future of counterterrorism efforts;
- How people can adjust their bodies to the end of Daylight Saving Time this weekend.
Contact UMass Lowell media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Freeze-Drying Research Lab Will Be First on East Coast
When and where: Monday, Oct, 28, 3 p.m., Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center, North Campus, 40 University Ave., Lowell
What: UMass Lowell will open a new freeze-drying facility – the first of its kind on the East Coast – at the university’s state-of-the-art research and development center. Pharmaceutical, food and beverage manufacturers will be among those who will use the new research capabilities as they test new products and processes. Known as lyophilization, the procedure increases shelf life and stability. Speakers at the opening event are scheduled to include UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney; Travis McCready, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center; John Erickson, fellow at the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals; Nicholas Warne, Pfizer’s vice president of pharmaceutical research and development; and Indu Javeri, president and CEO of CuriRx. Industry partners include Genentech, Merck and Physical Sciences Inc. Tours of the lab will be available. Members of the public who would more information or to attend should contact crfevents@uml.edu.
UMass Lowell to Open Cybersecurity Education Center
When and where: Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. Wannalancit Business Center, Suite 445, 600 Suffolk St., Lowell
What: UMass Lowell will open its new Cyber Range – a center for computer security education, research and workforce development – at an event for the campus and industry partners. The innovative lab will use real-world scenarios and the latest technology to teach students how to defend against an array of cyberattacks to prepare them for careers in the field. Speakers at the event are scheduled to include U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan; Chancellor Jacquie Moloney; U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Brown (ret.), president of Spinnaker Security LLC; Stephanie Helm, director of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s MassCyberCenter; and Katie Stebbins, UMass vice president for economic development. Demonstrations and tours of the facility, which includes work stations and academic space, will be offered. Note: Registration for this program is closed but the media are invited to cover it.
Flag Ceremony Honors Veterans on Campus, in Community
When and where: Friday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
What: UMass Lowell will honor its student-veterans and veterans in the community at its annual flag ceremony, which is free and open to the public. The event will salute the 2019 inductees into the UMass Lowell Military Alumni Veterans Hall of Fame and include the unfurling of an American flag measuring 36 feet by 20 feet. The UMass Lowell Air Force ROTC Detachment No. 345 will present the colors and the UMass Lowell Marching Band will perform. More than 1,000 student-veterans are pursuing their education at UMass Lowell, either on campus or online.
University Orchestra to Perform Spooky Favorites at Free Concert
When and where: Friday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m. Durgin Hall, South Campus, 35 Wilder St., Lowell
What: The University Orchestra will strike up some frightful fun at this year’s Halloween concert, which is free and open to the public. The program will include Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony in C Minor,” Tchaikovsky’s “Overture to Fate” and “Night on a Bald Mountain” by Modest Mussorgsky. The ensemble, comprised of UMass Lowell students, faculty and alumni musicians, along with instrumentalists from the community, is directed by UMass Lowell music faculty member Mark Latham. Free parking is available in the nearby Wilder Lot. Members of the public who’d like more information may contact Amy_Dinsmore@uml.edu.
Travis Roy to Share His Inspirational Story
When and where: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
What: “The Challenge: Some We Choose. Others Choose Us” will be presented by Travis Roy at a free event for the public and campus. Roy overcame a catastrophic hockey injury 24 years ago that left him paralyzed from the neck down to go on to build a career as a motivational speaker, author and philanthropist. At the event, he’ll share how he’s fought through adversity and flourished. Roy’s book, “Eleven Seconds: A Story of Tragedy, Courage and Triumph,” will be available. Members of the public who would like to attend should RSVP online.
Angel Investor to Speak on Entrepreneurship
When and where: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
What: Angel investor Diane Hessan will share her insights into the region’s tech ecosystem as part of the presentation “The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Lessons from the Front Line.” Hessan is CEO of Salient Ventures, an investment and consulting company, and chairman of C Space, a Boston-based market research firm. The free event for the campus and public is presented by the Jack M. Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship in UMass Lowell’s Manning School of Business. Members of the public who would like to attend should register at https://tinyurl.com/DianeHessan.