Story and Source Ideas for Journalists
03/02/2020
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco: 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu and Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell. In case of inclement weather, call UMass Lowell’s weather hotline at 978-934-2121; if the university is closed, on-campus events are canceled. For more, visit www.uml.edu/pressroom.
Sources of the week:
UMass Lowell faculty experts are available to discuss:
- Super Tuesday and the changes in the Democratic field with Pete Buttigieg and Tom Steyer ending their presidential bids;
- The stock market’s volatility amid the growing fears over the spread of the coronavirus.
Contact UMass Lowell media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Upcoming events:
NOTE: All events scheduled after March 10 have been canceled.
‘Her Story, Her Way’ Shares Success of Local Women Leaders
When and where: Tuesday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill
What: “Her Story, Her Way” will spotlight women leaders in government, private industry and higher education at a free event for the public to kick off Women’s History Month. The program will include breakfast and networking opportunities, along with featured speakers state Sen. Diana DiZoglio, who represents the 1st Essex District, and Onesto Foods founder Jane Ciccone, among others. The event is presented by UMass Lowell in partnership with the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Registration and other information for the public can be found at www.haverhillchamber.com.
Entrepreneurship Program Promotes the Creative Economy
When and where: Thursday, March 5, 2 p.m. Alumni Hall, North Campus, 84 University Ave., Lowell
What: Alice Loy – an expert in building ecosystems to support businesses run by musicians, filmmakers, writers and others involved in the arts – will lead a presentation on the topic, the latest event in UMass Lowell’s Jack M. Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. The author of the book “Creative Economy Entrepreneurs: From Startup to Success,” Loy is the founder of Creative Startups, an accelerator for businesses dedicated to storytelling, art, design and culinary arts. The free program is open to the campus and community. Members of the public who would like more information should email Ashwin_Mehta@uml.edu.
Free Concert Spotlights Music from Around the World
When and where: Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m. Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, 240 Central St., Lowell
What: The band Blue Thread will perform “All Over the Map,” a free concert for the public that will showcase ballads that have their musical roots in Portuguese, Greek, Indian and American culture. The event is presented by UMass Lowell’s Saab Center for Portuguese Studies, Middlesex Community College and the Mass Cultural Council. Members of the public who would like more information should contact Natalia_Melo@uml.edu.
UMass Lowell Experts Share Views on U.S., International Politics
When and where: Tuesday, March 17, 3:30 p.m. O’Leary Library Learning Commons Mezzanine, South Campus 61 Wilder St., Lowell
What: UMass Lowell experts in American and international politics will discuss their latest work at a free public forum open to the campus and community. Panelists are scheduled to include Associate Prof. Joshua Dyck, director of the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion, who will talk about ballot initiatives’ effect on democracy; Associate Prof. Morgan Marietta, who will share his research on the factors behind the growing divisiveness in U.S. politics and Prof. Ardeth Thawnghmung who will speak about the economic and political climate in Myanmar. The event will be moderated by Associate Prof. Angelica Duran-Martinez, an authority on Latin American politics. Free parking is available in the Wilder Lot near the venue. Members of the public who would like more information should email Angelica_DuranMartinez@uml.edu.
Curtain Rises on Free Wind Ensemble Concert
When and where: Thursday, March 19, 8 p.m. Durgin Hall, South Campus, 35 Wilder St., Lowell
What: The talented student-musicians in the university’s Wind Ensemble will perform a free concert for the campus and community featuring works by composers Camille Saint-Saens, Warren Benson and Alfred Reed. The group is conducted by Daniel Lutz, director of university bands. No tickets are required for admission and free parking will be available in the Wilder Lot near the venue. Members of the public who would like more information should email music_dept@uml.edu.