10/20/2025
By Jenifer Whitten-Woodring

The Honors College encourages all members of the UMass Lowell community – students, staff and faculty – to honor yourself by joining us for Honor Yourself Week 2025, October 20 to 24.

This week is designed as a time to pause, recharge and reflect, focusing on all dimensions of personal wellness: intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Through interactive workshops, creative sessions and community-building events, we hope you’ll take time to honor yourself and reconnect with what supports your well-being and growth.

Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be an honors student to participate!

We encourage students to attend as many events as possible throughout the week, but we especially invite you to take advantage of three unique opportunities:

  • Communication Workshop with Vice Chancellor John Feudo – Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 3:30–5 p.m., Allen House Gallery
    Learn how to communicate with clarity, confidence and purpose from one of UML’s most dynamic leaders. This interactive session will help you strengthen professional and personal communication skills.
  • Honors Alumni Panel – Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 6–7 p.m. (via Zoom)
    Hear from distinguished UMass Lowell alumni—Jacob Morin, Patty Talty, Willie Boag, and Raul Cornier—as they share insights about their academic journeys, career paths and lessons learned since graduating.
  • Film Screening: Mayor of Lowell – Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5–7 p.m., O’Leary 222
    Join us for a special screening of this acclaimed documentary, followed by a talkback with Mayor Sokhary Chau and the film’s producers. Don’t miss this inspiring look at leadership, community and civic engagement right here in Lowell.

Full Schedule of Events:

  • Monday, Oct. 20
    9:30–10 a.m. – Sun Salutations Workshop (Allen House Porch – bring a mat)
    11 a.m.–5 p.m. – Letter to Your Future Self (Allen House)
    6–8 p.m. – Pre-Med Info Panel (Allen House Gallery)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 21
    3:30–5 p.m. – Communication Workshop with John Feudo (Allen House Gallery)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 22
    11 a.m.–5 p.m. – Letter to Your Future Self (Allen House)
    4–6 p.m. – Watercolor Night with the Serenity Center (UCrossing, 3rd Floor)
    6–7 p.m. – Honors Alumni Panel (Zoom link available on Suitable)
  • Thursday, Oct. 23
    3–3:45 p.m. – Stretch Class (Allen House Gallery)
    3:45–4 p.m. – Campus Recreation Opportunity Exchange
    3–5 p.m. – Letter to Your Future Self (Allen House)
    5–7 p.m. – Mayor of Lowell Documentary Screening and Talkback (O’Leary 222)
  • Friday, Oct. 24
    11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Button-Making (Allen House Gallery)
    Give Back: Strive Pantry Donations
    We’ll be collecting donations all week for the UML Strive Pantry. Drop off nonperishable goods at Allen House Monday–Thursday (9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.) or Friday (9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Take time to connect, reflect, and celebrate yourself. Join us for Honor Yourself Week 2025!