Awards Recognize Contributions of University Students, Faculty and Staff

Singers at MLK awards
Presentations by UMass Lowell students highlighted this year's Distinguished Service Awards celebration at University Crossing.

02/19/2016

Media contacts: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944 or Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu and Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu

LOWELL, Mass. – A UMass Lowell student who is a mentor to young girls, a professor whose passion is teaching the history of civil rights and a law enforcement official who is a liaison between the university and city are among the recipients of UMass Lowell’s annual Distinguished Service Awards.

The theme of this year’s program, “Lenses of Civil Rights: Intersections of Struggles and Progress,” was evidenced at the event by the achievements of the award winners, presentations by students and in an interactive photo exhibit.

During the event, members of the university community and the public who exemplify the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s commitment to service and social justice are honored with awards bestowed in his name. The program is held at the start of the spring semester each year. Presented by UMass Lowell’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, the 2016 celebration, held at University Crossing student-engagement center, was attended by more than 150 people.

The awards were presented by UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney and Laurence Siegel, associate vice chancellor for student affairs and university events. The recipients are:

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