Experts: U.S. Crisis with Iran; Countdown to Democratic primaries
01/06/2020
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. 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:
- The U.S.-Iran crisis, including foreign policy, domestic and constitutional concerns;
- Who’s up, who’s down in the race for president among Democrats, one month before the primaries begin.
Contact UMass Lowell media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Upcoming events:
Art and Design Majors Exhibit Work, Share Inspiration
When and where: Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Jan. 8. University Gallery, Mahoney Hall, South Campus, 870 Broadway St., Lowell
What: UMass Lowell students pursuing bachelor of fine arts degrees are displaying their senior thesis projects at a free exhibit for the community and campus. The show features a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture and 3D interactive installations, by artists who hail from Framingham, Lowell and Methuen, along with Pelham, N.H. Members of the public who wish to view the exhibit should email Deborah_Santoro@uml.edu.
Innovation Hub Hosts Co-Working Day for Small Business Owners
When and where: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill
What: Entrepreneurs throughout the region interested in learning about the resources available at UMass Lowell’s Innovation Hub in Haverhill are invited to Community Co-Working Day, a free event during which participants can try out the center’s fabrication lab, hold a meeting in a conference room and network with other small business owners. Members of the public who wish to attend should register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-coworking-day-tickets-87972509143 or contact Stephanie_Guyotte@uml.edu for more information.
Free Event Traces History of Famous Shipwreck
When and where: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. O’Leary Library Mezzanine, South Campus, 61 Wilder St., Lowell
What: The history behind the 1816 sinking of the French frigate La Medusa, the famous painting it inspired and the discovery of the ship’s wreckage more than a century later will be recounted by Charles Mazel, the technical director of the expedition that found the vessel’s remains off the coast of Africa. The event will be presented by UMass Lowell’s Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA), which offers free enrichment classes and activities. Free parking will be available in the nearby Wilder Lot. Members of the public who would like more information should email lira@uml.edu.
Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists to Lead Forum on Funding
When and where: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m. Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2), UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Fourth Floor, 110 Canal St., Lowell. Note: This event is rescheduled from Wednesday, Jan. 8.
What: Medical device and biotechnology entrepreneurs looking to map the financial growth of their startups will hear from experts in the field at a program about venture funding. Speakers are scheduled to include Bill Yelle, a faculty member in UMass Lowell’s Manning School of Business and entrepreneur-in-residence at Partners Innovation Fund; Nancy Briefs, co-founder and CEO of Altrix Bio; Dr. Maria Berkman, director, Broadview Ventures, and Vinit Nijhawan, interim executive director at the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center in the UMass President’s Office. The event is presented by the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2), a joint venture of UMass Lowell and UMass Medical School that helps medical-device and biotech startups bridge the gap between idea and market. Admission is $20 per person at the door or $10 in advance via online registration at https://bit.ly/36xRdw3. Note: This event is rescheduled from Wednesday, Jan. 8.