(Photo Courtesy Kyra Barry) “Pictures of the event’s carved pumpkins” Kyra Barry Connector Editor Friday, October 21st, at UCrossing 242 from 4pm to 5:30 pm, the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Pair Up Program held a pumpkin carving event open to all students. Many international students attending had never carved a pumpkin before this event. Students…
A fabulous drag brunch on Homecoming weekend
(Photo courtesy Julie Sage) ““Pictures of the drag queen performers from the Drag Brunch event. The drag queens from left to right are: Shakaren, JustJP, and Zon Legacy Phoenix.” Julie Sage Connector Staff The Drag Brunch, hosted by the Office of Student & Family Support Services and the UML LGBTQ+ Center, happened on Saturday of…
A Sustainable Thrift Day
(Photo courtesy of Student Society of Sustainability instagram) “A promo for the upcoming thrifty event.” Julie Sage Connector Staff Do you like thrifting, or have you ever wanted to go thrifting but haven’t had the ability to yet? Well, on October 14th, the Student Society for Sustainability is holding a Thrifting Day event in Maloney…
UMass Lowell’s Indigenous Signage Project
(Photo courtesy, William Wood) “William Wood’s 1634 map showing locations of Pawtucket Sagamores James and John” Steven O’Hara Connector Staff A recent project is in its final stages at UMass Lowell, highlighting the history of Indigenous people and bringing to light many of the local unknown tragedies that they have experienced. Signs depicting many instances…
A Dart Board And Dippin’ Dots
(Photo courtesy of Dippin’ Dots) “Dippin’ Dots in a cup, similar to the ones that caused a stir with students.” Julie Sage Connector Staff Last Thursday, Fall Fest, hosted by FAHSS and the College of Health Sciences, was heavily populated by students for free Dippin’ Dots and a story-tall dartboard. Students could also drive a…
Noelle Garcia’s Material Truths at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of Jordan Harrington) “A piece from Noelle Garcia’s Material Truths exhibit at University Gallery.” Jordan Harrington Connector Editor On Tuesday afternoon in Coburn Hall on South Campus, UMass Lowell hosted Chicago based indigenous artist Noelle Garcia for a lecture on her art exhibit Material Truths which is now present in Mahoney Hall’s University…
A candidate for trustee interview: David Levine
(Photocourtesy of David Levine) “David Levine is running for student trustee against his opponent, Mina Lam.” Qinglong Diep Connector Staff David Levine, who is a Student Government Association senator for the Manning School of Business at UMass Lowell, is running for student trustee to advocate for changes that need to happen at the university. Levine…
Club Spotlight: Folk Dance Club
(Photo courtesy of Glen Cote) “UMass Lowell’s Folk Dance club members dancing during a club meeting.” Emily Teague Connector Editor Every Tuesday at seven, UMass Lowell’s Folk Dance Club comes together in the Campus Recreation Center and over Zoom to share two hours of folk dancing, bringing people and cultures together. The club was founded…
