(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Latinx heritage month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct.15 Nicole Estrada-Rosario Connector Staff Latinx Heritage Month is observed yearly from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and is meant to explore the his- tories, cultures and contributions of people from cultures that originate in places like South and Central America. The…
Library director Allison Estell discusses her new career
The new director of the UMass Lowell libraries discusses her career and how she originally did not start out as a librarian. (Photo by Ed Brennen) Emily Teague Connector Contributor Stepping into her new role less than a month ago, UMass Lowell’s new library director, Allison Estell, is working to build connections with the UMass…
Virtual classes versus on campus classes: what do students prefer?
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Hamza Chaudhry Connector Contributor UML students are coming back on the Lowell campus for a conscientious, productive, and exhilarating fall semester once again. The COVID-19 pandemic has inhibited many individuals from accessing on campus classes due to the tragic repercussions caused by the virus not just domestically but internationally. In…
LASA to host Alumni Social offering networking and Career advice to students
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Ashley Rose Rivera Connector editor On September 22nd, the Latin American Student Association (LASA) will be holding an alumni networking event that focuses on introducing under-graduate students to career and networking conversations. The event provides an opportunity for all underclassmen, in particular Latinx students, the opportunity to engage with successful…
UMass Lowell Professors weigh in on how COVID and virtual learning have impacted them
(Lucas law/Unsplash) To say that all faculty are happy with the university’s efforts in supporting them is an overstatement. Samantha Dress Connector Contributor Faculty at UMass Lowell has been affected differently by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic gave insight into the faculty’s perseverance at modifying lessons and combating challenges as a community conscientiously. The university…
Students find internship success with Handshake platform
(Photo courtesy of Linkedin.com) UMass Lowell students have turned to Handshake and found success in obtaining early career opportunities aimed at the college level. Timothy Delay Connector contributer Searching for jobs and internships online can be a challenging process. The whole thing can feel overwhelming for students since there are so many factors involved. However,…
Addressing the Dual Pandemic: University hosts ally training to support AAIP students as anti-Asian racism grows
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Brigid Archibald Connector Editor Following the Atlanta shooting where eight people were killed, six of whom were Asian American women, Chancellor Jacquie Moloney released a statement condemning the event and the recent rise in violence and hate targeted towards Asian Americans. The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and the Department…
How to safely connect with other students and make friends during a virtual semester
(Photo Courtesy of LA Times) As the pandemic continues, students struggle to make meaningful personal connections Brigid Archibald Connector Editor “If you don’t have any questions, you are free to go,” a professor says. You click the red button and there is silence: no shuffling of papers, no bags zipping, no scraping as students vacate…
