(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Transfer Students Facebook) “From UMass Lowell’s Transfer Admissions page, ‘We’re glad you’re thinking of transferring to UMass Lowell and we look forward to making the process as smooth as possible for you.’” Emma Quaranto Connector Contributor UMass Lowell is home to a diverse group of students, around half of them…
Pair Up Program pumpkin carving is a smash hit
(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…
“Chosen” and Joseph Juhn make their way to UMass Lowell
(Photo Courtesy of IMDb) “A cover image for Joseph Juhn’s ‘Chosen’” Jordan Harrington Connector Editor Since the end of September, the lawyer-turned-filmmaker Joseph Juhn has been touring the United States providing a screening of his upcoming documentary “Chosen”. The documentary follows five different Korean Americans and their political run for Congress in 2020. Come October…
The move from on campus to off
(Photo courtesy University of Massachusetts Lowell site) “One of UMass Lowell’s many dorming options, USuites.” Kyle Kelley Connector Contributor UMass Lowell provides a variety of different dorming options for students of all years. But as these students get closer to graduation, many of them decide to opt for off campus housing rather than traditional dorming.…
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…
Mill No 5’s Ghastly Markets galore with their Halloween themed Bizarre Bazaars
(Photo courtesy Mill No 5 site) “A promo for an upcoming Bazaar.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor This October, spend Saturdays appreciating the spooky and bizarre at the Bizarre Bazaar, a marketplace of vendors set up on the fifth floor of Mill No. 5. The Bazaar, typically titled “A little Bazaar” is a most-weeks year-round event,…
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…
