(Photo courtesy of the vintage woman magazine) “Thelma Todd was a Massachusetts actress, comedian, model and pageant queen from the town of Lawrence. She was an alumni of UMass Lowell.” Olivia Goulding Connector Contributor Thelma Todd -born Thelma Alice Todd (1906-35)- was a Massachusetts actress, comedian, model, and pageant queen from the town of Lawrence…
Schueller Observatory public event Feb. 9 update
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Schueller Observatory is located on South Campus by the sports fields, and is open to the public for monthly events during the school year.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor Wednesday, Feb. 9, the UMass Lowell Schueller Observatory will be open to the public from six to nine pm, including lectures by…
The Offering seeking submissions
[Image description of text on flyer image] Get published. The Offering is now accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction, non fiction, and visual arts. Calling all UML students, faculty, staff, and alumni to submit work for consideration for the UML literary magazine’s 2022 issue! Send your submissions to: offering@uml.edu Deadline: Febuary 14, 2022 Guidelines: Submit up…
Inside Lucy Kim’s “Skin Might See” debut at Mahoney Hall
(Photo Courtesy of Kyra Barry) “Lucy Kim standing in front of one of the works in her show, ‘Over, Under, Around, and Through’.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor Lucy Kim has little interest in the mundane and traditional in her works. During her January 2022 artist talk at UMass Lowell, she shared her fascination with the…
Humans of UMass Lowell: The story of Brianne Puls
(Photo courtesy of UML connector) Humans of UMass Lowell is a project that aims to bring together the University community by sharing stories and experiences via social media. Victoria Eluskiecwicz Connector Contributor History major Brianne Puls says her favorite candle scent is lemon and that her special talent is popping her bones out. “I’m double…
Reviewing a recipe: Joshua Weissman’s take on Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls
(Photo courtesy of Tasty.co) Cinnamon buns are pastries made with cinnamon. Zach Lunghi Connector contributor Fast food options exist in abundance here in the United States, and they hinge their popularity on just how convenient they are. If we spend a little more money, a little more time, could we make these popular fast food…
Anti-Asian Hate Updates and Resources
(Photo Credits to Stop AAPI hate)After the death of eight people at the March 16 shooting in Atlanta, members of the anti-Asian hate movement protested across the United States. Demimarie Dabilis Connector Contributor After the death of eight people at the March 16 shooting in Atlanta, members of the anti-Asian hate movement protested across the…
Study Abroad during the Covid-19 pandemic
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell ) The pandemic put a halt to many programs and adaption was needed/curated. Kyra Barry Connector Editor With the pandemic ongoing, with no clear end yet in sight, UMass Lowell continues to function and provides many of its usual services, although in different capacities. One of their programs that is…
