UMass Lowell Dining has confirmed that the North Campus Starbucks, located under Lydon Library on the ETIC side, will open this coming Monday, January 27. The new Starbucks will be the newest in a series of new dining locations added by the University. It will include full Starbucks branding and store design, in addition to…
Lowell based Team Flo teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to all comers
Dan Cook Connector Editor The sounds of arms and legs hitting the mats permeates the room. Instructors gather their pupils in a circle to explain the nuances of these precise movements. A timer beeps in the background and bodies are in motion again. On to the next sparring partner and the next opportunity to compete,…
CRC Launches Biggest Loser Program
From the Campus Recreation Center Program Overview The goal of our Biggest Loser Program is not just to help people lose weight, but to encourage participants to start to develop lifelong habits that will lead to healthier and happier lives. We will educate each individual on the importance of good exercise, nutrition and leading a…
UMass student trustees urge second year of 50-50 funding
Statement of University of Massachusetts Student Trustees: On behalf of the 72,000 students of the University of Massachusetts system, we respectfully urge Governor Patrick and the House and Senate to reaffirm their investment in the students of UMass as they craft a new state budget. By providing a second year of 50-50 funding, Governor Patrick…
Honors Ambassadors Welcome New Members
Article submitted by the Honors Ambassador Program As 2013 comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to reflect on our first year and welcome our new members. 2013 was a year of firsts for the Honors Ambassador Program and we’ve written about them here. We would like to congratulate and welcome our…
Student Government Association lays groundwork for tobacco-free campus
Marlon Pitter Connector Staff The Student Government Association (SGA) presented their first step towards creating a tobacco-free campus at UMass Lowell with an event called the “Great American Smokeout,” featuring Tami Gouveia, the executive director of Tobacco Free Mass. “The Great American Smokeout” featured key members of the SGA including Chair of Campus Life and Environment…
Inside the Spring Concert
Heather Hamilton Connector Contributor West coast hip hop sensation Kendrick Lamar will be headlining this April with electro house DJ Steve Aoki opening the concert. The entire event, start to finish, is the responsibility of one very important group on campus. “We want to bring someone who people will like,” says Campus Activities Programming Association…
