Friday, Feb. 28 4:46 p.m. Construction supervisor wanted employee escorted off the property due to belligerent behavior. Supervisor fired employee, but employee refused to leave and was escorted from the premises. Sunday, March 1 5:22 p.m. Suspicious behavior reported. Silver four-door sedan circling the area at least three times. Female passenger possibly sleeping or having…
TEDx talks planned for Lowell
Students ready for TEDxLowell which is to take place at the United Teen Equality Center as a licensed event under TED (Technology, Education, Design). The event will be run on April 27 by reps from the United Teen Equality Center in downtown Lowell, and members of the Honors Ambassador Program at UMass Lowell as well…
Q & A: The new Honors College
UMass Lowell’s Honors Program was recently elevated to the status of an Honors College. Q: When did the idea of an Honors College originate? A: “Over the years, as the university was growing, but it really gained momentum when Jim [Canning] came” – Elizabeth Donaghey, coordinator of the Honors Program “When we made the move…
Chancellor’s Forum addresses concerns and changes
Marty Meehan meets students to talk about the future of University of Massachusetts Lowell The opening of University Crossing will not be the only major change happening on campus in the next year. Dining hall hours will change, buildings will be renovated and knocked down and more. Students and staff were informed of these changes…
Campus Police Log
Saturday, Feb. 22 11:50 a.m. Motor vehicle hit and run at East Campus Garage was reported. The damage was likely from the previous night. Sunday, Feb. 23 12:36 a.m. Motor vehicle stop on Salem St. Male was arrested for DUI and was transported to UML PD. Wednesday, Feb. 26 8:40 a.m. A disturbance was reported…
Found at SEA: Environment Matters
Eliza Calvin Connector Contributor Environmental awareness has expanded beyond the classroom, into the college community and the city of Lowell. The Student Environmental Alliance, or SEA, is a UMass Lowell club dedicated to promoting awareness and innovating ideas on campus and in the city of Lowell. The SEA’s president, Alicia Melvin, said she is committed…
Board approves Honors College for UMass Lowell
Media Relations Change will mean more resources, opportunities for high-achieving students Following a vote today by the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees, UMass Lowell will be home to an Honors College. While UMass Lowell has offered an honors program to students for nearly two decades, the elevation to an honors college will mean expanded resources, new courses and…
Attention Senior Students!
Chancellor’s Medal for Student Service (Deadline March 5, 2014 5 p.m) Have you made outstanding contributions to the University in clubs and organizations, campus programs, leadership positions, or other activities that improved the quality of life for students at the University of Massachusetts Lowell? Chancellor’s Medal for Community Service (Deadline March 5, 2014 5 p.m.) Have you…
