(Photo courtesy of UML) “UMass Lowell offers a pathway for their students to become teachers.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor On Tuesday, March 31, UMass Lowell’s School of Education hosted an event for aspiring history and English teachers at Coburn Hall. Pizza was served and knowledge was shared with students of all majors who wanted to…
Why we should move on from Shakespeare
(Photo courtesy of History Extra) “Shakespeare is often considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor I will begin this by saying: if you like Shakespeare, good for you, I am not trying to change your opinion. I am just stating mine. Throughout my years of public education,…
UMass Lowell professor delivers gripping story of her “Delinquent Girlhood”
Conor Dawson and Dunia Seidu Connector Editor and Contributor Maureen Stanton’s new memoir “Body Leaping Backwards: Memoir of a Delinquent Girlhood” details the author’s tumultuous transition from childhood to adolescence in the 70s, as she dealt with her parents’ separation and teenage growing pains. Stanton, who teaches Creative Nonfiction at UMass Lowell as well as…
English professor publishes new book on shaming young mothers
“Embodying the Problem” is Professor Jenna Vinson’s latest release. (Katharine Webster/University Relations) Jessica Kergo Connector Staff Assistant English Professor Jenna Vinson has published a decade’s worth of research work in her new book, “Embodying the Problem: The Persuasive Power of the Teen Mother.” The book examines the rhetoric that society uses to discuss teenage mothers and the rhetorical strategies these young mothers use to fight the stigma they face…
Finding the ‘write’ way at UMass Lowell
Ben St. Pierre Connector Staff To write is to communicate. The skill of being able to communicate effectively can go a long way in students’ lives upon graduating, whether they enter graduate school or the full-time workforce. Writing is an essential part of any career. Even if a job’s daily tasks are not focused around…
English department connects with students
Henry St.Pierre Connector Staff Four UMass Lowell English alumni shared knowledge and valuable experiences about finding work after college as recent graduates at the English Networking Event. Maddie Koufogazos, Matt Chase, Morgan Hough and Megan Posco were all speakers on Nov. 4. The annual event is designed to give current students insight on what occurs…
