Mary Connell Connector Contributor The Center for Women and Work (CWW) has a myriad of responsibilities to discover how the workplace can be a safe place of opportunity for everyone. Although much of the CWW’s research focuses on topics specific to women, its research advocates for men and women alike. Founded in 1998, The Center…
Safety first: Inside scoop from University Police
This is one of the many emergency telephones seen around campus. (Michaela Goss/Connector) Katrina Desrosiers Connector Editor Staying safe on campus involves much more than looking both ways before crossing the street. The UMass Lowell Police Department (UMLPD) says it is important that all students use common sense and make safe choices on campus. At the…
Bible Talks defies expectation, brings grounded reality
Hannah Manning Connector Editor Bible Talks has been inviting students to have a discussion about the Bible since 2007 when it was revived from an earlier version had in the 1980s. Despite any expectations that people may have about the concept of a bible talk, the UMass Lowell version strives to be a gentler, more…
Tuition increase effects and benefits for students
James Luong Connector Contributor While talks about tuition-free college and debt-free higher education are brought up in the 2016 election and other aspects of politics, students at UMass Lowell face hardships of raised tuition In July, the Board of Trustees agreed and voted for the decision to raise the tuition for UMass Lowell, along with…
Rocktoberfest sets the stage for local musicians
The guitarist of Jagweed performs at Rocktoberfest Thursday night in Lowell. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Halloween weekend was off to a great start Thursday night at UnchARTed with three amazing live performances. UMass Lowell’s Music Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) hosted Rocktoberfest which featured local bands Bicycle Inn, Jagweed and MILES. The event took…
UMass Lowell theatre gleams in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Students rehearse the upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Comley-Lane Theatre in Mahoney Hall. (Courtesy of Melina Leon) This past April, the world celebrated William Shakespeare’s legacy for the 400th anniversary of his death. For centuries, his works have lived on as iconic models of literature for all genres, and this week UMass…
Society of Women Engineers lifts up women in the field
Hannah Manning Connector Editor The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) provides a haven for the underrepresented in the field of engineering. By hosting networking luncheons, philanthropic events, professional development sessions and social events, the club aims to encourage women in engineering to reach their full potential in their line of work. Women engineers of numerous…
Lowell remembers Kerouac with annual festival
Katrina Desrosiers Connector Editor It took a long time for Lowell to honor Jack Kerouac as a great writer, but now every year Lowell Celebrates Kerouac through an annual festival. As part of LCK, on Oct. 10 Kerouac expert Bill Walsh led a historic walk starting at the Kerouac Commemorative Park. The event’s aim was…
