April Events

04/05 Destination World: Cambodia
5:00pm - 9:00pm, Downtown Lowell
Discover Cambodia in downtown Lowell for Destination World: Cambodia. Destination World is a monthly cultural celebration around town featuring film, art, music, dance, food and family programming. Start your adventure at the National Park Visitor Center at 246 Market St. to pick your itinerary for the evening.
For more info contact Paul_Marion@uml.edu

04/09 Cyberarts Show
9:00am Dugan Gallery, Dugan Hall, South Campus
A multi-media exhibition in conjunction with the Boston Cyberarts Festival 2007. Curated by Assistant Professor Jim Jeffers. Reception Thursday, April 12, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
For more info contact Michele_Gagnon at (978) 934-3491.

04/09 Registration Deadline for SCUBA Class

Registration deadline for the Open Water SCUBA diver course. Register at Campus Rec Welcome Desk. Deposit of $65 required. Additional $250 collected on night of first class (April 16). Classes will be held in the Costello Gym on North Campus.
For more info contact Peter_Murray@uml.edu

04/09 Common Text Film Fest
6pm, O'Leary 222, South Campus

In "South Park," Dr. Mephisto gives advice about the science fair and in "The Island of Dr. Moreau," a mad scientist on a tropical island: No spill blood! Screenings are free and open to the public.

For more info contact Paula_Haines@uml.edu at (978) 934-4186.

04/10 Common Text Film Fest
6pm, Lydon Library Media Center, North Campus

In "The Simpsons," Homer invents tomacco and faces his conscience and in "The Insider," (Michael Mann, 1999) Russell Crowe blows the whistle. Screenings are free and open to the public.

For more info contact Paula_Haines@uml.edu at 978-934-4186.

04/11 Drift Wall 2007
9am, University Gallery, McGauvran Student Center, South Campus

An interactive video installation by Brian Knep, in conjunction with the 2007 Boston Cyberarts Festival.
Special Events: Wednesday, April 18, Slide Presentation at 3:15 p.m. at O’Leary 222; Gallery Reception 4 – 6 p.m.
For more info go to www.blep.com or contact Michele_Gagnon at (978) 934-3491.

04/11 Common Text Film Fest
6pm, O'Leary 222, South Campus

Pizza and "Proof" night! Have a free slice and see our feature.
"Proof" (John Madden, 2005) stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins.

For more info contact Paula_Haines@uml.edu at 978-934-4186.

04/12 Cyberarts Show Reception
2pm, Dugan Gallery, Dugan Hall, South Campus

Reception for a multi-media exhibition in conjunction with the Boston Cyberarts Festival 2007. Curated by Assistant Professor Jim Jeffers.

For more info contact Michele_Gagnon at (978) 934-3491.

04/12 Common Text Film Fest
6pm, Lydon Library Media Center, North Campus

In "Frankenweenie," (Tim Burton, 1984) Victor ressurrects the family dog and "Frankstein" (James Whale, 1931), the classic version. It's alive! Screenings are free and open to the public.
For more info contact Paula_Haines@uml.edu at 978-934-4186.

04/18 Drift Wall 2007 Reception
3:15pm, University Gallery, McGauvran Student Center, South Campus

Reception for an interactive video installation by Brian Knep, in conjunction with the 2007 Boston Cyberarts Festival.
Special Events: Slide Presentation at 3:15 p.m. at O’Leary 222; Gallery Reception 4 – 6 p.m.

For more info go to www.blep.com or contact Michele_Gagnon at (978) 934-3491.

04/20 Invention to Venture Workshop
8:00am Wannalancit Mills, 600 Suffolk St., MIL Conference Room, First Floor

Third annual Invention to Venture workshop hosted by the UMass Lowell. The workshop is an introduction to the process and practice of technology entrepreneurship with a focus on women in technology. Invention to Venture teaches technology entrepreneurship basics, helps build networks, and provides a framework for moving ideas forward. Cost: $10 Students, $35 Faculty, $50 Merrimack Valley Venture Forum (MVVF) and WEST Members, and $75 General Admission. Register at http://www.invention2venture.org/events/UmassL07/index.html

For more info contact Valerie_Kijewski@uml.edu at ext. 2819.

04/26 10th Annual UML Student Research Symposium
9:oo am, Cumnock Auditorium

For the fourth year, the annual UML Student Research Symposium will include panel presentations by students in humanities. Submissions may be on any theme pertaining to humanities. Students intested in presenting their work to a supportive audience composed fo faculty members and others students must send a title and 200-word abstract of their paper in the body of an e-mail message (no attachments) by Friday, March 30 to Prof. Todd Avery.

For more info contact Todd_Avery@uml.edu or go to http://www.uml.edu/centers/ctlrs/fscr/

04/28 Relay For Life at UMass Lowell
UML Track
The Relay for Life, through the American Cancer Society, will be hosting its first annual Relay for Life here at UMass Lowell, sponsored by the Office of Student Activities & Multicultural Affairs. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

For more info contact Jennifer_Wheeler@student.uml.edu

04/29 Poetry Reading for National Poetry Month
2:oopm, National Park Visitors Center, 256 Market St., Lowell
UML English Dept. Prof. Hilary Holladay will read from her book "The Dreams of Mary Rowlandson," based on the captivity narrative of a 17th-century Lancaster, Mass., woman captured by local Indians during King Phillip’s War. Paul Marion, UML’s director of community relations, will read from his collection "What is the City?" which includes his Lowell poems from the past 30 years.

For more info go to www.parkerlectures.com

04/30 "Role of Brazilian Immigrant Women"
12:00pm - 1:30 pm, O'Leary 222

"The Role of Brazilian Immigrant Women in Community Organizing for Sustainable Environment: Vida Verde Co-op Project," by speakers Heloisa Galvao and Monica Chianelli. Seminar Co-Sponsored by The Center for Public Health Research and Health Promotion and The Center for Women and Work. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP: Dora Tovar, CPHRHP research assistant: dtovar01@netscape.net

Godspell

3/29 -- 4/1 Godspell Musical
Mahoney Auditorium, South Campus

The Off-Broadway Players present "Godspell," directed by Marianne Swift.
Special $1 student tickets opening night (Thursday).
Students and seniors $5; adults $8.
Thursday - Saturday, 8pm
Sunday, 2pm
offbroadwayplayers@yahoo.com

New Events

3/29 Battle of the Bands
7:30pm Cumnock Auditorium
Rock out with your favorite on-campus bands, as they compete for a chance to perform at this year Spring Carnival!

4/6 "Notorious M.S.G." comes to UML
7:00pm Mahoney Auditorium
Performance hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association
The Notorious M.S.G. (not B.I.G.) is a parody/comedy indie rock band. They've been featured on MTV U and MTV 2 and are well known around the Asian community. They're really good, really funny!

4/10 Career Services Events
Coming soon... 5 Days That May Change Your Life! Don't miss this exciting series of stand-alone workshops and events, sponsored by the Office of Career Services. Take part in everything from a resume makeover, to a workshop on dressing for success. Some events require pre-registration; check the Career Services website for details: career.uml.edu. Don't wait! Events begin on April 10th!

Greater Lowell Peace & Justice

3/19 Greater Lowell Peace Vigil
6:oopm Kearney Square

March 19, 2004 will be the 4-year anniversary of the start of the
current War in Iraq. There will be rallies and vigils across the
country to mourn the loss of more than 3000 young men and women in
the service.

You don't have to travel to DC, not even to Boston - there will be a
Peace Vigil in Lowell on that day.

Greater Lowell for Peace and Justice (GLPJ) will be in downtown
Lowell, on Monday March 19, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We will be at
Kearney Square, at the intersection of East Merrimack and Prescott
Streets.

We hope to have a large crowd, to show that Lowell cares. Come for
the hour, come for a half hour, whatever fits your schedule. Bring
your own sign or peace flag or candle, carry one of ours, or just
stand with us.

For more information, contact Chris at (978) 808 9809 or via email at:

March Events

03/02 Chancellor Candidate Chang on Campus
1:45pm-2:45pm O'Leary 222, South Campus
Meet Dr. David C. Chang, one of three finalists up for the position of Lowell campus chancellor. He'll be on campus for an open forum to meet with staff, faculty, students and business and community leaders. For more information on all the candidates visit http://www.massachusetts.edu/search/

03/03 "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: An American Original"
2pm Pollard Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell
This true life story of Jackie Kennedy, played by Robin Lane, uncovers the mystery behind her public persona in a dynamic one-woman show. Free. For more information go to Parker Lectures.

03/05 Chancellor Candidate Meehan on Campus
1:45pm-2:45pm Alumni Hall
Meet U.S. Rep. Marty Meehan, one of three finalists up for the position of Lowell campus chancellor. He'll be on campus for an open forum to meet with staff, faculty, students and business and community leaders. For more information on all the candidates visit http://www.massachusetts.edu/search/

03/06 Rescheduled Black Inventors Exhibit
8:00am-4:00pm Cumnock Hall Auditorium
Check out the exhibit and learn more about the great African American inventors and their inventions from throughout history. The event is sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Multicultural Affpusairs, the Council on Diversity and Pluralism and the Association of Students of African Origin.

03/06 Chancellor Candidate Ibrahim on Campus
1:45pm-2:45pm Alumni Hall
Meet Dr. Nabil A. Ibrahim, one of three finalists up for the position of Lowell campus chancellor. He'll be on campus for an open forum to meet with staff, faculty, students and business and community leaders. For more information on all the candidates visit http://www.massachusetts.edu/search/

03/06 Public Hearing: Advancing Women to Wage Equality
5:30pm-7:00pm Alumni Lounge, UML North Campus
Let your voice be heard in this public hearing to help advance Massachusetts women to pay equity. The American Association of University Women, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and groups throughout the Lowell area are putting on this event as a part of Women's Week. RSVP your attendance and intent to testify your story to mcsw@state.ma.us, or for more info visit www.mass.gov/women.

03/07 Women's Issues in the Workplace
Noon, Alumni Lounge, North Campus
Support Women's Week by sharing your story with other UML working women. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by March 2. For more info contact Susan Damore by email or phone. Susan_Damore@uml.edu or ext. 3256.

03/07 Rape Aggression Defense Classes
5pm-8pm Fox Hall MPR Room
Secure your spot in this beneficial program offered by the UML Police Department. Save your spot by providing a $25 deposit which will be refunded at the end of the program. The class meets once a week for three hours, for a total of four weeks. Spring semester dates at March 7, 21, 28 and April 4. Contact Melissa Mullen at (978) 934-4212 or Melissa_Mullen@uml.edu for more information.

03/07 Authors Deb Busser and Lynne Healy Discuss Book
2:30 pm O'Leary Library 222
Deb Busser and Lynne Healy will discuss their newest book, "New Easy Women: Unleash Your Creational Power," in an event sponsored by the Gender Studies Program. Then join the authors for a reception and book signing after the discussion. For more info contact Julie_Nash@uml.edu or ext. 4191.

03/21 The BIG Show Reception
4pm Dugan Gallery, Basement of Dugan Hall, UML South
Enjoy the multi-media art exhibition featuring work by UML students. For more info: Michele_Gagnon@uml.edu or (978) 934-3491

03/22 "Retro Folk"
7pm Pollard Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell
For an unusual musical treat, be sure to catch Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson's "Retro Folk", a free show at the Pollard Library. The music involves ballads of the British Isles and '60s-era pop harmonies. For more info visit Parker Lectures.