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