Experts: House Vote on Impeachment; The Appeal of ‘Star Wars’
12/16/2019
Contacts for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu and Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209, Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
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Sources of the week
UMass Lowell faculty experts are available to discuss:
- The U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on whether to impeach President Trump, expected this week, and what’s next in the process;
- Why the “Star Wars” saga continues to appeal to audiences and capture the imagination of so many fans around the world as the latest film in the series, “The Rise of Skywalker,” opens Friday.
Contact UMass Lowell media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Students Pitch Ideas for Banking and Finance Innovations
When and where: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center, North Campus, 40 University Ave., Lowell
What: UMass Lowell students developing products, services and technologies for the banking and finance industries will pitch their concepts to a panel of expert judges as they vie for seed money to advance their ideas at the DCU/Manning School of Business Innovation Contest. The free event for the campus and community is part of UMass Lowell’s DifferenceMaker Program, which teaches entrepreneurship skills and helps students launch business and nonprofit ventures. Since the program began in 2012, participants have founded 33 companies, raised more than $2.5 million to support their startups and have filed or received eight patents. Members of the public who would like more information about the event should email differencemaker@uml.edu.
Art and Design Majors Exhibit Work, Share Inspiration
When and where: Artists’ reception, Thursday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m. Exhibit runs Thursday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Dec. 23 and Thursday, Jan. 2 through Wednesday, Jan. 8. University Gallery, Mahoney Hall, South Campus, 870 Broadway St., Lowell
What: UMass Lowell students pursuing bachelor of fine arts degrees will display their senior thesis projects at a free exhibit for the community and campus that features a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture and 3D interactive installations. The artists – who hail from Framingham, Lowell and Methuen, along with Pelham, N.H. – will talk about their creative process with fellow students, family, faculty and the public during a reception that will kick off the show. Members of the public who wish to view the exhibit after the Dec. 19 artists’ reception should email Deborah_Santoro@uml.edu.
Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists to Lead Forum on Funding
When and where: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center, UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Fourth Floor, 110 Canal St., Lowell
What: Medical device and biotechnology entrepreneurs looking to map the financial growth of their startups will hear from experts in the field at the event “Post-Seed Venture Capital: What Is It? Is it Right for Me?” Speakers are scheduled to include Bill Yelle, a faculty member in UMass Lowell’s Manning School of Business and entrepreneur-in-residence at Partners Innovation Fund; Nancy Briefs, co-founder and CEO of Altrix Bio; and Dr. Maria Berkman, director, Broadview Ventures. The event is presented by the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center, a joint venture of UMass Lowell and UMass Medical School that helps medical-device and biotech startups bridge the gap between idea and market. Admission is $20 per person at the door or $10 via online registration at https://bit.ly/36xRdw3.
Free Event Traces History of Famous Shipwreck
When and where: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. O’Leary Library Mezzanine, South Campus, 61 Wilder St., Lowell
What: The history behind the 1816 sinking of the French frigate La Medusa, the famous painting it inspired and the discovery of the ship’s wreckage more than a century later will be recounted by Charles Mazel, the technical director of the expedition that found the vessel’s remains off the coast of Africa. The event will be presented by UMass Lowell’s Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA), which offers free enrichment classes and activities. Free parking will be available in the nearby Wilder Lot. Members of the public who would like more information should email lira@uml.edu.