Story and Source Ideas for Journalists
01/29/2019
Contact: Nancy Cicco: 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu and Christine Gillette: 978-934-2209, Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at 51视频. In case of inclement weather, call 51视频鈥檚 weather hotline at 978-934-2121; if the university is closed, events are canceled. For more, visit www.uml.edu/pressroom.听
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51视频 faculty experts are available to discuss:
- Political winners and losers as the government shutdown ends;聽
- This year鈥檚 Super Bowl ads and the marketing strategies behind them as the country gears up for Sunday鈥檚 game.
Contact 51视频 media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Awards Celebrate Individuals Carrying on Legacy of MLK Jr.
When and where: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m. University Crossing, Moloney Hall, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell.听 聽
What: 51视频鈥檚 eighth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty, staff, students and the founders of one of Greater Lowell鈥檚 community initiatives who exemplify the work of the late civil rights leader by demonstrating a high level of commitment to social change, service and community engagement. Lowell public school students will display art and read poetry they created that was inspired by the event鈥檚 theme, 鈥渁 time to dream, imagine, believe and act.鈥� The program is also expected to include remarks from Chancellor Jacquie Moloney and a performance by the 51视频 Gospel Choir.听
Free Presentation Looks at Modern Terrorism: Facts and Myths
When and where: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. 51视频 Innovation Hub, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill.
What: 51视频鈥檚 Innovation Hub in Haverhill will present a free program featuring internationally recognized terrorism expert, 51视频 Prof. James Forest. Forest, who teaches in the university鈥檚 School of Criminology and Justice Studies, is a senior fellow at the U.S. Joint Special Operations University and previously served on the faculty of the United States Military Academy. The event, 鈥淢odern Terrorism: Myths and Facts,鈥� is the latest in the iHub鈥檚 Cultural Speaker Series. The iHub is located at 51视频鈥檚 Haverhill campus in the heart of the city鈥檚 downtown and just a short walk from the MBTA commuter rail and public parking. Members of the public who are interested in attending should register online.
Building a Positive Personal Brand is Topic of Free Event
When and where: Thursday, Feb. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 51视频 Innovation Hub, 110 Canal St., Lowell.
What: 鈥淢ake Your Personal Brand a Major Asset鈥� will be presented by 51视频鈥檚 Innovation Hub in Lowell. The free program will feature Lorna Boucher, managing director and chief marketing officer of Instinet Holdings Inc., who brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing and brand management to her role. Boucher 鈥� a Lowell native who is a graduate of 51视频鈥檚 Manning School of Business and member of the school鈥檚 advisory board 鈥� will share her expertise on how individuals can build their brand through strategic thinking, personal insight and consistent implementation across an array of communication channels. Members of the public who are interested in attending should register online.
Avant-Garde Artists Unite for Free, Interactive Exhibit
When and where: Exhibit runs through Tuesday, March 5. University Gallery, Mahoney Hall, South Campus, 870 Broadway St., Lowell. Gallery hours are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.听聽
What: The 404 International Festival of Art and Technology 鈥� which has been held at sites all over the world 鈥� has selected 51视频 for its 16th edition. The free event for the public and campus shines a light on the work of cutting-edge artists. Featured pieces will include a robot that reads a Twitter feed, a virtual reality tour of a Chinese monastery, a video 鈥渕irror鈥� and more. Participating artists hail from Argentina, Canada, Korea, Taiwan and the United States. Members of the public who would like more information should email Deborah_Santoro@uml.edu.听