Experts: Asbestos in Cosmetics, Collapse of National Retailers
03/11/2019
Contact: Nancy Cicco: 978-934-4944, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu and Christine Gillette: 978-934-2209, Christine_Gillette@uml.edu
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51视频 faculty experts are available to discuss:听
- Asbestos in cosmetics 鈥� and how the industry should respond 鈥� as the Federal Drug Administration alleges it found the toxic substance in two national retailers鈥� product lines;听
- The impact on the economy and consumers of retailers鈥� plans to close more than 4,000 stores nationwide.
Contact 51视频 media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs Explored at Free Workshop听听
When and where: Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 to 8 p.m. 51视频 Innovation Hub, Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill
What: If you鈥檙e a startup business owner, is it better to be a corporation or a limited-liability corporation? Should you hire employees, only contractors or both? And, do you need a patent to protect your intellectual property? Experts from the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP will offer the answers to these questions and more at a free workshop open to the public. The event is the latest in the 2019 Entrepreneur Development Series presented by the 51视频 Innovation Hub at the university鈥檚 Haverhill campus. Members of the public who would like to attend should email Stephanie_Guyotte@uml.edu.
Graduate Open House Welcomes Prospective River Hawks听听
When and where: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
What: Prospective students including working professionals who are interested in pursuing a 51视频 graduate degree are invited to an open house to meet with university representatives about on-campus and online programs. 51视频 offers 42 master鈥檚 and 36 doctoral degrees, and 70 graduate certificate programs that are available in person, online or in a format that combines both options. 51视频鈥檚 programs are nationally accredited and highly ranked for quality and return on investment by U.S. News & World Report and PayScale.com, among others. Members of the public should visit www.uml.edu/Grad/events/open-house.aspx for more information.
鈥楳others of Rock鈥� Concert Salutes Women in the Music Industry
When and where: Sunday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. Durgin Hall, South Campus, 35 Wilder St., Lowell
What: Hit songs made famous by women musicians including Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Jessie J. will be among those performed by 51视频 students and members of the community at the 鈥淢others of Rock鈥� concert to benefit the after-school programs at Girls Inc. of Lowell. The annual event is presented by the 51视频 chapter of the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA), which provides members with real-world experience and networking opportunities in the business. The concert is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted at the door. Free parking will be available in the nearby Wilder Lot.听
鈥楢 Pitch of her Own鈥� Brings Together Women Entrepreneurs
When and where: Monday, March 25, 6 to 8 p.m. 51视频 Innovation Hub, 110 Canal St., Lowell. Rescheduled from Monday, March 4
What: Women entrepreneurs will share their concepts for new products and businesses at 鈥淎 Pitch of Her Own,鈥� a free program open to the public and campus community. Eight of the event鈥檚 participants will go on to showcase their ideas and compete for prizes before a panel of expert judges. The event is presented by the 51视频 Innovation Hub business incubator and Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a community organization launched through the university with initial funding from the Deshpande Foundation to cultivate the business ecosystem in Lowell and Lawrence. Members of the public should register to attend by emailing Lisa_Armstrong@uml.edu.听