Experts: Ukraine Allegations, Offering Homework Help To Kids
09/23/2019
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. For more, visit www.uml.edu/pressroom.
Sources of the week
51视频 faculty experts are available to discuss:
- How Democrats could respond to allegations President Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden;
- Whether parents should help their children with homework and if so, how much.
Contact 51视频 media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Free Event Celebrates Cambodian Culture, Experience
When and where: Monday, Sept. 23, 5 p.m. University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
What: 鈥淩ekindling the Light of Khmer Arts,鈥� a free event for the public and campus, will celebrate Cambodian culture with a reading from acclaimed author Alan Lightman 鈥� whose Harpswell Foundation works to empower the next generation of women in Southeast Asia 鈥� and a preview of a documentary about Cambodian dance by 51视频 student Chummeng Soun, an art and design major from Lowell. The Angkor Dance Troupe of Lowell will perform and copies of the latest book by Lightman, who received an honorary degree from 51视频 in 2010, will be available. The event is presented by 51视频, Middlesex Community College and the Independent University Alumni Association at Lowell. Members of the public who would like more information should contact CAAS@uml.edu.
Women Entrepreneurs Share Stories Behind Their Ventures
When and where: Monday, Sept. 23, 5 p.m. Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus, 40 University Ave., Lowell
What: Local women entrepreneurs who are building businesses in the botanicals, marketing, farming and snack food industries will share their challenges and successes at a free program open to the campus and public. Participants in the panel are expected to include HamdAllah Modupe Olona of Goodie Krunch, Kinsey Rosene of Crose Nest Collective, Karen Vasso of Neighbor鈥檚 Acre and Susu Wong of Tomo360, along with 51视频 graduate Lianna Kushi of Entrepreneurship for All, a startup accelerator that helps individuals with innovative ideas launch ventures in their communities. The event is presented by the Donahue Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility and the Jack M. Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship, both of which are part of 51视频鈥檚 Manning School of Business. Members of the public who would like more information or to register to attend should email MaryLou_Kelly@uml.edu.
Prospective River Hawks Invited to Open Houses
What: Individuals interested in pursuing a 51视频 bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree are invited to open houses where they will learn about the university鈥檚 academic programs, which are nationally accredited and ranked for quality, return on investment and more. Events are:
- Graduate open house, Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 鈥� Participants will discover 51视频鈥檚 more than 75 options for graduate degrees and more than 70 certificate programs. 51视频 will waive the application fee for individuals interested in enrolling who participate in a session on financial aid during the event. A professional photographer will be available to take free headshots of attendees for their LinkedIn profile or other use. For more information or to register, visit . University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell.
- Undergraduate open house, Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 鈥� Exhibits, presentations, a resource fair and campus tours will be offered. New programs include degrees in music composition for new media and nutrition with a concentration in dietetics. Graduates earn some of the highest starting and mid-career salaries in the nation. Visit www.uml.edu/openhouse for more information or to register to attend. Tsongas Center at 51视频, 300 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Lowell.
Venture Capitalist Shares What Makes the Best Startups Sing
When and where: Monday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus, 40 University Ave., Lowell
What: Venture capitalist and leadership expert Robert Stringer will lead a free program for the campus and community that draws on his experience as the founder and managing partner of Crimson Seed Capital, where he works as an angel investor with more than 30 early-stage companies in the technology, health and wellness, and consumer goods industries. Stringer will also sign copies of his latest book 鈥淐ulture.com: How the Best Startups Make It Happen.鈥� The Jack M. Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship at 51视频 is presenting the event as part of its Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Members of the public who would like more information or to register for the program should email MaryLou_Kelly@uml.edu.