Story and Source Ideas for Journalists
Image by Robert Benson Photography
02/03/2020
Contacts for media: 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, on-campus events are canceled. For more, visit www.uml.edu/pressroom.
Sources of the week:
51视频 faculty experts are available to discuss:
- Predictions for the New Hampshire primary, based on a new poll of likely Democratic voters from 51视频鈥檚 Center for Public Opinion;
- Expectations before and analysis after President Trump鈥檚 State of the Union address Tuesday night;
- Senators鈥� vote this week in the impeachment trial and what could come next.
Contact 51视频 media relations if you need an expert source on any subject.
Upcoming events:
鈥楩light of Remembrance鈥� Shares Family鈥檚 World War II Story
When and where: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. University Suites, Room 106A, 327 Aiken St., Lowell
What: 鈥淔light of Remembrance,鈥� led by author Marina Kirsch, will share stories of her family鈥檚 experiences during World War II in Latvia, occupied Poland and Germany 鈥� where her father was drafted into Hitler鈥檚 air force 鈥� before they immigrated to America. Kirsch鈥檚 father went on to play a key role in the United States鈥� emerging space program. The event is one in a series presented by 51视频鈥檚 Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA), which offers free enrichment programs and activities. Members of the public who would like more information should email lira@uml.edu.
Business Guru Shares Leadership Philosophies
When and where: Thursday, Feb. 6, 12:30 p.m. University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
What: Business consultant Chris Laszlo, an expert in management and sustainability, will explore how meditation, art, exercise and spending time in nature can enhance the job performance of CEOs and other professionals. The program, which is free and open to the campus and community, draws on findings in his book, 鈥淨uantum Leadership: New Consciousness.鈥� The event is one in the Distinguished Speaker Series presented by 51视频鈥檚 Donahue Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. Members of the public who wish to attend or would like more information should email donahuecenter@uml.edu.
Photo Exhibit Focuses in on the Azores
When and where: Artists鈥� reception, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through Friday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. University Crossing second floor, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell
What: The exhibit 鈥淪eeing the Archipelago鈥� will feature photographs taken by 51视频 students who traveled to the Azores as part of a class on documentary imaging that also taught them about the history of immigrants who came from the islands to Lowell. The students 鈥� who hail from communities including Boston, Methuen, Lawrence, Tyngsborough and Wakefield, along with Afton, Va. 鈥� will also share what they learned through the study abroad experience at an artists鈥� reception. Paulo Teves, the Azores鈥� regional director for communities, is expected to offer remarks at the event. Both the reception and exhibit are free and open to the campus and community. Members of the public who would like more information should email art@uml.edu.
Economist Examines Housing Market Forecast at Free Event
When and where: Thursday, Feb. 20, 11:45 a.m., 51视频 Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St., Lowell
What: Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Homebuilders, will address the latest economic and housing forecast and the outlook for a possible recession at 鈥淭he Housing Affordability Crisis.鈥� The free program is the latest in 51视频鈥檚 Lunchtime Lecture series, which engages the campus and public in educational and cultural topics of interest. The event is presented in partnership with the Moses Greeley Parker Lectures. Members of the public who would like to attend should email community@uml.edu by Friday, Feb. 14 to register.