Nanotech efforts are being furthered here at Umass Lowell. Thanks to a $2.7 million dollar grant awarded by the National Science Foundation in July and August to the university, more projects are being created for the use of nanotechnology here in Umass Lowell for a variety of purposes, including detecing explosives and chemical agents and searching for structural damage in buildings. The primary recipients of the award were Co-Director of the Nanomanufacturing Center and Mechanical Engineering professor Julie Chen, along with 14 other researchers. The money will mainly be used to fund an $80 million dollar project to build a new nano and biomanufacturing center, named the Emerging Technology and Innovation Center. Development of the site will begin sometime this week.
On September 25th, Chancellor Marty Meehan announced the establishment of Dana Greely McLean Endowment for Peace Studies at a special lunch. The endowment came to a total of $511,000 dollars, including a grant from the Greeley foundation and matching state funds. The Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies will be hosted soon at PASCI (Umass Lowell's Peace and Study Conflicts Institute), with the goal being to bring the first Greeley Peace Scholar to UMass Lowell in the spring of 2008. The Greeley Foundation for Peace and Social Justice awards grants to socially conscious organizations dealing with subjects such as youth gangs, intimate partner violence and child abuse, civil rights, and various other conflicts that threaten the peace and stability of the world.
That will just about do it for this week's latest news update.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Campus News
UMass Lowell has sold over 1000 hockey season tickets, thanks to Marty Meehan's challenge to bring more people to the Tsognas Arena. With the goal set at 2000 tickets, support for the hockey team between students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends has been extraordinarily strong, thanks in part to the hockey team staying in the Division 1 Hockey East conference and to the "See You At The Tsongas...Or Else!" advertising campaign. The initial 375 top tier club seats sold out in two weeks, and that number grew to 850 at the beginning of September. In addition, 260 regular season tickets have been sold as well.
Dean of students Larry Seigel, Director of Transportation Marie Gaine, and Escort Services Coordinator Josh Conover have devised a new plan for the school's public transportation system, which will be put into effect on October 1st. This system splits into four lines, Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. The Red line will carry students between South and East Campus, the Blue Line will carry students between North and South, the Green Line will go between North and East, and the Yellow Line will go between Pleasant Street and North. The new system is projected to reduce travel time between campuses by 40%. The buses will run from 7 AM to 6 PM, with additional buses used during peak hours, and the Escort Service will run from 10 PM to 1 AM. Transportation to Gallagher Street, East Meadow Lane, and Tsognas will be available upon request.
On one last note, I'd just like to remind everyone that UML's Homecoming Ceremony takes place on Saturday, October 6th from 10 AM to 4 PM in the Lexter Cushing Complex on UML North. Have a good time!
Dean of students Larry Seigel, Director of Transportation Marie Gaine, and Escort Services Coordinator Josh Conover have devised a new plan for the school's public transportation system, which will be put into effect on October 1st. This system splits into four lines, Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. The Red line will carry students between South and East Campus, the Blue Line will carry students between North and South, the Green Line will go between North and East, and the Yellow Line will go between Pleasant Street and North. The new system is projected to reduce travel time between campuses by 40%. The buses will run from 7 AM to 6 PM, with additional buses used during peak hours, and the Escort Service will run from 10 PM to 1 AM. Transportation to Gallagher Street, East Meadow Lane, and Tsognas will be available upon request.
On one last note, I'd just like to remind everyone that UML's Homecoming Ceremony takes place on Saturday, October 6th from 10 AM to 4 PM in the Lexter Cushing Complex on UML North. Have a good time!
Friday, September 21, 2007
SPORTS UPDATE
UMass Lowell Field Hockey
9/21/07 9:00am
C.W. Post sweeped UMass Lowell, 3-2, in overtime yesterday, in a non-conference field hockey clash at Hickox Field. The River Hawks made a comeback with a pair of goals less than four minutes apart midway through the second half. The lead was short-lived as CW Post struck from five yards out in the 59th minute to force the extra session. The loss halts a five match winning streak.
9/21/07 9:00am
C.W. Post sweeped UMass Lowell, 3-2, in overtime yesterday, in a non-conference field hockey clash at Hickox Field. The River Hawks made a comeback with a pair of goals less than four minutes apart midway through the second half. The lead was short-lived as CW Post struck from five yards out in the 59th minute to force the extra session. The loss halts a five match winning streak.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
SPORTS UPDATE
September 19, 2007
10:00 am
The Red Sox lost three in a row and had their lead in the American League East cut to two and a half games over the Yankees. They lost to the Toronto Blue Jays last night 4-3. They face off against Toronto again tonight in Toronto.
UMass Lowell Sophomore Ryan Richards was named the Men's Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week while Junior Mark Garcia was named the Men's Cross Country Athlete, Monday as the Northeast-10 Conference announced its weekly
honors. Freshman of the Week was awarded to Angus MacDonald for his performance at the UMass Dartmouth Cross Country Invitational.
UMass Lowell Senior Likica Grceva (Likisha Grceva) had 11 kills and 13 digs as Bryant University defeated UMass Lowell,
3-0 Last night in a Northeast-10 Conference volleyball tilt at the Chace Athletic Center.
10:00 am
The Red Sox lost three in a row and had their lead in the American League East cut to two and a half games over the Yankees. They lost to the Toronto Blue Jays last night 4-3. They face off against Toronto again tonight in Toronto.
UMass Lowell Sophomore Ryan Richards was named the Men's Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week while Junior Mark Garcia was named the Men's Cross Country Athlete, Monday as the Northeast-10 Conference announced its weekly
honors. Freshman of the Week was awarded to Angus MacDonald for his performance at the UMass Dartmouth Cross Country Invitational.
UMass Lowell Senior Likica Grceva (Likisha Grceva) had 11 kills and 13 digs as Bryant University defeated UMass Lowell,
3-0 Last night in a Northeast-10 Conference volleyball tilt at the Chace Athletic Center.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Campus News
More than 1,000 incoming students gathered for Convocation in the Rec Center. Life Is Good co-founder Bert Jacobs was just one of many speakers to appear at the convocation. Chancellor Marty Meehan made his first convocation speech as chancellor telling the students that he could relate to their nerves and excitement as he is a UMASS alumni. The students were also given "See You At The Tsongas...Or Else" tee shirts in an effort to promote the Hockey Team. Students were also give a barbeque and events fair afterwards where many registered to vote.
A quick note, today is the last day to return unused textbooks at the Campus Bookstore! Be sure to bring in your receipt in order to do the refund or exchange!
The career services team is holding an event where students can learn more about their services and programs! The event will be help on the South Campus Quad from 10-2pm today, September 18th! Don't miss it!
More than 1,000 incoming students gathered for Convocation in the Rec Center. Life Is Good co-founder Bert Jacobs was just one of many speakers to appear at the convocation. Chancellor Marty Meehan made his first convocation speech as chancellor telling the students that he could relate to their nerves and excitement as he is a UMASS alumni. The students were also given "See You At The Tsongas...Or Else" tee shirts in an effort to promote the Hockey Team. Students were also give a barbeque and events fair afterwards where many registered to vote.
A quick note, today is the last day to return unused textbooks at the Campus Bookstore! Be sure to bring in your receipt in order to do the refund or exchange!
The career services team is holding an event where students can learn more about their services and programs! The event will be help on the South Campus Quad from 10-2pm today, September 18th! Don't miss it!
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