River Hawk Family Update Email 9.17.2021

*This email was sent to the Parent & Family distribution list on 9.17.2021.*

Greetings River Hawk Families!

We hope that this email finds you well! It is time for our next Family Update Email! We hope that this email provides useful information for you and your student.

Opportunities & Information for Parents & Families:

  • UML is hosting an online book discussion with an award winning author, poet and faculty member Sandra Lim. Professor Lim was recently featured on page 8 of our summer 2021 UML Magazine.  Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an engaging and insightful discussion on Thursday, September 23 at 4 p.m. (ET)https://bit.ly/2XYrKgc
  • Consider joining the River Hawk Family Association! Find out more about this opportunity and apply on the Family Programs website!
  • Join Family Programs at the upcoming Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 15 to 17! Stop by River Hawk Way from 3pm to 6pm to play Family Bingo, or register to attend the Family Reception at the Hockey Game! Check out the entire schedule & events on the Homecoming & Family Weekend website!
  • The Centers for Learning, Advising, and Student Success has a variety of support services and programs to help meet your student’s academic needs. Check out the attached flyer for more information!

Opportunities & Information for Your Student:

  • Homecoming Fall Ball: Thursday, October 14, 2021, University Crossing, 9:00pm to 12:00am – Your student can join the Office of Student Activities & Leadership for the Fall Ball! Students can get dressed up and dance the night away with friends. The night will include casino games, food, mocktails, and dancing. Free for all UML students, formal attire encouraged!
  • River Hawk Rally: Friday, October 15, 2021, CRC Turf, 4:00pm to 6:00pm – River Hawk Rally is free and open to all UML students! We are #UnitedInBlue! Students can wear their River Hawk best and come out to help fellow hockey fans kick off Homecoming Weekend. Free food, giveaways, interactive games, and even a celebrity meet and greet! Join us for the home-opener hockey game following the River Hawk Rally.
  • Tutoring is available to all students (no cost or charge) through the Centers for Learning, Advising, & Student Success. Students can view the Tutoring Schedule to see available options. If a course is not listed in the schedule, students can submit a Tutoring Request Form. Tutoring is offered on both north and south campus, as well as in Fox Hall and the Inn & Conference Center.

Upcoming Important Dates:

  • October 11: Indigenous People Day, University Closed
  • October 15: Spring 2022 schedule of classes will be viewable to students in SIS
  • October 15-17: Homecoming & Family Weekend

Please let us know if we can answer any questions or be of any assistance! Have a safe and happy weekend!

Many thanks,

Marshall Greenleaf

River Hawk Family Update Email 9.03.2021

*This email was sent to the Parent & Family Distribution List on 9.03.2021.*

Greetings River Hawk Families!

We hope that this email finds you well! It is time for our next Family Update Email! We hope that this email provides useful information for you and your student.

Opportunities & Information for Parents & Families:

  • UML is hosting an online book discussion with an award winning author, poet and faculty member Sandra Lim. Professor Lim was recently featured on page 8 of our summer 2021 UML Magazine.  Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an engaging and insightful discussion on Thursday, September 23 at 4 p.m. (ET). https://bit.ly/2XYrKgc
  • Check out the latest edition of UML Family Program’s blog “News to the Nest!” This month’s blog discusses ways you can help your student manage their transition to college and how you can encourage them to get involved on campus.
  • UMass Lowell’s Food Pantry is open and ready to serve students and the university community. The Food Pantry welcomes any donations, and is especially looking for donations of individually wrapped snacks, breakfast items, school supplies, and hygiene products like soap, shampoo, conditioner, and shaving essentials. If you are interested in donating, you can order from the Food Pantry’s Amazon Wish List and have items automatically shipped to the UML Campus.
  • Consider joining the River Hawk Family Association! Find out more about this opportunity and apply on the Family Programs website!

Opportunities & Information for Students:

  • Leaders in Action is a leadership development program designed to fast-track the development of soft skills that are crucial for students in navigating their college career. During the offered workshops, students will work on personal, group and community skills and earn a leadership certificate at the end of the program. There is no complicated application required, just sign up at www.uml.edu/leadersinaction.
  • Students with food allergies or special dietary needs are encouraged to contact University Dining’s campus dietitian at dietitian@uml.edu.  This is a great resource for students to gain education on how to have a safe and fulfilling dining experience.  Additional information can be found at www.uml.edu/dining
  • Tutoring is available to all students (no cost or charge) through the Centers for Learning, Advising, & Student Success. Students can view the Tutoring Schedule to see available options. If a course is not listed in the schedule, students can submit a Tutoring Request Form.

Upcoming Important Dates:

  • September 6: Labor Day, University Closed
  • September 15: Last day to add a course or drop a course without record. If your student has any questions about this, they can contact their advisor or email advisement@uml.edu.
  • October 15-17: Homecoming & Family Weekend

If we can help track down any information or answer any questions, please let us know. We wish everyone a safe and happy start of the academic year.

River Hawk Family Update Email 8.20.2021

*This email was sent to the Parent & Family email distribution list on 8.20.2021.*

Greetings River Hawk Families!

We hope this email finds you well! Welcome to the first of our regular “River Hawk Family Updates” for the academic year. Family Programs will be sending an email to parents and families every other Friday with university updates and information. We hope this information is helpful to you and your student as you navigate the beginning of the semester.

Opportunities & Information for Parents & Families:

  • If you’d like to send your student an encouraging message for the start of the year, check out our “Letters from Home” program found on the Family Programs website. Submit your message online, and we’ll make sure it’s delivered to your student the third week of classes.
  • Check out the newest edition of News to the Nest, UML Family Program’s blog. Our newest entry highlights important things parents and families need to know about student privacy and what the university is, and isn’t, able to share with parents and families.
  • Move-In Weekend for residential students is August 28 & 29. For more information on the move-in process, check out Residence Life’s Move-In page. This page contains information on when to arrive, directions, and a list of suggested items to bring (and not bring) for your student’s room. If you have questions about move-in, please feel free to contact Residence Life at 978-934-5160 or ResLife@uml.edu.

Opportunities & Information for your Student:

  • UMass Lowell will host a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students and employees in the Salem Street Lot next to University Crossing from 11am to 3pm on Thursday, August 26. More information can be found by viewing the UMass Lowell Announcement. As a reminder, vaccinated students should upload their vaccination card and associated information to the Student Health Services Patient Portal.
  • There are many programs planned for Opening Week that your student can be a part of! Your student can view all of the events on the Opening Week Calendar!
  • Convocation is the formal welcome for all students entering the UMass Lowell academic community. This year we will be welcoming first year and sophomore year students on Tuesday, August 31st at 11am at the Tsongas Center.  
  • Immediately following Convocation is the annual Engagement Fair and BBQ, where your student can meet representatives from the many clubs that UMass Lowell offers. The Engagement Fair is on Tuesday, August 31st from 12pm to 2pm on the Rec Center fields (east campus).

Upcoming Important Dates:

  • September 1:  Fall classes begin
  • September 6:  Labor Day, University Closed
  • September 15:  Last day to add a course or drop a course without record (if your student has any questions about this, they can contact their advisor or email advisement@uml.edu).

If we can help track down any information or answer any questions, please let us know. We wish everyone a safe and happy start of the academic year.

Many thanks,

Marshall Greenleaf