Hello all,

Ashley here. How was your weekend? I hope it was grrrrrreat (like Frosted Flakes) and that you’ve felt recharged for the week!

This weekend is sure to be a busy one!! There are a ton of events happening on campus that you should get involved in!!

Thursday — 8pm. A Night of Soul Mix with Words. Don’t miss this spirited open showcase of poetry, singing, dancing and UMass Lowell talent. Sponsored by ASAO. Jr. Ballroom, Inn & Conference Center.

Friday — 7pm. HOCKEY HOME OPENER!!!!!!!!! LET’S GET ROWDY! It’s time to break the record (1,601) for student attendance at a hockey game! Dress in BLUE and you WILL appear on the new video scoreboard!
FREE PRETZELS for the first 250 STUDENTS! TICKETS ARE FREE FOR STUDENTS AND CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE BREAK THE RECORD RALLY AT THE REC CENTER!

Saturday — 10 am. Jennifer’s Run 5k Run/Walk,  UMass Lowell North, corner of Riverside and Sparks streets, Riverside Parking Lot. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; $20 Alumni and open runners, $15 UML Students and under 18. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Jennifer D’Amour Scholarship Fund, which funds two women’s cross-country and track and field scholarships. $250 course record bonus. For more information: 978-934-2342 or umltrack@uml.edu.

11:30 – 3 pm. Family Day, Lester Cushing Complex, UMass Lowell North. Music, caricature artists, pony rides, games/activities, inflatables, and a tasty variety of food for sale by student clubs. Rain location: Campus Recreation Center.

Sunday — 8 am – Open House for Prospective Students

1 – 4 pm. Apple Picking at Kimball’s Fruit Farm. Join us for a lovely autumn day in the orchard. All varieties of apples available for $1/lb. Bus departs Fox Hall at 1 p.m. $3 includes travel only. Limited tickets available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 13, at South/North SICs.  For information: travel@student.uml.edu. Sponsored by CAPA.