The city of Lowell is hosting the “Weekly Sweepstakes: Shop or Dine in Downtown and Win Prizes!!!” There has been a drawing every week and YOUR LAST CHANCE is April 30!!! 


Prizes include: iPod Touch( =O), Season Pass to the 2010 Lowell Summer Music Series (!!!!!), and an iPad ( WEEEEE!!!) 

http://lowell.org/pages/ishoplowell.aspx

So I don’t know if it’s because I am a graduating senior or if it’s because I’m SO excited for the summer and Orientation, but lately I have been counting down- literally!- my last days in Lowell. 

Lowell is such a beautiful city and now, more than ever, is the time to go explore!


My friends and I have made a list- we call it “I Love Lowell”.On it, we list everything we have yet to do and try in Lowell that we want to make sure happens before we graduate. 


As freshmen and transfers, you hopefully have more time to explore the great city, but making an actual list of things to do may help you utilize what little time you have left here on campus. 


Make sure to get some use of the services here at UML, like Career Services, tutoring centers to name a couple. 

Also, check out the local or school newspaper, our Orientation Facebook page, or ask other students about things to do in Lowell before you let out for the summer. 

Sadly, schedules tend to change in the summer so it’s very important to use the time you have now to take advantage of UML. This includes your studies, your school friends, and definately the city as a whole!

So, next week is Spring Carnival!  You better be going to it.  There will be all sorts of crazy games and events put on by numerous clubs and organizations.  The sold-out Drake show is also next week! 

Needless to say, there will be bunches and bunches of happenings going on next week.  I know we all have finals to study for, but too much work and no play makes UML a sad panda.

Here’s Ben N.  Telling you to study hard before the carnival and play hard at the carnival! 🙂 

Hey guys! Shay here again!
If you’re anything like me, you like to eat. And the food here on campus isn’t too bad, isn’t it?
That’s right, it’s delicious!

Anyhoo, this is just a friendly reminder to let you all know to use up any leftover points you may have left on your account! While points carry over to the next semester, they do not carry over to the next school year. That would stink if you had $50 leftover in points, but lost it all!
If you’re finding yourself in this situation, you can use your points at any of the commuter cafeterias (Southwick or Broadway and Wilder) to stock up on things like water bottles, snacks, anything like that for the summer. I mean, you pay for the entire meal plan, you might as well use every penny of it! 🙂

And speaking of food, I have a book I’d like to recommend to all of you. A family member was reading it, and I ended up swiping it to read myself. It’s called “Eat This, Not That”. As college students, the temptation to eat on-the-go and quickly is all too common. This book has opened my eyes to just how bad (and surprising for some restaurants) or how good the food is for you at some restaurants! It gives you nutritional information and grades restaurants based on the quality of the food and how good/bad it is for you. It’s a super easy read, and it can really open your eyes to just what you’re putting into your body!
– Did you know that Applebee’s refuses to disclose nutritional information?
– Did you know that Uno’s lists only a fraction of the nutritional information in your actual meal? (It advertises one serving, when you could actually be eating up to six!)
– That Subway posts calorie counts for sandwiches without cheese, condiments, or other additives? (It’s just the sandwich + vegetables).

It’s a good read, and I would definately recommend it!
Alrighty Riverhawks, have a fantastic weekend! (And I hope you’re pumped for Spring Carnival coming up!!)

It seems like yesterday that we were starting class again, running across the bridge to avoid the cold and bundling up to walk from class to class.

Now it’s like a whole different campus outside! Everywhere you go there is someone outside, people relaxing in the sun, and people spend time walking to class. Now that the weather is so nice, you may find yourself wondering, “What can I do with all this nice weather and free time?”

Well:

• All sporting events (except for NCAA tournaments) are FREE with your UML ID. That’s right. Baseball, softball, track, crew! You can find the schedule of games online here: http://www.goriverhawks.com/
• Spring Carnival is coming up! That’s right April 29th and 30th! So that means next Wednesday is a Friday scheudle and there is no class on Friday! On top of the events hosted by CAPA, each residence hall will be hosting events, so keep your eyes peeled.
• Spring Fling is on Friday! So if there’s that special someone in your classes make sure you get your tickets! Talk to Betti Fortin in the Dean of Engineering Office to get your tickets!
• The Off-Broadway Players are working hard on their annual musical! This year they are putting on FOOTLOOSE on May 6, 7, 8, and 9. Buy your tickets online at: http://www.mvarts.info/mktixrun/shared/mknporun?dir=mvedc.MKT-906&page=mkeventlistfrm.jsp&DisplayType=detail&Parent=TOBP-E16483
• The CRC is hosting a variety of outdoor events and programs! Check them out!

Thats all for now!
-Cynthia

As most of you might know from the signs that were put up and just general word of mouth, today was supposed to be the annual UML MENC Talent Show. There were supposed to be great acts, all kept severely hush hush, and wonderful judges and MC’s.
As you can see, I am talking in the past tense…
Unfortunately, the MENC Talent show has to be postponed due to the fact that Durgin lost power this morning. Now, you might all be wondering when it’s going to happen and the answer is…I don’t really know. The MENC Representative is currently working with the school to figure out which day in the near future is free.
Due to the power outage that means there will be NO concerts in Durgin today. No practicing in the building…no jam sessions…nothing. 🙁

But! Tomorrow at 730, the University Orchestra is performing a wide selection of cinematic pieces. From Harry Potter to Hunt for Red October, the Orchestra touches almost every single movie genre there is. You even get a bit of horror with their rendition of psycho.
Don’t be a critic, stop by tomorrow in Durgin Hall to hear them play!

http://www.uml.edu/registrar/term_spring/schedule/Final_Exam_Schedule.html

Finals start on May 14th, and are going until May 20th.

Make sure you know when your finals are, and be sure to pencil them in your planner!
Finals can be a very stressful week, so be sure to take advantage of all the resources you have at your disposal. The tutoring center will be more that happy to help you out if you need help with final college writing papers or studying for that big exam you’re all so thrilled to take. 🙂

Good luck everyone! <3
-Shay

     Is your room filled with things you just don’t use anymore? Would you need a map to navigate the chaos of your basement? Well, UML has the event that’ll help you clear out your clutter!

What’s that saying? “One man’s (or woman’s) trash is another man’s (or woman’s)  treasure.” Remember, stuff that you may not want, someone else may have been searching their whole lives for! You never know what you could sell OR buy at this awesome yard sale!!!

When is this fabulous event??? Saturday, May 1st 10 am – 2 pm
Where is this fabulous event??? South Campus Softball Field

And if you end up having stuff left over, they’ll take it off your hands for you!

If you want a table to sell stuff at the yard sale, go to the following site to sign-up:
www.umltickets.com or stop by McGauvran Room 220.
Advanced registration is required, and payment for table is due at event.
$5 student table price, $10 faculty/staff table price, $20 public table price

Admission to the yard sale is FREE, some come down and see what you can snag!!!

–Ashley

Hey You,


I see you readin’ my blog all interested and stuff…I know what’s goin’ on…I’m onto you…


Sorry I know that that was creepy but I have to get your attention somehow and what better way to do than by being as creepy as possible!  Still reading?!?!?!…Good!


I hope you all had a great long weekend even though it rained..the whole time..but that’s OK we have a nice week ahead of us.  Now here is something I know you all are either going to be ecstatic about or terrified of…

There are only 4 weeks left of this semester!!  Reason to be ecstatic…ONLY A MONTH LEFT AND ONLY ONE OF THOSE WEEKS IS A FULL WEEK!!!!  Reason to be terrified…FINALS!!  




Remember to utilize your resources.  If you need help studying for your finals make sure to use the tutoring services!!  They can work wonders there at the Centers For Learning!  Also, now is the time most students can start registering.  If your enrollment appointment has not already happened, it will be very soon so be ready.  Make use of the shopping cart feature in your ISIS.  You can make your schedule and pick your classes by putting them into your shopping cart.  Then, when it come time to enroll all you have to do is click “enroll” and your done!  Saves buttloads of time searching for the right class while they fill up.


Now for the fun stuff…


Tonight there is an Open mic night at the Fox Common on East Campus.  The event starts at 9PM and will be featuring a number of different musicians from around campus doing their own songs.  So come and enjoy some good music and get a bite to eat at Mahoney’s!


Come out to the Fresh Friday’s Party on…you guessed it..Friday!  The event is put on by Student Activities and starts at 10PM.  Go ahead…let loose…get down with your bad self!


MOVIES ROCK…sorry, no movies shown this weekend…BUT…On Saturday head to the Fox Common to watch the Red Sox play the Orioles on the big screen!  The event starts at 7PM and there will be free hot dogs and soda…just like at the real games…but fo free!!


Alright I’m Done,

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=114925825200620         (vigil)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=113661085311038&ref=mf    (Clothesline)

I hope you all have a fabulous day!

-Mary