Events

2020 Intercampus Marine Science Research Symposium

UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology will host the 2020 UMass Intercampus Marine Science Research Symposium. The symposium is an opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge marine science research being conducted by students, staff, and faculty from UMass campuses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell). The morning session will consist of plenary presentations and the afternoon will consist of lightning talks and a poster session. In addition to oral presentations, the event will feature keynote speakers, a reception, and awards for the best overall poster presentation and best talk. Free & open to the public. Lunch provided. Reception to follow. RSVP to Alanna Mnich at amnich@umassd.edu. Call for poster abstracts related to marine science are due by Monday, March 16, 2020. Each poster presenter is invited to present a 3-minute talk summarizing the respective poster. Posters should be under 4x4 ft. in size. Please submit your poster title and maximum 250-word abstract to Alanna Mnich at amnich@umassd.edu and Adrienne Silver at asilver@umassd.edu. We are also seeking faculty, postdocs, and PhD students to serve as judges. If interested, please contact Elizabeth Ells at eells@umassd.edu.

Relay for Life

Want to have fun, make friends, and make a difference in the lives of people fighting cancer? Come to our Relay for Life Event! Relay For Life at UMass Dartmouth is a team fundraising cancer walk event where team members take turns walking around a track to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Our event is held in the campus quad from noon to midnight (weather permitting, or in the gym). Each team is encouraged to set up a themed campsite at the event and continues their fundraising efforts by collecting donations for food, goods, games, and activities. This money will count towards their overall team fundraising goal. We generally have bouncy houses, games, sports competitions, music and performers, food, and so much more every year! It is a day filled with fun and celebrating how far we have come in the fight against cancer, while working to find the cure. Start a team with your friends or your club, or come as you are!

Just Transitions at the Intersections of Climate & Worker Justice

UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center presents this Earth Week Presentation from Irene HongPing Shen. She has worked with the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance (NYCEJA) and UPROSE on environmental justice issues. Irene was an organizer with Chinese Staff and Workers Association (CSWA) on their anti-displacement campaign. Since 2016, Irene has worked for the City University of New York, School of Labor and Urban Studies with the International Program for Labor, Climate and Environment.