March 25, 2009

The UGBC Update is a regularly sent email that lets you, the students, know what is going on at BC. If you have questions about the update, contact Lauren ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Enjoy!

UGBC SPRING CONCERT FEATURING BEN FOLDS AND LUPE FIASCO

COME2CONTE this Friday, March 27th, for UGBC's Spring Concert, featuring Ben Folds opening for Lupe Fiasco. Doors open at 7:00PM and the show starts at 8:00PM. Be sure to get there early because the doors will close at 9:30PM! Tickets are on sale for $25 each and can be purchased at the Robsham Box Office, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM until 4:00PM through Thursday, March 26th, and on Friday, March 27th all day until showtime. Questions? Contact Garret ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

FEED YOUR MIND: EASY COLLEGE MEALS II

Get ready! BC Dining has once again paired up with UGBC for another evening of cooking demos. Come learn how to make full tasty meals in your dorm room with your microwave! Also learn about how to cook meat in the oven and other basic tips to help you on your way to love what you cook! Free food will be provided! Come to the Heights Room TONIGHT, March 25th, from 7:30-10:30 to enjoy some yummy treats! Contact Nicole ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

COMEDY NIGHT WITH JAMIE KENNEDY

Don’t miss a night of stand-up comedy, headlined by Jamie Kennedy, featuring Ben Gleib and more! An actor, writer, and producer, Jaime Kennedy has found success in the entertainment business, including co-writing and staring in Malibu’s Most Wanted. Come to Conte Forum THIS Thursday, March 26th at 10PM and enjoy a FREE night of entertainment! Questions? Contact: Julian ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

MR. BC

Get ready! The annual Mr. BC competition is this Thursday, March 26th from 8:30PM-10PM! This event is FREE, so come support your favorite candidate as your Residence Hall Association brings you a fun-filled night. Crazy candidates will dance, model, and perform their way to the top, seeking the coveted title of Mr. Boston College! Questions? Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ICE SKATING IN CONTE

Don’t miss out! Come to Conte Forum this Saturday, from 8PM to 1AM and enjoy free ice skating for one last time! Sponsored by UGBC and NOTH wo. Questions? Contact: Harvey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BLACK FAMILY WEEKEND

Get ready for the 37th Annual Black Family Weekend, starting Thursday, April 2nd and ending Sunday, April 5th. Black Family Weekend is a celebration of the political, intellectual, spiritual, and social growth of st25_bfwudents during a series of events. The weekend aims to dispel any one notion of blackness while unifying the community. Check out the full schedule of events, from the Alumni Reception to the KID CUDI & Consequence show, at http://bc.edu/bsf. Contact Ebony ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

SENATE EASTER SHUTTLE BUS

Need a ride? UGBC Senate is providing a free shuttle bus service to Logan Airport and South Station on Wednesday, April 8 th. Buses to Logan will run every hour, on the hour from 12PM to 5PM. One bus will provide service to South Station at 12PM and 3PM. Buses leave from Campanella so reserve your seat on www.UGBC.bc.edu today! Questions? Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

OUR IMPERATIVE IS PEACE: A LECTURE BY CYNTHIA MCKINNEY

Don’t miss out! Come to Lyons Dining Hall on Wednesday, April 1st, at 6:30PM to hear a lecture by Cynthia McKinney! In 1992, Cynthia McKinney became the first African American woman to represent Georgia in the United States House of Representatives. Now, Cynthia McKinney is a household name, winning recognition as an outspoken leader for human rights, a strong leader for peace, and a determined worker for justice. In 2008, she was nominated by the Green Party to lead its national ticket. Choosing Rosa Clemente as her running mate, the pair became the country’s first all female, all people of color Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates. Questions? Contact Alexandra ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

SERVICE TRIP SOLIDARITY DAY

Went on a service trip this year? Know someone who did? Come to Higgins Atrium, on Thursday, April 2nd at 7PM to hear a discussion on service, and to engage with and offer support to Service Trips in the BC Community! Interested in participating? Contact Caitlin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and Harvey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

1ST BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

Do you love music? Do you want to support your friends in bands? Come to the FIRST Battle of the Bands on Sunday, April 5th, from 2PM until 4PM in the Dustbowl! Some of BC's best bands will compete for a set at Arts Fest and a chance to open Modstock '09. Time is tentative, so be on the lookout for more information! Questions? Contact Julian ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

DONATE TO LOCKS OF LOVE!

Donate your hair to the Locks of Love organization! Your 10” ponytail will be used to make hairpieces for children who have lost their hair due to illness. On Thursday, April 30, 2009 come to Modstock from 3:00PM to 6:00 PM and support the BC community as we offer a venue for students to donate their hair. Questions? Contact Caitlin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

A CONVERSATION WITH MORGAN FIRST

Do you like Boston? Entrepreneurs? Publishing? Come to Higgins 300 on Tuesday, April 7th, from 6PM until 7PM to hear Morgan First, Emerson '06, Morgan started 1st Publishing and the famous MAP Boston Planner/City Guide at age 21. She will share her experience as an entrepreneur, a female CEO and a resident of Boston. Free stuff! Don't miss it! Contact JP ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with questions.

TAKE CARE AND BE AWARE RESOURCE FAIR

Come to the Dustbowl on Tuesday, April 14th from 1PM until 4PM for a mental health resource fair! The "Take Care and Be Aware" Resource Fair is a place where students can gain information about the many services Boston College offers to help students in terms of their mental health. It will provide students with the information of who to seek out if they have a problem, or just if they need someone to talk to. Contact Stephanie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

UNITY DESSERT SOCIAL

Come to the Vanderslice Cabaret Room on Thursday, April 16th, from 5PM until 7PM for the UNITY Dessert Social! Many of the cultural clubs at BC will be bringing desserts that are unique to their club. The purpose is bring the cultural clubs together for a fun social event and provide an opportunity for the BC community to meet the members of the various culture clubs and try some new desserts! Contact Frances ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

UGBC SPOTLIGHT ON...

Green Team at Fenway Park! Boston College is helping the Red Sox be green by sending volunteers to games to collect recyclables as part of the Green Team at Fenway Park. Volunteers show up an hour before game time and work until the 8th inning. Interesting in volunteering this season? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and add yourself to the list by going to listserv.bc.edu, searching for This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and subscribing!

RECYCLEMANIA at Boston College

Help Boston College to reduce waste and recycle! RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities on campus. Over a 10-week period, schools report recycling and trash data which are then ranked. Each week, participating schools watch how their results fluctuate against other schools. Log on at www.recyclemania.com. Questions? Contact: Deirdre, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

BE SPOTTED BEING A "CONSCIOUS CONSUMER"!

Look out for the UGBC Street Team, who will be watching for students who are using the Dining Services and UGBC sponsored "Conscious Consumer" water bottles. If a member of Street Team notices you, you could receive coupons for free refills at any dining hall! Be spotted today! Questions? Contact Maureen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

EXECUTIVE CORNER

The Executive Corner of UGBC.org is dedicated to the findings of our president and vice-president. Log on to www.ugbc.bc.edu/index.php/executive-corner and access links, news, other updates relevant to student life at BC, and a running log of all the work UGBC does. Questions? Contact: Chris ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and Alej ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

PEPs & REPs

UGBC.org is helping you make important decisions for your future by offering Professor Evaluation Profiles and Rental Evaluation Profiles. Both systems allow you to search courses or apartments you make be interested in and see how other students have ranked the workload of a class or the price of an apartment. Submit your own evaluations and help students like yourself! Visit www.ugbc.org/peps or www.ugbc.org/reps today! Questions? Contact Mike ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

USE THE UGBC FLAT SCREENS!

Want to reach students across campus? Advertise using the new Flat Screen Notification System, sponsored by UGBC! Go to UGBC.org/FSNS and upload digital versions of your event flyers to have them posted on the screens in Lower Live and Eagle’s Nest. All posts are subject to approval by the Student Programs Office. Contact Kevin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.