February 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!

APPLY TO THE UGBC CABINET

Interested in becoming a member of UGBC for 2009-2010? Information sessions will be held Monday, March 16th, and Tuesday, March 17th, at a time and place to be announced. Applications will be available at http://UGBC.org after spring break. UGBC needs YOU! Contact Al ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Alex ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

UGBC SPRING CONCERT: LUPE FIASCO AND BEN FOLDS

Save the date! COME2CONTE on Friday, March 27th, for UGBC's Spring Concert, featuring Ben Folds opening for Lupe Fiasco. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 16th. Keep an eye out for more information about prices and availability. Don't miss the concert of the semester! Questions? Contact Garret ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

ALC SHOWDOWN - SAVE THE DATE

Get your ticket to the 2009 AHANA Leadership Council Showdown before it's too late! The showdown will go down in Conte Forum on Friday, March 20th. Tickets will go on sale for $15 in Robsham Theater starting Monday, March 9th, until Wednesday, March 18th. Don't miss it! Contact Akash ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with questions.

ENERGY CONSERVATION CONTEST

Want to support sustainability and win cool prizes? From February 1st through February 28th, Residence Halls will compete against each other to see who can conserve the most energy. Each student in a winning Residence Hall will receive a prize! Check out your dorm's progress at http://bc.edu/dormenergy. Participating Residence Halls include 110 St. Thomas More, 66 Comm. Ave, 90 St. Thomas More, Edmonds, Gabelli, Voute, Walsh, Cheverus & Fitzpatrick, Fenwick and CLX, Gonzaga & Kotska, Medeiros, Roncalli & Welch & Williams, Duchesne, Hardey, Cushing, and Keyes. Questions? Contact Tyler ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BC'S BEST! SINGER-SONGWRITER CONTEST

Are you a singer/songwriter? Are you looking for a place to perform? Sign up for our preliminary event which will take place on Friday March 13th, in the Chocolate Bar at 9:00PM. The top four performers will play at ArtsFest on Thursday, April 23rd with a chance to win $150. Sign up on the door of Devlin 420 by Wednesday, March 11th, to be eligible. Co-Sponsored by: Arts Council, Music Guild, UGBC, Nights on the Heights Contact the Arts Council ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or visit http://bc.edu/bcsbest with questions.

BC IDOL

Support your friends in the ultimate showdown of singing talent at Boston College! Come to Gasson 100 on Friday, March 13th, at 7:30PM for BC Idol. Tickets will be $5. Proceeds go to the Timothy Padulsky (BC '09) Memorial Fund and the Make a Wish Foundation. Contact Harvey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with questions.

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. Contact Deirdre ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

JUMPSTART KNITTING CIRCLE

Calling all knitters! What to be part of a knitting/crocheting circle? No experience is needed! The Jumpstart Knitting Circle will knit scarves, hats and mittens that will benefit pre-school children in the Jumpstart program. Jumpstart is a national early education organization that works toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. The program pairs BC students with pre-school children in need of experience. Interested? Contact Rebecca ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with the times you are available on Thursdays and/or Fridays.

SLAM FASHIONATION

Are you interested in poetry? Fashion? Both? Then you'll love Slam Fashionation, a new Artsfest event bringing spoken word slam poetry and the fashion runway together. Want to be part of this new and exciting event? Slam Fashionation is looking for fashion designers and performers! Interested? Contact Kathie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more information.

GROCERY SHUTTLES

Want an easy way to stock your fridge? UGBC's weekly Grocery Shuttles are a fantastic resource! Conveniently leaving Conte Forum EVERY Sunday, buses transport students to and from Star Market on Beacon Street. Shuttles eliminate the hassle of carrying groceries back to campus by giving you easy access to the grocery store. With buses running from 1:00PM until 4:00PM , students with or without a mean plan have ample time to shop. Whether you want snacks or cooking supplies, UGBC's Grocery Shuttles are here for you! Contact Colleen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Dianne ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

UGBC SPOTLIGHT ON...

UGBC is committed to recognizing outstanding student efforts on and off campus. Do you have or know of a student-run website that deserves recognition? Nominate them for the UGBC Spotlight today! Questions? Contact UGBC ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with questions or nominations.

EXECUTIVE CORNER

The Executive Corner of UGBC.org is dedicated to the findings of our president and vice-president. Log on to http://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 ) or 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 http://ugbc.org/peps or http://ugbc.org/reps today! Contact Mike ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

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 ).

eSYLLABUS

Want help registering for classes? eSyllabus is up and running for Spring registration. Now you get to see syllabi before you register for classes! To access the syllabi, log on to the Agora Portal (http://bc.edu/agora) and click on the "Course Syllabi" tab in the "Class Offering" section. Questions? Contact Meghan ( 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 http://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.