March 11, 2009

Welcome back to the Heights! We hope that you all enjoyed Spring Break, whether the weather was warm or cold. 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 2009-2010 UGBC CABINET

UGBC needs YOU! Interested in becoming a member of UGBC for 2009-2010? Applications are now available! Information sessions will be held Monday, March 16th, at 7:00PM in Higgins 300, and Tuesday, March 17th, at 8:00PM in Cushing 001. Information sessions are not mandatory if you wish to apply. Read position descriptions and submit your application NOW at http://ugbc.org/apply. 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.

MARY KAYE WALDRON AWARD NOMINATIONS

The Mary Kaye Waldron Award was established in 1996 in honor of Mary Kaye Waldron, a BC student who died of cancer in 1995. The award recognizes a member of the BC faculty, administration, or staff who has demonstrated a continual commitment to the ideals of Boston College. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, March 25th. Download the nomination form at UGBC.org/MKW and email it to the UGBC Directors of FAS Programming or drop them off in the UGBC offices on the second floor of 21 Campanella Way. Questions? Contact John ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Lexie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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, for $25 each. Purchase tickets for either the floor or stands 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. On the evening of the performance, doors will open at 7:00PM for the 8:00PM show, but doors will close at 9:30PM so don’t wait and 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.

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 the end of the day TODAY, Wednesday, March 11th, to be eligible. The event is co-sponsored by the Arts Council, Music Guild, UGBC, and 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.

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.

THE YOUTH VOTE 2008

What happened? Did it make a difference? Come to Merkert 127, on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00PM for a discussion of the youth vote’s impact on the 2008 election. The panel will feature Josh Darr (A&S ’09 and head of BC Students for Obama), Professor Kay Schlozman (Political Science Department) and Peter Levine (Director of CIRCLE at Tufts University). Questions? Contact Kristoffer ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BATTLE OF THE BANDS SUBMISSIONS

Are you a member of a BC band looking for a venue to showcase your talent? Submissions to the Battle of the Bands are now being accepted! Bring your tape to the UGBC Offices on the 2nd floor of 21 Campanella Way by March 19th for a chance to enter. Questions? Contact Nick ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

PUB SERIES

Get ready! The next Pub Series is Thursday, March 19th, at 6:30PM in Lyon’s Dining Hall (the Rat). Come enjoy a cash bar the once again includes kegs, free food, and live music featuring The Project and Radiish Stratus. Don’t forget to get your ID validated at Student Services prior to the event! Questions? Contact Skylar ( 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 on 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.

UGBC SPOTLIGHT ON...

UGBC is committed to recognizing outstanding student efforts on and off campus. This week we would like to recognize Katherine Walsh, ‘08. Entering the Down 2 Earth “Pitch the City” contest, Katherine created an environmental proposal for the city of Boston, one that would make the Hub “greener” and increase public education and community involvement in environmental issues. Now, she has been selected as one of ten finalists, and she needs your help! Please click on this link http://changents.com/katherine-walsh and view her story and proposal. Questions? Contact UGBC ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with questions or nominations.

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.

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.

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.

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 ).

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