April 14, 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 INAUGURATION
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College has selected its Cabinet for 2009-2010, and would like to introduce them to the student body! Meet your student leaders for the 2009-2010 academic year and hear them speak about the upcoming months. Come to Devlin 008 on Wednesday, April 29th, at 9:30PM and watch the new members of the Cabinet of UGBC swear into office. Questions? Contact Harvey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

MARK KAYE WALDRON AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED
UGBC would like to congratualte Professor Jennie Purnell on receiving the 2009 Mary Kaye Waldron Award. 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. The award banquet will take place on Thursday, April 23rd. Contact Micaela ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Daley ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

MUDSTOCK 2009
Get ready! UGBC is introducing Mudstock 2009, the first mud volleyball tournament to be held on campus for Boston College students! On Thursday, April 30th, from 9AM until 5PM, teams of six will compete in 8" of mud for the chance to be the first Mudstock Champions! Registration for seniors begins TODAY, April 14th, and general registration will take place on Wednesday, April 15th, until Friday, April 17th. Registration is $5 per person and completed registration forms can be submitted to the UGBC Office on the 2nd floor of 21 Campanella Way from 10AM until 4PM. Only the first 64 teams to register will be able to compete, so hurry and sign up now! For more information and registration forms, check out http://ugbc.org/mudstock.

TAKE CARE AND BE AWARE RESOURCE FAIR
Come to the Dustbowl TODAY, 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, whether they have a problem or they just 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.

BC FOR LOCKS OF LOVE
STOP! Don't cut your hair! Instead, donate 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 until 6:00PM and support the Boston College 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 ).

OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN UGBC, UTILIZE COMPUTER SKILLS, AND BOOST YOUR RESUME!
UGBC is looking for a Director of Computer Technology for the 2009-2010 academic year! While the Director of Computer Technology will sometimes assume the role of a web designer, the main job of the Director is to monitor, improve, and update the performance of UGBC.org. The Director of Computer Technology will also be required to code the mass email UGBC Updates that are sent bi-weekly to the student body, in addition to certain event-specific mass emails. The Director of Computer Technology must work with many different people in UGBC, since he or she is often the only one with the technical expertise to answer questions about, or troubleshoot problems with, UGBC.org. The ability to work and communicate well with others is therefore an important skill to possess. Interested? Want to learn more? Contact Sam ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

“WHAT THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION MEANS FOR THE UNITED NATIONS” PANEL
Come to Fulton 511 on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:30PM and hear a panel discussion on the relationship between the Obama Administration and the United Nations. The panel will feature Professor Seth Jacobs (History Department), Professor Timothy Crawford (Political Science Department), Professor Hiroshi Nakazato (Political Science Department), and will be moderated by Professor Patrick Maney (History Department). Questions? Contact Kristoffer ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

UNITY DESSERT SOCIAL
Bring your friends and your appetite! 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 or organization. The purpose is to bring students 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.

OFF-CAMPUS PUB SERIES AT WONDERBAR
Don’t miss out on the last Pub Series of the semester! Come to Wonderbar on Thursday, April 16th, from 9PM until 11PM and enjoy free food and a live student band! Questions? Contact Skylar ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Abbie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

GRILLIN’ & CHILLIN’
Get ready for food, fun and sun! UGBC and BC Dining have paired up to give you a couple hours of Grillin’ & Chillin’. Come to the Corcoran Commons patio on Friday, April 17th, from 2PM until 4PM and grill some free food for you to eat! The event is first come, first serve and will be cancelled in the case of rain. Questions? Contact Nicole ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

DYNAMIC DUOS DANCE
Bring your better half and dance the night away at the Mentoring Leadership Program's Dynamic Duos Dance! Come to the Rat (Lyons Dining Hall) on Saturday, April 18th, from 9PM until 1AM and dress as creative pairs or twins. Tickets are $5 per person at the door and the proceeds will benefit Boston College service trips. Questions? Contact Megan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

HOOP-A-THON
Want to make a difference? Participate in the 2009 Hoop-A-Thon, a Free-Throw competition that helps to raise money and awareness for Huntington’s Disease! Come to the Plex on Saturday, April 18th, from 12PM until 4PM and show off your Free-Throw skills! Registration is $10. Questions? Contact Sam ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

GROCERY SHUTTLES
UGBC’s weekly Grocery Shuttles are a fantastic resource that help students easily stock the minifridge! Conveniently leaving Conte Forum most Sundays, buses transport students to and from Star Market on Beacon Street . Not only do the shuttles give students ample time to shop, running from 1PM until 5PM, but they eliminate the hassle of carrying groceries back to campus and provide the luxury of easy access to a full supermarket. Whether you don’t have a meal plan and need a kitchen full of cooking supplies, or you just want a snack not provided by BC Dining, UGBC’s Grocery Shuttles are here for you! Contact: Dianne Bacsik ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Colleen Nuzzolese ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BEAD AMOR
Come to the Cabaret Room on Sunday, April 19th, at 2PM and participate in a hands-on jewelry-making event that will raise money and beading supplies for women jewelry-makers in Peru! Bead Amor is run in conjunction with Coprodeli (http://coprodeli.org), an organization that aids Peruvian families by providing for fundamental needs, promoting education and developing strong community programs. Questions? Contact Emily ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

GOOD ASIAN DRIVERS, PRESENTED BY THE WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM
Come to McGuinn 121 on Tuesday, April 21st, at 7:30PM to hear "Good Asian Drivers." This dynamic duo will grace us with a slam poetry and music performance to be followed by a workshop on race, gender, and sexuality. "When nationally recognized slam poet Kit Yan approached award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Li about quitting their jobs and driving across the country in the winter of 2007, he didn't think she would be crazy enough to say yes... Their goal is straightforward: make art that moves an entire generation, increase queer Asian visibility, provoke dialogue on issues that affect GLBT, Asian-American, artist, and activist communities, encourage more diversity in the media, and have a hell of a blast doing it!" Questions? Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SPEAKER: PROFESSOR SARAH MCFARLAND TAYLOR ON "GREEN SISTERS: A SPIRITUAL ECOLOGY"
Professor Sarah McFarland Taylor (Northwestern University) will speak on "Green Sisters: A Spiritual Ecology" on Earth Day! Come to the McElroy Conference Room (2nd floor) on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 4:30PM. Her award-winning book chronicles the growing movement of environmentally activist Roman Catholic nuns in North America. Not herself a nun, or even a Catholic, McFarland Taylor is nationally-known for her work on "the green burial movement" and the emergence (within diverse religious and ethnic communities) of prayers, meditations, and rituals specifically directed toward climate crisis and how ritual performances do or do not (as the case may be) become coupled with direct political action. A reception will follow her talk. Questions? Contact Mary Ann ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

SAAC FASHION SHOW
Come to Conte Forum on Thursday, April 23rd, at 7PM to watch your favorite student-athletes strut their stuff on the catwalk to raise money for the St. Columbkille Elementary School, a partner school of BC where SAAC participates in a number of community service programs. Sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the Fashion Show will chronicle "A Week in the Life of a Boston College Student-Athlete" with unique looks perfect for everything from hitting the gym to formal events. In addition to the fashion portion of the show, spectators will be entertained with A cappella performances, comedy skits, and dance routines performed by some of BC's most talented musicians and actors. Tickets can be purchased for $5, online at http://bceagles.cstv.com/school-bio/bc-SAAC-fashion-show09.html, at the Athletics Ticket Office and at the McElroy Bookstore. Questions? Contact Cristy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

SLAM FASHIONATION
Get ready for an awesome week of photography, film, music, fashion, and slam poetry! On Friday, April 17th, walk through the Dustbowl to check out clothes donated by student designers! Then, on Wednesday, April 22nd, be on the look out for an Arts Flashmob! Finally, come to the Artsfest Tent in O’Neil Plaza from 8PM until 10PM to experience Slam Fashionation, as student artists, designers, photographers, slam poets, and the Mario Bro’s (student DJs) come together to for an unbelievable night! Questions? Contact Kathie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

CELL PHONE RECYCLING AT SPRING FOOTBALL GAME
Support BC Athletics and Campus School...and potentially win a BlackBerry! Bring your old cell phones, with or without peripherals, to the Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 25th, in Alumni Stadium. All old phones will benefit BC Athletics and Campus School and will be recycled responsibly! The game starts at 1PM and admission is FREE, so come watch Boston College football and recyle your phones at the BLUEFOOTE collection sites! Questions? Contact Lesley ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BOSTON COLLEGE POLICE AUCTION
Come to the annual Boston College Police Department Auction! All of the proceeds of the auction will be donated to charity. This year's auction will be held on Saturday May 2, at 9AM in the Walsh Function Room in Walsh Hall. A preview of the items will be available between 8:30AM and 9AM, and the auction will begin promptly at 9AM and end when completed. All sales are to be cash only. Questions? Contact William ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

UGBC SPOTLIGHT ON...
Green Team at Fenway Park! Boston College is helping the Red Sox be green by sending volunteers to game to collect recyclables as part of the Green Team at Fenway Park. Volunteers show up an hour before game time and work until the eighth 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 listserv by visiting to http://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 http://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 http://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 Boston College, 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 may 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! 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.