October 15, 2008

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!

HOMECOMING 2008
Ready for an awesome night of fun and dancing? Tickets for the annual Homecoming Dance go on sale TODAY! Buy your tickets on the day they are available to your class, then come to the Mod Lot on Saturday, October 25th, from 9:30PM until 1:30AM to enjoy dancing, free food and a cash bar for students who are 21+. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Robsham Box Office from 8AM until 12PM starting on October 15th and ending on October 21st. Visit UGBC.org/homecoming for information on validating your BC ID for the cash bar and to check which date your class can purchase tickets. Contact Maureen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions!

CONSCIOUS CONSUMER CAMPAIGN
BC Dining and UGBC are helping you help the environment! Visit Lower TONIGHT and McElroy TOMORROW during their Harvest Fest dinners at 5PM to learn more about what you can do to reduce, reuse and recycle. Sign the “Conscious Consumer” pledge to receive a free water bottle, and carry your water bottle everywhere to be “spotted” by UGBC Street Team members and receive coupons for free refills! UGBC and BC Dining are working together to make helping the environment easy; do your part! Contact Alex ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Maureen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Sam ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

FINANCIAL CRISIS FORUM
In collaboration with the Deans' Offices of the College of Arts and Science and of the Carroll School of Management, UGBC will be hosting the Financial Crisis Forum on Thursday, October 23rd, moderated by Dean David Quigley. Professors from CSOM and A&S will discuss with students the current financial crisis, its affects on the job market, America’s role in world politics and the bailout plan recently passed by Congress and the Bush Administration. Come to McGuinn 121 at 7:30PM to talk with Prof. Peter Ireland (Economics Dept.), Prof. Kay Schlozman (Political Science Dept.), Prof. Bob Murphy (Economics Dept.), and Prof. Philip Strahan (Finance Dept.) about the subject that is on everyone’s mind. These professors are here to talk with you; feel free to bring any and all questions! Contact Rob ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Justin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

EA SPORTS NCAA FOOTBALL CHALLENGE 2008
Want to challenge your friends and classmates in the NCAA Football Challenge of 2008? Come to O’Neill Plaza on Wednesday, October 22nd, at 4PM to participate in game kiosks and more! There will be tons of prizes and free stuff, so don’t miss it! Questions? Contact Michael ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

PUB SERIES, OFF-CAMPUS EDITION
The fun moves off-campus in this next installment of Pub Series! Join BC friends at Wonderbar on Tuesday, October 21st, starting at 10PM and enjoy drink specials and free food. Contact Skylar ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

ELECTION 2008 PANEL ON WOMEN’S ISSUES
Come to Gasson 305 on Wednesday, October 22nd from 6:30PM until 8:30PM for this election-based panel! Several professors from different departments will give their take on how women's issues have been important to and have played out during the primaries and the race itself. Contact Alicia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any questions.

PROJECT VOTE SMART NATIONAL BUS TOUR
Still unsure about who to vote for on November 4th? A bus will be rolling up to O'Neill Plaza at 10AM on Thursday, October 23rd, to inform students about candidates in the 2008 election! Strip away the hype and spin and find out what the candidates really look like. Learn about the voting records, issue positions, biographies, ratings, public statements and campaign finances for Presidential, Congressional, Gubernatorial and State Legislative candidates. Contact Chrissy Pierro ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with any 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 now running from 1:00PM until 5:00PM, 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 ) with any questions.

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.