October 29, 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!

ELECTION PARTY AT ROGGIE’S
Ready for the 2008 Election? After you vote, come join your peers and watch the election results! Head to Roggie’s on Tuesday, November 4th, from 10PM until 1AM and enjoy free food and live results! Questions? Contact Chrissy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

GROWING UP IRAQI IN THE UNITED STATES
As part of Unity Month this November, come hear four American born women share their stories, reconciling the bittersweet reality of warring worlds represented by their surroundings and their heritages. Tamara Jafar, a senior at Harvard University, Lorraine Ali, Newsweek Senior writer and former Rolling Stones writer, and Farrah Sarafa, a poet and teacher, will be speaking on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 PM in Higgins 310. Questions? Contact Alexandra ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

NOTRE DAME PEP RALLY
Are you a Superfan? Come to the Notre Dame Pep Rally in Conte Forum on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 PM and support the Eagles Hockey and Football teams as they prepare to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish! Don’t miss out on the chance to win free t-shirts and airline tickets! Questions? Contact Katherine ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

RJD2 CONCERT
Don’t miss RJD2 perform on Thursday, November 6th in the Rat! Tickets can be purchased from November 3rd until November 6th in Robsham Theatre for $5. The concert starts at 10PM and doors open at 9:30PM! Sponsored by Nights on the Heights, UGBC, and RHA. Questions? Contact Krista ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BOOK DRIVE AT THE NOTRE DAME HOCKEY GAME
Support National Education Week (November 17th- November 21st) while cheering on Boston College Hockey! The Student-Athletic Advisory Committee and 4Boston will be collecting new and gently used books directly preceding the Boston College vs. Notre Dame Men’s Ice Hockey match-up on Friday, November 7th at 7PM. Donated books will be distributed to local schools, hospitals, and shelters for needy children and teens. Books can be brought to any Conte Forum entrance prior to the game and during the first period. Questions? Contact Bob ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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.

JUDY NORSIGIAN
On Tuesday, November 12th, come to Gasson 305 at 6:30PM to hear Judy Norsigian speak! Judy is executive director and founder of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective and co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves. Don’t miss this Love Your Body Week event! Questions? Contact Alicia ( 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 ).

USE PEPS DURING COURSE REGISTRATION
Course registration is just around the corner! Make sure you take the right classes by using UGBC’s Professor Evaluation Profile system, also known as PEPs. Visit UGBC.org/PEPs to figure out how professors structure their classes and what fellow students think of the classes they’ve taken. Also, submit your own PEPs for classes you’ve taken this semester! Help out your classmates and make the right decisions during registration in November and December. Questions? Contact Mike ( 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 ).

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 (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 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.