November 12, 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!

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 http://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 ).

UGBC PRESENTS! JETBLUE BLUE DAY
Want to win a free flight from JetBlue? Stop by O’Neill Plaza this Thursday, November 13th from 11AM until 3PM to enjoy free food, drinks, contests, raffles, and the chance to win 1 of 10 free flights from JetBlue! If it’s raining, Blue Day will be held in the Vanderslice Cabaret Room. Dress yourself in the craziest blue you can find to enter the “Are You True Blue?” contest, or study at www.jetblue.com/bc to win in JetBlue trivia! There will be plenty to do and plenty of chances to win, so make sure to stop by! Questions? Contact Eric ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

SATELLITE PRINTING SURVEY
UGBC needs your help! Take a minute and fill out this survey if you live on Main Campus or off-campus to help UGBC gain valuable information regarding the satellite printing policy at BC. Do not fear if you live on Newton Campus. UGBC will be circulating a survey specific to your needs. Responses will help determine the expansion and placement of new printers to make students’ daily lives much easier. Thanks for your participation! The survey can be accessed here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pOkfWfIjHImsr67wygZePTA&hl=en. Questions? Contact Justin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

UGBC SENATE THANKSGIVING SHUTTLES
Traveling for Thanksgiving? UBGC is offering a free shuttle service on Tuesday, November 25th, leaving every hour on the hour from 12PM to 5PM to Logan Airport and at 12PM and 3PM to South Station. Shuttles will leave outside of Hillside on Campanella Way. Sign-ups will start soon, so keep your eye out for the link on http://UGBC.org! Questions? Contact Al ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BREAKING THE BARRIERS BALL: SAVE THE DATE!
Come to our annual semi-formal holiday event on Thursday, December 4th, and get in the spirit of the season! This year’s Breaking the Barriers Ball will be in the Heights Room from 7:30PM until 10PM. Tickets will be $15, on sale in Robsham starting on December 1st. Your ticket will include an invitation to give out, so help break barriers by inviting a professor or faculty member! Proceeds will go to the Carol DiMaiti Stuart Foundation. Keep December 4th open for the event of the season! Contact Lexi ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or John ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with questions.

UNITY DINNER
Keep BC unified during UGBC’s Unity Month! Come to the Cabaret Room on Saturday, November 15th from 5:30PM-8PM and enjoy a dinner and performance featuring many of the culture groups on campus. Contact Stefanie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

DYNAMICS A CAPPELLA FALL CAFÉ
Love BC a cappella? Come to McGuinn 121 this Friday, November 14th at 7:30 PM, and hear all of your Dynamics favorites and four new songs. Admission is free! Questions? Contact Dani ( 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.

EXPLORING THE BIG IDEA OF INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO THE BC CURRICULUM
Come join faculty, staff, administrators, and fellow graduate and undergraduate students to discuss sustainability, its role in higher education, and how to best include it as a theme in the curriculum at Boston College. Bring your ideas to the Rat (Lyons Dining Hall) on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:30PM to 9PM. RSVP with Laura ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) TODAY! Questions? Contact Chris ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

JOHNNY CUPCAKES
At the age of 19, Johnny Cupcakes created a multi-million dollar, homegrown, and unique business model. Now, at age 26, Johnny is living proof of the American Dream and continues to be without compromising ethics, morals, or reputation. On Thursday, November 20th, come to Higgins 300 at 10PM to hear Johnny speak on starting a business, marketing and branding, how to attract passionate customers, developing a fun and healthy working environment, and living and promoting a substance free lifestyle. Don’t miss this inspiring speaker! Johnny will also be selling T-shirts at a special discount price so don’t forget extra cash! Questions? Contact Alex ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

BOOK DRIVE AT MEN AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Support National Education Week (November 17th- November 21st) while cheering on Boston College Basketball! The Student-Athletic Advisory Committee and 4Boston will be collecting new and gently used books directly preceding the Men’s Basketball season opener vs. Central Connecticut State University and preceding the Women’s Basketball season opener vs. St. Francis University. 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 ).

PUB SERIES
Want a place on campus to socialize and relax before you go out for the night? Come to Lyons Dining Hall on November 20th, from 7PM until 10PM, to enjoy a cash bar, free food, and a special performance by My Mother’s Fleabag! All attendees must be 21+. Be sure to get your BC 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
Michael Kann, a chef and Associate Director of Food and Beverage here at BC will give a presentation on a couple easy-to-make meals. Come to the Faculty Dining Room in McElroy Commons on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 7:30PM until 10PM to participate! During this event, appetizers, samples of the recipes presented, and dessert will be served. Copies of tips and the recipes will also be handed out at the end. Please come hungry and learn about easy meals for college students like yourself in the Faculty Dining Room. The space is limited to the first fifty in attendance, so get there early! Questions? Contact Nicole ( 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 ).

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.