December 1st, 2008

The UGBC Update is a regularly sent email that lets you, the students, know what is going on at BC. This is the last update of the fall semester! 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!

BOSTON COLLEGE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Get in the holiday spirit before classes end! Come to O'Neill Plaza on Tuesday, December 2nd, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy a cappella groups, hot chocolate, cookie decorating and more! Father Leahy will light the tree at approximately 7:00PM. Bring canned food to donate! Questions? Contact Angela ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Haley ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

ICE SKATING IN CONTE FORUM
Ice skate on Kelley Rink where the BC Eagles Hockey Team plays! Come to Conte Forum on Thursday, December 4th, Friday, December 5th, and Saturday, December 6th for late night ice skating! Bring a friend and enjoy hot chocolate, music and more while skating from 11:30PM until 1:00AM. Rent skates for FREE or bring your own. Don't forget your BC ID! 100 rentals will be available in limited sizes, so don't wait! Co-sponsored by Nights on the Heights. Questions? Contact Harvey ( 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 ).

BREAKING THE BARRIERS BALL
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 5:30PM until 9:30PM. Tickets will be $15, on sale in Robsham from December 1st until day of the event itself, from 8AM until 4PM while the box office is open. Your ticket will include an invitation to give away, so help break barriers by inviting a professor or faculty member! Proceeds will go to the Centro Cultural Batahola Norte. Buy your ticket today! 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.

SUBMIT PEPS NOW!
The Fall 2008 semester is almost over! Did you really enjoy a professor you had this semester? Was there a course with an insane workload? Help fellow students make great course registration decisions by using UGBC’s Professor Evaluation Profile system, also known as PEPs. Visit http://UGBC.org/PEPs to submit a PEP and let everyone know how professors structure their classes and what you think of the classes you’ve taken. You can even search PEPs if you're looking for that last class to round out your schedule for Spring 2009! 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 ).

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 ).

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.

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.