Monday, October 16On CampusFlag Football Tournament Entry Deadline – Eight person teams. Games held on Oct. 19 &26.Official Pontiac ACIS Flag Football T-Shirts to all participants, along with other sponsored gratuities. Circle Lawn, front of the Campus Center. For info: 617-287-7830, [email protected]
Mental Health, Resilience and Recovery: Getting the Resources You Need to Succeed at UMB10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – Depression Screening10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – “SOS College Suicide Prevention Video”11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – “What do UMB students need to succeed? Finding and creating resources on & off campus” 12:30-1:30 p.m.-Light lunch & campus resources fair1:30-2:30 p.m. – “Coping with Life as a Student: Juggling Your Many Roles without Dropping the Ball”For info: [email protected]
Japanese Culture Club – learn about Manga, anime, etc. McCormack Rm M-3-204. For info: 857-363-0211 or email [email protected]. 2:30 pm. – 4:00 p.m.
Golden Key Induction CeremonyMcCormack Bld, 3rd Flr, Ryan LoungeFor info: www.goldenkey.gsu.edu7:00 pm
Ongoing @ UMBReal Life Christian FellowshipFree food and drinks, along with friendly discussion. Wheatley Lounge, 4th Flr. For info: 617-447-7578, [email protected]:30 p.m.
Disability Student Ctr MtgCampus Ctr, 3rd Flr, Rm. 31002:30 am. – 4:30 pm.
Beacon Fitness Center ClassesAqua Aerobics – 5:30 – 6:30 pm. (thru Nov 30)
Bible Study & FellowshipInterfaith Chapel, Ryan LoungeMcCormack Bldg, 3rd Flr11:30 am. – 12:30 pm.
Tuesday, October 17On CampusAuthor Reading: Lynda Morgenroth reading from her book “Boston Firsts” Campus Ctr, Bookstore. Sponsored by the Research Ctr for Urban Cultural History. For info: [email protected]. 2:30-4 p.m.
Watermark Submission Deadline PartyLast chance to submit your poems, fiction, creative non-fiction, academic essays, literary reviews, cultural & literacy criticism, and visual art. FREE PIZZA AND SOFT DRINKS. The Watermark Office, Campus Center, 2nd Flr. For info: [email protected], or 617-287-7960.2-6 p.m.
Socialist Alternative General Mtg.Wheatley Hall, 1st Flr, W-1-58 7-10 p.m.
Asian Center General Mtg.Campus Ctr, 3rd Flr, Rm. 33155-6 p.m.
Ongoing @ UMBBeacon Fitness CenterMcCormack Hall 1st FlrStrengthen and Tone – 11:45 am. -12:45 pm.Kripalu Yoga – 2:30 – 3:30 pm.
Casa Latina weekly Latino community/cultural meeting. Student Groups Office, Campus Center, 3rd Flr2:30 p.m
Classics Club weekly Classical Greek play meeting, all are welcome. Student Groups Office, Campus Center, 3rd Flr1:30 pm.
Wednesday, October 17On CampusPolitical Science Seminar SeriesNietzsche’s Revolution: the Political Philosophy of Contradiction” by Prof. Heike Schotten. Wheatley, 6th Flr. Rm 47. General body meeting; you don’t have to be Pakistani to enjoy this event. For info: [email protected] 2:30-4 p.m.
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE!!!MASSPIRG New Voters Project winds up. Campus Ctr, 3rd Flr, Rm 3100.22. For info: www.newvotersproject.org or email [email protected].
UMB Pre-Dental Society Mtg. A Campus Ctr, 2th Flr., Rm. 21511:30 a.m.
Pakistani Students Association Ramadan FestivalHealey Library, 11-11A5-8 p.m.
College of Mgmt Teaching Effectiveness SymposiumFeaturing winners of the 2006 Teaching Awards, Julia Brennan Camp, Atreya Chakraborty, and Maureen Scully.For info: [email protected]. McCormack, 5th Flr, Rm. 619.2:30-4:00 p.m.
Pakistani Students Association Ramadan FestivalHealey Library, 11-11A5-8 p.m.
Ongoing @ UMBHillel – weekly Jewish community/cultural meeting. Student Groups Office, Campus Center, 3rd Flr. 12:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting 12 Step Recovery meeting. All are welcome (students/faculty). For info & location: 617-287-7981. 2 – 3 p.m.
Bridge Christian Faith FellowshipChristian group that meets for prayer, learning, and fellowship. 3:15-4:15 p.m.Peer Study Group @ UMBAll welcome. Hosted by Disability Ctr, Campus Ctr, 3rd Flr, For info: 617-287-7965.3:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 19On CampusHaitian American Society Open HouseCampus Ctr, 3rd Flr., For info: [email protected]:00 – 2 p.m.
MFA Program in Creative Writing Info Session. Come find out more information about UMB’s new Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Campus Center Bookstore.For info: [email protected]
Fourth Annual Latino Public Policy MtgUMB’s Maurice Gaston Institute invites you to an all day conference titled Knowledge, Solidarity and Leadership: Harnessing our Collective Strengths. The three main themes will be: Immigration, Education and Economic Development. For info: http://www.gaston.umb.edu/conf2006/.
Ongoing @ UMBBeacon Fitness Center ClassesMcCormack Bldg, 1st FlrCardio Mix – 11:45 am. – 12:45 pm.Strengthen and Tone – 2:30 – 3:30 pm.Tai Chi – 9:30 – 10:30 am. (thru Nov 30)
Mindfulness Meditation Group McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. Experience greater calm, an increased ability to cope with stress, more moments of joy and happiness.Interfaith Chapel, Ryan LoungeMcCormack Bldg, 3rd Flr. For info: 617-287-5624 or [email protected]. 2:30 – 3 pm.
Piece it Together – collaboration between visual art, performance art, spoken word, dance, poetry, acting, music in a space which grants you full creative license. Campus Ctr, 3rd Flr., Student Ctr. Conf. Rm. For info: 617-905-3113 or [email protected].
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting 12 Step Recovery meeting. All are welcome (students/faculty). For info & location: 617-287-7981 2 – 3 pm.
Friday, October 20On CampusCelebrate Diwali Spirit!Participate in the Diwali CelebrationsFor info: [email protected]
Off CampusMC Frontalot & Optimus RhymeWestern Front, Cambridge617-492-7772, $109:00 p.m.
Ongoing @ UMBPhilosophy Club All invited to participate in weekly presentation. Wheatley Hall, 5th Floor, Room 041. For info: 617-287-6406 or [email protected] 2:30 pm.
Peer Study Group @ UMBAll welcome. Hosted by Disability Ctr, Campus Ctr, 3rd Flr, Rm 3001.For info: 617-287-7965.3:30 p.m.
Writer’s Circle – Meeting/workshop for creative writers. All welcome to submit work for critique. For info, e-mail: [email protected] Media Lounge Campus Center, 2nd Floor4 – 5:30 pm.
Saturday, October 21On CampusUMB Open HouseCampus Ctr.8:30 – 12 p.m.
UMass Boston Athletics Triple Header & Fall Festival! Show your UMB Spirit! Free admission. $3 pkng, wear your UMB gear and win an iPod shuffle! Rock wall, bungee jump, Mega bounce, pumpkin painting and more!1-5 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Plymouth StateInfo: 617-287-780112 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Western Connecticut State. Info: 617-287-78011:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. UMass DartmouthInfo: 617-287-78014 p.m.
Off CampusSouthern New England School of Law Open House – See how law school fits in your future. 333 Faunce Corner Rd., No. Dartmouth, MA. For info: www.snesl.edu, 800.213.006010 a.m.
Sunday, October 22Off CampusWomen’s Tennis @ Western Connecticut State UniversityInfo: 617-287-7801.11:00 a.m.
Ballroom Dancing at Moseley’s Dance Hall – Learn ballroom, latin, swing, waltz etc. No jeans, T-shirts, or sneakers. Gen admssn $12, $9 with Student ID, includes refreshments. Free parking.Moseley’s on the Charles, 50 Bridge St, Dedham. For info: 781-326-307512:30 pm. – 4 pm.
WUMB 91.9 FM Commonwealth Journal – Interviews with scholars, writers, and public officials examining current issues of interest to the people of Massachusetts. For info: www.wumb.org, or 617-287-6900.7 p.m.
Monday, October 23On CampusMary Dunn – Dissertation Defense “Policy Implementation of Admissions Standards at State Colleges in Massachusetts.” GCE Dean’s Conference Room, Wheatley Hall, 1st Flr, Rm 0751:00 – 3:00 pm
Emergency: Life Support for Civilian War VictimsDr. Gino Strada speaks on human rights medical assistance to civilian victims of war. Campus Center, 2nd Flr, Alumni Lounge. For info: 617-287-58501:30 pm
Off CampusKennedy Library Forums – Religion and Politics in AmericaSenator John Danforth, Rev. Richard Cizik, and Rev. Barry Lynn will meet in this FREE public forum, to discuss the role of religion and politics in today’s America. Moderated by the Boston Globe Editorial Page Editor, Renee Loth.Stephen Smith Ctr, JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Pt., Boston. For info: www.jfklibrary.org or 617-514-1643.5:30-7:00 p.m.
Ongoing @ UMBReal Life Christian FellowshipFree food and drinks, along with friendly discussion. Wheatley Lounge, 4th Flr. For info: 617-447-7578, [email protected]:30 p.m.
Disability Student Ctr MtgCampus Ctr, 3rd Flr, Rm. 31002:30 am. – 4:30 pm.
Beacon Fitness Center ClassesAqua Aerobics – 5:30 – 6:30 pm. (thru Nov 30)
Bible Study & FellowshipInterfaith Chapel, Ryan LoungeMcCormack Bldg, 3rd Flr11:30 am. – 12:30 pm.