Thursday, November 21
Alice in WonderlandRevisit 1995 through the eyes of Alice, where the effects of living backwards will make you giddy. General Admission: $12. Students and Seniors: $10. All performances are at 8pm in the McCormack Theatre on the second floor of McCormack Hall. For more information/reservations call the Theatre Arts Hotline (617) 287-5642.
Guidance and Transfer Counselor Breakfast8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Clark Athletic Center, 2nd floor, Creative Room. Breakfast for high school guidance and community college transfer counselors to provide up-to-date information on UMass Boston. For more information, call 617-287-6115 or email [email protected].
The Great American Smokeout10 a.m. – 3 p.m., McCormack, 1st floor, lobby. Please join the Wellness Center for the Great American Smokeout. Make a commitment to not smoking today – celebrate having quit smoking – support others in their desire to quit. Support and referrals available. For more information, call 617-287-5680 or email [email protected] or visit our web site at http://www.umbwellness.org/smoking.htm.
New Beginnings: Interfaith Bible Study of Genesis11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m., McCormack, 3rd floor, Chapel. This bible study runs throughout the fall semester when in session. For more information, call 617-287-5838 or email [email protected].
Yoga11:30 – 12:30 p.m., McCormack, 1st floor, room 613. Beginners welcome – mats provided. Please wear comfortable clothing. For more information please contact Donna Durfee-Stonis at 617-287-5648 or email [email protected].
Christian Praise Service4 – 5 p.m., McCormack, 3rd floor, Ryan Lounge. This praise and worship service runs throughout the fall semester when in session. For more information, call 617-287-5838 or email [email protected].
Comedy Show/Workshop6-9pm at the Asian Center (W-4-168). For more information, call (617) 287-7984.Friday, November 22
Chamber Orchestra of UMass Boston ConcertA performance by the UMass Boston Orchestra of La Serva Padrona by Pergolesi, Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 in D, “Paris,” and Sibellius’ Inciental Music to Belshazzar’s Feast, op. 51 at 7:30pm in the O’Connell Auditorium of Eastern Nazarene College (23 East Elm Avenue, Quincy/Wollaston, MA).
Alice in WonderlandRevisit 1995 through the eyes of Alice, where the effects of living backwards will make you giddy. General Admission: $12. Students and Seniors: $10. All performances are at 8pm in the McCormack Theatre on the second floor of McCormack Hall. For more information/reservations call the Theatre Arts Hotline (617) 287-5642.
Biology Department Seminar: Functional and comparative genomics of a mouse model of lung cancer2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Science Building, 1st floor, room 006. Featuring Dr. Alejandro Cordero-Sweet, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Dept of Pediatric Oncology. For more information, call 617-287-6600 or email [email protected].
Beacons Athletics: Women’s Basketball Tip-off Tournament5:30 p.m., Clark Athletic Center. For more information, call UMB Athletics at 617-287-7801.
Beacons Athletics: Men’s Ice Hockey7 p.m., Clark Athletic Center, vs. Hamilton College. For more information, call UMB Athletics at 617-287-7801.
Chamber Orchestra Concert8 – 10 p.m., Gate of Heaven Church, 614 East Fourth St., South Boston. Featuring a concert version of Pergolesi’s opera “La Serva Padrona.” Soloists are UMB Music Faculty members Marilyn Bulli and David Giessow. Also featured on the program is Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 (“Paris”) and Sibelius’ “Incidental Music to Belshazzar’s Feast.” For more information, call 617-287-5640.
Saturday, November 23
Alice in WonderlandRevisit 1995 through the eyes of Alice, where the effects of living backwards will make you giddy. General Admission: $12. Students and Seniors: $10. All performances are at 8pm in the McCormack Theatre on the second floor of McCormack Hall. For more information/reservations call the Theatre Arts Hotline (617) 287-5642.
Open House at the Plymouth Corporate and Continuing Education Center9 a.m. – noon. Community and prospective student Open House at UMass Boston Corporate and Continuing Education Center in Cordage Park, Plymouth. For more information, call Jack Hughes at 617-287-7900.
Beacons Athletics: Women’s Basketball Tip-off Tournament1 p.m., Clark Athletic Center. For more information, call UMB Athletics at 617-287-7801.
Beacons Athletics: Men’s Ice Hockey3 p.m., Clark Athletic Center, vs. Amherst College. For more information, call UMB Athletics at 617-287-7801.
Monday, November 25
Dissertation Defense Presentation”Faculty Governance Rights in Collective Bargaining Contracts at Unionized Community Colleges in Massachusetts and New York.” Candidate Brenda Williams Mercomes from 10-noon in the Provost’s Conference room on the eighth floor of Healey Library.
Join in the Celebration of RamadanThe Muslim Students Association at UMass Boston invites you to join us and hear Muslim leaders from the Boston to speak to the UMass community to speak about Islam and Muslims from 2:30-6pm on the eleventh floor of the Healey Library.
New Beginnings: Interfaith Bible Study of Genesis11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m., McCormack, 3rd floor, Chapel. This bible study runs throughout the fall semester when in session. For more information, call 617-287-5838 or email [email protected].
Catholic Campus Ministry Mass12:30 p.m., McCormack, 3rd floor Chapel. For more information, call 617-287-5839 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, November 26
Women’s Group12:30 – 1:30 p.m., McCormack, 1st floor, room 613. This support group will provide resources for women to support personal, professional and academic growth. The program will include education programs, guest speakers and peer support. For more information contact Donna Durfee-Stonis at 617-287-5648 or email [email protected] Campus Ministry Thanksgiving DinnerNoon – 1:30 p.m., and 5 – 6:30 p.m., Healey, 11th floor, dining room. Sponsored by Interfaith Campus Ministry in collaboration with interested student groups and organizations. Contact Interfaith Campus Ministry at 617-287-5839 for more information.
Catholic Campus Ministry: A Time to Pray5 – 5:30 p.m., McCormack, 3rd floor, Chapel. Create the time and space in your week to come and be attentive to the Holy in your life. “A Time to Pray” is 30 minutes set aside every week to gather together in communal prayer. Individuals attending can expect to be exposed to various types of prayer. For more information, call 617-287-5839 or email [email protected]
Thanksgiving DinnerSponsored by the Asian Center and held in W-4-168. For more information, call (617) 287-7984. It will run from 12-2pm and 5-7pm.
Dissertation Defense Presentation”Career Paths of Asian American Senior Administrators in Higher Education: An inquiry into the under-representation of Asian American Senior Administrators in higher education, written by candidate Patricia Akemi Nakamoto Neilson from 1-3pm on the eighth floor of Healey Library in the Provost’s Conference room.
Wednesday, November 27
Campus Ministry: Wisdom on Wednesday11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., McCormack, 3rd floor, Chapel. For more information, call 617-287-5839 or email [email protected].
Catholic Campus Ministry Mass12:30 p.m., McCormack, 3rd floor Chapel. For more information, call 617-287-5839 or email [email protected].
Nutrition Workshop1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., McCormack, 1st floor, room 613. Join us for this informative workshop – learn about nutrition and how you can enhance your own nutritional program.