Calendar – 2/19/04 – The Mass Media

Thursday, February 19

Do you have a learning disability? Need help interpreting, synthesizing and analyzing course materials? Have writing profiency anxieties? Want to uncover more proficient study strategies? Help is available. Call 617-786-1596.

Pilates at the Beacon Fitness Center 11:30am-12:30pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. Traditional Pilates class taught by certified instructor, Jo Desmond. Open to all members. For more information, call Chris Fitzgerald at 617-287-6788 or email [email protected].

Chancellor’s Student Luncheon 1-2pm. Share your background and discuss your experiences at UMass Boston with Chancellor Gora. Reservations necessary. To make a reservation, please call Pat MacNeil at 617-287-5800.

Christian Ecumenical Worship 4-5pm, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. Come and fellowship together in song, scripture, and the Word. For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287-5838 or email [email protected].

Friday, February 20

Ab Blast at the Beacon Fitness Center 11:30am-12:30pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. An hour-long class devoted primarily to toning the abdominal region. Open to all members. For more information, call 617-287-6788 or email [email protected].

“The Power of NOW'” Brown Bag Luncheon Series Noon, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. Find the truth that is within you. Join with the Interfaith Catholic Chaplain for a deeper look at Exkhart Tolle’s “The Power of NOW.” For more information, call Maggie Cahill at 617-287-5839 or email [email protected].

Muscle Conditioning at the Beacon Fitness Center 12:30-1:30pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. High intensity muscular strength and toning class. Open to all members. For more information, call 617-287-6788 or email [email protected].

Biology Seminar 2:30-4pm, Science Center, 1st Floor, Room 6. Dr. Nir Hacohen from Harvard Medical School and Mass General Hospital will be presenting “Initiation of Immune Responses by Dendritic Cells.” For more information, call Diana Ruddy at 617-287-6600 or email [email protected].

Men’s Ice Hockey vs. New England College 7-9:30pm, at New England College. For more information, call Beacons Athletics at 617-287-7800 or email [email protected].

Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Holy Cross College 7-9pm. For more information, call Beacons Athletics at 617-287-7800 or email [email protected].

Saturday, February 21

Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Connecticut State University 1-3pm. For more information, call Beacons Athletics at 617-287-7800 or email [email protected].

Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern Connecticut State University 3-5pm. For more information, call Beacons Athletics at 617-287-7800 or email [email protected].

Men’s Ice Hockey vs. St. Anselm College 3-5pm, at St. Anselm College. For more information, call Beacons Athletics at 617-287-7800 or email [email protected].

Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Holy Cross College 3-5pm. For more information, call Beacons Athletics at 617-287-7800 or email [email protected].

Sunday, February 22

WUMB 91.9 FM Commonwealth Journal 7pm, Interviews with scholars, writers, and public officials examining current issues of interest to the people of Massachusetts. Visit www.wumb.org. For more information, call 617-287-6900.

Monday, February 23

Interfaith Bible Study: Studying the Book of Job 11:30am-12:25pm, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. On Mondays and Thursdays the biblical Book of Job will be read and discussed. Where is the wisdom in the book of Job? No expertise is necessary! For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287- 5838 or email [email protected].

Plyometrics at the Beacon Fitness Center 12:30-1:30pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. Muscular strength and toning class using mainly calisthenic exercises. Open to all members. For more information, call 617-287-6788 or email [email protected].

Fundamentals in Marina Management and Planning – EGS 478 1-3:30pm, McCormack Hall, UL, Marine Operations Boat Shop. This Independent Study Program is designed to prepare participants for a position at a marina or boatyard facility. The program emphasizes good management techniques, storm preparation considerations, government and environmental regulations, electrical and mechanical systems, as well as “hands-on” basic boating operations. 3 Credits. Classes run March 26-May 28, 2004. Register now and have the opportunity to take the EGS444 internship in the summer. For more information, call Moni at 617-287-5404 or email [email protected].

Gospel Choir Club Rehearsals 2:30-3:30pm, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. The UMass Gospel Choir Club is open to students and members of the UMB community who like Gospel and want to sing together. Prior experience singing Gospel is not required. For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287- 5838 or email [email protected].

M3-Monthly Monday Movies 2:30-4pm, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. Participants will discuss the theological images and issues in the movies. Light snacks will be served. Participants are asked to prescreen the movies. February 23 – Bruce Almighty, March 29 – Matrix Reloaded, April 26 – The Green Mile. For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287- 5838 or email [email protected].

Tuesday, February 24

Donate Unwanted Music to WUMB 91.9 FM Healey Library, LL, WUMB Office. Donate your unwanted CDs, DVDs, cassettes to WUMB. Drop them off at the WUMB office 9am-5pm, Monday thru Friday. Visit www.bostonfolkfestival.org for details. For more information, call 617-287-6900 or email [email protected].

Pilates at the Beacon Fitness Center 11:30am-12:30pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. A traditional Pilates class taught by certified instructor, Jo Desmond. Open to all members. For more information, call 617-287-6788 or email [email protected].

Massage Therapy 2:30-5pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Room 613. Massage therapy by Licensed Massage Therapist, Amy Aransky. Cost is $20 for twenty minutes; $30 for thirty minutes; $10 for ten minutes. Make an appointment by calling 781-354-3450. Offered through the UMass Boston Department of Athletics.

Wednesday, February 25

Yoga Class 12:15-1:15pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. Yoga is a very effective way to manage stress and rejuvinate both body and mind. Yoga class taught by a professional yoga instructor and sponsored by the University Health Services. Free for students; $5.00 charge for faculty and staff. For more information, call 617-287-5680 or email [email protected].

Ash Wednesday Mass and Distribution of Ashes 12:30pm, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. Ashes will be available from 12:30pm, till closing. For more information, call Maggie Cahill at 617-287-5839 or email [email protected].

Catholic Mass 12:30pm, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. For more information, call Maggie Cahill at 617-287-5839 or email [email protected].

Eco-tours of the campus 3-3:40pm. Green furnishings, recycled paper, compostable bags and energy efficiency – it is happening at UMass Boston. Get to know your Sustainable Campus and ‘Green’ efforts at UMB. Find out what we recycle and how UMass Boston is making environmentally responsible choices. Groups lmited to groups of 10. Bring a warm jacket and meet in the upper level of the Service Building, room 1. For more information, call UMBe Green at 617-287-5083 or email [email protected].

Cardio-Kickboxing at the Beacon Fitness Center 4-5pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. Group Exercise Class designed to target cardiovascular endurance using a kickboxing theme. Open to all members. For more information, call 617-287-6788 or email [email protected].

Beyond our Backyard Volunteer Event 5:45-8pm, The Greater Boston Food Bank, 99 Atkinson St., Boston, MA 02118. Get in the Easter Spirit and do some community service. There will also be refreshments and prizes. For more information, email to Beyond our Backyard at [email protected].

Step & Tone at the Beacon Fitness Center 6:30-7:45pm, McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. A two-part exercise class, which begins with traditional step-aerobics and finishes with muscular strength and toning exercises. Open to all members. For more information, call 617-287-6788 or email [email protected].

Thursday, February 26