Welcome Week
Monday, Jan. 23
DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL
Questions? Look for this information table in the Campus Center with more information about resources and opportunities to get connected.
Campus Center, 2nd Floor Catwalk
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
CHILL OUT
Stop by for a drink, snacks, and fruit with a greeting from Chancellor Motley. Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Office.
Campus Center, Upper Level, 7:30 a.m.
TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets for the Ski Trip on Jan. 28 are $35 for students and $45 for staff/faculty.
Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Student Activities Front Desk
8:30 a.m.
GET ALL YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW
Get information about the new financial aid changes. Avoid delays: Get the right answers about when to file your taxes, when to file your FAFSA, and when the deadlines are.
Campus Center, 1st Floor Terrace, 10 a.m.–noon
ANIMAL SAFARI
Exotic animal handler Ed Laquidara is back for his third engagement at UMass Boston. Learn training techniques and hold the animals for a surreal photo opp. First there will be a presentation and then a meet-and-greet where you’ll be able to get a closer look at the animals. Sponsored by SAEC and Campus Center Administration.
Campus Center, 1st Floor Terrace, Noon–2 p.m.
STUDENT CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Seven Student Centers serve a variety of student populations at UMass Boston by providing resources, programming, and just one more way to get involved. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Campus Center, 3rd Floor, 3100 Suite, Noon–1 p.m.
CHILL OUT
Stop by for a drink, snacks, and fruit with a greeting from Chancellor Motley. Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Office.
Campus Center, Upper Level, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24
DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL
Questions? Look for this information table in the Campus Center with more information about resources and opportunities to get connected.
Located in the Campus Center,
2nd Floor Catwalk, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
ICE SCULPTURES
Enjoy marvelous works of ice created by the artist from First Night Boston.
Campus Center Plaza, 11 a.m.
SIZZLIN' SERVICE
Volunteer Fair
Learn about various community engagement opportunities with agencies addressing issues of immigration and citizenship, hunger, health, homelessness, youth, senior citizens, the environment, the arts, and domestic violence.
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
CHILLIN’ OUT with SUCCESS BOSTON
Come enjoy refreshments/snacks and pick up your Success Boston Scholar’s Miles card and start racking up points for the iPad drawing at the End of Semester Celebration on April 30.
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Room 1313, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
STUDENT CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Seven Student Centers serve a variety of student populations at UMass Boston by providing resources, programming, and just one more way to get involved. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Campus Center, 3rd Floor, 3100 Suite, Noon–1 p.m.
CHILL OUT
Stop by for a cup of hot cocoa.
Sponsored by the Campus Center Administration.
Campus Center Info Desk, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL
Questions? Look for this information table in the Campus Center with more information about resources and opportunities to get connected.
Located in the Campus Center, 2nd Floor Catwalk
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets for the Celtics vs Bobcats game on Feb. 7 are $35 for students and $38 for staff/faculty.
Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Student Activities Front Desk
8:30 a.m.
ICE SCULPTURES
Enjoy marvelous works of ice created by the artist from First Night Boston.
Campus Center Plaza, 11 a.m.
BREAKING THE ICE
Student Involvement Fair
UMass Boston offers a variety of social, cultural, and educational engagement opportunities outside the classroom. Be sure to stop by to connect with students representing more than 100 student organizations.
Campus Center Terrace, 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
CHILL OUT
Stop by for snacks and refreshments. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Catwalk, 2 p.m.
CENTER STAGE FEATURING SEAN BOTT
Comedy Mentalist Sean Bott grew up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where inhaling desert dust and scorching heat severely warped his brain. The L.A. Times described Bott as “a crazy mix between Jack Black and Criss Angel. Amazing!” His mental feats are awesome, but it is his comedic timing, improvisational skills, and his hilarious character voices that win audiences over. Bott has appeared on the Syfy Channel, the WB, and in several films, including 127 Hours. Sponsored by SAEC.
Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Ballroom, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26
DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL
Questions? Look for this information table in the Campus Center with more information about resources and opportunities to get connected.
Located in the Campus Center, 2nd Floor Catwalk
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
ICE SCULPTURES
Enjoy marvelous works of ice created by the artist from First Night Boston.
Campus Center Plaza, 11 a.m.
YOUR ISLAND OASIS
Come hang out and chill with your friends. Have a cool Maui Wowi, get involved in the free novelties, and learn how to Hula.
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 11 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
GET ALL YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW
Get information about the new financial aid changes. Avoid delays: Get the right answers about when to file your taxes, when to file your FAFSA, and when the deadlines are.
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
STUDENT CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Seven Student Centers serve a variety of student populations at UMass Boston by providing resources, programming, and just one more way to get involved. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Campus Center, 3rd Floor, 3100 Suite, Noon–1 p.m.
CHILL OUT
Stop by for snacks, refreshments and to find out more info about our future campus. Sponsored by Master Planning & Construction.
Campus Center, Upper Level, 3 p.m.
GO BEACONS!
Red Hot Tailgating
During halftime there will be several contests for you to show off your b-ball skills: a 3-point contest, a half-court shot contest, and a puck shot contest
Men’s Basketball vs. Tufts University
Clark Athletic Center, 7 p.m.
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
Enjoy two feature films on a 30 ft. screen under the stars but inside the Campus Center. Sponsored by SAEC.
Puss in Boots at 7 p.m.
Moneyball at 8:45 p.m.
Campus Center, Upper Level, Atrium
Friday, Jan. 27
STUDENT CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Seven Student Centers serve a variety of student populations at UMass Boston by providing resources, programming, and just one more way to get involved. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Campus Center, 3rd Floor, 3100 Suite, Noon–1 p.m.
NIGHT ON THE TOWN
Museum of Science
Attend a special evening at the Museum of Science (MOS). Each UMass Boston student will receive up to 4 MOS tickets with a valid ID. Families are welcome to attend.
Science Park, Cambridge, 5–9 p.m.
GO BEACONS!
Men’s Hockey vs. Babson College
Clark Athletic Center, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28
SKI TRIP TO PATS PEAK
Spend the day shredding the snow on skis or on a snowboard, go tubing, or opt to drink hot cocoa in the lodge by a fire. Tickets are $35 for students and $45 for staff and faculty. Two tickets per valid ID. Sponsored by SAEC.
Bus leaves the Campus Center Circle at noon and returns to the Campus Center by 11 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
AMERICA FERRERA
America Ferrera is best known for her fearless portrayal of Betty Suarez on ABC television’s hit comedy Ugly Betty, a role that earned her an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She won the 2011 Global Action Award for Childhood Development and Education for her work with Save the Children in Mali. In March 2011, Ferrera was named the 2011 national recipient of the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy Award for her commitment to helping lead underprivileged families and youth to a better life and education. Join her as she discuses how race and class have affected her career and level of success. Sponsored by The Women’s Leadership Initiative and The Office of Student Leadership and Community Engagement.
Campus Center, Ballroom, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Join the Confucius Institute for a free performance by the Zhejiang University Wenqin Arts Troupe and sample some authentic Chinese food. For more information, please contact Baifeng.Sun@umb.edu.
Campus Center, Ballroom, 5 p.m.
