Contact:
Ellen Fleming
University Advancement
617-287-5327

:: Celebrate!

Opening the Door for Achievement

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25 Years, 1,500 Lives, Talent for Tomorrow:

an Urban Scholars Anniversary
and Motley Scholarship Celebration

Silent Auction Items

If you are unable to attend the 5th Annual Scholarship celebration you may still bid on silent auction items through proxy bidding.  To place a proxy bid please contact Casey Gavin in University Advancement at 617-287-5345 or at Casey.Gavin@umb.edu and state the absolute maximum you are willing to bid for an item. On the night of the event a proxy bidder will be assigned to place bids on your behalf until your maximum bid has been exceeded or  the auction closes.

Fan-Tastic Sports
UMass Boston Pride
Boston's Best
Steals and Deals


Fan-Tastic Sports

1. “Take Me Out To the Ball Game"
Value: $530
Starting bid:
$250
Four (4) field box tickets to the Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians game at 7pm on Thursday, May 7, 2009.  Seats are located five rows back between the batter’s box & visitor’s dugout.  Parking pass included.

2. “Flutie Fever”
Value: $250
Starting bid: $75
Become the proud new owner of an authentic NFL football signed by fan-favorite quarterback, Doug Flutie.

3. “Let’s Go Revs”
Value: $80
Starting bid: $50

Make your sports collection even better with a New England Revolution jersey signed by the entire 2009 team!

4. “The Dreaded Green Monster”
Value: $320
Starting bid: $125
You and a guest will watch a Red Sox game from seats on the Green Monster.  Game date is through the Red Sox organization and excludes Yankees games. Winner will contact the Red Sox directly to schedule game date.

5. “2008 World Champions”
Value: $150
Starting bid: $75
Become the proud owner of an authentic Boston Celtics basketball autographed by 2008 World Champion, Leon Powe. 

6. “Good Times Never Seemed So Good…”
       Value: $340
Starting bid: $200
You and three guests will enjoy premium seating in the Red Sox pavilion to watch the Boston Red Sox vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, May 21, at 7:10pm.

7.  "When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It.
Value: $330
Starting bid: $100
Enjoy a three-month gold membership to Boston Athletic Club, including group fitness classes, use of the cardio center and free weights, as well as access to the pool, tennis, and racquetball courts.



UMass Boston Pride

8. “Parking, Parking Everywhere”
Value: $340
Starting bid: $100
This semester pass allows you unlimited access to on-campus parking at UMass Boston for the duration of one semester.


9. Taking Care of Business”
Value: $300
Starting bid: $100
You and five guests will enjoy a breakfast or lunch meeting in a private room at the UMass Club, located at 222 Franklin Street, Boston.  Please note that alcohol is not included in this package.


10. “Just Do It”
Value: $375
Starting bid: $50
One-year membership to the Clark Athletic Center & Beacon Fitness Center (Beacon Center access restricted to internal candidates) including use of the indoor swimming pool, ice rink, gymnasium and outdoor track.


11. “School’s in Session”
Value: $1,100
Starting bid: $300
Sign up for one three-credit course at UMass Boston and this voucher will cover the cost!


12. “Sail Away, Sail Away, Sail Away”
Value: $48
Starting bid: $10
Learn to sail during this one-hour session on a Cape Cod Mercury. You will learn how to sail using US Sailing Standards and learn the necessary safety and maintenance procedures to make your sailing experience smooth and enjoyable.

13. “Book Worm”
Value $134
Starting bid: $50
Enhance your library with a collection of books written and autographed by various UMass Boston faculty and friends.  Selection includes Dr. Ruth Butler’s “Hidden in the Shadow of the Master”, Dennis Lehan’s “The Given Day”, Professor Askold M. Melnyczuk’s “The House of Widows”, Professor Jean E. Rhodes’ “Becoming Manny”, and “Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters”.

14. "Party Time"
Value: $4,500
Starting bid: $1,500

This package includes a rental of UMass Boston's Campus Center, including podiums, LCD projectors, wired sound system, in-house tables/chairs and balloons.  Please note this package does not include food, staging/dance floor, wireless sound system, or staffing.


Boston's Best

15. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Value: $136
Starting bid: $50
You and a guest will attend the Boston Pops on Wednesday, June 10th to see Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops in conjunction with Linda Eder perform an array of Judy Garland Songs.  Beginning at 8pm, Eder will sing such Garland favorites as "By Myself," "Almost Like Being in Love," and "Over the Rainbow."

16.  “SenaTOUR”
Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $50
You and a guest will have a tour of the State House and lunch to follow with Senator Jack Hart.  Winner will contact his office directly to make arrangements.


17
. “Just Dance”
Value: $156
Starting bid: $50
You and a guest will attend Boston Ballet’s performance of “Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration” at the Wang Theatre on opening or closing night, May 14th or 17th.  Curtain at 7pm.


18
“Just Dance, Take Two”
Value: $184
Starting bid: $75
You and a guest will see Boston Ballet’s performance of “Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes Centennial Celebration” from box seats on opening night, May 14th.  Curtain at 7pm.


19
. “Ahoy Mate”
Value: $165
Starting bid: $50
Set sail for the Caribbean with two tickets to Huntington Theatre Company’s adaptation of Pirates! (Or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder’d).  Tickets are valid for performances on May 15th, 18th, 19th, 21st or 23rd.

20. “Music to My Ears”
Value: $500
Starting bid: $250
Spend an evening with "America's Orchestra," the Boston Pops, and
Maestro Keith Lockhart at Symphony Hall. You will enjoy a VIP table for
five, complimentary champagne, a copy of the recently released Boston
Pops' Oscar & Tony CD autographed by Keith Lockhart and a
behind-the-scenes tour of the Hall complete with a backstage visit and a
photograph of you and your guests with the maestro.


21. “A Tour Like No Other”
Value: Priceless
Starting bid: $125
You and three guests will tour the Impressionists gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts with Monet expert Professor Paul H. Tucker followed by lunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant with the Professor himself.


22. “Love That Dirty Water…”
Value: $525
Starting bid: $200
You and a guest will enjoy a one night stay for two at The Charles Hotel and dinner at Henrietta’s Table.


23. “Slightly Ahead of its Time.”
Value: $350
Starting bid: $100
You and a guest will enjoy a one-night stay at The Colonnade Boston.

24. “Higher Standards”
Value: $525
Starting bid: $200
You and a guest will enjoy a weekend night stay with deluxe accommodations and breakfast at Fifteen Beacon.

25. “Because You’re Worth It”
Value: $399
Starting bid: $150
You and a guest will enjoy overnight accommodations in a deluxe room for two at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.  The next morning enjoy a complimentary breakfast inside the hotel at 606 Congress.



Steals and Deals

26. “A Week of Rest and Relaxation”
Value: $813
Starting bid: $250
Spend the week of July 11th in a two room unit at the Evergreen Valley Time Share Resort, in Stoneham, Maine.  This resort is totally surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest.  Date may be changed if resort availability permits.

27. “Cookin’ Up Some Fun”
Value: $360
Starting bid: $150
Learn the techniques of Thai cooking with expert chef, and Thailand native, Wichian Rojanawon. You and five guests will learn to prepare simple, delicious Thai dishes in your own home or in the expert’s personal kitchen during this cooking lesson.


28. “Dress to Impress”
Value: $300
Starting bid: $150
7 For All Mankind will help you dress for success with a $300 gift card to be used in stores or online.

29. Wine & Dine
Value: $60
Starting bid: $20
You and a guest will have the opportunity to educate and amuse yourselves with the knowledge and anecdotes of local farmers, vintners, aficionados and master brewers while you participate in a sampling and tasting at the Fireplace.

30. “Drivers Wanted”
Value: $101
Starting bid: $50
This package includes a two individual races at F1 Boston and a $25 gift certificate to use in their full-service restaurant and bar after the race!

31. “Never Lose Your Way Again”
Value: $120
Starting bid: $50
You will always find your way with this silver touch screen Garmin nuvi 200 GPS.


32.
“Say Cheese”
Value: $500
Starting bid: $150
You and up to five family members will sit for a professional photograph session including lighting and background setting, and a printed picture package including one 8x10, two 5x7's, and four wallet sized photos.


33. “Family Fun”
Value: $380
Starting bid: $75
This package will provide a family with plenty of fun this summer with six (6) Showcase Cinemas passes, four (4) Museum of Science Passes, four (4) New England Aquarium passes, four (4) Peabody Essex Museum Passes, five (5) UMass Boston Monday Harbor Cruise vouchers and two (2) adult and two (2) children’s passes to Old Sturbridge Village.


34. “Family Fun, Take Two”
Value: $400
Starting bid: $75
This package will provide a family with plenty of fun this summer with four (4) AMC Cinema passes, four (4) Showcase Cinemas passes, four (4) Museum of Science Passes, four (4) New England Aquarium passes, five (5) UMass Boston Monday Harbor Cruise vouchers, (2) Boston Duck Tours Passes, and two (2) Story Land Passes.


35. “Deep Sea Fun”
Value: $125
Starting bid: $50
This package will provide a family of four with a Patron Level Membership to the New England Aquarium for one year.

36. “Keeping it Modern”
 Value: $150
Starting bid: $50

You and three guests can view the works of a new generation of artists at the Institute of Contemporary Art and dine on modern Japanese Cuisine with this $100 gift certificate to Douzo.

37.
“Dinner and a Movie”
Value: $170
Starting bid: $75
You and a guest will enjoy dinner for two at Bina Osteria ($150.00 gift card) located in Boston’s Downtown Crossing and a movie at nearby AMC Cinemas.

38.
“Dinner and a Movie, Take Two”
Value: $120
Starting bid: $50
You and a guest will enjoy dinner for two at Gaslight, Brasserie du Coin ($100.00 gift card) located in Boston’s historic South End and a movie at nearby AMC Cinemas.

39. “Having Fun at Mohegan Sun”
Value: $40
Starting bid: $10
You and a guest will enjoy dinner for two at Mohegan Sun’s Season Buffet.

40. “Fine Dining”
Value: $100
Starting bid: $50
You and three guests will enjoy a delicious catered meal in your own home prepared by Ethnica Catering.

41. “Rack’em Up”
  Value: $250
Starting bid: $75
You and 24 guests will enjoy five pool tables between the hours of 6-8pm on any weeknight, complete with an appetizer tray of buffalo wings, chips and salsa at Jillian’s Boston.

42. “Home Sweet Home”
Value: $55
Starting bid: $20
Interior Decorator Barbara Graceffa will come to your home for a one-hour in-home design consultation or home decor sewing.  Recipient must be from the Boston/South Shore area. 



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