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SAEC LEADERSHIP TRAINING

At the University of Massachusetts Boston, The Student Arts & Events Council – SAEC – makes memories every day. You too can be apart of this amazing team

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Announcement: REVISED Annual Department of Public Safety Elevator Safety Testing

Announcement: The Beacon Fitness Center will be closed on Monday, August 25, 2008 for routine maintenance, staff training and equipment cleaning. The center will re-open for use on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.

Human Resources is pleased to announce the Fall 2008 section of the Supervisory Leadership Development Program (SLDP).

Reminder: To Quinn Administation Bldg.Staff: There will be a Cabling Project Meeting on Monday, August 18th in the Chancellor’s Conference Room at 1:00 PM.

Cabling the Quinn Administration Building: The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will begin cabling the Quinn Administration Building on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in order to accommodate high speed data.

Facilities Update: Healey Library Elevator #1 Will Be Down To Perform Repair Work Beginning on Monday, August 18, 2008.

Family to celebrate life of late Hub leader Atkins: The family of the late Thomas I. Atkins will hold a celebration of the former Boston city councilor’s life this weekend, giving friends and admirers an opportunity to pay their respects to a man best remembered for his tireless fights against discrimination and for equal rights.

Annual Mandatory Department of Public Safety Elevator Safety Testing Begins Monday, August 18, 2008: Beginning on Monday August 18th, elevators across campus will be inspected by the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Safety.

Save big at the UMass Boston Bookstore with no tax: Savings on Apple Computers, school supplies and other taxable items.

CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE

Chancellor's Website

Moving forward with new academic building

Changes in Government Relations and Public Affairs

interim provost

Emergency Notification System

UMass Boston Renewal: Strategic Plan and Master Plan

ATHLETICS

UMB Athletics News

From the Beacon Fitness Center: Beginning on July 1, 2008, all staff, faculty and alumni can join or renew their BFC membership for FY 2009 by completing the registration procedures at the BFC front desk.

EVENTS

Events Calendar

Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

On Sunday, August 17th, UMass Boston will host the closing ceremonies of the Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day walk.

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UMassFive, in partnership with CampusDoor, is pleased to provide access to private student loans through CU Student H.E.L.P. And you may be eligible for up to $3,000 at a rate of 3.9% with a 12-24 month term to help pay your utility bills, including pre-paid oil.

Island Adventure! Come and explore Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor!

Gerontology Department Dissertation Defense announcement for PhD candidate for Kerstin Gerst: "Supplemental Security Income Use by Older Immigrants from Latin America: Impact of Federal and State Policy"

The UMass Boston English Department has opened a new rare books exhibition at the Boston Public Library: “All the World's a Page: 400 Years of Shakespeare in Print”

FACILITIES

Project Updates

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Current News Releases

From UMass Boston Dining:

Summer Session II Hours

NOW OPEN:

McCormack
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Relocation of the IT Helpdesk to the Healey Commons: On Monday, August 11, 2008 the IT Helpdesk will be moving from Quinn 1st floor to the 3rd floor of the Healey Library.

Call for Applications: Roy J. Zuckerberg Endowed Leadership Prize: The Roy J. Zuckerberg Endowed Leadership Prize is designed to reward leaders of courage, conviction, and selflessness who have devoted their time and talent to helping the University of Massachusetts to accomplish its goals.

Next Phase of Parking and Pathway Safety Construction: In anticipation for the start of the Fall semester, we are proceeding with the next phase of parking and pathway construction projects at UMass Boston.

Classroom Technology Upgrade Swing Space Schedule: Complete listing of classes that will be relocated during the ongoing classroom technology upgrades this summer

From the Controllers Office: Change in 2008 Mileage Reimbursement Rate Effective July 1st

From Anne Scrivener Agee, Vice Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer: University Policies on Information Technology

The Student Arts & Events Council is currently developing a fall calendar of the arts. This publication will be an index of on-campus: lectures, art shows, performances, concerts, and exhibitions.

GREEN CORNER

Welcome to the Green Corner on the Community Front Page! This is a quick reference to the campus’ green practices, events and general green guidelines and tips. For more information on campus sustainability, please visit www.umb.edu/recycling_sustainability. For more information email umBe.Green@umb.edu

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Recycling Checklist

Paper Recycling Guides

Bottle/Can Recycling Guide

Know your Plastics

Recycler’s information

Earth Day. Everyday

HEALTH SERVICES

UHS Website

University Health Services announces the deployment of their new electronic medical records system, Point and Click over the next two weeks.

The Voices of Recovery at UMass Boston and the Healey Library are proud to announce that we have launched an online resource of alcohol and other drug resources

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is offering FREE NICOTINE PATCHES.

Would you like to participate in planning an event on campus for National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month?

Co-sponsor a Campus Blood Drive...

HUMAN RESOURCES

HR Website

The Department of Human Resources introduces Interview Exchange. As some of you may have noticed, our Employment Opportunities website has a new look. This new look is part of our efforts to provide better services to both hiring departments and applicants during the recruitment process.

Financial Planning - TIAA-CREF: TIAA-CREF will be on campus Thursday, August 14, 2008 and still has open appointments available.

The Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce that TIAA-CREF has added additional dates for one-on-one financial counseling

JUST FOR STUDENTS

From the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS TO TEACH ON CAMPUS WITH A $300 STIPEND

SAEC

SAEC Website

Discounts from the SAEC...

UMass Boston's SAEC can get you into all of Boston's hotspots for great prices! Stop by Student Activities and Leadership (Campus Center, 3rd floor) to take advantage of these and other great faculty/staff discounts.

FREE Boston Children's Museum Tickets: The Office of Student Activities and Leadership and The Student Arts & Events Council will be giving away tickets to the Boston Children’s Museum.

SCHEDULES

Beacon Fitness Center

Campus Center

Clark Athletic Center

Healey Library

UMB Dining

STUDENT SENATE

The Undergraduate Student Senate represents the diverse community of UMass Boston. We need your input and involvement to continue to reflect the vibrancy of our community. There are many many ways for your to get involved. Contact us for more information

STUDENT SNAPSHOT

Meet Francis Vitiello, better known as Frany to his friends and family. He transferred to UMB during the Spring 2007 semester, after returning from Iraq from his first tour of duty. The two reasons he chose to come to school here were UMB’s reputation for having a non-traditional student body and because the campus location is very convenient.