November 20, 2009

Announcements

• BSC Bookstore Annual Faculty and Staff Appreciaton Event - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 11/20/09

  Mark your calendar for Friday, December 4, 2009 and come to the BSC Bookstore at ECC for the Annual Faculty and Staff Appreciaton Event.

• BSC's Agricultural Land - Submitted by Arthur Lizie on 11/20/09

  We need input on using BSC's Agricultural Land

• Giving Tree 2009 - Just a few families left!! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/20/09

  Take part in the Community Service Center's Giving Tree to support families from Brockton Family and Community Resources. Wish lists include everything from coloring books and crayons to gift cards!

• MYS Application to Present Deadline Is Today! - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/20/09

  Please have your students register today for the 10 December 2009 Midyear Symposium

• Results of Christmas Stocking Project for Troops - Submitted by Sally Stewart on 11/20/09

  The Christmas stocking project was a huge success and we will plan to do this again next year.

November 19, 2009

Announcements

• Accounting check cycle for holiday week - Submitted by Kristin Hanson on 11/19/09

  Please be reminded that the Accounting Office will have one check cycle next Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

• Birdgewater Winter Farmers Market 11/20 - Submitted by Arthur Lizie on 11/19/09

  The monthly Bridgewater Winter Farmers Market starts Friday, November 20

• Do you have a student interested in applying for the Summer 2010 ATP and CfS Research Grant? - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/19/09

  Please encourage your students to join the ATP and Center for Sustainability (CfS) coordinators on Wednesday, 2 December 2009 for a workshop for summer grant applicants.

Events

• Faculty Forum on International Teaching - Submitted by Wing-Kai To on 11/19/09

  Faculty are welcome to join us for conversations about teaching international study tours and supervising students research abroad today from 2 to 4 p.m. in Campus Center Room 204.

• Friday at Tent City- Final Day! - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/19/09

  Please join the Social Justice League and Tent City participants for today's speakers from HopeFound and Sports for Hunger.

• Giving Tree 2009 - There are still families left!! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/19/09

  Take part in the Community Service Center's Giving Tree to support families from Brockton Family and Community Resources. Wish lists include everything from coloring books and crayons to gift cards!

• Native American Heritage Month Film Series - Submitted by Joyce Rain Anderson on 11/19/09

  Cancelled Event: Native American Heritage Month Film Series, Alcatraz Is Not an Island, has been cancelled today.

• Native American Heritage Month Speaker - Submitted by Joyce Rain Anderson on 11/19/09

  Native American Heritage Month: Day of Mourning with Tall Oak Weeden
  Monday, Novemeber 23
  Heritage Room 11:00-1:00

• Physics Research Seminar - Submitted by Dora Levin on 11/19/09

  MODELING THE AMOEBOID MOTIONS
  Micah Dembo, PhD
  Dept of Biomedical Eng, Boston University
  Date: Friday, Nov 20, 2009
  Time: 10:10 - 11:00 AM
  Room: Sci 334

• Thursday at Tent City! - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/19/09

  Please join the Social Justice League and Tent City participants for today's speakers from BSC Homelessness Taskforce and School on Wheels.

November 18, 2009

Announcements

• Check cycle schedule for Holiday week - Submitted by Kristin Hanson on 11/18/09

  Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday next week, the Accounting Office will have one check cycle early on Wednesday.

• Graduate Education Council - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/18/09

  The Graduate Education Council will meet today at 3:00 pm in the Campus Center, RCC 202.

• Open Office Hours with Provost Howard London - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/18/09

  I will hold open office hours today from 2:00-3:00 pm.

• The Undergraduate Review - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/18/09

  A Journal Of Undergraduate Research and Creative Work

Events

• "Going on 13" Documentary, Today @ 1:00 -2:30 PM - Submitted by Sandra Faiman-Silva on 11/18/09

  Wednesday @ 1:00 PM, Moakley Auditorium; This video chronicles four girls' coming of age in the U.S.

• *TODAY!*Congress to Campus* - An Open Forum with Two Former Members of Congress - Submitted by Maria I. Schaaf on 11/18/09

  The Center for Legislative Studies invites you to participate in an Open Forum with two former members of Congress today, Nov. 18 at 10 am in the Large Ballroom of the Rondileau Campus Center.

• Giving Tree 2009: Help families have a wonderful holiday! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/18/09

  Take part in the Community Service Center's Giving Tree to support families from Brockton Family and Community Resources. Wish lists include everything from coloring books and crayons to gift cards!

• Native American Heritage Month--Today - Submitted by Joyce Rain Anderson on 11/18/09

  Would You Feel Honored?: Indian Mascots in Sports
  Native American Heritage Month Discussion
  November 18 Heritage Room 1:00-3:00

• Simplify Your Life: Effective Time Management, Planning, and Lesson Design for Online Learning - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 11/18/09

  Presented by Dr. Phyllis Gimbel and Dr. Jude Gonsalvez, Monday, November 23rd, 3:30-4:15 PM, Moakley 221.

• Teaching: Use It or Lose It in Applied Research - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 11/18/09

  A CART colloquium presented by Dr. Phyllis Gimbel, Assistant Professor, Dept. of SEPP, and OTL Teaching Fellow. Tuesday, December 8th, 12:30-1:30 PM, Moakley 221.

• The Ducktor Is In: A Wellness Expo - Submitted by Arthur Slotnick on 11/18/09

  TODAY: Wednesday November 18, the students of TVS will be hosting a wellness expo in the Moakley atrium from 11am to 2pm. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about the FREEBIES!

• Wednesday at Tent City! - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/18/09

  Please join the Social Justice League and Tent City participants for today's speakers from DREAM and YouthBuild.

November 17, 2009

Announcements

• **Maxwell Library Concert: TODAY @ 12:30!!!** - Submitted by Joshua P. Millard on 11/17/09

  OPERA SCENES ENSEMBLE!!! Come hear the talented students of Professor Donna Ames perform dramatic and comic scenes from various operas. Heritage Room, Maxwell Library, 12:30pm, FREE admission.

• Academic Policy Committee Meeting - Submitted by Karen M. Fontana on 11/17/09

  The Academic Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, November 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the ECR, Boyden Hall.

• ATP Can Refund Current Undergraduate Students up to $250 of Graduate School Application Fees - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/17/09

  Any student who is currently applying to graduate school should maintain receipts for all of their application fees. ATP can refund students up to $250 dollars.

• Jingle Bop! Day with a Dancer Kids Program - Submitted by Catherine Davis on 11/17/09

  $10 registration fee for boys & girls Sunday Dec. 6th 9am - 12 noon.BSC Discount til Nov. 28th! Sign up now!

• Open Office Hours with Provost Howard London - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/17/09

  I will hold open office hours November 18 from 2:00-3:00 pm.

• Reminder on Thanksgiving Buffet Wednesday, November 18 at the BDR - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 11/17/09

  Come and enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet at the BDR today from 11am to 2pm.

Events

• " Empty Bowls Silent Auction to Benefit School on Wheels *Today!* - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/17/09

  On Wednesday, November 18 from 10am-3pm, bid on one-of-a-kind student art! All proceeds go to School on Wheels in Brockton.

• ***Nino Ricci: The Origin of Species*** - Submitted by Michael Somers on 11/17/09

  Nino Ricci will read from his latest work "The Origin of Species" on Monday, November 23, in the Heritage Room from 4:00-6:00 pm.

• BENEFIT CONCERT FOR DARFUR- TONIGHT! - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/17/09

  Student-organized benefit concert/event for victims of Darfur on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:30PM.

• Come play with kids from the Family Life Center **this Thursday**! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/17/09

  This Thursday, November 19 from 4-6pm, come have some fun and play with kids from the Family Life Center of Brockton!

• Community Organizing for Social Justice in Africa - Submitted by Patricia M. Dyer on 11/17/09

  The African Studies Program (ASP) Kick-Off event.
  Today, November 17, 2009
  2-3:30 pm
  Dunn Conference B, Crimson

• Dodgeball Tournament Mon. Nov. 23rd - Submitted by Catherine Davis on 11/17/09

  Open to the community Dodgeball Tournament Mon. Nov. 23rd from 3-10pm Kelly Gym. $5 per person or $30 team of 6 people.

• Philosophy Dept. Colloquium - Submitted by Aeon Skoble on 11/17/09

  Dr. Catherine Womack- "Direct-To-Consumer Drug Advertising: How to create relations of reliability and trust?" Thurs Nov. 19, 3:30-5:00, Davis Center

• Physics Research Seminar - Submitted by Dora Levin on 11/17/09

  MODELING THE AMOEBOID MOTIONS
  Micah Dembo
  Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
  Open to the BSC Community
  Date: Friday, Nov 20, 2009
  Time: 10:10 - 11:00 AM
  Room: Science 334

• The Ducktor Is In: A Wellness Expo! - Submitted by Arthur Slotnick on 11/17/09

  TOMORROW: Wednesday November 18, the students of TVS will be hosting a wellness expo in the Moakley atrium from 11am to 2pm. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about the FREEBIES!

• Transgender Awareness Night - Submitted by Michael Kocet on 11/17/09

  Join AWARE this Thursday at 6:45pm in the Library Lecture Hall for Transgender Day of Remembrance. A panel will talk about their experiences in the transgender community.

• Tuesday at Tent City! - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/17/09

  Please join the Social Justice League and Tent City participants for today's speakers from Mainspring House and Women's Place.

Miscellaneous

• Farewell Ice Cream Social for Cathy kedski - Submitted by Cynthia Sweeney on 11/17/09

  Please join us for a farewell ice cream social for Cathy Kedski on Thursday, Nov 19th from 2-4 pm at One park Ave.

November 16, 2009

Announcements

• A Donation Drive - This Week!!! - Submitted by Michele Wakin on 11/16/09

  Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week Donation Drive Sponsored by the Task Force to End Homelessness

• All College Committee Meeting - Submitted by Karen M. Fontana on 11/16/09

  The All College Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 18 at 3:30 p.m. in Harrington 211.

• ATP Summer 2009 Research Highlights - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/16/09

  Check out Christie Bowles's ATP Summer Research Project

• Considering Teaching a Service-Learning Course? - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/16/09

  If you are interested in including a Service-Learning component in your courses or improving on the SL you currently do, take advantage of our "Take a Colleague to Lunch" initiative!

• Funding opportunities for undergrads $$ - Submitted by Stacy Nistendirk on 11/16/09

  New external funding opportunities for undergraduates are available on the OUR webpage.

• Graduate Education Council Meeting - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/16/09

  The Graduate Education Council will meet on November 18 at 3:00 pm in the Campus Center, RCC 202.

• Last Chance! Drug Free Workplace Employee Education and Supervisory Training TODAY! - Submitted by Allison Pickup on 11/16/09

  Walk-in's invited to attend todays Drug Free Workplace Training for employees from 9:30am-11:00am and supervisory training from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Both sessions held in DUNN A.

• Last day to register! Drug Free Workplace Workshop Tomorrow! - Submitted by Allison Pickup on 11/16/09

  Register today! Drug Free Workplace Training for employees and supervisors. Two sessions will be held. Employee workshop will be from 9:30am-11:00am and supervisor workshop from 1:00-3:00.

• MYS Application to Present Now LIVE on the OUR website - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/16/09

  The online submission form is up and running on the OUR website at http://www.bridgew.edu/OUR/MYS/MidyearSympSubForm.htm.

• Open Office Hours with Provost London - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/16/09

  I will hold open office hours November 18 from 2:00-3:00 pm.

• Register Now: Irish Music Ensemble MUSIC 115 002 - Submitted by Susan J. Lindsay on 11/16/09

  Open to all levels and instruments--dancers and singers, too!BSC's Traditional Irish Music Ensemble now enrolling. Great music, good fun! MUSC-115 002. All are welcome!

• Seeking Nominations . . . - Submitted by Gael DeIuliis on 11/16/09

  The selection committee for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges appreciates your assistance with nominating students in the Class of 2010.

• Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings - Submitted by Dorothy Grosswendt on 11/16/09

  See announcement for information about scheduling an appointment with a tax-deferred retirement savings plan representative.

• Thanksgiving Week Schedule for Food Services/Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks and Bookstore - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 11/16/09

  Thanksgiving Week Schedule for Food Services/Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks and Bookstore

Events

• *Congress to Campus* - An Open Forum with Two Former Members of Congress - Submitted by Maria I. Schaaf on 11/16/09

  The Center for Legislative Studies invites you to participate in an Open Forum with two former members of Congress on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 am in the Large Ballroom of the Rondileau Campus Center.

• Baskets of Love update - Submitted by Jennifer M. Thibodeau on 11/16/09

  Wish lists will be available for pick-up in the Community Service Center tomorrow, November 17, 2009.

• BENEFIT CONCERT FOR DARFUR- TOMORROW - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/16/09

  Student-organized benefit concert/event for victims of Darfur on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:30PM.

• Community Organizing for Social Justice in Africa - Submitted by Patricia M. Dyer on 11/16/09

  The African Studies Program (ASP) Kick-Off event.
  Tuesday, November 17, 2009
  2-3:30 pm
  Dunn B Conference Room (East Campus)

• Core Curriculum Steering Committee - Submitted by Kathleen Sandstrum on 11/16/09

  The Core Curriculum Steering Committee will meet today, November 17 at 3:30 pm in the MDR

• Dr. Edward Deveney presents: "A Fundamental Particle Physics Experiment" - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 11/16/09

  Wednesday, November 18th, 3:30-4:30 PM, Moakley 221.

• Empty Bowls Silent Auction to Benefit School on Wheels - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/16/09

  On Wednesday, November 18 from 10am-3pm, bid on one-of-a-kind student art! All proceeds go to School on Wheels in Brockton.

• International Coffee/Tea Party - Submitted by Kristy-Ann Eldridge on 11/16/09

  The International Culture Club would like you to join them for this exciting annual event on wed. Nov. 18th from 2:30-4:30 in RCC 004 (1 Park Ave)

• Native American Heritage Month Film Series - Submitted by Joyce Rain Anderson on 11/16/09

  Native American Heritage Month Film Series
  The Exiles (1961) 5:00-8:00 pm Heritage Room

• Phi Beta Delta- International Honor Society - Submitted by Kristy-Ann Eldridge on 11/16/09

  Information session Today tues. Nov. 17th from 4-5pm in RCC 103- Office of Student Involvement and Leadership.

• REMINDER: Center for Multicultural Affairs' Native American Heritage Month Celebration - Submitted by Keileen Hopps on 11/16/09

  The Center for Multicultural Affairs invites you to join us for our annual Native American Heritage Month Celebration this Thursday, 11/19, from 6pm-8pm in the Heritage Room of the Maxwell Library.

• The Ducktor Is In: A Wellness Expo! - Submitted by Arthur Slotnick on 11/16/09

  On Wednesday November 18, the students of TVS will be hosting a wellness expo in the Moakley atrium from 11am to 2pm. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about the FREEBIES!

• Wellness Expo - Submitted by Arthur Slotnick on 11/16/09

  On Wednesday November 18, the students of TVS will be hosting a wellness expo in the Moakley atrium from 11am to 2pm. See the attached press release for the many FREE activities at this event.

Community Service

• Bring families together this Thanksgiving - Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Distribution - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/16/09

  On Monday, November 23, help provide over 900 local families with their Thanksgiving meals through Catholic Charities South of Brockton.

• Up til Dawn- St Jude Childrens Research Event! - Submitted by Maribeth Johnson on 11/16/09

  Sign up to participate in BSC's Up til Dawn event. Register to send letters on behalf of the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Register your office or department at www.myuptildawn.org

November 15, 2009

Events

• International Education Week 2009 - Submitted by Kristy-Ann Eldridge on 11/15/09

  Please try to make some time in your schedules this week to enjoy some of the wonderful events.

• Monday at Tent City! - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/15/09

  Please join the Social Justice League and Tent City participants for today's speakers from My Brother's Keeper and Horizons for Homeless Children.

November 13, 2009

Announcements

• Hooper Street - Closed TODAY, Friday, November 13 - Submitted by Diane Nelson on 11/13/09

  Hooper Street will be CLOSED and not accessible from Plymouth Street between 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. TODAY, Friday, November 13th.

• Important Information regarding Inclement Weather Procedures - Submitted by Keri A. (HR) Powers on 11/13/09

  As the winter months approach, please be aware of the following points of interest:

• Thanksgiving Buffet at the Bridgewater Dining Room - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 11/13/09

  Please mark your calendar for a Thanksgiving Buffet at the BDR on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
  11:00am - 2:00pm

• Travel Grant for Faculty through the Marion & Jasper Whiting Foundation - Submitted by Diane Dobson on 11/13/09

  The Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation Travel Grant for Faculty is available through the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects.

Events

• Artis Reception for Chirs Kelly's show "Passages" - Submitted by Mary Alger on 11/13/09

  Artist Reception for Chris Kelly's show "Passages", an exhibit of truly unbelievable ceramic sculpture, Monday, November 16, from 4:30 to 6:00, Art Building

• Speakers for Tent City - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/13/09

  Finalized list of this year's Tent City speakers, who will give talks and lead discussions every day next week at 11:00AM and 3:00PM.

• Tent City 2009- Next Week! - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/13/09

  BSC's 3rd Annual Tent City, sponsored by the Social Justice League student group.

• Tomorrow--Native American POWWOW - Submitted by Joyce Rain Anderson on 11/13/09

  POWWOW--Native American Heritage Month
  BSC will host its first Powwow
  Saturday, Novemebr 14 from 11:00-6:00
  Free and open to all

• Wellness Expo - Submitted by Arthur Slotnick on 11/13/09

  On Wednesday November 18, the students of TVS will be hosting a wellness expo in the Moakley atrium from 11am to 2pm. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about the FREEBIES!

November 12, 2009

Announcements

• *Today* Power and Privilege at BSC: Immigration, Nationality and Privilege - Submitted by Donna Wood on 11/12/09

  *Today* Power and Privilege: Immigration, Nationality and Privilege at 12:30 PM in the ECC 111 with Facilitators Dr. Joyce Rain Anderson and Dr. Wing-kai To.

• ATP Can Refund Current Undergraduate Students up to $250 of Graduate School Application Fees - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/12/09

  Any student who is currently applying to graduate school should maintain receipts for all of their application fees. ATP can refund students up to $250 dollars.

• Graduate Education Council Meeting - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/12/09

  The Graduate Education Council will meet on November 18 at 3:00 pm in the Campus Center, RCC 202.

• Graduate Education Council Meeting - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/12/09

  The Graduate Education Council will meet on November 18 at 3:00 pm in the Campus Center, RCC 202.

• Hooper Street - Closed tomorrow, Friday, November 13 - Submitted by Diane Nelson on 11/12/09

  Hooper Street will be CLOSED and not accessible from Plymouth Street between 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, November 13th.

• Inter-library Loan Survery - Submitted by Michael Somers on 11/12/09

  Help us help you! Take a few minutes to complete a user satisfaction survey.

• Reminder- CIO Open Office Hours Today - Submitted by Avis Patten on 11/12/09

  CIO Pat Cronin will host open office hours today, Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 3:00-4:00pm

• Shuttle Bus Changes for Friday November 13th! - Submitted by Mary Cahill on 11/12/09

  Because of repairs to an existing storm water catch basin at the intersection of Plymouth (Route 104) and Hooper Street, the shuttle bus service will run Route 2 and Rt. 28 (Brockton) service only!

• Sign Up Today! Drug Free Workplace Training 11/17/09 - Submitted by Allison Pickup on 11/12/09

  The Office of Human Resources would like to encourage you to attend the Drug Free Workplace Training on November 17th. Two sessions will be held, one for employees and one for supervisors.

• Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Mtg - Submitted by Karen M. Fontana on 11/12/09

  The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee will meet on Monday, November 16 at 3:15 p.m. in the MDR, Maxwell Library.

Events

• BENEFIT CONCERT FOR DARFUR - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/12/09

  Student-organized benefit concert/event for victims of Darfur on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:30PM.

• Congress to Campus: An Open Forum with Two Former Members of Congress - Submitted by Maria I. Schaaf on 11/12/09

  The Center for Legislative Studies invites you to participate in an Open Forum with two former members of Congress on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 am in the Large Ballroom of the Rondileau Campus Center.

• CPDC Guest Lecture:Responding to the Learning Challenges of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Submitted by Kelley Stever on 11/12/09

  Please join CPDC for a presentation by Elizabeth Stringer Keefe, Assistant Professor, Lesley University, this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Maxwell Library Lecture Hall.

• Physics Research Seminar - Submitted by Dora Levin on 11/12/09

  INVESTIGATING COMPLEXITY ONE ATOM AT A TIME:
  SCANNING TUNNELING MICROSCOPY
  OF HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTORS
  Dr Eric Hudson of MIT Dept. Physics
  Friday, Nov 13, 2009
  10:10-11:00 AM
  Sci 334

• POWWOW--Native American Heritage Month - Submitted by Joyce Rain Anderson on 11/12/09

  POWWOW--Native American Heritage Month
  BSC will host the first campus powwow on Saturday, November 14 from 11:00-6:00 in the RCC Ballroom.

• Simplify Your Life: Effective Time Management, Planning & Lesson Design for Online Learning - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 11/12/09

  Monday, November 23rd, 3:30-4:15 PM, Moakley 221, co-sponsored by CART, OTL, and TTC. Presented by Dr. Phyllis Gimbel and Dr. Jude Gonsalvez.

• The Ducktor Is In: Wellness Expo - Submitted by Arthur Slotnick on 11/12/09

  On Wednesday November 18, the students of TVS will be hosting a wellness expo in the Moakley atrium from 11am to 2pm. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about the FREEBIES!

• Wellness Expo - Submitted by Arthur Slotnick on 11/12/09

  On Wednesday November 18, the students of TVS will be hosting a wellness expo in the Moakley atrium from 11am to 2pm. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about the FREEBIES!

Community Service

• Bring families together this Thanksgiving- Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Distribution - Submitted by Sarah M. Buckley on 11/12/09

  Help provide over 900 local families with their Thanksgiving meals through Catholic Charities South of Brockton.

• Bring families together this Thanksgiving Day- Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Distribution - Submitted by Sarah M. Buckley on 11/12/09

  Help provide over 900 local families with their Thanksgiving meals through Catholic Charities South of Brockton.

November 11, 2009

Announcements

• Asian Studies courses, Spring 2010 - Submitted by Wing-Kai To on 11/11/09

  Faculty please refer to this list of Asian studies courses for advising students.

• HCSA & DCAP Open Enrollment Period Extended - Submitted by Dorothy Grosswendt on 11/11/09

  The HCSA & DCAP open enrollment period for 2010 calendar year benefits has been extended to December 4, 2009.

• Hooper Street - Closed Friday, November 13 - Submitted by Diane Nelson on 11/11/09

  Hooper Street will be CLOSED and not accessible from Plymouth Street between 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 on Friday, November 13th.

• Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings - Submitted by Dorothy Grosswendt on 11/11/09

  See announcement for information about scheduling an appointment with a tax-deferred retirement savings plan representative.

Events

• Faculty Forum on International Teaching - Submitted by Wing-Kai To on 11/11/09

  A group of faculty will disucss their teaching of study tours on November 19, Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Campus Center 204 during the International Education week. All are welcome.

• Visiting Exchange Scholar Lecture - Submitted by Wing-Kai To on 11/11/09

  Our visiting exchange scholar Dr.Satoshi Tomita will discuss enterprise longevity and brand identity in Japan on November 17 Tuesday, at 11 p.m. in One Park Ave.

November 10, 2009

Announcements

• A Donation Drive - Submitted by Michele Wakin on 11/10/09

  Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week Donation Drive: 11/16 - 11/20.

• Hooper Street - Closed Friday, November 13 - Submitted by Diane Nelson on 11/10/09

  Hooper Street will be CLOSED and not accessible from Plymouth Street between 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 on Friday, November 13th.

• Much Ado About Nothing - Submitted by Matthew Greene on 11/10/09

  Thursday, November 19 at 8 PM
  Friday, November 20 at 8 PM
  Saturday, November 21 at 8 PM
  Sunday, November 22 at 2 PM

• OTL Workshop: Creating Meaningful Assessments - Submitted by Ann Brunjes on 11/10/09

  Join us for a discussion and workshop on creating meaningful assessments on Thursday, November 12, 11:00 - 12PM, Maxwell Library MDR.

• Reminder - Teaching & Learning with Technology - Effective Time Management & Planning for Faculty - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 11/10/09

  CART, OTL, & TTC Sponsored! Thursday, November 12th, 12:30-1:45 PM, Moakley 221.

• The Undergraduate Review - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/10/09

  A Journal Of Undergraduate Research and Creative Work

• Undergraduate Curriculum Committee - Submitted by Karen M. Fontana on 11/10/09

  The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee will meet on Monday, November 16 at 3:15 p.m. in the MDR, Maxwell Library.

• Winter Dance 2009 - Submitted by Matthew Greene on 11/10/09

  Thursday, December 3 at 8 PM
  Friday, December 4 at 4 PM
  Saturday, December 5 at 8 PM

• World AIDS Day - Submitted by Nasreen Shibli on 11/10/09

  World AIDS Day march and program.
  December 1, 2009

Events

• CART Colloquium: A Fundamental Particle Physics Experiment - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 11/10/09

  Presented by Dr. Edward Deveney, Professor, Department of Physics, Wednesday, November 18th, 3:30-4:30 PM, Moakley 221.

• TONIGHT: Speaker On Colombia, Human Rights Violations, and US Role - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/10/09

  Ms. Martha Lucia Giraldo Villano from Cauca, Colombia, "Extrajudicial Killings in Colombia...
  Not In Our Name!" Tues. 11/10 at 7:00PM

November 9, 2009

Announcements

• A Donation Drive - Submitted by Michele Wakin on 11/9/09

  Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week Donation Drive-11/16-11/20!!!

• Do you have a student interested in applying for the Summer 2010 ATP and CfS Research Grant? - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/9/09

  Please encourage your students to join the ATP and Center for Sustainability (CfS) coordinators on Wednesday, 2 December 2009 for a workshop for summer grant applicants.

• Drug Free Workplace Employee Education and Supervisory Training- November 17th - Submitted by Allison Pickup on 11/9/09

  The Office of Human Resources would like to invite you to attend the Drug Free Workplace Employee Education and Supervisory Training on November 17th.

• Funding opportunities for Undergrads $$ - Submitted by Stacy Nistendirk on 11/9/09

  New external funding opportunities for undergraduate students have been posted to the OUR webpage.

• Hooper Street - Closed Friday, November 13 - Submitted by Diane Nelson on 11/9/09

  Hooper Street will be CLOSED and not accessible from Plymouth Street between 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 on Friday, November 13th.

• NEW Technology Project Process - Submitted by IT Support on 11/9/09

  To align technology projects with institutional initiatives and provide BSC with a consistent process for requesting technology projects, IT has developed a new project management process.

• Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts Orders - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 11/9/09

  Sodexo is now taking orders for Desserts and Pies, please call ext. 2164 and place your order by Monday, November 23.

• TODAY! OTL Workshop: Creating Meaningful Assessments - Submitted by Ann Brunjes on 11/9/09

  Join us for a discussion and workshop on creating meaningful assessments TODAY, 3:20 - 4:20PM Maxwell Library 308 or Thursday, November 12, 11:00 - 12PM, Maxwell Library MDR.

• UCC Core Curriculum Subcommittee - Submitted by Karen M. Fontana on 11/9/09

  The Core Curriculum Subcommittee of the UCC will meet on Monday, November 9 at 3:15 in Tillinghast 301. Please see the attached agenda for the proposals under consideration.

Events

• Jumpstart Baskets Of Love! - Submitted by Jennifer M. Thibodeau on 11/9/09

  Please see the attached document to find out more about this year's Baskets of Love event!

• Shea Scholar Info Session: 9 November 2009 in the OUR - - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/9/09

  Tonight at 6:00 PM, the OUR will host an information session for this year's Shea Scholar Competition.

• Speaker On Colombia, Human Rights Violations, and US Role - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/9/09

  Ms. Martha Lucia Giraldo Villano from Cauca, Colombia, "Extrajudicial Killings in Colombia...
  Not In Our Name!" Tues. 11/10 at 7:00PM

Miscellaneous

• Parking - West Side of Campus - Submitted by Maureen Grenno on 11/9/09

  Parking will be limited on the West Side of Campus Thursday (11/12/09)afternoon .

November 8, 2009

Announcements

• President's Open Office Hours - Submitted by Lisa (President's Office) Shaw on 11/8/09

  President's Open Office Hours for Week of November 9th

Events

• Film presentation: Wings of Defeat; Once we were Kamikaze - Submitted by Wing-Kai To on 11/8/09

  A new award-winning historical documentary about Japanese in WWII will be shown this Tuesday (tomorro) at 11 a.m in Campus Center Room 201. All are welcome.

November 6, 2009

Announcements

• ATP Summer 2009 Research Highlights - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/6/09

  Check out Scott Campbell's ATP Summer Research Project.

• Conference and Event Services Tip - Submitted by Barbara Flynn on 11/6/09

  Help Us, Help You!

• Middle East Studies Lecture: Wednesday Nov 25 at 11:00am - Submitted by Jabbar Al-Obaidi on 11/6/09

  Dr. Itzchak Weismann
  University of Haifa- Israel
  The Islamic Other: Fundamentalism and Sufism in the Muslim World and Beyond
  November 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM
  , Heritage Room, Maxwell Library

• Middle East Studies Panel Discussion:Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:00PM - Submitted by Jabbar Al-Obaidi on 11/6/09

  Panel Discussion:
  Intellectual Freedom, Democracy, and Higher Education in the Middle East
  Thursday, Nov 12 at 1:00pm, Heritage Room/ Maxwell Library

• Rescheduled CIO~Open Office Hours - Submitted by Avis Patten on 11/6/09

  Rescheduled date: CIO Pat Cronin will host open office hours on Thursday,November 12, 2009 from 3:00-4:00pm.

Events

• Community Organizing for Social Justice in Africa - Submitted by Patricia M. Dyer on 11/6/09

  The African Studies Program (ASP) Kick-Off event.
  Tuesday, November 17, 2009
  2-3:30 pm
  Dunn Conference B, Crimson

• First Fridays is TODAY! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/6/09

  Join us TODAY from 12:30-2pm in Crimson Hall, Dunn B, for November's First Fridays of Service event!

• Middle East Studies Lecture: Wednesday Nov 25 at 11:00am - Submitted by Jabbar Al-Obaidi on 11/6/09

  The Islamic Other: Fundamentalism and Sufism in the Muslim World and Beyond
  
  Dr. Itzchak Weismann
  University of Haifa, Israel

• Middle East Studies Panel Discussion:Thursday, Nov 12,09, 1:00PM - Submitted by Jabbar Al-Obaidi on 11/6/09

  Middle East Studies Program: Panel Discussion:
  Intellectual Freedom, Democracy, and Higher Education in the Middle East
  Dr. Atallah Alroud, (Jordan)
  Moderator: Dr. Keith Lewinstein.

November 5, 2009

Announcements

• Cable TV Service Unavailable ~ Monday morning November 9th - Submitted by Mary O'Neill on 11/5/09

  Cable TV service will be unavailable on Monday morning (11/09).

• Drug Free Workplace Employee Education and Supervisory Training- November 17th - Submitted by Allison Pickup on 11/5/09

  The Office of Human Resources would like to invite you to attend the Drug Free Workplace Employee Education and Supervisory Training on November 17th.

• Few Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Available for Pregnant Women... - Submitted by Mary Lou Frias on 11/5/09

  H1N1 vaccination of pregnant women, caregivers of infants under 6 months old and household members of late third trimester pregnant women offered while supplies last. BSC ID required. No cost.

• Giving Tree 2009: Help families have a wonderful holiday! *Fixed PDF* - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/5/09

  Take part in the Community Service Center's Giving Tree to support families from Brockton Family and Community Resources. Wish lists include everything from coloring books and crayons to gift cards!

• MYS Application to Present Now LIVE on the OUR website - Submitted by Lee Torda on 11/5/09

  The online submission form is up and running on the OUR website at http://www.bridgew.edu/OUR/MYS/MidyearSympSubForm.htm.

• Programs and Policies meeting - Submitted by Rita Miller on 11/5/09

  The Programs and Policies subcommittee of UCC will meet on Monday, November 9 at 3:15 in room 101 of the library.

• Sodexo Dining Services Newsletter - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 11/5/09

  November Newsletter for Sodexo Dining Services

Events

• "Textures" Music Ensemble Concert! - Submitted by Deborah Nemko on 11/5/09

  BSC's Music Department Presents a Concert of the "Textures" Music Ensemble, Sunday, November 15th at 2 pm

• First Fridays of Service event - TOMORROW! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/5/09

  Join us this Friday, November 6 from 12:30-2pm in Crimson Hall, Dunn B, for November's First Fridays of Service event!

• Reminder: CPDC Guest Lecture Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 -9 a.m. in the Maxwell Library Lecture Hall - Submitted by Kelley Stever on 11/5/09

  Please join CPDC for a presentation entitled, The Universal Access Program: Massachusetts Commonwealth State Park System", by Marcy Marchello, Program Director, The Universal Access Program.

• Shea Scholar Info Session: 9 November 2009 in the OUR - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/5/09

  This coming Monday, 9 November 2009 at 6:00 in the evening, the OUR will host an information session for this year's Shea Scholar Competition.

• Speaker On Colombia, Human Rights Violations, and US Role - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 11/5/09

  Ms. Martha Lucia Giraldo Villano from Cauca, Colombia, "Extrajudicial Killings in Colombia...
  Not In Our Name!" Tues. 11/10 at 7:00PM

November 4, 2009

Announcements

• All Faculty/Librarian Meeting - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/4/09

  There will be an All Faculty/Librarian meeting today, November 4 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Heritage Room, Maxwell Library.

• CIO~Open Office Hours - Submitted by Avis Patten on 11/4/09

  Pat Cronin, CIO will host open office hours November 10, 2009 from 3:00-4:00pm

• Fiscal Affairs Office Hours. - Submitted by Janet Prodouz on 11/4/09

  Operating office hours for Fiscal Affairs are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Free Snacks and Green Action - TODAY! - Submitted by Edward Brush on 11/4/09

  Students are invited to a webinar and discussion on "Students in Action: Campus Sustainability and Climate Action," TODAY, 1:30 - 3:30 PM, Dunn Conference Room (Crimson Hall). Snacks Provided!

• Giving Tree 2009: Help families have a wonderful holiday! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/4/09

  Take part in the Community Service Center's Giving Tree to support families from Brockton Family and Community Resources. Wish lists include everything from coloring books and crayons to gift cards!

• New Library Resources - Submitted by Michael Somers on 11/4/09

  The Library continues its efforts to provide 24/7 access to information resources!

• Open Office Hours with Provost Howard London - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/4/09

  I will hold open office hours today from 2:00-3:00 pm.

• OTL Workshop: Creating Meaningful Assessments - Submitted by Ann Brunjes on 11/4/09

  Join us for a discussion and workshop on creating meaningful assessments on Monday, November 9, 3:20 - 4:20PM Maxwell Library 308 OR Thursday, November 12, 11:00 - 12PM, Maxwell Library MDR.

• Teaching & Learning with Technology: Effective Time Management & Planning for Faculty - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 11/4/09

  Co-sponsored by CART, OTL, & TTC, Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:30-1:45 PM, Moakley 221.

• Two-Spirit People - Submitted by Jennifer Coutu on 11/4/09

  Monday, November 9, 2009 2:00 to 4:00 pm
  Heritage Room, Maxwell Library

• UCC Core Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting - Submitted by Michael R. McClintock on 11/4/09

  The Core Curriculum Subcommittee of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 9th, at 3:15 p.m. in Tillinghast 301.

• UCC New Course Subcommitteee Meeting - Submitted by Karen M. Fontana on 11/4/09

  The first meeting of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee New Course Subcommittee will be held on November 9th at 3:15 p.m. in the Teacher Preparation Center in Burnell Hall.

Events

• BSC Basketball Vet Day Clinic register NOW! only $25 - Submitted by Catherine Davis on 11/4/09

  Vet Day Children's Basketball Clinic Wed. Nov. 11th 9am - 12pm noon. Register and pay by Mon. Nov. 9th for $25

• BSC Softball Pitching Clinic - Register NOW! - Submitted by Catherine Davis on 11/4/09

  Sign up now for the BSC W. Softball Pitching Clinics - Nov. 8th, 15th & 22nd. $75 !

• CPDC Guest Lecture: The Universal Access Program: Massachusetts Commonwealth State Park System" - Submitted by Kelley Stever on 11/4/09

  Please join CPDC for a presentation by Marcy Marchello of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Maxwell Library Lecture Hall.

• First Fridays of Service event - THIS FRIDAY! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/4/09

  Join us this Friday, November 6 from 12:30-2pm in Crimson Hall, Dunn B, for November's First Fridays of Service event!

• Mid-Week Music Sessions (Jazz) - Submitted by Donald Running on 11/4/09

  When: Wednesday night November 4th from 7:00-9:00.
  
  Where: One Park Street (located in the Rondileau Campus Center - Room 004)

• Shea Scholar Info Session: 9 November 2009 in the OUR - Submitted by Lee Torda on 11/4/09

  This coming Monday, 9 November 2009 at 6:00 in the evening, the OUR will host an information session for this year's Shea Scholar Competition.

Miscellaneous

• Farewell Ice Cream Social for Cathy Kedski. - Submitted by Cynthia Sweeney on 11/4/09

  Farewell Ice Cream Social for Cathy Kedski.

November 3, 2009

Announcements

• EdTech Day 2010 - CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Submitted by Eric LePage on 11/3/09

  Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for the EdTech Day Call for Proposals is this Friday, Nov. 6th.

• Power and Privilege at BSC: Immigration, Nationality and Privilege - Submitted by Donna Wood on 11/3/09

  The BSC community is invited to join a one-hour discussion on immigration, nationality and privilege on Nov. 12th at 12:30 PM in ECC 111 Facilitators: Dr. Joyce Rain Anderson and Dr. Wing-kai To.

Events

• CPDC Guest Lecture: The Universal Access Program: Massachusetts Commonwealth State Park System" - Submitted by Kelley Stever on 11/3/09

  Please join CPDC for a presentation by Marcy Marchello of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Maxwell Library Lecture Hall.

• US Ethnic Studies Native American Film Series - Submitted by Joyce Rain Anderson on 11/3/09

  "After the Mayflower" with Annawon Weedon

November 2, 2009

Announcements

• 3 or 4 November 2009: Join us for Sustainability, Undergraduate Research, & Lunch (200 Maxwell) - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/2/09

  November 3 or 4: Join colleagues from around campus and across disciplines for lunch as they discuss possibilities for sustainability in the classroom. Learn about TEACHING MODULES & ATP Grants.

• All Faculty/Librarian Meeting - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/2/09

  There will be an All Faculty/Librarian meeting on Wednesday, November 4 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Heritage Room, Maxwell Library.

• Athletic fall teams post season update - Submitted by Karleen Karas on 11/2/09

  The fall team sports post-season updates now that the regular season ended over the weekend are as follows:

• ATP Summer 2009 Research Highlights - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/2/09

  Check out Marguerite Vantangoli's ATP Summer Research Project.

• Do you have a student interested in applying for the Summer 2010 ATP and CfS Research Grant? - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/2/09

  Please encourage your students to join the ATP and Center for Sustainability (CfS) coordinators on Wednesday, 2 December 2009 for a workshop for summer grant applicants.

• Drug Free Workplace Employee Education and Supervisory Training- November 17th - Submitted by Allison Pickup on 11/2/09

  The Office of Human Resources would like to invite you to attend the Drug Free Workplace Employee Education and Supervisory Training on November 17th.

• Funding Opportunities for Undergrads $$ - Submitted by Stacy Nistendirk on 11/2/09

  New external funding opportunities have been added to the OUR webpage for undergrads.

• Let Central Receiving Help You with Fall Cleaning!!!! - Submitted by Melissa Santos on 11/2/09

  Do you have any office supplies or other misc. items that you just don't know what to do with?

• Office Hour with Dave Ostroth, Vice President for Student Affairs - Submitted by Doris Murray on 11/2/09

  Dave Ostroth, Vice President for Student Affairs will hold open office hours this week on Wednesday, November 4th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

• Open Office Hours with Provost Howard London - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 11/2/09

  I will hold open office hours on November 4 from 2:00-3:00 pm.

• RCC Fax Line - Submitted by Elizabeth A. Bare on 11/2/09

  The fax machine in the Campus Center main office (RCC111) has been moved to the Campus Center Print Shop (RCC113)

• Students in Action: Campus Sustainability - Submitted by Edward Brush on 11/2/09

  Webinar and discussion on: "Students in Action: Campus Sustainability and Climate Action," Thurs, Nov 5, 1:30 - 3:30 PM, Dunn Conference Room (Crimson Hall). Snacks Provided!

• The Undergraduate Review - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/2/09

  A Journal Of Undergraduate Research and Creative Work

• Veterans' Day Holiday - Submitted by Keri A. (HR) Powers on 11/2/09

  Veterans' Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

• Veterans Day Schedule for Food Service/Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks and Bookstore - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 11/2/09

  Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Schedule for Food Service/Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks and Bookstore

Events

• ATP Can Refund Current Undergraduate Students up to $250 of Graduate School Application Fees. - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 11/2/09

  Any student who is currently applying to graduate school should maintain receipts for all of their application fees. ATP can refund students up to $250 dollars.

• Bears Basketball Vet Day Clinic - Submitted by Catherine Davis on 11/2/09

  Veterans Day, November 11th, $25 for ages 5-15 yrs. learn basic basketball skills from 9:00am - 12:00pm noon at Tinsley Center

• Center for Multicultural Affairs' Native American Heritage Month Celebration - Submitted by Keileen Hopps on 11/2/09

  The Center for Multicultural Affairs invites you to join us for our annual Native American Heritage Month Celebration on Thursday, 11/19 from 6pm-8pm in the Heritage Room of the Maxwell Library.

• Donate to the Hats, Mittens & Scarves Drive! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 11/2/09

  LAST WEEK to donate new winter hats, mittens/gloves and scarves to help keep children warm this winter!

• Reducing Bullying in Athletics, MARC Conference - Submitted by Theresa K. Enos on 11/2/09

  MARC to host Reducing Bullying in Athletics" with keynote speaker former Boston Celtic Bob Bigelow. Cost is $60 and includes breakfast, lunch, PDPs and materials.

• TODAY: Presentation by the Ambassador of Vietnam to the U.S. - Submitted by Kelly Hess on 11/2/09

  The Division of External Affairs is pleased to invite you to attend a lecture by His Excellency, the Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States, Le Cong Phung.

• Workshop: Hot Topics in HR - Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - Submitted by Maria I. Schaaf on 11/2/09

  Learn the laws and regulations regarding utilizing contractors... you might be surprised what you can and can't do as a small business owner. November 3 in Dunn Conference Room from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Newsletters

• Healthy Habits Newsletter - Submitted by Ann (Health Services) Doyle on 11/2/09

  Please enjoy Healthy Habit articles on the Great American Smokeout, World AIDS Day, a personal perspective about one's favorite time of year, and a look back at our Alcohol Awareness Campaign.

November 1, 2009

Events

• SGA presents, "Harry: A History" by Melissa Anelli - Submitted by Cindy Kane on 11/1/09

  Have you ever been amazed by the "Harry Potter Phenomenon?"Join speaker Melissa Anelli on Tuesday night and delve deeply into the world of Harry Potter!

October 30, 2009

Announcements

• All Faculty/Librarian Meeting - November 4 - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 10/30/09

  There will be an All Faculty/Librarian meeting on Wednesday, November 4 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Heritage Room, Maxwell Library.

• CESO Launches New Survey - Help Us, Help You - Submitted by Cori Parrish on 10/30/09

  The Conference and Event Services Office (CESO) has recently launched a new survey. This year's survey has been condensed and should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

• Cisco Clean Access Upgrade - Submitted by Mary O'Neill on 10/30/09

  Cisco Clean Access Upgrade

• Food for Thought - Submitted by Jennifer Coutu on 10/30/09

  Wednesday, November 4,2009 12:00 to 1:00 pm
  One Park Ave, RCC

• Open Office Hours with Provost Howard London - Submitted by Tracy Charbonnier on 10/30/09

  I will hold open office hours on November 4 from 2:00-3:00 pm.

Events

• November 2, 2009: Presentation by the Ambassador of Vietnam to the U.S. - Submitted by Kelly Hess on 10/30/09

  The Division of External Affairs is pleased to invite you to attend a lecture by His Excellency, the Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States, Le Cong Phung.

October 29, 2009

Announcements

• "Passages", ceramic sculpture by Chris Kelly, opens November 2 in the Anderson Gallery - Submitted by Mary Alger on 10/29/09

  "Passages", ceramic sculpture by Chris Kelly, opens November 2 in the Anderson Gallery. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 to 4:00. Closed holidays.

• Clarification. - Submitted by Janet Prodouz on 10/29/09

  Fiscal Affairs will assume the responsibility of the Blackboard application for Cash to Card, Vending and Dining ONLY.

• OID Fall Book Club Session #3 - Submitted by Donna Wood on 10/29/09

  Please join us for the third OID Fall book club session on Wed. Nov. 4th from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Dunn Conference Room B. Each session is unique and anyone can attend. Lunch is provided.

Events

• A Pinch of Salt Here, A Dash of Pepper There - Submitted by Arthur Lizie on 10/29/09

  The Social Justice League and Students for Ethical Eating are hosting a Potluck to celebrate the local harvest on Nov. 2nd at 5:30 pm.

• CPDC Guest Lecture: The Child with Cerebral Palsy: Medical, Therapy, & Educational Concerns" - Submitted by Kelley Stever on 10/29/09

  Please join CPDC for a presentation by Dr. Seymour Zimbler of Children's Hospital's Orthopedic Surgery Department this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Maxwell Library Lecture Hall.

• Physics Research Seminar - Submitted by Dora Levin on 10/29/09

  Please join us!
  Open to the BSC Community
  Date: Friday, Oct 30, 2009
  Time: 10:10 - 11:00 AM
  Topic: Solid State Physics
  Room: Science 334

• Science lot and a portion of Chapel will be closed friday night - Submitted by Maureen Grenno on 10/29/09

  The Science lot and a portion of the Chapel lot will be closed on friday night

• Science Lot will be closed Friday 10/30 - Submitted by Maureen Grenno on 10/29/09

  The Science lot will be closed on Friday 10/30

October 28, 2009

Announcements

• Blackboard Application Responsibility. - Submitted by Janet Prodouz on 10/28/09

  Fiscal Affairs to assume Blackboard Application Responsibility.

Events

• 3 or 4 November 2009: Join us for Sustainability, Undergraduate Research, & Lunch (200 Maxwell) - Submitted by Lee Torda on 10/28/09

  November 3 or 4: Join colleagues from around campus and across disciplines for lunch as they discuss possibilities for sustainability in the classroom. Learn about TEACHING MODULES & ATP Grants.

• Asian Studies 10th Anniversary Chinese Music Concert - Submitted by Wing-Kai To on 10/28/09

  Here is a final reminder about the Asian studies Chinese music concert Thursday night at 7:30 in Horace Mann Auditorium featuring international Chinese musicians. All are welcome.

• CART Colloquium: A Fundamental Particle Physics Experiment - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 10/28/09

  Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3:30-4;30 PM, Moakley 221.

• CART, OTL, TTC - Effective Time Management and Planning for Faculty - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 10/28/09

  Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:30-1:45 PM, Moakley 221.

• Music Education in Hong Kong and China - Submitted by Wing-Kai To on 10/28/09

  Dr. Chi-Cheung Leung from Hong Kong Institute of Education will discussion music education in Hong Kong and China on Thursday at 12:30 pm in ECC113.

• November 2, 2009: Presentation by the Ambassador of Vietnam to the U.S. - Submitted by Kelly Hess on 10/28/09

  The Division of External Affairs is pleased to invite you to attend a lecture by His Excellency, the Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States, Le Cong Phung.

• TODAY: Diversity and the Digital Divide: The Challenge for Universities - Submitted by Susan Williams on 10/28/09

  "Diversity and the Digital Divide: The Challenge for Universities," the 11th Distinguished Canadian Annual Address, Senator Donald Oliver
  Today at 2 pm in the Moakley auditorium

• Tonight: Living Wages Video and Discussion - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 10/28/09

  The students of the Social Justice League invite you and your students to a special showing of the video "30 Days: Minimum Wage" followed by a discussion of living wage issues.

Community Service

• Halloween for Hunger at BSC - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 10/28/09

  The BSC Chapter of Free the Children, FAM for Change, CVSA, the Social Justice League, KDP, and the BSC Alumni Association invite you to "lend a can" to their Halloween for Hunger campaign.

October 27, 2009

Announcements

• Appointments re 403(b), OBRA, SMART & ORP Plans - Submitted by Dorothy Grosswendt on 10/27/09

  See announcement for information about scheduling an appointment with a tax-deferred retirement savings plan representative.

• Christmas Stockings for Troops - Submitted by Sally Stewart on 10/27/09

  The deadline for Christmas Stockings to be delivered either to the Catholic Center or to Human Resources has been extended through Friday, November 13th.

• HCSA & DCAP Open Enrollment for 2010 - Submitted by Dorothy Grosswendt on 10/27/09

  The HCSA & DCAP open enrollment period for 2010 calendar year benefits ends on November 13, 2009.

• Message for Employees Currently Enrolled in a GIC Flexible Spending Account - Submitted by Dorothy Grosswendt on 10/27/09

  See announcement for a message about your 2009 HCSA or DCAP account.

• Test of Emergency Broadcast Warning System - TODAY - Submitted by Sonia Rego on 10/27/09

  Please be advised that a test of the emergency broadcast warning system will be conducted TODAY between 12:05 PM - 12:20 PM.

• Test of Emergency Broadcast Warning System - TOMORROW (Wednesday, October 28th) - Submitted by Sonia Rego on 10/27/09

  Please be advised that a test of the emergency broadcast warning system will be conducted tomorrow (Wednesday, October 28th) between 12:05 PM - 12:20 PM.

Events

• Athletic events scheduled for this week - Submitted by Karleen Karas on 10/27/09

  Athletic events scheduled for the remainder of this week are as follows. Weekend games will be posted on Friday.

• CPDC Guest Lecture: The Child with Cerebral Palsy: Medical, Therapy, & Educational Concerns" - Submitted by Kelley Stever on 10/27/09

  Please join CPDC for a presentation by Dr. Seymour Zimbler of Children's Hospital's Orthopedic Surgery Department this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Maxwell Library Lecture Hall.

• Luncheon and Theater Trip - Submitted by Candace Maguire on 10/27/09

  Office of Alumni Relations and the Afro-American Alumni Association hosting luncheon and theater trip.

• Luncheon and Theater Trip - Submitted by Candace Maguire on 10/27/09

  Luncheon and Theater Event

October 26, 2009

Announcements

• Bridgewater Dining Room (BDR) - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 10/26/09

  No Lines! No Reservations! Great Food! Visit the BDR located in the Campus Center.

• Coming Out Discussion Group - Submitted by Jennifer Coutu on 10/26/09

  Coming Out Discussion Group "Field Trip" to First Parish Church
  
  Wednesday, October 28, 2009 6:00 to 7:00 pm
  First Parish Church, Bridgewater

• ECC Dining Hall Closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 10/26/09

  ECC Dining Hall Closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2009

• Flynn Dining Commons - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 10/26/09

  Flynn Dining Commons Schedule for Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2009

• Funding Opportunities for Undergrads $$ - Submitted by Stacy Nistendirk on 10/26/09

  New external funding opportunities have been posted to the OUR webpage.

• Last Day for the Bridgewater Farmers Market: TODAY, 3:00-6:30 PM - Submitted by Edward Brush on 10/26/09

  The grand finale for the 2009 Bridgewater Farmers Market will take place Tuesday from 3:00-6:30 PM at Broad and Spring Streets (Spring Street Parking lot).

• NVIVO-8, the Basics - a CART Sponsored Workshop - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 10/26/09

  Presented by Dr. Henry (Hank) Vandenburgh, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 4-5 PM, Moakley 135.

• OTL Workshop: Mentoring Graduate Students - Submitted by Ann Brunjes on 10/26/09

  Join us for a discussion and workshop on mentoring graduate students on Tuesday, October 27 from 2 - 3 PM in Kelly Gym, Room 120.

• Test of Emergency Broadcast Warning System - Wednesday, October 28th - Submitted by Sonia Rego on 10/26/09

  Please be advised that a test of the emergency broadcast warning system will be conducted on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 between 12:05 PM - 12:20 PM...

• Video/Discussion: Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead - Submitted by Sandra Faiman-Silva on 10/26/09

  Thursday, October 29 @ 9:30 - 10:45 AM, Moakley Auditorium. Larn about rituals paying homage to deceased ancestors, and where Halloween fits.

Events

• Bring the family because Haunted Halls is back! - Submitted by Justin McCauley on 10/26/09

  The Residence Hall Association is hosting it's annual Haunted Halls event on Saturday, October 31st in Woodward Hall between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m..

• Calling all knitters and crocheters! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 10/26/09

  Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you have the talent to quickly create mittens, scarves or winter hats with a hook or needles? Then we need your help!

• CART Colloquium: Filter Only - A Film and Discussion Presentation - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 10/26/09

  Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 12-1 PM, Moakley 221. Students welcome.

• Concert Tonight: Caravan World Music Faculty Trio - Submitted by Susan J. Lindsay on 10/26/09

  Go around the world in a night of music with faculty trio Caravan featuring Music Dept Chair Salil Sachdev on percussion, Tom Rohde on guitar, and Susan Gedutis Lindsay on sax, whistle and flute.

• Diversity and the Digital Divide: The Challenge for Universities - Submitted by Susan Williams on 10/26/09

  "Diversity and the Digital Divide: The Challenge for Universities": The 11th Distinguished Canadian Annual Address, Senator Donald H. Oliver
  10/29/09, 2-3:30 pm
  Moakley Auditorium

• Hats, Mittens, & Scarves Drive starts today! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 10/26/09

  Donate new winter hats, mittens/gloves and scarves to help keep children warm this winter!

• Living Wages Video and Discussion - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 10/26/09

  The students of the Social Justice League invite you and your students to a special showing of the video "30 Days: Minimum Wage" followed by a discussion of living wage issues.

• Town of Bridgewater Economic Development Forum - Submitted by Susan McCombe on 10/26/09

  The Town of Bridgewater, Bridgewater Business Association and Bridgewater State College invite you to an Economic Development Forum, November 3, 2009, Dunn Suite, 8:00am until 10:30 am.

Community Service

• Halloween for Hunger at BSC - Submitted by Jonathan M. White on 10/26/09

  BSC's Free the Children, FAM for Change, CVSA, the Social Justice League, KDP, and the BSC Alumni Association invite you to "lend a can" to their Halloween for Hunger campaign.

October 23, 2009

Announcements

• A Pinch of Salt Here, A Dash of Pepper There - Submitted by Arthur Lizie on 10/23/09

  The SJL and SEE are hosting a Potluck to celebrate the local harvest on Nov. 2 @ 5:30 pm. We are looking for people who would like to attend and contribute a dish featuring local ingredients.

• OTL Workshop: Mentoring Graduate Students - Submitted by Ann Brunjes on 10/23/09

  Join us for a discussion and workshop on mentoring graduate students on Tuesday, October 27 from 2 - 3 PM in Kelly Gym, Room 120.

• OTL Workshop: Mentoring Graduate Students - Submitted by Ann Brunjes on 10/23/09

  Please join us for a discussion and workshop on Tuesday, October 27 from 2 - 3 PM in Kelly Gym, Room 120.

• Test of Emergency Broadcast Warning System - Wednesday, October 28th - Submitted by Sonia Rego on 10/23/09

  Please be advised that a test of the emergency broadcast warning system will be conducted on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 between 12:05 PM - 12:20 PM...

Events

• Calling all knitters and crocheters! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 10/23/09

  Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you have the talent to quickly create mittens, scarves or winter hats with a hook or needles? Then we need your help!

• Hats, Mittens, & Scarves Drive starts this Monday! - Submitted by Katherine Walo on 10/23/09

  Donate new winter hats, mittens/gloves and scarves to help keep children warm this winter!

• Tickets still available for Breast Cancer Awareness concert this Sunday - Submitted by Diane M. Bell on 10/23/09

  Come out and hear Christ Choir sing as they join others in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this Sunday in Horace Mann Auditorium at 5:00pm.

October 22, 2009

Announcements

• Administrative Support Services Workshop Prize Winners - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 10/22/09

  Administrative Support Services Workshop Prize Winners

• ATP Summer 2009 Research Highlights - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 10/22/09

  Check out Angel Cooper's ATP Summer Research Project.
  
  http://www.bridgew.edu/atp/

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Employees Charitable Campaign (COMECC) 2010 - Submitted by Allison Pickup on 10/22/09

  COMECC 2010 has begun! You will be receiving your pledge cards through campus mail by the end of the week. Please consider donating to this important campaign.

• RCC Fax Line - Submitted by Elizabeth A. Bare on 10/22/09

  The RCC Main Office fax line will be down until Friday, October 30, 2009.

• Sodexo Dining October Newsletter - Submitted by Maria Pimental on 10/22/09

  Sodexo Dining October Newsletter

Events

• CPDC Guest Lecture: Physical and Motor Characteristics of Children with Down Syndrome" - Submitted by Kelley Stever on 10/22/09

  Please join CPDC for a presentation by Dr. Catherine Bearce Nowak of the National Birth Defects Center, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Maxwell Library Lecture Hall.

• Oct 22: CES Business Plan Case Study - Submitted by Maria I. Schaaf on 10/22/09

  Center for Entrepreneurship Studies Business Plan Case Study: A panel of industry experts review Jeff Lahen's plan for his new business: Genuine Bespoke. RCC Small Ballroom, 5:30-8pm.

• Reminder: Physics Research Seminar tomorrow - Submitted by Dora Levin on 10/22/09

  Please note room change!!
  Open to the BSC Community
  Topic: Fundamental Particle Physics
  Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
  Time: 10:10 - 11:00 AM
  Science Room 334

October 21, 2009

Announcements

• **TODAY** Power & Privilege at BSC: Disability & Privilege - Submitted by Donna Wood on 10/21/09

  Disability & Privilege, the first of the Power & Privilege at BSC series is held today, Oct. 22 at 12:30 PM in Dunn "B" with Dr. Carson & Ms. Connolly. Refreshments are provided.

• Correction - Filter Only, a Film and Discussion Presentation - Submitted by Carolyn Anderson on 10/21/09

  Please note, the correct date for this presentation is Wednesday, October 28, from 12-1 PM in Moakley 221.

• Join BSC on Twitter - Submitted by John Winters on 10/21/09

  BSC is on Facebook and Twitter. Join us on both for the latest college news and more.

• SAVE THE DATES - Submitted by Kathleen Frederick on 10/21/09

  NCUR 2010 Abstract Workshops

Events

• Cabaret, a BSC Theater & Dance production - Submitted by Matthew Greene on 10/21/09

  10/23 at 8pm
  10/24 at 8pm
  10/25 at 2pm
  10/29 at 8pm
  10/30 at 8pm
  10/31 at 2pm
  
  Call 508-531-1321 or email matthew.greene@bridgew.edu for reservations