Welcome Week University of Massachusetts Boston September 6 - 17, 2022
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SAEC stands for the Student Arts and Events Council. We are an organization dedicated to creating events that celebrate our students. Our theme for this welcome week is Welcome to Paradise sincerely hope you get to experience all that the University of Massachusetts has to offer. We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities provided by our diverse community. Join an organization, talk to classmates, go to office hours, attend events, and just take the time to fully discover yourself in this new phase of your academic journey! our events would not be possible without the hardwork of our members which we are so thankful to have. an awesome semester and make sure to follow us on instagram @umbsaec to stay up-to-date on our events! hope to see you
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Tuesday Sep. 6th-Friday Sep. 9th INFO TABLES Have any questions about the semester? Stop by the table to get more information! Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Catwalk, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wheatley, 2nd Floor, Catwalk, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday sep. 6th CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME Stop by for a snack and a drink before class! Campus Center Upper Level, 8:00 a.m. CAMPUS KICKOFF Connect with campus resources and enjoy novelties with SAEC! Campus Center Front Lawn, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Rain Location: Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace) WOW SPONSORED BY DINING SERVICES Stop by for information before class! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. wELCOMEEVENTSwEEK JOIN US FOR DAILY EVENTS!!!
WednesdaySep.7th WOW SPONSORED BY OFF-CAMPUSLIVING Stop by for 1stCampusbeforeinformationclass!Center,Floor,Terrace 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME Stop by for a snack and a drink before class! Campus Center Upper Level 2:00 p.m. EMPLOYMENT FAIR SPONSORED BY STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Learn about great employment opportunities on and off campus! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WOW SPONSORED BY JUMPSTART Stop by for 2ndCampusbeforeinformationclass!Center,Floor,Catwalk 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WOW SPONSORED By THE IDENTITYINCLUSIVEPROJECT Stop by for information from Student Affairs regarding the new WISER options before class! Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Catwalk 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WOW StudentundergraduateSPONSOREDBYGovernment Stop by for beforeinformationclass! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fitness and Wellness Wow Stop By for information before class! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Plaza 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BY Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
Stop by for information before class!
Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Catwalk, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Stop by for information before class!
Stop by for information before class! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WOW SPONSORED BY STUDENT AFFAIRS - MEET THE VCSA!
Stop by to meet the new Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Dr. Karen Ferrer-Muñiz and learn what Student Affairs has to offer you!
Campus Center Front Lawn, Movie at 7:30 p.m. (Rain Location: Campus Center Ballroom)
WOW SPONSORED BY Recreation
Stop by for information from the Registrar regarding the new WISER options before class!
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stop by for information before class!
WOW SPONSORED BY STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (OSCLE)
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WOW SPONSORED By THE INCLUSIVE IDENTITY PROJECT
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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MOVIE UNDER THE STARS-Jurassic World Dominion Enjoy a feature film on a 30 ft. screen under the stars.
WOW SPONSORED BY MASS MEDIA
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Visit umb.edu/studentaffairs to learn more about the VCSA and the Student Affairs team.
sept.Friday9th CAMPUS CENTER DAY WOW SPONSORED BY THE CAMPUS CENTER Stop by for information and a snack before class! Campus Center Upper Level, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MARKET DAY Vendor Fair A returning Campus Center tradition - check out local artists and vendors and their handcrafted products! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FREE POOL IN THE GAME ROOM Come check out UMass Boston’s Game Room and enjoy some free Campuspool! Center, Upper Level, Game Room 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SAEC's First Friday Sponsored by SAEC Join SAEC for the first ever "First Friday" event on the Front Lawn. Live music, food, lawn games, and more! Check out @umbsaec on (Rain Location: Campus Center Ballroom) Want to Stay Updated on Events Around Campus? Want to Learn More about the Student Organizations at UMass Boston?
BY DINING SERVICES
WOW SPONSORED BY OFF-CAMPUS LIVING
MEET THE CENTERS: ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Meet the Undergraduate Student Government and the members of The Cultural Collaborative - the six student-led Cultural Centers consisting of the Asian Student Center, Black Student Center, Casa Latinx, Queer Student Center, Student Veterans Center, and the Women's Center.
WOW SPONSORED BY THE COUNSELING CENTER
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stop by for information before class!
Campus Center Ballroom 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Follow us on Instagram:@umbsaec Email us: SAEC@umb.edu
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Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Stop by for information before class!
Stop by for information before class!
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
WOWsept.tuesday13thSPONSORED By THE INCLUSIVE IDENTITY PROJECT Stop by for information from Information Technology regarding the new WISER options before class! Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Catwalk 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WOW SPONSORED BY U-ACCESS Stop by for information before class! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WOW Sponsored by Graduate Student Assembly Stop by for information before class! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SAEC PIZZA PARTY Come grab free slices of pizza from SAEC while we try to break our own giveaway record! Plaza between Campus Center and McCormack, 2:00 p.m. CULTURAL COLLABORATIVE FILM SCREENING Join Student Multicultural Affairs (SMCA) and the Cultural Collaborative for screenings of two new films: Becoming Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom. Campus Center Ballroom, 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Wednesday sept. 14th CONVOCATION Join Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco for our annual fall convocation, the official welcome for the 2022-2023 academic year. Campus Center Ballroom, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WOW SPONSORED BY U-ACCESS Stop by for information before class! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CHANCELLOR’S BARBEQUE All are welcome to kick off the semester with food, fun, music and more! Grab a bite to eat, enjoy novelties, and take the opportunity to meet your Campusclassmates!Center Front Lawn, 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by SAEC Come see and participate in a real live game show in the Campus Center and win cash prizes! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace 7:00 p.m. - 8:00p.m. Free Money Game Show
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Stop by for information from Student Affairs regarding the new WISER options before class! Campus Center Upper Level, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. FAIR Over 20 non-profits will be on campus to promote volunteer and internship opportunities. Stop by to learn about how you can make a positive impact throughout Boston. Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MOVIE UNDER THE STARs-elvis Enjoy a feature film on a 30 ft. screen under the stars. Campus Center Front Lawn, Movie at 7:30 p.m. (Rain Location: Campus Center Ballroom)
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Friday sept. 16th
WOW SPONSORED BY THE COUNSELING CENTER Stop by for information before class! Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LAWN ON B: GLOW NIGHT the end of the week with an SAEC tradition as we transform the front lawn into a college playground with games, music, food, giveaways, and more! Campus Center Front Lawn, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. sept. 15th Saturday Sept. 17th BINGO Stop by for a fun game of bingo! Residence Dining Commons, 8:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
RED SOX TICKETS: Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals (Friday, September 16th at 7:10pm) Available September 6th. Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles (Saturday, September 28 at 7:10pm). Available September 19th.
Lawn, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rain Location: Campus Center, 1st Floor, Terrace.
Available At: Student Activities Office, 3rd Floor, Campus Center after 10:00 a.m. (2 per valid UMB ID)
HAIRSPRAY TICKETS: Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is (backontour! Sunday, October 23rd at 1:00pm.) Available September 29th. Tickets oN sale by SAEC!
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UMass Boston offers a variety of social, cultural, and educational engagement opportunities outside of the classroom. Be sure to stop by to connect with all of our different student organizations on CampusUMBeinvolved.CenterFront
Stay tuned for future events!
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