Fall Fest

Hi everyone!!

I hope you are all having an amazing Wednesday!

I actually just wanted to post some more information on a couple of Fall Fest events that are going on this weekend because they are going to be unreal.

To kick off the weekend, CAPA presents Girl Talk at the CRC at 9:00pm, doors open at 8pm on Friday September 30th. The show is 18+ and you must bring your ID. You can still purchase tickets ahead of time through the Tsongas Center Box Office for the student rate of $15 with your college ID or $20 without one ahead of time. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20 with a college ID and $25 to the public.

Are you still wondering what Girl Talk is?

Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77KQ11TZYE8&feature=youtu.be

In summary, the show is going to be bananas.

In great need of some fun Wild West style? Go to Family Day at UML: Saddle up for Rowdy’s Roundup also presented by CAPA. The event is taking place on Saturday October 1st from 10:30am – 2:00pm at the Tsongas Center Back Lawn. Now you may be thinking that there is nothing there for you. You’re silly. There will be live music, food, novelties, a petting zoo, the UMass Lowell Marching band, family-friendly activities, and Fundraising booths by over 80 student organizations, otherwise known as something for everyone!

Have a great weekend! (You will.)

~Alanna

Participate in a research study and you could WIN one of 40- $50.00 bookstore gift certificates!

Hey everyone!

If you are an incoming freshman at UML, this letter is directed towards you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Dear UMass Lowell Student:

The University of Massachusetts Lowell and Inflexxion, Inc. are conducting a research study to assess the health education program, MyStudentBody.

You are being asked to participate in this research study because you are an incoming freshmen enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Every incoming freshman will be asked to participate, but enrollment in the research study is voluntary. If you decide not to participate you will be required to take the MyStudentBody program at a later time, but not as part of a study.

If you agree to participate you will be asked to complete all testing online. you will be asked to either complete some questionnaires on the MyStudentBody site or a different online program called Vovici.

Upon completion of all study tasks you will be entered into a lottery to win a prize. All participants have the opportunity to win one of the 40 – $50.00 bookstore gift certificates.

If you are interested please click on the link to learn more:
www.inflexxion.com/researchstudies

Have a great Monday!
~Alanna

New introduction and Research Study Information

Hello everyone!
My name is Alanna Gaffny, and this is my first blog! I’m an Art History/History major and in my senior year.  On campus, I am trying to get the Art History club going again, was an Orientation Leader this past summer and am an Orientation Ambassador. My future plans are a little uncertain, but I know that I want to travel.
Favorite Movies: Pulp Fiction and The Princess Bride
Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite Band: No Doubt, The Killers and Radiohead
Favorite Sports Teams: Boston Bruins and the Red Sox
Favorite On Campus thing to do: I personally love the opening week activities that the school offers. So far I have been to cookouts, the outdoors movie, Six Flags and I’m going to the Red Sox Game tonight! Woohoo!
Fun Fact: I didn’t start drinking coffee until my junior year of college.
Also like Meg and James, if you have any issues please contact me! That’s what I am here for and I would love to help!
In other news …
WE NEED YOU!! PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY!
You could win one of 40-$50.00 Bookstore gift certificates!
Dear UMASS Lowell Student:
The University of Massachusetts Lowell and Inflexxion, Inc. are conducting a research study to assess the health education program, MyStudentBody.
You are being asked to participate in this research study because you are an incoming freshmen enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Every incoming freshman will be asked to participate, but enrollment in the research study is voluntary. If you decide not to participate you will be required to take the MyStudentBody program at a later time, but not as part of a study.
If you agree to participate you will be asked to complete all testing online. You will be asked to either complete some questionnaires on the MyStudentBody site or a different online Program called Vovici.
Upon completion of all study tasks you will be entered into a lottery to win a prize. All participants have the opportunity to win one of 40 – $50.00 bookstore gift certificates.
If you are interested please click on the link to learn more: www.inflexxion.com/researchstudies
Have a great weekend everyone!
~Alanna

MY TURN MY TURN!

Hello there all you guys and guyettes!

My name is James Ham, and this is my introductory blog! THIS IS MY DEBUT, MY TIME TO SHINE, MY TIME TO LIVE IN THE MOMENT. MY TIME TO… BLOG. And I mean who doesn’t like to talk about themselves? Come on…. you all know you love to do it!

Who am I you ask? Well I’m James as previously mentioned. I’m a music education major and I’m also a senior. I was a transfer student from MCC (Middlesex Community College), I transfered here to UML spring semester of my freshman year… and been here ever since! (and loving it by the way!). I like to play COD a lot.. I’ve recently got into ZOMBIES, and I have been dominating. I made an A Cappella group: HAWKAPELLA, and I won’t let anyone forget it. I love singing. It is the greatest thing in this world. Everyone has a voice, remember that. I am also an orientation leader. I give great hugs.

I would like to piggy pack off of what Meg said earlier. If you have any questions about anything, please don’t be shy! ASK AWAY! Especially music questions! I know a bunch about everything music here. I pride myself in knowing it… SO ASK! And non music questions too! Legit, I can help! I’ve been around long enough 🙂

HERE ARE SOME THINGS I LIKE.

FAVORITE CAKE: BOSTON CREAM PIE (its not a pie.. mind blown right?)
FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: SCRUBS
FAVORITE BAND(S) : THE BEATLES, MAROON 5, BARENAKED LADIES
FAVORITE SPORT: CURLING
FAVORITE CHORD: MAJOR WITH A 9TH ON TOP (geeking out)
FAVORITE THING TO DO: SING. I DO IT EVERYWHERE. SHOWER, IN THE MIDDLE OF CLASS, ON MY WAY TO MY LOCKER, IN MY SLEEP (no joke).

That’s me in a nutshell!

~James (Zombie Slayer) Ham

Who’s missed us?!

Of course you all missed us! I hope you all enjoyed your summer and are ready to have a fanstatic semester (: For those of you who don’t understand what the Ambassador Program is, here is a little overview:

The Ambassador Program aims to keep in contact with new students as they transition to the UMass Lowell campus and community. We are here to give you helpful tips and tools to get you through your first year at UML. We are always willing to answer questions that you have or adresses issues that you want to learn more about/find important. Basically, we are here for you! So ask all your questions, vent to us about your bad day, or come to the events we promote because we just want you to have a super fantastic year!!

And part of the process of feeling like you can trust our advice and tips, is by getting to know us. So here is a little bit about me!

My name is Meg Reid and I am a third year Exercise Physiology major, with minors in Nutrition and Disability Studies (I am VERY busy!). I live in the ICC with my 2 best girls. On campus I am Secretary of the Glee Club, an Orientation Leader, and this is my second year as an Orientation Ambassor. I was a competitive dancer for 15 years and miss it soo much. I am obessed with coffee and tootsie pops (super yummy)! When I’m not working or in class, I love being outside or at the gym. I am a huge gym rat so feel free to say HI if you see me there!

Favorite Movies: Grease, Nick&Nora’s Infite Playlist, and 50 First Dates
Favorite Food: Yogurt with granola and strawberries!!
Favorite Band: The Beatles and Dave Matthews Band
Favorite Hockey Team: Bruins (I’m in love with Tyler Seguin)
Favorite Basketball Teams: Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics
… I don’t watch Football or Baseball enough to have favorites
Favorite On Campus thing to do: Hockey games at the Tsongas Center

Enjoy your week everyone!
Meg