Michelle’s Boston Weekly Update! Oyster Shucking, American Idiot, Saturdays Bread and More

Feeling stuck on campus in the dead of winter? Well, get your snow boots ready to explore! Boston is at your fingertips with events that will not allow the word “boredom” into your vocabulary. For those of you interested in free events, performances, volunteering, and career opportunities in the upcoming weeks, check out the listings below:

Food:

We all know Boston is famous for its seafood, so why not be a part of it? Mercato del Mare (a restaurant in the North End) is hosting a FREE OYSTER SHUCKING LESSON this Saturday, January 28^th from 1PM-3PM. Learn how the delectable eatery masters the fine art of oyster shucking, so you can show all your friends off in the kitchen! Just pay for what you eat, and Mercato del Mare will take care of the rest.

Events:

Miss listening to Green Day? Have a special place for musical theatre? Put the two together and enjoy Broadway’s AMERICAN IDIOT playing this weekend at the Boston Opera House! Direct from Broadway, this pop-opera rocks the stage and the audience with the songs you know and love and a story we can all relate to. Only here for a limited time, there are four performances left: Saturday Jan 28^th at 2PM and 8PM, and Sunday Jan 29^th at 1PM and 6:30PM. Click here or call (617) 259-3400 for information about tickets. Don’t miss your chance!

Volunteering:

Ever feel like giving back and helping out those who can’t afford to eat the enormous diet of a college student? Wondering what to do on a Saturday afternoon to make you feel like a better person after Friday night? Love cooking but don’t have enough food in your apartment to do it?

Volunteer at SATURDAYS BREAD!!  Located at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 35 Bowdoin Street in Boston, Saturdays Bread prides itself on serving healthy meals to the hungry in a safe and inviting atmosphere. With the help of volunteers, this program has been running for over 25 years and has served over 300,000 people. To help keep these successful numbers rising, you can make your way over to Saturdays Bread any Saturday from 12:30-4:30PM for a preparation and serving session.  All you need to bring is yourself and a smile, and your work will be very much appreciated!

 Career Opportunities:

Graduating soon and wondering what step is next? Start by checking out the BOSTON JOB FAIR on February 6^th. Admission is FREE! Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs is hosting this event at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers (50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116) from 11AM-2PM. Over 400 jobs will be available in numerous areas of employment. Begin networking and meet other young adults in the area to learn about the possibilities that lie ahead.

Career Services opportunities!

Stressed about your future? It’s time to take advantage of what Northeastern has to offer! Our Career Services office has ENDLESS resources that are designed for you to succeed! The office can help with anything from writing a personal statement for Graduate school to setting you up with a career with a Fortune 500 company!

TODAY, Thursday, January 19^thfrom 3-4PM in 12 Stearns, Career Services will hold “Writing the Personal Statement” The workshop will address the do’s and don’ts of essay writing and help you kickstart your process. You will have the chance to critique sample essays and the office will provide you with the necessary resources that will help you, help yourself!

Tomorrow, Friday, January 20^th from 12-1PM in 12 Stearns, Career Services will be hosting a “Finding an Internship” workshop. This will provide an opportunity for students to explore the possibility of enhancing your resume, and careers related to your major. Learn what you should expect at the Internship Fair in January.

Click here to check out the Career Services calendar for more events.

And if you’re a social media junkie, check out some of the job opportunities just by following some key- Twitter accounts! Read this article “Top Twitter accounts to follow to enhance your career prospects” for details. Some Key feeds mentioned: @JobsDirectUSA , @jobsyellow, @USJobOpenings, @bestjobsonline and  @TweetMyJobs

Awesome opportunities, registration required!

Other activities to look out for:

Who loves to get dressed up and dance? On January 28^th at the Westin Copley Hotel, Northeastern is hosting SNOWBALL! The event is NU+1 and the tickets are available on myNEU now! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dine and dance!

Looking to attempt fulfill your New Year’s resolution of losing the lingering freshman 15, (20, or 30)? There are some AWESOME fitness programs that can help you achieve your goal:

Ever fantasized about pursuing Martial Arts, Ballroom Dancing or Yoga? Check out a list of instructional programs called NU-OPPs. Registration ends Friday, January 20. Hurry in! Click here for details!

Not sure what your schedule is going to look like? Register for group fitness and you can go to class when you want!  Registration for group fitness is here!

Want to be part of a team? Registration for SPRING INTRAMURALS is happening now! Registration ends on TUESDAY January 17^th at 3PM. Teams are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Register NOW!

The Coolest Co-op Contest for $1,000!

Did you have a glimpse into the fast-paced life of the financial world? Have you gotten an inside glimpse of the music industry? What about completing work for a non-profit, making a difference in the world? If any of these things, or anything else unique and exciting applies to you, then get in gear and apply for the COOLEST CO-OP Contest! Make a 2-minute video about the on-the-job experiential learning you’ve gained, and submit it by Monday, January 9, 2012. Oh, did we forget to mention? First place winner gets $1,000! Second and third place get $500 and $250, respectively. For a student budget, these two minutes could mean the difference between Ramen Noodle dinners and food actually intended for human digestion. Check out more information here.

NU Unplugged’s Acoustic Christmas Show, Dec. 8 @ 8:00pm

So…someone told me you hate the holidays. Someone told me you think they’re tacky, that the swelling faces of greed and avarice gross you out. Someone told me that secret santa gives you anxiety. But you know what I say? You just haven’t experienced the NU Unplugged Acoustic Christmas show yet!  NU Unplugged has been spotlighting talented Northeastern musicians for the past Fall semester and is happy to bring you the best acoustic holiday carols around. Seven performers will switch off to sing some well known classics and some not-so-well-known hits, including: All I Want For Christmas Is You, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Winter Song, Mistletoe (yeah, that’s right, the Justin Bieber one), and of course White Christmas.

The show will be in afterHOURS on December 12^th (that’s the Monday of finals week, for all of you entombed in tests and papers) from 8:00pm-9:00pm. AND it’s FREE! Consider it a preemptory gift from afterHOURS/NU Unplugged. Featured student performers are: Dan Harcourt, Rene Pelletier, Ben Mallare, Ryan La Sala, Katie McKenna, Lindsay Donald, and Emma Kurman-Faber.  This is a super festive show full of great talent and holiday cheer, so take a study break (aka take a break from refreshing facebook) and get inspired for Christmas! Check out the facebook event HERE.

A Weekend For Singing; DownBeats and Broadway 2K!

Do you sing in the shower? Do you whistle while you work? Have you ever attempted a jumping heel-click? Chances are you’re two thirds guilty of the above at the very least. But don’t be ashamed! Northeastern is teeming with people who love to sing! On Saturday, December 3rd, rock out to DownTWEETS as the DownBeats perform their awesome repertoire of songs. A mysterious guest group will also be joining the show, and everyone loves a little mystery, right? The event is FREE and will be held at 4:30pm the Matthews Arena Varsity Club (we know, we know, you’re thinking “The WHAT?” but don’t worry – there will be signs galore).  Come check it out! 

But maybe you want to kick it up a notch? Maybe you feel like dancing WHILE singign? Well, Northeastern has just the event for you!  NU Stage Musical Theater Company has put together a show that you’re going to LOVE. The show is ‘Broadway 2K’ and is a musical revue of the last decade of Broadway hits. This includes hilarious and intense numbers from shows like Wicked, Hairspray, The Book of Mormon, and Legally Blond. All the singers, dancers, band geeks, and backstage crew are students that have been working all semester to put on this live spectacle. AND IT’S FLIPPIN’ FREE! How neat is that? The show itself is on Sunday, December 4th at 8:00pm in Blackman Auditorium. You can get your tickets in advance through the myTickets portion of your myNEU.

 

 

Women’s Club Hockey Ranked #4 in the COUNTRY!

It’s high time we recognize the efforts and amazing achievements of our Women’s Club Hockey team! Ranked #4 in the ENTIRE NATION, their tough play and exciting games dominate the standings. Their amazing season continues this weekend as they play the #1 and #2 ranked teams. Come and show your HUSKY PRIDE, and get a little riled up in the process. The weekend schedule is as follows:

Friday 12/2 @ 7pm vs #2 Robert Morris

Saturday 12/3 @ 9pm vs #1 Liberty University

Sunday 12/4 @ 10am vs #1 Liberty University

For more information, check out the Facebook event. See you there!

International students – as graduation approaches, do you know your plans? Do you plan to stay in the United States? If so, come to the Introduction to the H1-B Visa Process on Friday, December 2 from 12-1pm in 12 Stearns.  They’ll teach you what do you need to know about H-1B visas, the most common type of visas for Northeastern graduates working in the US. Learn from immigration attorney Monique Kornfeld about this process. For additional questions, please contact Diane Ciarletta d.ciarletta@neu.edu. This is a great opportunity to clear up questions and confusion.

December = exams = stress = gloominess. NO THANKS TO THAT! Come break up the monotony with  “Funny Fridays” Laughter Meditation on Friday from 12-12:30pm in The Sacred Space on the 2nd floor of Ell Hall. Not your typical meditation, this session lasts a half-hour, and is open to all on a walk-in basis. Relieve stress, breathe, laugh a little, and remind yourself that it’s almost time for a LONG winter break! Not in classes? Come by anyway! You can’t go wrong – honestly, who doesn’t enjoy laughter?

Northeastern Symphony Orchestra has been working tirelessly all semester to bring you
their Fall Concert! At 8pm at the Fenway Center on 77 St. Stephen’s Street, come by for what promises to be a great performance.

Russell. Brand. Is. Here.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock and/or have been too distracted by the Kardashian fiasco, you probably have heard of Russell Brand. You know, the same Russell Brand who starred in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, and Arthur. Oh, he also hosted a small awards show called the MTV Video Music Awards. He’s an actor, comedian, emcee…and WILL BE AT NORTHEASTERN! The show, possibly the most anticipated Homecoming event this year, will be held on Friday, November 18 at 6:30pm. The show is NU+1, costing $10 for students and $17 for guests. Tickets are available on the myTickets tab at myNEU. Check out the Facebook event here, since nothing’s official until it’s Facebook Official.

Before or after you head to Matthews, pop around the corner to Uno’s, where Phi Lambda Sigma (the pharmacy leadership society) will be hosting a fundraiser this Friday, November 18th! Go to the restaurant at any time during the day and a portion of the check will be donated to PLS for various programs and events. Bring your friends, the flyer you see here, and an appetite! This event is guilt-free: you can work everything off laughing at Brand’s hilarity afterwards.

Experiencing a different culture can be difficult in social situations, never mind in professional ones! For those of you who want help learning about the job interview process in the States, come to Interviewing American Style from 12-1:30pm in 12 Stearns. You will learn what to expect and how to prepare for an American interview. Practice key questions and identify resources which can help you improve your ability to present yourself and your skills to employers. Before you come, please review the Interviewing Guide in the Career and Job Search Guides section of our website: www.northeastern.edu/careerservices.

If you can’t get to Russell Brand, or are yearning for some music, hit up afterHOURS for a FREE live music event at 9pm! Stellar performers Pervez Taufiq of Living Syndication, TMax and Sophia Moon will be gracing us with their (stage) presence and performing beautiful music for our ears. Come to the most laid-back venue on campus and enjoy a night filled with melodious tunes.

NU Stage Presents “Spelling Bee”

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is noted as one of Broadways most hilarious and loved classics! With its smaller, more intimate cast of performers portraying quirky and bizarre spelling bee contestants, this show is sure to win the heart of even the iciest evil step-mother!

NU Stage has been bringing great musical performances to the Northeastern Community for years! Some of their past shows include the adorable and hilarious “Seussical The Musical,” which combines multiple stories from the imagination Dr. Se

uss, and “Reefer Madness!” which is the satirical tale of two young teens caught in the throes of a marijuana syndicate bent on converting the world into drug addicted, flesh-eating, baby-selling pot heads!

NU Stage’s rendition of “Spelling Bee” combines some of Northeastern’s best musical theater talent! With its smaller cast, the show’s characters must each portray several roles to keep the story moving. Better yet, the audience is often asked to help out and several random audience members are even selected to perform in the bee!

You won’t want to miss this hilarious show. Tickets are on sale on myTickets tab of myNEU, and can be purchased at the box office!