bentley university spring 2011 senior events
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An overview of the Spring 2011 events offered to Seniors at Bentley University during their final semester as an undergraduate.TRANSCRIPT
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Senior Supper Thursday, February 3rd @ 8 p.m. Marcellinos – Waltham, MA Cost: $15 on MyBentley
New event for this year! Join fellow seniors for a delicious four-course Italian buffet at Marcellinos Ristorante in Waltham, MA. The Senior Class Cabinet is renting out the top floor of the restaurant and will be selling tickets for $15 on MyBentley in January. Dinner, Music, a Cash Bar, and Fun for all will be provided. Marcellinos is conveniently located directly behind Moody St. in Waltham, MA. Join your classmates for dinner and entertainment, and then venture out for a night on Moody St. For more information pertaining to this event, email Chris Talevi at [email protected].
Pub Nights
Friday, February 11th, 25th, March 4th, April 22nd, May 20th @ 9 p.m. Harry’s Pub, Student Center The Senior Class Cabinet hosts monthly Pub Nights on Friday evenings at 9 p.m. in Harry’s Pub in the Student Center. The purpose of Pub Nights is to foster an environment for the senior class to socialize and enjoy an evening together on campus as their final year at Bentley University comes to a close. Food and entertainment are frequently provided and a cash bar is open for those students who are 21+. Pub Nights are open to Bentley students of all ages and wristbands are provided to those 21+ with valid identification. Seniors are encouraged to attend Pub Nights as the days to graduation quickly approach. For more information pertaining to Pub Nights, email Marc Santilli at [email protected].
Yearbook Photos
February 15th – 17th @ Various Times
Photos for the Class of 2011 Yearbook will be taken in the Student Center Back Bay in February and again in April. Please visit www.ouryear.com for more information. A sitting fee of $20 includes your yearbook photo as well as one free copy of the Class of 2011 yearbook. Additional copies of the yearbook may be purchased for $65 each. To Sign-up 1. Go to www.ouryear.com 2. Enter School Code: 220 3. Select date and time If you wish to be added to this year’s yearbook committee or for more information pertaining to the yearbook, email Michelle Barbino at [email protected].
Casino Trip
Saturday, March 5th @ 6 p.m. Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT Cost: $20 on MyBentley Hosted in March, the Senior Class Cabinet invites you to attend this year’s Senior Casino Trip to Mohegan Sun. Students will depart from Collins Hall on Coach Buses for the 2-hour ride to Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino. Try your luck at the slots, card games, or hang out in one of Mohegan’s five-star night clubs. $20 ticket includes transportation to and from Mohegan Sun via Motor Coach, $15 Food Voucher, and $15 Betting Voucher! Tickets will be on sale for $20 on MyBentley and will be available for purchase in early February. For more information pertaining to this event, email Puja Shah at [email protected].
Harbor Cruise Friday, March 25th @ 9 p.m. Boston Harbor Cost: $30 on MyBentley The Harbor Cruise is an annual event held in the spring semester for members of the senior class at Bentley University. Transportation to and from Bentley is provided and students arrive to Boston Harbor to board the Spirit of Boston for an evening cruise through the city harbor. Food is provided and a cash bar is available. This event is limited to those students who are 21+ by March 25, 2011. Tickets cost $30 and will be available to purchase on MyBentley in early February. The Senior Harbor Cruise is partially funded by the Bentley University Student Activity Fee. For more information on the Harbor Cruise, email Crissi Mann at [email protected].
Mr. Bentley
Thursday, March 31st @ 9 p.m. LaCava, EDR A first of its kind in 2010, Mr. Bentley has become an annual event and is hosted by Class Cabinets in the spring semester. An email is sent to the student body asking for nominations of male students who represent “Mr. Bentley”. Generally, ten to fifteen finalists are chosen by the class cabinets and the contestants are trained by CRAZE and briefed on competition rules and regulations prior to the night of the event. The finalists compete in a variety of talent competitions throughout the evening and by the end of the night one Bentley student is crowned “Mr. Bentley”. Mr. Bentley is funded by the Bentley University Student Activity Fee. For more information pertaining to this event, email Michelle Barbino at [email protected].
Senior Class Meeting Wednesday, April 6th @ 12:45 p.m. in Koumantzelis @ 5:00 p.m. in the Back Bay Held annually in the fall and in the spring, Senior Class Meetings are designed to provide graduating seniors with important information relevant to their senior year. The spring meeting generally focuses on commencement week information and updates as well as important information on post-graduation events. Two meeting times are held throughout the day to offer students who cannot attend one the option of attending the other. All seniors are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings. For more information pertaining to this event, email Andrew Leffler at [email protected].
Red Sox Game Monday, April 18th @ 11 a.m. Fenway Park – Boston, MA Cost: TBD Join your classmates for a day out to Fenway Park. Enjoy the game as the Boston Red Sox face the Toronto Blue Jays on Patriots Day following the Boston Marathon. Tickets will be sold on MyBentley beginning in early February with an anticipated cost of $15 - $25. Tickets for this game are available exclusively to senior students. A limited number of tickets will be available, so be sure to purchase them early. Red Sox Tickets are subsidized by the Bentley University Student Activity Fee. For more information on ticket sales, email Chris Talevi at [email protected].
Commencement Ball Friday, May 13th @ 7 p.m. Westin Waterfront Hotel – Boston, MA Cost: $75*
Held annually the day before leaving for the Bahamas Trip, the Senior Commencement Ball is held at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston, MA. Students will depart from outside Collins Hall between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. via motor coach for the 30-minute ride into Boston. Students will be greeted with a three-course meal, live entertainment, and hours of fun with fellow classmates. Tickets cost $75 each and will be available for purchase on MyBentley in early February. For more information on the Commencement Ball, email MC Citarelli at [email protected]. * One ticket to the Commencement Ball is included in the $1,350 Commencement Week Package.
Bahamas Trip
May 15th – 19th Atlantis Resort – Nassau, Bahamas Cost: $1,350
Join your classmates for an unforgettable week in the Bahamas! An annual event, Bentley is one of the only universities in the nation to host a senior trip like this. Students will depart from Boston’s Logan Airport on private chartered jets in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 15th. Relax on the beach, compete in the annual volleyball tournament, participate in a local service project, and enjoy this last week with your fellow classmates. For those who paid the $500 deposit back in October, the remaining balance of $850 is due by January 17th on MyBentley. All Commencement Week activities are partially funded by the Bentley University Student Activity Fee. For more information on the Bahamas Trip, email Andrew Leffler at [email protected].
Baccalaureate Friday, May 20th @ 4 p.m. DANA Center
Baccalaureate is a ceremony at which we reflect on our experiences and year at Bentley. Student speakers address the class by reading passages from the scriptures of various religions, reciting a favorite poem, recounting a humorous story or event from their years at Bentley, or by sharing some thoughts on the past and future. Baccalaureate is a time for us to remember our four years at Bentley and listen to our classmates as they reflect upon theirs. This ceremony is a special one and will be a lasting memory bringing a close to the time spent at Bentley. Students, family, and friends are all invited to attend this special ceremony. For more information on Baccalaureate, please email Marc Santilli at [email protected].
Commencement Saturday, May 21st @ 10 a.m. South Campus This year’s culminating event and the conferring of the Class of 2011 undergraduate degrees will take place on Saturday, May 21st at 10 a.m. on Bentley’s South Campus. The event is held rain or shine. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No tickets are needed for the event. For guests who prefer to sit indoors, the ceremony will be broadcast live on large video screens inside of the DANA Athletic Center. The Commencement Ceremony generally lasts two to three hours. For more information on Commencement, email Andrew Leffler at [email protected].