McCormick Activities: Fall 2002


Don't groan over your psets! Instead . . .

Come BeMOAN over a CalZONE!
McCormick Study Break!


When Tuesday, Oct. 22, 8 P.M.
Where  McCormick Country Kitchen
Why because we all crave that yummy, delicious calzone...
...pepperoni, buffalo, chicken, steak classic, veggie, pastrami, italian sausage, mushrooms/green bell peppers...mmm...
Who Brought to you by your Study Break chairs, Carbo-Cravin Connie, Cheez-Whiz Clarisse, Saucy-Sausage Shima, and Healthy-Hyena Hanwei

...enough drooling, COME, COME, COME!

**Bring your own utensils - plates, forks, and cups (for drinks)**

 
Burning scented candles is unsafe, but that doesn't mean your room can't smell good!!!

Scented Gels

When Thursday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m.
Where McCormick Lobby
Why Come make scented gels 
& Celebrate National Fire Safety Month
Who McCormick RAAs

***We have lots of different colors & scents****

 
McCormick Health and Fitness Month

It may be a busy time in the semester, but more than ever, your body needs you to stay healthy... so take this chance to make a positive change in your fitness routine...

  • do you want a strong back and strong abs?...if you do, check out this class!
When Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:15-6 p.m.
Where McCormick Gym
Why "Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. With systematic practice of specific exercises coupled with focused breathing patterns, Pilates has proven itself invaluable not only as a fitness endeavor itself, but also as an important adjunct to professional sports training and physical rehabilitation of all kinds."
Who Tara S. and Tara P.
McCormick Athletic Chairs 

 
  • do you want to increase your endurance and become stronger?

    • ...if you do, check out this class!
When Thursday, Nov. 21, 5-6 p.m.
Where McCormick Gym
Why Interval Training
Who Tara S. and Tara P.
McCormick Athletic Chairs 

 

 

  Big Sis/Lil Sis Study Break

  Featuring:

  • assorted yummy pies
  • warm cookies & finger-lickin’ good cake
  • hot spiced apple cider
  • super chocolate-y cocoa w/ whipped cream
  • healthy fruit platter 
  • refreshing milk
When Thursday, Nov. 14, 8-9 p.m.
Where McCormick Green Living Room
Why Cuz you want to catch up with your sis 
Who Big Sis/Lil Chairs:
Alice, Sandhya & Jennifer

 
We brought you the Texan BBQ...

We brought you First Frost...

We brought you Study Breaks...

and now McCormick Social Chairs & Study Break Chairs bring you...a PAJAMA PARTY!!!!

When Sunday, Nov. 17, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Where East Penthouse
Why Come for tons of great snacks!!!
  • cheesecake, pies, fruits, cheeses, chips, and more
Great movies!!!
  • Count of Monte Cristo AND Monsters, Inc.
and GREAT company!!!
  • Your **friendly** McCormick residents =D
Who McCormick Social Chairs & Study Break Chairs

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you won't want to say goodbye!!

 
 
How do I write a resume??? 
How can I get an internship?????? 
What's the best way to get a UROP?????
All these questions and more answered at .....

FOR YOUR FUTURE

When Tuesday, Nov. 19
  • Resume workshop:  7:30-8:10 pm 
  • Internship workshop:  8:20-8:50 pm 
  • Urop workshop:  9:00- 9:30 pm 
Where McCormick Green Living Room
Why Learn about resumes, internships, and UROPs!
Free Raffles and Food!!!
Who McCormick RAAs

 
Our Housefellow Laura Stuart, along with her RBA advising group, invite you to join us for a trip to the...

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

When  Sunday, Nov. 24
  • Meet in McCormick Lobby at 12 p.m.
  • Return at 4-5 p.m.
Where Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Why Come join us for a fun afternoon in Boston! 
Transportation (via the T) and tickets are FREE, and FREE LUNCH will be provided at a nearby restaurant. 
Who Housefellow Laura Stuart, along with her RBA advising group

 
Nutcracker Tickets!!
Subsidized by McCormick Hall

  Tickets on Sale:

When Tuesday, Nov 26, 6-7 p.m.
Where McCormick Lobby
Why $5/ticket (originally $23)
Who McCormick Social Chairs

  Show:

When December 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where Wang Theatre
Why Boston Ballet!
Who McCormick Social Chairs

 
Chinese Food
When Thursday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
Where McC Country Kitchen
Why Dishes include:
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Vegetarian Lo Mein
General Gau's Chicken
Green Beans
Who McC Study Break Chair

Please bring your own cups, plates, and utensils
 

 

  Did Finals catch you by surprise??
  Don't Be a Mess--Come De-Stress!

De-Stree Nite

When Monday, Dec. 9, 8-10 p.m.
Where Brown Living Room
Why Come enjoy a free massage!
Make your friends good luck grams
Play games
Paint your nails and more..
Who McC RAAs

**Sign-up for Massages begins at 7:45 p.m.**
**Snacks will be provided**

 
McCormick Night at the Fleet Center
When Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 pm
Where Fleet Center
Why Come watch the Boston Bruins take on the Montreal Canadians! It's College Night at the Fleet Center so you can mingle with other collegiates while watching some first class hockey.
Who Kristy Stokke, GRT 6 & 7 west

 
Annual McCormick IAP wine tasting

Hi McCormick!

I plan on holding my eighth annual IAP wine tasting events in McCormick again this year.  Here are the particulars.  If you will be under 21 next January 20, you may delete this message now.

Who:  Any MCCORMICK resident who's 21 or older as of the first meeting of the class

What:  Introduction to Wine Tasting

Signing up:  I can only take _12_ people for the tasting.  Anyone responding to this e-mail, BY NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT will be put in a lottery to attend.  If you are chosen in the lottery, your place will be held with the payment of a $35 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE.  (We'll also keep a waiting list, because there are always last-minute cancellations.)


Charles Stewart III
 
 
When Sunday, Jan 19, 9-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan 21, 9-10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan 26, 9-10:30 p.m.
Where Housemasters apartment (2nd floor, west tower)
Why This is a three-evening introduction to wine tasting and appreciation, now
in its eighth year.  The first evening is a general introduction to wine
appreciation.  The second and third nights concentrate on white and red
wines, respectively.
Who McCormick Housemasters

 
Semiannual all-dorm brunch
When Saturday, Dec. 7, 11-12:30 p.m.
Where McC Brown Living Room
Why Stop by for yummy bagels, delicious donuts, protein rich ham and turkey,
all the OJ you can drink (everyone needs some extra Vitamin C this time of
year), and hot chocolate.

Stay to socialize with your friends and watch some classic holiday cartoons
(the Grinch, Frosty, ...).  Hope to see you then. 
Who McCormick Housemasters and GRTs

 
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...but they're giving McCORMICK a private show Thursday!!!

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When Thursday, Dec. 12, 1:30-4 p.m.
Where McC Brown Living Room
Why - the Logs (starting at 2:00PM)
- tons of food
- holiday crafts
- ...McCormick's famous gingerbread house!
- FREEEE!
Who

* All McCormick residents and friends on guest lists are welcome!
 

 
So to close out the semester and fill our tummies w/ food = brain power, we have FINALS BREAKFAST for this whole week!

For the entire week, the housemasters and GRTs also offer dinners! From snacks to ingredients for peanut butter and jelly, to fruit and vegetable platters, all accompanied by movies!

  • Continental Breakfast
When Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8 a.m.
Where McCormick Lobby
Why An assortment of danish pastries, croissants, and cinnamon rolls...

(and orange juice)
Who McC Study Break Chairs
  • Bagels and Cream Cheese
When Wednesday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m.
Where McCormick Lobby
Why Bagels and cream cheese
Who McC Study Break Chairs

[No idea what was on Thursday, I'm sure there was something]

  • Final Finals Study Break
When Friday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m.
Where McCormick Lobby
Why Assorted Bagels
Assorted Muffins
Apples/Oranges
Juice
Who McC Study Break Chairs