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UMass Boston (UMB)

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The University of Massachusetts Boston otherwise known as UMass Boston is one of five schools in the University of Massachusetts system. It is located in Boston on the beautiful Boston Harbor. It has the distinction of being the only doctoral granting public university in the academic center of Boston. The school is a testament to what urban educational institutions can be in this country. Considered among the University's many strengths, the University community is a microcosm of the world and its diversity. It is difficult to find more ethnic, age, socio-economic, and life experience diversity in any one place.

Recent Achievements by UMass Boston and the UMass Boston Community 

- The College of Management was included in Princeton Review's "The Best 290 Business Schools"

- Kiplinger's magazine rated UMass Boston as one of 100 "best buys" in education.

- 5 Fulbright Fellowships, 1 Marshall Scholar, and 2 Rhodes Scholar semi-finalists

- UMass Boston joined the OpenCourseWare Consortium, and the company of only a handful of American Universities that have done the same. Other members include MIT, Harvard Law, Tufts, John Hopkins, Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, UC Irvine, and Utah State.

Academic Calendar - Spring Semester 2009 

January 26 (Monday)

Classes Begin


February 2 (Monday)

Add/Drop Ends


February 16 (Monday)

Presidents Day (Holiday)


March 15 to 22 (Sunday to Sunday)

Spring Vacation


March 23 (Monday)

Classes Resume


March 23 (Monday)

Mid Semester


April 6 (Monday)

Fall \'09 Registration Begins


April 9 (Thursday)

Pass/Fail Deadline


April 9 (Thursday)

Course Withdraw Deadline


April 20 (Monday)

Patriots Day (Holiday)


May 13 (Wednesday)

Classes End


May 14 to May 17 (Thursday to Sunday)

Study Period


May 18 to 22 (Monday to Friday)

Final Exam Period


May 25 (Monday)

Memorial Day (Holiday)


May 29 (Friday)

Commencement



Academic Calendar - Summer Session 2009 

May 26 (Tuesday) to July 8 (Wednesday)

Summer Session #1


June 17 (Wednesday)

Bunker Hill Day (Holiday Observed)


July 4 (Saturday)

Independence Day (Holiday)


July 13 (Monday) to August 20 (Thursday)

Summer Session #2



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History of UMass Boston 

The University of Massachusetts Boston was established in 1964. However, its roots can be traced back to the 1850s with the creation of the Girls' High School in Boston; a school to train teachers of the elementary grades. Ultimately this became the Teachers College of the City of Boston in 1922. This institution was renamed twice more: State College of Boston in 1960 and Boston State College in 1968. Meanwhile the hitherto separate University of Massachusetts Boston opens its doors at the new Boston Harbor campus in 1974. Shortly after this, Boston State College joins the University of Massachusetts Boston in 1982, making it what it is today.

Athletics at UMass Boston 

UMass Boston has a proud and competitive athletics department. There are 9 Men's varsity sports and 9 Women's varsity sports at the university. All programs are NCAA Division III.

Baseball, Basketball-Men and Women, Cross Country-Men and Women, Track and Field-Men and Women, Men's Lacrosse, Soccer-Men and Women, Softball, Tennis-Men and Women, Volleyball teams compete in the Little East Conference (LEC).

Ice Hockey-Men and Women teams compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference East (ECAC East).

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Food Reviews 

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Kanes Donuts (Saugus)  
"Thirty seven reviews for a donut shop. Five stars. What should this tell anyone that has not had a Kanes donut. They haven't had the best. I don't think..." more
Karl's Sausage Kitchen And European Market (Saugus)  
"Easily the best sausage i have ever had in my entire life. I particularly like the Adouille and Hot Chorizo. I live in Philadelphia, but now having had..." more
Tea Zone (Somerville)  
"My mother is an avid tea drinker, she drinks about 3 cups a day everyday so I had to bring her here after reading all the great reviews and she loves it...." more
Crescent Ridge Dairy (Sharon)  
"BEST ICE CREAM IN THE BOSTON! I have to admit that CR is the best ice cream place that I've ever had in the boston so far.. It looks like a small local..." more
Penzey's Spices (Arlington)  
"I have loved Christina's in Inman Square for a while but waited until I visited Penzey's to make my reviews, just to compare. I've decided that I love them..." more
Polcari's Coffee Shop (Boston)  
"What more can I say about this place that hasn't already been said? Every time I visit the north end, this place is on my list! It's like walking back in..." more
Formaggio Kitchen (Cambridge)  
"I am fully of the opinion that Formaggio can, on its own, solve the world hunger problem, completely turn around global warming, and produce a lasting peace..." more
New Deal Fish Market (Cambridge)  
"new deal is an institution in the east cambridge area, with ownership spreading over two or three generations. the selection is not as abundant as the..." more
Dom's Sausage Co. (Malden)  
"I am a transplant to the Virginia area from Malden and let me tell you, there are some things I still cant do without. We are finally starting to get..." more
Haley House Bakery Cafe (Roxbury)  
"Ever since I started working in Dudley Sq., I have been going to H-House. So it's been 3 years so far. I LOVED this place. The atmosphere is amazing, its..." more
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Boston Symphony Orchestra (Boston)  
"I miss the old school European masters programs of the 90's. Watching Claudio Abbado conduct the Berlin Philharmonic doing Mahler's 6th four rows back from..." more
The Comedy Studio (Cambridge)  
"Minus one star because the cocktail waitress didn't bring me my change. Gave her a $20 for a $15 bill. When I asked for it she was annoyed, then brought me..." more
Improv Asylum (Boston)  
"This is a great place to go for date night. The show is not expensive, it is really funny and it's a different show each time. There are certain parts..." more
Croke Park/Whitey's (Boston)  
"Great place for: -$1.50 draft beers (don't look for imports, you goose) -$5.00 furiously strong, PINT-sized mixed drinks ("It comes in Pints?") -2 Pool..." more
Navy Yard Bistro & Wine Bar (Charlestown)  
"I would really give it a 4.5 but since it is so close to home I will bump it to a 5 star. I have recently moved to the Navy Yard in Charlestown and couldn't..." more
Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre (Boston)  
"The Wang is one of those places that impresses -- not only does it feel like you're sitting in a beautiful Faberge' egg, but the seating is well done and..." more
Jacques Cabaret (Boston)  
"Those drag queens are CRA-ZAY, but that's what makes Jaques awesome. What doesn't make jaques awesome and the reason why it's only getting three stars, is..." more
Lizard Lounge (Cambridge)  
"Great little spot to catch local and a little more than local acts. The Tuesday night residencies are always a crowd pleaser and the place is so small you..." more
Scullers Jazz Club (Boston)  
"I have been there twice and both time I enjoyed my time. The musicians were great performers. The atmosphere is great and set up is good too. Drink is a..." more
Stoli Bar & Restaurant (Brookline)  
"My husband and I went there to celebrate my birthday - we wanted to try something new - other than Japanese, Italian, or American. We went there since we..." more
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Boston Derby Dames (Boston)  
"I went to an event of theirs a VFW hall on the North Shore a couple of years ago and it was a lot of fun. A mix of WWF and and a good indie band show." more
Arnold Arboretum (Jamaica Plain)  
"I'm quite fond of the Arboretum. It's beautiful and a couple years ago, my family had a huge reunion and one of the things we like to do, since all of my..." more
Public Garden (Boston)  
"I love the Public Garden. Birds chirping, flowers blooming, bums snoring on the grass. I never pass up an opportunity to take a stroll here, or watch the..." more
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park (Boston)  
"Great summer fun! The water play areas are great for kids and adults." more
Cambridge Center Roof Garden (Cambridge)  
"It took me nearly 3 years to finally get around to taking a real lunch and going up here, but it was worth it :) A few weeks ago, I, with my sammich from..." more
Social Boston Sports (Boston)  
"The club offers something for damn near everyone.Really, it does. If you enjoy fun, drinking, sports, outings, or parties in any combination, they offer..." more
Charles River Canoe and Kayak (Allston)  
"Note to self - I had a great time here row boating with my friends on one canoe (5 of us). No one listened to each other on the boat while rowing and it was..." more
Jamaica Pond (Jamaica Plain)  
"The stars say it best. This place is A-OK. I mean, how can you not have fun on a boat, right? Plus, the prices are reasonable - $10/hr for a rowboat (fits..." more
Mount Auburn Cemetery (Cambridge)  
"I came here yesterday with a couple friends who've lived in the Boston area for decades. Even though it's past peak folliage in Boston, the grounds were..." more
Sadhana Yoga Studios (Boston)  
"Sadhana is down the street from my house, yet it took me 4 years to try it out. I took the fundamentals class with Glen. It was fabulous. I was a bit..." more
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