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WELCOME Welcome to Lesley University! The First 50 Days series is campus-wide programs that aim to make you feel at home and make sure you know everything necessary to be a successful, healthy, and happy student and person. KEY CAMPUPS LOCATIONS Campus Bookstore University Hall, 1st Floor Hours: M-Th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fr 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sat 12-5 p.m. Center for Academic Achievement Doble Hall, 2nd Floor | Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Community Service Doble Hall, 2nd Floor | Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Commuter Student Food Pantry 31 Everett Street, Enter near Lot B | Hours posted on door Counseling Center Doble Hall, 3rd Floor Hours: M/Tu 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., We/Th 8:00 a.m.-7 p.m., Fr 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Health Services McKenna Student Center, Lower Level | Hours posted on door Multicultural Affairs & Student Inclusion 13 Mellen Street | Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Public Safety McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor | 24-Hours Burnham Hall, 1st Floor | 24 Hours University Hall, 1st Floor | 24 Hours Student Activities & Athletics McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor | Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Students Administrative Services, Financial Aid, and the Registrar’s Office University Hall, 3rd Floor | Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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YOUR KEY TO YOUR FIRST 50 DAYS An event for everyone
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Perfect for first-year students
Designed for commuters
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Events suited for Transfers
Events for 1st-Gen students A family-friendly event
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
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RESOURCE FAIR & BLOCK PARTY
12:30-2:30 P.M. | MELLEN STREET Stop by to learn more about the resources available to you as a student, including: Athletics, the Career Resource Center, the Center for Academic Achievement, the Center for the Adult Learner, CLAS Academic Advising, CLAS Internships, the Community Service office, Commuter Student Services, the Counseling Center, the Global Education Center, LA+D Internships, LD/ADD Academic Support, Lesley Card & CashLynx, Multicultural Affairs & Student Inclusion, Parking, Public Safety, Residence Life, Student Activities, and Student Health Service. Pick up a prize card, and enter to win something cool!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
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NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION
11:00 A.M. | FIRST CHURCH CAMBRIDGE A formal welcome from the university president, and a kickoff to the academic year.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 STUDENT ACTIVITIES & SERVICE FAIR 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. | DOBLE QUAD
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Visit tables for all of our student organizations, meet their leaders, join something you’re interested in, join something just to try it! Sign up to volunteer with a local community service organization and serve something bigger than Lesley. This is a great time to get out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and find your home away from home at Lesley. COMING SOON the LynXplore App and website, where you’ll be able to learn more about all the ways you can get involved, as well as find all the upcoming events.
LYN PLORE LynXplore is the portal for campus events hosted by a variety of student organizations and campus departments. Find a full list of active student organizations, join a club, build your leadership skills, sign up for service events and more in one place.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 COMEDIAN DANIEL FRANZESE 8:00 P.M. | MARRAN THEATRE
Daniel Franzese, who is probably known best for his portrayal of Damien in the film Mean Girls, is a actor, comedian, art curator, and activist. Come join us for some laughs, and if you like it, make sure to join the Campus Activities Board’s Comedy & Variety committee and help book the rest of the year’s comedians!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 POSTER SALE
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | DOBLE QUAD Are the walls of your dorm room looking a bit bare? Pick up a poster or two from the annual poster sale. All proceeds go to benefit the Community Service office!
WELCOME BACK COOKOUT 12:00 P.M. | 13 MELLEN
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Join the Multicultural Affairs & Student Inclusion office, the Center for the Adult Learner, and the Urban Scholars Initiative for a welcome back cookout. Learn more about what each office does, what their resources are, and connect with your peers on share identities and interests.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 FALL CONCERT & AFTER DARK CARNIVAL 4:00-11:00 P.M. | MARRAN THEATRE
Every year the Campus Activities Board hosts a Spring Concert, and it has been so successful that they decided to try a Fall one as well featuring Ian Sweet with special guest Cliff Notez and local opening support. The show will start at 4 p.m. and go to 9 p.m. Also taking place will be the first After Dark of the year! Stop by to have a sno-cone, run through the inflatable obstacle course, do flips on a bungee trampoline, play giant games, get your first roommate photos in a photobooth, make your own custom doormat, and more.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 PORT PRIDE DAY
12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. | MARGARET FULLER HOUSE (OFF-CAMPUS) Interested students should sign up by emailing sviadero@lesley.edu. Attendees will meet in the quad at 11:30 and take the T to the Margaret Fuller House in Cambridge.
OUTDOOR MOVIE: JURASSIC WORLD FALLEN KINGDOM 9:00 P.M. | BRATTLE LAWN
Join CAB in watching the newest installment of the Jurassic Park series. Free snacks will be available, and there will be free CAB blankets to the first 75 students in attendance!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 9 TIE DYE WITH CAB 4:00 P.M. | DOBLE QUAD
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Want a free shirt to tie dye? Stop by and grab a white CAB shirt and some rubber bands and chat with the CAB executive board members who will have the different colors available about what CAB does and how to join.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE: CARE PACKAGES FOR SOLDIERS 12:00-2:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER
Interested students should sign up by emailing sviadero@lesley.edu. Attendees will create care packages for deployed soldiers.
WELCOME BINGO
7:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER Stop by the student center, grab some bingo sheets and a dauber, and you’re ready to win some rad prizes! Sponsored by the CAB Creative Leisure committee.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 COMMUTER STUDENT SOCIAL 3:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER MEZZANINE
Come meet fellow commuter students, grab some snacks, and find out about resources provided by the Commuter Services office. Sponsored by the CAB Outreach committee and the Commuter Services office.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 VOTES: IT’S HOW WE GET THE JOB DONE 4:30 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER
Curious about how voting works while you’re away at college? Need to register to vote still? Stop by to get all the info you need to vote in the 2018 midterm elections! Sponsored by the CAB Issues & Ideas committee.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 HYPNOTIST MARITESS ZURBANO 8:00 P.M. | MARRAN THEATRE
Have you ever wanted to get hypnotized? Do you want to watch your friends get up on stage and do ridiculous things? If you said yes, than this is the event for you. Join CAB at the annual hypnotist show to get those laughs going. Sponsored by the CAB Comedy & Variety committee.
VISIT THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE There are many opportunities throughout the year for you to serve both the local and national community through the Community Service office. Stop by the office or email to learn more about Alternative Spring Break, REAL Retreat, LeaderBUILD, America Reads, Cambridge Math Volunteers, Lesley Delivers, Strides, Big Sister, the Community Service Club, Hunger and Homelessness Week, Community Service Week, and one-time service opportunities you can be a part of. Phone: 617-349-8567 | Email: sviadero@lesley.edu | Doble Hall, 2nd Floor
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 SERVICE TUESDAY: SANDWICH MAKING WITH LESLEY DELIVERS 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER
Lesley Delivers is a student organization that make sandwiches for the homeless population of Harvard Square and delivers them weekly. Learn more about Lesley Delivers, make some sandwiches, and meet new people all while doing good for the Cambridge community.
THUR, SEPTEMBER 20 LOCAL LIVE MUSIC NIGHT 7:30 P.M. | ALUMNI HALL
There’s so many great bands based out of Boston, Cambridge, and the general New England area. Stop by to see the first of the monthly Local Live Music Night series featuring Pushflowers, Winter Jogger, and Lesley’s own Gihanah Seb-Di Dio. Are you in a band, or do you know someone who is that might want to play at Lesley? Email CAB@lesley.edu and make the suggestion! Sponsored by the CAB Live Music Committee.
USG’S RED, WHITE, AND BLUE ALPACA MADNESS AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL TBD P.M. | DOBLE QUAD
Come meet your Undergraduate Student Government representatives, learn about what USG does and how to get involved, all while petting cute animals and snacking on ice cream.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 DIY DAY - MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER
Stop by to make your own slime with all kinds of colors, glitter, and toys available. It’s the perfect fidget toy for when you’re stressing out trying to do your homework! Sponsored by the CAB Creative Leisure cCommittee.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 COMMUNITY SERVICE TRIP TO FLUFF FEST 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | SOMERVILLE
Fun fact: Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Somerville, Massachusetts! Every year there is a festival with all things Fluff. If you haven’t had a fluffernutter sandwich, this is your day to do so!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SERVICE TUESDAY: BIG SISTER RECRUITMENT & COMMUTER LUNCH 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | UNIVERSITY HALL
Learn more about the Big Sister Program, and if you’re a commuter... snag some free food!
USG INTENT PACKETS DUE 5:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER INFO DESK
If you want to run for a position on Undergraduate Student Government, pick up an intent packet at the info desk and make sure to hand it in by September 25!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 OPEN MIC NIGHT
7:00-9:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER If you sing, play music, dance, write poetry, do stand-up comedy, or any number of talents, this event is for you! Showcase your skills, and/or watch your friends showcase theirs. Sign-ups take place on a whiteboard that goes up at 6:45 P.M. with 16 slots for performers. Get there early if you can, or have a friend write your name down if you want to perform.
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FRI, SEPTEMBER 28 USG ELECTIONS ALL DAY | ONLINE
Check your Lesley email for a link to vote for your USG representatives.
SAT, SEPTEMBER 29 SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK WITH STRIDES
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. | OFF-CAMPUS Join the Community Service office in a walk for suicide prevention by emailing Sarah Viadero at sviadero@lesley.edu.
TUE, OCTOBER 2 SERVICE TUESDAY: PLAY WORKS RECRUITMENT
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER Play Works is an organization dedicated to helping kids stay active and build social and emotional skills through play.
HOME GAMES IN THE FIRST 50 DAYS WOMEN’S SOCCER 9/25 vs Emerson College 9/29 vs Salve Regina University 10/10 vs Dean College 10/13 vs New England College 10/20 vs Newbury College MEN’S SOCCER 9/5 vs Curry College 9/8 vs Wentworth Institute of Technology 9/22 vs Gordon College 9/26 vs Emerson College 9/29 vs Southern Vermont College 10/16 vs Newbury College 10/24 vs Dean College
MYSTERY BINGO
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 9/6 vs Pine Manor 9/22 vs Becker College 10/2 vs Bay Path College 10/6 vs Mitchell College 10/15 vs Fitchburg State 10/25 vs Fisher College 10/27 vs New England College
All the prizes will be concealed in brown paper wrapping with one hint to the theme of the prize pack taped to the outside.
WOMEN’S TENNIS 9/12 vs Saint Joseph College 9/20 vs University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 9/22 vs Johnson State College 9/23 vs Northern Vermont-Lyndon
WED, OCTOBER 3 7:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER
Come for a night of surprise, and hopefully leave with a prize!
For more infomation, visit: athletics.lesley.edu
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 FIRST USG SENATE MEETING 11:00 A.M. | ALUMNI HALL
Make sure your voice is heard by attending the Senate meetings of Undergraduate Student Government. Have questions? Email usg@lesley.edu
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 AFTER DARK
7:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER & DOBLE QUAD The monthly installment of the After Dark series. Want to help plan what’s at this After Dark and all the ones following it? Join the CAB Traditions Committee! Email cab@lesley.edu for more information.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 D.I.Y. DAY
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER The monthly installment of the do-it-yourself series hosted by the CAB Creative Leisure Committee. Want to help plan this event, and any D.I.Y. events, email cab@lesley.edu to join.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 #THATSAMOOD
7:00-8:30 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER Self-care is SO important. Stop by this event to have some quality self-care time, meet new people, and learn some ways to do self-care regularly during your busy college life. Sponsored by the CAB Issues & Ideas Committee.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 CRADLES TO CRAYONS TRIP 1:30-3:30 P.M. | OFF-CAMPUS
Join the Community Service office on a trip to Cradles to Crayons, a non-profit organization that provides homeless and low-income children with the essentials. Volunteer your time, and serve your community by emailing sviadero@lesley.edu
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 MAGICIAN NORMAN NG 7:00 P.M. | MARRAN THEATRE
Come get spooked by magic as a part of Family and Friends Weekend. (Presence of family and/ or friends not required to attend)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 FAMILY & FRIENDS FEUD 4:00 P.M. | MARRAN THEATRE
A CAB take on the classic game-show. Bring your family and/or friends, and win prizes based on knowing how students would answer questions about Lesley, Cambridge, Boston and more. Hosted by the Campus Activities Board as a part of Family & Friends Weekend.
PERFORMING ARTS EXPO 7:00 P.M. | MARRAN THEATRE
A show featuring the Lesley Dance Team, LOLsley Improv, Performing Arts Club, and the two a capella groups, Harmogeddon, and Ladies First. A part of Family & Friends Weekend, hosted by the Student Activities office.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 JAZZ BRUNCH
Seatings: 10:00 & 11:45 A.M. | WASHBURN CAFE Come get the best brunch Lesley has to offer, including a carving station and omelet bar, all while listening to the relaxing sounds of a live jazz band. Students with meal plans can use their meal swipes for Jazz Brunch. Others will need to purchase a ticket for $15.
CAB plans over 70 events each year solely for the undergrad community. You can join CAB at any time, and come as often as you can or as little as you’d like. There are 7 different committees that plan all types of events that would love to have your help! LIVE MUSIC COMMITTEE Plans and runs all the large and small-scale concerts as well as the Open Mic Nights. COMEDY & VARIETY COMMITTEE Plans and runs all the comedians, poets, magicians, hypnotists, and other various performers. TRADITIONS COMMITTEE Plans and runs the After Dark series, Condom Casino, Quadfest, and other traditional Lesley events. CREATIVE LEISURE COMMITTEE Plans and runs the bingo nights, crafting events, and anything to get the creative juices flowing. ISSUES & IDEAS COMMITTEE Plans and runs events related to social justice, diversity, and activism. OUTREACH COMMITTEE Plans and runs socials, dances, and other events to just get the various pieces of the Lesley community together. Interested in joining a committee? Email CAB@lesley.edu for more information on meeting times.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 PLAY WORKS TRIP TBD | OFF-CAMPUS
Play Works is an organization dedicated to helping kids stay active and build social and emotional skills through play. Students attending would volunteer with a school in Cambridge or Boston. Interested in attending? Email sviadero@lesley.edu to sign up.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 OPEN MIC NIGHT
7:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER If you sing, play music, dance, write poetry, do stand-up comedy, or any number of talents, this event is for you! Showcase your skills, and/or watch your friends showcase theirs. It’s a super supportive environment, so don’t be nervous! Sign-ups take place on a whiteboard that goes up at 6:45 P.M. with 16 slots for performers. Get there early if you can, or have a friend write your name down if you want to perform.
LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK 7:00 P.M. | OFF-CAMPUS
The Light the Night walk aims to bring light to the darkness of cancer through a fundraising campaigns that benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s research to find cures. Interested in participating? Email sviadero@lesley.edu
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 COMEDIAN J.R. DE GUZMAN
8:00 P.M. | MARRAN THEATRE Play Works is an organization dedicated to helping kids stay active and build social and emotional skills through play. Students attending would volunteer with a school in Cambridge or Boston. Interested in attending? Email sviadero@lesley.edu to sign up.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 COMMONLYNX RETREAT 10/19-10/21 | OFF-CAMPUS
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The CommonLYNX retreat is a peer-led diversity and social justice educational retreat that focuses on delving deep into the topics of privilege, oppression, race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexuality, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, activism, and leadership with a social justice focused lens. Email commonlynx@lesley.edu if you want to attend.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 SERVICE TRIP: WALTHAM FIELDS DAY 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. | OFF-CAMPUS
Waltham Fields is a community farm that promotes local agriculture and food access. Volunteers do hands-on field work, educational program assistance, and general office support. Interested? Email sviadero@lesley.edu to sign up.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 SERVICE TUESDAY
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER Pop into the Student Center to do some low-key community service in between classes.
LOCAL LIVE MUSIC NIGHT 7:30 P.M. | ALUMNI HALL
A monthly series on live music featuring Boston, Cambridge, and New England based bands.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 THE HIRING PROCESS IN PUBLIC, CHARTER, AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 4:00-5:30 P.M. | UNIVERSITY HALL AMPITHEATRE
Hiring officials from public, charter, and independent schools will discuss application strategies, timelines, and what they look for in resumes and cover letters. Challenging interview questions will also be discussed. Networking will occur after the panel. Hosted by the Career Resource Center.
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THURS, OCTOBER 25
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SURVIVING SNEAKY STRESS & OTHER STUDENT STRUGGLES 4:00-5:30 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER
Sometimes stress can sneak up on you in the middle of the semester. Stop by to destress, and learn some self-care techniques.
USG serves as a voice for the collective undergraduate population via addressing concerns raised by students. STUDENT LIFE COMMITTEE This committee discusses anything and everything related to student life, such as shuttle services, residence life, campus food, safety, and more. LA+D COMMITTEE This committee serves as the liason between students and faculty within the College of Art and Design, covering topics such as majors, course availability and rigor, and more. CLAS COMMITTEE This committee serves as the liason between students and faculty within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, covering topics such as majors, course availability and rigor, and more. WHO IS USG? USG is made up of undergraduate students who were voted into each of the following positions (*currently open): - President - Vice President - Executive Chair of LA+D Affairs* - Executive Chair of CLAS Affairs* - Executive Chair of Student Affairs - Executive Chair of Financial Affairs - Student Organization Representitives* - Class Senators* - Class Coordinators* Interested in filling one of those roles? Email USG@lesley.edu for your intent to run packet. Intent packets are due Sept 25. Elections will take place on Sept 28.
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FRI, OCTOBER 26 CONDOM CASINO
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7:00-10:00 P.M. | STUDENT CENTER Stop by the Info Desk to grab bag of chips, and start playing blackjack, roulette, craps, poker, and more to win tickets that you will be able to enter into drawings for various fun and ~sexy~ prize packs on the second floor of the Student Center. Free condoms, dental dams, internal-condoms, lube, and information on safe sex for all genders and sexualities will be available. Hosted by the CAB Traditions and Issues & Ideas committees.
SAT, OCTOBER 27 ZOMBIE PROM
7:00-10:00 P.M. | ALUMNI HALL The annual Halloween dance where you can dress up in your costume and get your dance on. Zombie make-up will be available if you’re more of the passive Halloween type. There will be a ~spooky~ photobooth area to get that perfect prom pose photo for your Insta. Hosted by the CAB Outreach committee.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. | OFF-CAMPUS
The Out of the Darkness Walk works to encourage people to be open about their own struggle or loss, and the raise the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health. Interested in joining? Email sviadero@lesley.edu
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY 3:00-6:00 P.M. | DOBLE QUAD
The Community Service office and Undergraduate Student Government are bringing families in the Cambridge community to campus to have some Halloween fun. Student organizations will be able to host various tables for the visiting children. Interested in hosting a table? Contact sviadero@lesley.edu for more information.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 TRICK OR TREAT WITH CAB
ALL DAY. | DOBLE, BRATTLE, AND PORTER CAMPUSES Stop by various offices on all three campuses and trick-or-treat! Candy and clues to other locations that are participating will be available at each stop. If you wear your costume, you might be lucky enough to snag some extra treats.
Come to the Counseling Center! Confidential short-term counseling, psychiatric medication services, referral services, alcohol/drug information and preventative programs, anonymous mental health screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse and bipolar disorder. We address issues of: abuse, alcohol and drugs, anger, anxiety/panic, body image, communication skills, depression, eating concerns, ethnic and cultural issues, family concerns, grief/loss, life adjustment issues, loneliness, relationships, roommate difficulties, self-confidence, sexuality and sexual orientation, and stress management. We also have a therapy dog named Tally, and sand-trays! Phone: 617-349-8565 | Doble Hall, 3rd Floor
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STUDENT ORGS & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ADMISSIONS AMBASSADORS
COMMONLYNX RETREAT
ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK
COMMUTER CLUB
A student leadership opportunity speaking with and giving tours to prospective students and their families. Contact: admissionsambassadors@lesley.edu
For those who are interested in spending spring break doing hands-on service and learning about communities in need. Contact: sviadero@lesley.edu
ANIME CLUB
For commuter students to connect in their similar experiences, and share resources. Contact: commuters@lesley.edu
DANCE TEAM
For lovers of animé and manga. Contact: animeclub@lesley.edu
For anyone who loves to dance. Open to all skill levels. Contact: dance@lesley.edu
ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENT ASSOCIATION
FIBERS CIRCLE
For anyone interested in or studying the field of Art Therapy. Contact: lata@lesley.edu
For Asian American and/or Pacific Islander students to connect in their shared experience. Contact: rboucher@lesley.edu
BIG SISTER CHAPTER
For female-identified students to do service by serving as a role-model for young girls. Contact: vfranjul@lesley.edu
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
For those who want to help plan events of all types for the campus community. CAB@lesley.edu
CHEERLEADING TEAM
For those who want to cheer on our athletics and stay fit in a fun way. Open to all skill levels. Contact: cheerleading@lesley.edu
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
For those practicing or interested in Christianity. Contact: christianfellowship@lesley.edu
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
For those who want to help create community between the Threshold program, Center for the Adult Learner, and traditional undergrads. Contact: circleoffriends@lesley.edu
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For those interested in learning more about social justice through peer education. After attending, you can apply to lead the retreat. Contact: animeclub@lesley.edu
For those interested in sustainability and advocating for eco-friendly practices. Contact: environmentalclub@lesley.edu
For those who love to or want to learn how to knit, crochet, embroider, and cross-stitch. Contact: fiberscircle@lesley.edu
FOCAL POINT
For photographers, and those interested in photography. Contact: focalpoint@lesley.edu
HARMOGEDDON
Lesley’s co-ed a capella troupe. Audition-based. Contact: harmogeddon@lesley.edu
HILLEL
For those who practice or are interested in learning more about Judiasm. Contact: hillel@lesley.edu
JAM BAND
For those who play instruments or sing, and want to collaborate with other musicians. Contact: eouelle2@lesley.edu
LADIES FIRST
Lesley’s female-identified a capella troupe. Audition based. Contact: ladiesfirst@lesley.edu
LESLEY DELIVERS
For those interested in serving the community through fighting hunger and homelessness. Contact: lesleydelivers@lesley.edu
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STUDENT ORGS & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LOLSLEY IMPROV
Learn how to say “yes, and” with Lesley’s improv troupe through shows and workshops. Contact: avogel@lesley.edu
PEER ADVISORS (CLAS)
A leadership opportunity for undergraduate students to assist College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students with class registration and degree planning. Contact: jiannone@lesley.edu
PEER MENTORS (LA+D)
A leadership opportunity for undergraduate students to assist College of Art and Design students with class registration and degree planning. Contact: jcornill@lesley.edu
NINTENDO CLUB
For those interested in all things Nintendo. Contact: kjakubow@lesley.edu
ORIENTATION LEADERS
A student leadership opportunity working Summer and Fall orientation programs, and welcoming incoming students. Contact: orientation@lesley.edu
PHI ETA SIGMA
A first-year honors society. Contact: phietasigma@lesley.edu
REAL RETREAT
For those who want to build community through service. Occurs once per semester. Contact: animeclub@lesley.edu
PERFORMING ARTS CLUB
SEEDS
QUEENS UNITED EMBRACING EMPOWERMENT NOW (QUEEN)
SIGMA TAU DELTA
For those interested in drama and acting. Contact: lpac@lesley.edu
For undergraduate female-identified students of color to explore their identities, sisterhood, self-empowerment, and liberation. Contact: jcastro@lesley.edu
MEN OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACHIEVEMENT, INCLUSION, AND COMMUNITY (MOSAIC)
A space to dialogue on ways to empower individuals, build coalitions, and promote access and equity. Contact: abarbosa@lesley.edu
An English honors society. Contact: sigmataudelta@lesley.edu
STUDENT ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE An advocacy group for student athletes. Contact: ssmyrl@lesley.edu
For male-identified students of color to come together and develop their identities and healthy masculinity. Contact: abarbosa@lesley.edu
SWINGIN’ LYNX
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
LYNX ATHLETICS
A leadership opportunity for students to advocate for inclusivity while developing their identities, and dialoguing on critical issues. Contact: abarbosa@lesley.edu
For those who identify with or are interested in supporting students with various minority identities through community and activism. Contact: multicultural@lesley.edu
For those who love to or want to learn how to do West Coast swing dance. Contact: swinginlynx@lesley.edu
For those interested in serving as a voice for the undergraduate student body, creating class-year pride, and advocating for systemic change within the university. Contact: usg@lesley.edu
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