Spring Speaker Dinner Event Friday Evening April 25

Come one, come all – the BSLUGS are hosting another fabulous evening for UCSC alumni in West Newton!  Join us for a provocative presentation and discussion with UCSC politics professor Dan Wirls.

"Partisanship and Constitutionalism:  Why We Let the Former Determine the Latter, and Why that is a Very Bad Idea"

Friday, April 25, 2014
7:30-9:30 p.m.
At the home of the Suzmans in West Newton, Mass.
Dessert reception with presentation to follow.

WHAT:  a fascinating talk, interesting discussion with fellow UCSC alums, and delightful dessert created  by chef extraordinaire and our host, Mary Jane Suzman.

WHEN: Friday, April 25
7:30 p.m. dessert | 8:15 p.m. talk begins

WHERE: at the home of Mary Jane and Peter Suzman
14 Leonard Ave., West Newton, MA

RSVP to Beata on Facebook or by email (beata.panagopoulos@verizon.net) by Friday, April 18
Cost: $5 cash at the door

BSLUGS Raise Almost $1000 for Smith Renaissance Society - to be matched!

Update on the BSLUG Holiday Fundraiser for the Smith Renaissance Society:  we raised $952 which will be matched by Smith Society founder and Pioneer Class Slug, Bill Dickinson.  (This amount includes any matching donations by employers.)

Thanks to each and everyone of you for reaching deep into your pockets to give!

The holiday party hosted by Jennifer Anderson was a wonderful success.  It was a relaxing chance to catch up with each others lives.  The plentiful dinner of burritos and salad from Herrera's was delicious; Zoe Rath's delicious cookies and the hot apple cider hit the sweet spot.  Thank you, Jennifer, for opening your lovely home to us and making us all feel welcome!

The BSLUG Board wishes you all a very Happy New Year and hopes 2014 brings much prosperity to UC Santa Cruz!

B-SLUG Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 7th!

Mark your calendars! The annual BSLUG (Boston-area Local UCSC Graduates) Holiday Party will take place on Saturday evening, Dec. 7 at the home of fellow alum and very generous host, Jennifer Anderson. The party is a fundraiser for the Smith Renaissance Society, founded by Cowell alumnus Bill Dickinson. The Smith Society provides UCSC mentors, scholarships, and collegiate resources to foster children, homeless and runaway youth, orphans, and wards of the court. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Brookline Village (on the D line and 66 and 65 bus lines) – exact address TBA RSVP by Tuesday, November 26 to beata dot panagopoulos at verizon dot net. (We have to let the caterer know how many folks are coming by Nov. 27) or RSVP via Facebook BYOB ***All tax-deductible donations received go directly to the Smith Renaissance Society. Contributions, large and small, are most welcome. Suggested donation: $15-25 per person. Larger donations will also be much appreciated by the Society. Last year we raised over $1200 which was matched by Bill Dickinson. Checks should be made payable to: "UC Santa Cruz Foundation" and write in the memo line: Smith Society Operating Fund SS009F Mail checks to: Beata Panagopoulos, 28 Maple Ave., Apt. 3, Cambridge, MA 02139-1130. You will receive a receipt directly from UCSC. Email Beata for directions, car-pool arrangements, or any questions or call 617-491-3871 Thanks to the generosity of Jennifer Anderson, the festivities will be held in her large, comfortable home in Brookline Village. You'll not only enjoy the wonderful company of fellow UCSC alums, but also partake of some of the best Mexican fare in the Boston area. Friends and family are also welcome. What better way to greet the winter season!