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Your Source for Off Campus News 
Volume 3 Issue 10
In This Issue
Boston Police Virtual Community
Dear Roaming Husky
28th Annual Scooper Bowl
Global Awareness Program
Grilling Workshop 101
CrimeStoppers Tip Line
Summester 2010
Fenway Flower Giveaway
Bike Safety Campaign
Co-op Connections
Campus Events
Boston Police Department's Virtual Community
 
 bpd news
 
Boston Police Department's (BPD) Virtual Community is Boston's #1 online source for Public Safety News, Community Alerts and Crime Mapping Information. The site also reflects commitment to using technology to inform the citizens of Boston, incorporating Facebook, Twitter, CitizenObserver, and more. Check it out and stay connected HERE.
 
Dear Roaming Husky

 Take a Break!

"Someone wants to sublet my apartment that I posted on the Off Campus Housing Online site. She claims to live overseas, so she can't meet with me in person. She won't tell me more about who she is, but claims she will mail me a check for larger than the deposit amount; and when it arrives, I am to wire her the check difference. Could this be a scam?"
- Sketched-out Husky
 
Dear Sketched-out
Recently, there have been several cases of scamming online. These are not uncommon. If you feel uncomfortable working with any individual - or you are ever asked to wire money to a stranger, take caution! If you feel you are being scammed, click HERE to read more about online renting scams on the Federal Trade Commission website, or call 1(877)382-4357.
 
Good luck,
Your Roaming Husky
 
Scooper Bowl 
 
The 28th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl will be held June 8 - 10 on Boston City Hall Plaza! Enjoy more than 30 flavors from Baskin Robbins, Ben & Jerry's, Breyer's, Brigham's, Edy's, Haagen Dazs, HP Hood, and many more! Scooper Bowl supports cancer care and research for adults and children at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Tickets are $8 each - all you can eat, and you can get them here!
 

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GAP - Global Awareness Program

Volunteer and help International Global Pathways students improve their conversational English skills! Buddy up with your GAP student and help them meet new people, improve their English, learn about American culture, and become involved in the Northeastern community! As GAP volunteers, you can attend events and trips with your student to museums, theatres, holiday parties, and much more! E-mail b.bachner@neu.edu to learn more and volunteer!
 

Take the T to Campus? Get more with your CharlieCard!

CharlieCard
 
Get great deals and discounts at local restaurants and shops just by showing your CharlieCard! Click HERE for a list of local bargains. Start getting more now!
 
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New & Improved Off Campus Housing Online!

Last year we launched a new service to help you find apartments, roommates, and sublets in Boston and beyond. Now we're happy to announce the site has been upgraded and updated, and is even easier to use with many new features! Over 5,200 people are currently using the site. Don't miss out! Check it out HERE.
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Chef James BBQ

CrimeStoppers Tip Line

BPD BadgeYou can help make your neighborhood safer. If you know anything about a crime that has happened, or a crime that could happen, call CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is only interested in your information, not your identity. Your tip is 100% anonymous. And, if your information results in the arrest and indictment of an offender, you will be eligible for an award of up to $1000!

Summester 2010

Featured Restaurant of the Month:
 cafeteria boston
 
Boston CafeLocated on Boston's most European Newbury Street, Cafeteria Boston is a popular dining hotspot. With summer approaching, there are bound to be people waiting in line to sit out on the patio and enjoy a fine meal. Enjoy a decent priced meal in a relaxed, classy ambience. Click HERE to see their online site and menu!
 Fenway Flower Giveaway - A Success!
On Saturday, May 22, Off Campus Student Services and the office of Government Relations & Community Affairs hosted the annual Fenway Flower Giveaway. Residents of the Fenway were able to select a variety of flowers and enjoy a beautiful morning. It's just another way that Northeastern gives back to the surrounding community! Check out some of these pictures from Saturday:

Fenway residents picking out their flowers
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Happy Fenway residents!
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 Bike Safety Campaign

A new bike safety campaign in Massachusetts, "Same bikesRoads Same Rules," is something to which we all need to pay attention. It's not only a matter of wearing a helmet, using lights, and having reflective clothing. No! For more information, click HERE. In addition, please click HERE to read a bike safety article written by NU'S Sustainability Program Manager who has been an avid cyclist since age 4.

Did You Know? 

 
nycCo-op Connections at Northeastern can help you find out-of-state housing if you're going on co-op! They hold housing workshops for the NYC, DC, and LA areas. They are also your source of news and help when you are away on co-op. Visit them at 4 Speare or click HERE to find out more about how they can help you!

 Campus Events  

Take a Break!Grilling Workshop 101: All American BBQ
June 8, 12-1pm, Sculpture Gardens
Enjoy a free grilling workshop with NU's Award Winning Chef James! Make your own lunch and meet other off campus Huskies! You must register HERE! 
 
Take a Break!Summer Cinema by the Sea 
June 22, 10am - 7pm, Marine Science Center
Come see a free viewing of the documentary: "Black Wave: The Legacy of Exxon Valdez" at Northeastern's Marine Science Center. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments!
 
Take a Break!
 Summester 2010: Duck Tours
 June 26, 1pm, Meet at Forsyth Street 
Boston unfolds before your eyes as ConDucktour reveals little facts about our city! Tickets are $5 each - get them at the Blackman Box Office! For the entire list of Summester events, click HERE.
 
Click HERE for the Northeastern Campus Calendar.

 City Events

Farmer's Market
Starting June 5th, every Saturday, The Prudential Center
Celebrate summer with fresh produce from the Prudential Center's Farmer's Market!
 
Johnny Baseball 
June 8th, 7:30pm, Loeb Drama Center - 64 Brattle St. 
Are you a Red Sox fan? Check out Johnny Baseball, the new musical about the Red Sox, is an exhilarating blend of fact, fiction, and the mystical power of the game. Tickets are $25 - $75 each, and you can get them here!
 
50 Cent with Jay Electronica 
June 24th, 7pm, House of Blues, 15 Landsdowne Street
See 50 Cent live with rising hip-hop artist Jay Electronica for only $39.50! Get tickets HERE!
 
For more events check out the City of Boston Calendar.
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