Campus Center, 2nd Floor, The Wellness Center. In a series of four groups, young Black women are invited to come together to engage in a supportive discussion about the ways in which race-related stress, identity, and coping impact psychological well-being. For more information and topics for each group please go to: http://www.healthservices.umb.edu/WBG.htm Sponsored by the UHS Counseling Center Facilitated by Lindsey West, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student For more information, call Brenda Hamady at 617-287-5690 or email brenda.hamady@umb.edu.

Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Room 3001. The Introduction to American Sign Language will be a chance for all to learn a new way to commmunicate. It is also an opportunity in case you would like to go further on and take a course in the future. For more information, call Kerri-Ann Bailey & Yu Yau Chong at 617-287-7965 or email Disabilitystudentctr@umb.edu.

McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel/Catholic Campus Ministry. Registration for Instruction to prepare to receive the Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays during September. Baptised Catholics are eligible to register, and there is no monetary charge. The Confirmation Ceremony for College Students takes place in the spring of 2007 at the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Boston. Instruction is offered on the UMB Campus, accomodating your class schedule. For more information, call Sister Dorothy Castles at 5839 or email dorothy.castles@umb.edu.

McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Beacon Fitness Center. Singles Racquetball League begins on Monday, March 7. Round Robin format with one match per week. For more information, call Rick Sledzik at 617-287-7830 or email richard.sledzik@umb.edu.

12:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Chris Fitzgerald at 617-287-6788 or email chris.fitzgerald@umb.edu.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Group exercise class combining abdominal training and flexibility. For more information, call Chris Fitzgerald at 617-287-6788 or email chris.fitzgerald@umb.edu.

11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m., McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. Come read and examine the messages of Hope and Blessing in the book of Ephesians. No prior experience or expertise is required! Feel free to bring your lunch or snack. Hot water is available to make instant tea and coffee. Please RSVP. For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287-5838 or email adrienne.berryburton@umb.edu.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. On Mondays and/or Thursdays we will explore the characteristics and habits of leadership through the stories of leaders in the Bible. For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287-5838 or email adrienne.berryburton@umb.edu.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel. Come explore the stories and lives of women from the Bible who were leaders in their times on Mondays and/or Thursdays with Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton. No expertise is neccesary. For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287-5838 or email adrienne.berryburton@umb.edu.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Interfaith Chapel, 713. If you love to sing the varied forms of gospel music, join us! This acappella group began in the Spring of 2003. The group sings on campus and in the Boston area as invited and able. Any current student or member of the UMass Boston Community who wants to learn and to sing gospel music is welcome. The group rehearses on Mondays and Thursdays. Only students serve as officers. For more information, call Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton at 617-287-5838 or email adrienne.berryburton@umb.edu.