Winterfest Hockey Pre-Game Tailgate

Lots of food and beverages for the whole family, plus a meet and greet with Athletic Director Mike Lynch, and an appearance by the BU Pep Band, the BU Cheerleaders, and Rhett. Right after the tailgate, step inside of Agganis Arena to watch BU Men’s Ice Hockey take on UMass Lowell. And, on Saturday, be sure to catch Women’s Ice Hockey vs Connecticut.

Men’s Ice Hockey vs. UMass Lowell

Join fellow alums and fans as the Terriers take on UMass Lowell in this Hockey East showdown.

2nd Annual Broomball Tournament

It’s BU’s most popular intramural sport and one of Winterfest’s most popular events. Join the action or just watch as student and alumni broomball teams hit the ice for an exciting evening of tournament play.

To sign up a team of 6–10 players, choose a team captain to register. (Due to high demand, tournament registration will open at 10 a.m. on December 18, 2012 on the Registration site.)

Winterfest Headquarters

Check in with us at Winterfest Headquarters to pick up your name tag, grab a quick cup of coffee, and sign up for any last-minute events. We'll have WTBU, recently named College Radio Station of the Year broadcasting from Headquarters and spinning tunes throughout Marsh Plaza all day. And don’t forget to get a picture with friends and family in the giant snowglobe!

Hot Cocoa Walking Tour of Campus with Dexter L. McCoy, COM’14, BU Student Body President

Hit the sidewalks of campus with one of our student tour guides to see how your old stomping grounds have changed.

Outdoor Ice Skating

Sharpen your blades, bundle up, and take to the ice—at the first-ever outdoor skating rink at BU! Don’t have your own skates? We’ve got plenty. Not to mention hot chocolate and other treats.

Out in the Cold: Effects of Winter Climate Change on Northern Hardwood Forests

In the next century, climate changes in the northeastern United States are projected to reduce the depth and duration of the snow covering the ground, which could lead to a greater occurrence of soil frost. What effect will this have on our forests? CAS Associate Professor of Biology Pamela Templer set out to find the answers by conducting a four-year snow-removal experiment in the forests of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The results were troubling: Inducing soil frost led to decreased rates of nutrient and water and carbon uptake by trees, as well as decreased arthropod abundance and diversity. What does this mean for the long term? Could these changes be offset by warmer growing seasons? Join Prof. Templer to learn more about this potential threat to our forest ecosystems.

Ice Sculpting Competition

The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with teams sketching out their designs. Then at 1:00 p.m., the pros take over and begin sculpting, and teams will put all the finishing touches on their work throughout the afternoon. At 4:00, the judges do their judging and a winner is selected. This event fills up fast, so sign up today to reserve your ice. Good luck!

Warm Up Winter Lunch

We’ll be serving up scrumptious BBQ and Southern fare, with fried chicken, beef brisket, mac & cheese, and much more.

Rock Climbing Class at FitRec

Introduce your kids to the joys of climbing, or join in the fun yourself at FitRec’s Barreca Climbing Wall. Instructors will be present to assist any first-time climbers. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

BU Women’s Basketball vs. UMBC

Come cheer on our Terriers as they face off against University of Maryland Baltimore County. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Agganis Arena Ticket Office on Friday or starting at 12PM on Saturday, February 23 at the Case Center Ticket Office. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Zumba Fitness Class at FitRec

Get in your workout for the day as you join fellow Terriers in this fast-paced aerobics class featuring Latin tunes and easy-to-follow moves.

Winter Spirits Tasting (Must be 21 or older)

Join world-renowned mixologist Jackson Cannon of Eastern Standard for an afternoon tasting of fine whiskey and bourbon. Mix education with a bit of winter warmth as you learn about the history and nuances of the favorite drinks of Tennessee and Kentucky while mingling with fellow alumni in the plush setting of Kenmore Square’s Hawthorne Bar.

Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Connecticut

Join fellow alums and fans as the Terriers take on rivals Connecticut in this Hockey East showdown.

Young Alumni Social Event

Join fellow young alumni at one of BU’s favorite haunts. Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy our appetizers and spreads from the bar top. Dean of Students Kenn Elmore will be dropping by to say hello and catch up with everyone.

Legally Dead, performance and pre-talk with playwright Dan Hunter

Join the Boston Playwrights’ Theater for Legally Dead, written by BU lecturer and alumnus Dan Hunter, GRS‘99. Dad has been an absentee father for the last five years, and some of the family wants him dead. Legally, that is. Now’s the time to sell the Lincoln dealership, since Tommy’s back from prison, Annie’s fresh from her divorce, Becca owes money to Jesus, and Mom’s—well, Mom’s closet holds the answer to everything—if only Walter the mangy cockapoo would stop piddling in it. This wacky comedy, directed by Steven Bogart, begs to know… Where’s Dad?

BU alumni and friends can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $20 per ticket in honor of Winterfest here. Please select February 24 from the calendar to be directed to ticket selection.

Teaching the Body: Artistic Anatomy in the American Academy

Teaching the Body engages with the study of the antique cast, the nude model and artistic anatomy within the American Academy, giving the visitor a sense of the value of anatomy to the practicing American artist in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia from 1756 to today.

Julia von Metzsch: Midnight at Coolidge Point

This one-person exhibition of School of Visual Arts MFA Painting Fellow, Julia von Metzsch CFA’07,’10), is an emotional and visual response to the ocean. Growing up along the Massachusetts’ coast, von Metzsch uses both memory and imagination to explore the visual intersections of sand and sea.

BU School of Theatre Performance of The Penelopiad

The School of Theatre presents the events of The Odyssey as told by Penelope featuring Assistant Professor Christine Hamel in the title role. From a 21st century Hades, Odysseus’ ever-faithful wife and her twelve handmaidens recall life in Sparta, Penelope’s marriage to Odysseus, her clever dismissal of would-be suitors during Odysseus’ long absence, and the bloody aftermath of his return from war. Note: Those previously registered for the February 8 Open Rehearsal of The Penelopiad should re-register for one of the above performances.

BU’s Opera Institute Performance of Owen Wingrave

BU’s Opera Institute, School of Music, and School of Theatre present Benjamin Britten’s penultimate opera. Based on a short story by Henry James, it’s the story of a young pacifist who is tormented by the military traditions of his family. As he seeks to prove his courage, the story veers toward a collision with fate leading to unexpected consequences. Sung in English with chamber orchestra. #britten100