Weekly Preview: September 10 - 14

There will be a Basic Math Skills (R1) Exemption Test on Monday, September 10 at 6:30 in Marcus 131. Bring a #2 pencil, ID, and a calculator. The next test will be held on October 29.

The Math 127 - 128 Help Center will open for the semester on Monday, September 10.  Stop by LGRT 110 Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00pm to get help with your classes.  The Calculus Tutoring Center, located in LGRT 110, is a resource for students taking Math 131, Math 132 and Math 233. The Center is staffed by instructors and TAs on Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. 

RefWorks: What is it and how do I use it?  Attending a RefWorks workshop will teach you how to manage your citations and create automatic bibliographies.  Click to register for an upcoming session!  The first workshop of the semester will be held on Tuesday, September 11 from 11:00am - 12:00pm in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Room 1620. 

TRANSFERmations will continue their programming for incoming transfer students with First Things First: Starting Off Right at UMass.  Stop by and find out details on the process of procuring a job and getting involved on campus.  Sessions will be held on Monday, September 10 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm and again on Tuesday, September 11 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in the Student Union Room 314.

On Wednesday, September 12 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in New Africa House, join the Center for Women and Community (CWC), formerly known as the Everywoman’s Center, for an open house -- the first event of our 40th Anniversary celebrations.  Come meet our staff, learn about our programs and services, and find out how to get involved in our organization.  For more information visit their website or call (413) 545-0883.

Isenberg Information Sessions for the BBA, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Sport Management majors will be on Wednesday, September 12 and Thursday, September 13 at 5:30pm in Isenberg 206.  If you are interested in applying for these majors, you should plan on attending a session.  We'll post more on how to prepare for these sessions soon. 

Resource Economics will have their Information Sessions on Wednesday, September 12 at 12:20pm and Thursday, September 13 at 5:30pm in Stockbridge 208.  Students who are interested in the major should visit their site to learn more.  You must attend a session and complete the Online Statement of Interest before you can schedule an advising appointment to complete your change of major.  Statements of Interest are due by November 30 for students who want to declare for the Spring.