HTM Career Day

The annual HTM Career Day is this Wednesday, March 2nd.  Stop by the Campus Center Auditorium between 11am and 4pm to visit with any number of recruiters who will be attending the event in search of students for full-time, part-time, seasonal, or internship positions!  Now is your chance to network and start thinking about your next step--get ready to put your best foot forward.  For more information, check out the HTM Career Day 2011 website.

Weekly Preview: February 25 to March 4

Here's what you can look forward to next week:


Spring 2011 Final Exam Schedule will be available through SPIRE and the Registrar’s website by Tuesday, March 1.   Fall dates are currently listed; check in often to see if Spring dates have posted.

Monday, February 28

International Scholars Program Information Session. This is an information session for first year undergraduates interested in the International Scholars Program. Commonwealth Honors College and the International Programs Office co-sponsor the International Scholars Program (ISP) which allows qualified students to integrate international studies coursework and study abroad during their undergraduate years. ISP is highly competitive, admitting approximately 15-20 students per year. Students must be able to commit three consecutive years to the Program. 4:00pm – 5:00 pm, Goodell 504

Tuesday, March 1

The Public Health Sciences Application deadline is March 1 for spring semester. Declare early to take advantage of their advising events and course selection; if you wait until your Junior year to declare public health (or switch into it), you may not be able to get in all your requirements. If you have not attended a Public Health Information Session, email Lynn Koerbel at lkoerbel@schoolph.umass.edu

RefWorks Workshop. Learn how to use RefWorks, Write-N-Cite and RefShare to streamline your research and paper writing. 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Integrated Sciences Building, 3rd floor classroom

Distinguished Faculty Lecture.  Professor Fred Feldman of the Department of Philosophy will present a lecture entitled "What Is This Thing Called Happiness?" Economists, sociologists, psychologists, and others frequently report excitingly on their empirical research on happiness yet they seem to come to wildly different conclusions about what makes us happy and when we are happiest. Drawing on his latest book, Professor Feldman will describe recent popular research methodologies, argue that much empirical research focuses on things that do not deserve to be called happiness, and make a case that defining happiness is a job for philosophy. 4:00pm, Mullins Center, Massachusetts Room, Live Stream available

Changing Lives, Transforming Communities: On Founding an African NGO. Eric Glustrom, founder and executive director of Educate!, will discuss his experience founding and directing a socially progressive nonprofit in one of the world’s poorest countries, and how he developed an effective model that combines classroom experience with external mentoring, leadership development, and the creation of social enterprises. 4:00pm, Gordon Hall, 3rd Floor.

Wednesday, March 2

Resource Economics Information Session for UMass students interested in exploring the Resource Economics major. 11:15am, Stockbridge 217  In order to register for Fall 2011 courses as a Res Econ major, students must complete an on-line Statement of Interest by April 15.

ongoing

BDIC (Bachelors Degree with Individual Concentration) Information Sessions for Spring 2011.  Learn about the most unique major on campus, and receive guidance on how you can design your own major. Information sessions will be held every Monday (3pm), Tuesday (1pm), Wednesday (10am), Thursday (11am), Friday (1pm) in 608 Goodell.

Approaching Deadlines and Important DatesTuesday, March 22
Last day for Undergraduates and Continuing Education students to drop courses with a “W” or to change a course to Pass/Fail.

Monday March 7
Basic Math Skills (R1) Exemption Test,  7:30pm Marcus 131

Tuesday March 8
Writing Placement Test, 6:00pm Bartlett 310

Student Majors Exploration Panel

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Attend the student panel discussion tomorrow and hear from students in the following majors:

ISOM, Resource Economics, English, Psychology, and the Education minor!

February 24th

4:00 - 5:00 pm

604 Goodell Building

Open to ALL students exploring ALL majors!

Tip of the Week with Jess and Matt #2

Well it was a long weekend and that can only mean one thing: Tip of the Week still goes on! So Jess and I were thinking…per usual…and we decided to let you guys in on another tip. You know, no big deal. That’s why we’re here. And that’s why you listen. And by listen, I mean read. So get ready because this week you should think about…

MEETING CHIEF UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS
 
While exploring majors, visiting the Chief Undergraduate Advisors in the departments you’re interested in can be a really useful tool. These advisors are often faculty and are heavily involved in their departments. For example, Jess is a Psychology major and her Chief Undergraduate Advisor offers internship workshops, assembles groups of students, and knows about all the available opportunities in the department such as Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, student organizations, and other academic opportunities like the Developmental Disabilities and Human Services specialization. They can also tell you about post-graduation opportunities, summer job or internship opportunities…they know it all, that’s why they’re THE CHIEF!
Again, the hardest part is convincing yo’self to go. To make the most out of your visit, prepare some questions beforehand about what will help you decide if this is a good fit for you.

Weekly Preview: February 18 to 25

Here's what you can look forward to next week:

Friday, February 18, 2011 and Friday, February 25, 2011 

Interested in studying abroad in Africa or the Middle East?  Come to an information session and learn more.  3pm,  IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South 

Monday, February 21
Presidents’ Day Holiday. No classes. Most university offices are closed.

Tuesday, February 22 
A Monday class schedule will be followed today.

Internships & Co-op Info Session (Field Experience at UMass).  Field experience will give you the chance to work as an “apprentice” in your field and build invaluable experience. With this type of experiential education, you will learn new skills, work alongside professionals in the field, and explore your career goals. It is one of the best ways to prepare for your career.   12:45pm – 1:15pm, Goodell 508

Interested in studying abroad in Spain? Come to an information session and learn more.  3pm, IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Interested in studying abroad in Australia or New Zealand? Come to an information session and learn more.  2pm, IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Interested in studying abroad in Ireland?  Come to an information session and learn more.  4pm,  IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Interested in studying abroad in France?  Come to an information session and learn more.  5pm, IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Wednesday, February 23

Check Your Etiquette.  To better equip yourself for the job search, and take the steps that will lead to success, join Carin Zinter, a certified professional and business etiquette coach, and check your job search etiquette. This workshop will include an interactive session, and you’ll leave with the etiquette secrets you need to know to land your next job.  6:00pm – 8:30pm, Memorial Hall.  Register in advance to secure your seat. 

Interested in studying abroad in Germany? Come to an information session and learn more.  4pm, IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Interested in studying abroad in Denmark or Sweden? Come to an information session and learn more.  5pm, IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Thursday, February 24

RefWorks Workshop. Learn how to use RefWorks, Write-N-Cite and RefShare to streamline your research and paper writing. 3:00pm – 4:00pm W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 1620 (16th floor)

Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair.  10:00am - 3:00pm, Gunness Student Center in Marcus Hall

Interested in studying abroad in Australia or New Zealand? Come to an information session and learn more.  Come to an information session and learn more. 11am, IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Majors Exploration Student Panel Session.  Do you want to network with upper-class students in Resource Economics, English, SOM, Psychology and the Education minor?  Do you want to better understand the major exploration process?  You should attend the Majors Exploration Student Panel session!  4-5pm, 604 Goodell Building  For more information: Contact chanti@acad.umass.edu or jflorenc@anthro.umass.edu

Considering study in China? Attend this information meeting highlighting the CET intensive Chinese language and internship programs in Beijing/Shanghai/Hangzhou, AND the CIEE program options in Beijing/Shanghai/Nanjing, which include Business courses, Political Science, Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, and some internships.  4-5pm, IPO Advising Center, Room 455 Hills South

Ongoing

Domestic Exchange Information Sessions for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Exchanges. Want to spend a semester or year at another college or university in the U.S.? Check out the list of institutions in the National Student Exchange (nse.org) and also to the University of Massachusetts Exchange Schools, which currently include UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, and UMass Lowell. Students MUST attend an information session to apply.  The deadline is March 1st for FALL 2011 AND/OR SPRING 2012.  Through the end of final exams, every Wednesday through Friday at 2:30-3:30 and every Wednesday from 4:45-5:30, 604 Goodell.

BDIC (Bachelors Degree with Individual Concentration) Information Sessions for Spring 2011  Learn about the most unique major on campus, and receive guidance on how you can design your own major. Information sessions will be held every Monday (3pm), Tuesday (1pm), Wednesday (10am), Thursday (11am), Friday (1pm) in 608 Goodell.


DEADLINE SOON!

The Public Health Sciences Application deadline is March 1 for spring semester. Declare early to take advantage of their advising events and course selection; if you wait until your Junior year to declare public health (or switch into it), you may not be able to get in all your requirements. If you have not attended a Public Health Information Session, email Lynn Koerbel at lkoerbel@schoolph.umass.edu

Tip of the Week with Jess and Matt #1

And we're backkkk! Jess and Matt here, and we're back in action. It's our last semester here....one tear.....but that doesn't mean we can't give ya'll the happening and hip news of the University. Well, I make it hip, and Jess makes sure I don't go crazy. So undergrads and transfer students, get ready for another semester of tips brought you peer advisor style. For this week, think about...

GETTING INVOLVED WITH FACULTY

The rumors are true, office hours are posted on your syllabi! This is a great way to take advantage of your time here at the University and will also give your professor a chance to match your name with a face. During your professor's office hours you can talk about class lectures, future tests and quizzes, and possibly meet some of the TA's (they have office hours too!) You can discuss with professors what their interests are, how they chose their career path, and if there are any opportunities for becoming a TA, Research Assistant, Peer Advisor/Mentor, or even have a reference for when career-searching or grad application time begins! Remember that these office hours are created for YOU! The hardest part is getting yourself to go. Don't be intimidated and be proactive; you'll feel much better about yourself and your academic endeavors.

So that's that. You heard it first from us. Two cool seniors. Enough said. Go out there and start networking!

Weekly Preview: February 11 to 18

Here's what you can look forward to next week:

Friday, February 11.  Interested in Business? Check out three presentations offered by Isenberg School of Management. At 10:30 am (ISOM 112), you can hear a Marketing Seminar presented by Professor Jonathan P. O'Brien of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  At 11:00am (ISOM 128), you can you can attend a Meet the Executive lecture with UMass Isenberg alumnus Marc Schneider, Group President of Dress Furnishings at Phillips-Van Heusen. At 1:30 (ISOM 112), Isenberg doctoral student Edward Szado will speak at a Finance Seminar; he will talk about recent and future research at CISDM and INGARM -- Hedge Funds, CTAs, and beyond.

Friday, February 11, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. RefWorks Workshop. Learn how to use RefWorks, Write-N-Cite and RefShare to streamline your research and paper writing. Integrated Sciences Building, 3rd floor classroom.

Friday, February 11, 3-4:00 or Monday, February 14, 4:30-5:30 pm or Thursday, February 17, 3:30-4:30 pm. Public Health Sciences Major Group Advising Session. If you are interested in the major or new to the major, come to a group informational session. The spring 2011 deadline for applications to the major is March 1. Please e-mail Lynn Koerbel, the Program Director, if you'll be attending: lkoerbel@schoolph.umass.edu. 321 Arnold House.

Saturday, February 12, 11:00 am. International Poster Session on Ecosystems, Organisms, and Innovations. The event will open with two keynote addresses, to be followed by a poster session. Stockbridge 114.

Monday, February 14, 1-2 pm or Thursday, February 17, 12-1 pm or Friday, February 18, 4-5 pm. London and Sydney Internship Info Session. These sessions are an informal chance to get all your questions answered about doing an internship abroad. You MUST attend one of these sessions if you want to participate in the program. Hills South, Room 455 (Education Abroad Advising Center).

Wednesday, February 16, 8:30 – 10:30 am. Morning Mixer. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to start their day off with a complimentary breakfast of bagels, fresh fruit, coffee, assorted juices and great conversation. Memorial Hall.

Wednesday, February 16, 10:00 – 11:00 am. RefWorks Workshop. Learn how to use RefWorks, Write-N-Cite and RefShare to streamline your research and paper writing. Integrated Sciences Building, 3rd floor classroom.

Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Career Connections Program: Networking Secrets from an Ex-Wallflower. Join career and business coach Val Nelson for a workshop where you'll learn the 4 secrets to networking for introverts, develop your own unique networking plan, and come away relaxed. Register in advance to secure your seat. Memorial Hall

(Ongoing) Through the end of final exams, every Wednesday through Friday at 2:30-3:30 and every Wednesday from 4:45-5:30. Domestic Exchange Information Sessions for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Exchanges. Want to spend a semester or year at another college or university in the U.S.? Check out the list of institutions in the National Student Exchange (nse.org) and also to the University of Massachusetts Exchange Schools, which currently include UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, and UMass Lowell. Students MUST attend an information session to apply (and will receive applications and all the information necessary to apply). The deadline is March 1st for FALL 2011 AND/OR SPRING 2012.

(ongoing) BDIC (Bachelors Degree with Individual Concentration) Information Sessions for Spring 2011.  Learn about the most unique major on campus, and receive guidance on how you can design your own major. Information sessions will be held every Monday (3pm), Tuesday (1pm), Wednesday (10am), Thursday (11am), Friday (1pm) in 608 Goodell.

You don’t have to be a senior to take advantage of this week’s Career Fairs!

Now is your chance to begin networking and explore careers you might want to pursue after graduation. You don’t have to be a senior to take advantage of this week’s Career Fairs! Internship and Co-Ops are becoming more and more important as a supplement to your academic coursework when it comes to finding a job after graduation… start looking early to have an advantage later!

So, how can you make the most of the upcoming Career, Internship, and Co-Op Fairs?

• For one, make sure you dress appropriately. Meeting a potential employer is different than rolling out of bed for an a.m. discussion section. First impressions are huge, and you want yours to be one of professionalism.
• Make sure you have several copies of an up-to-date resume on hand. Your resume is like your business card. Potential employers need a way to remember you and measure you against the competition.
• Be ready to engage with representatives. Get creative with your UMass activities and try to connect those to potential careers and internships while you chat.
• Give yourself time! Don't plan to run through 10 minutes before your class starts. Make sure you have time to hand out resumes, shake hands, introduce yourself, ask questions, and chit chat a bit. If you want an organization to be interested in you, you need to demonstrate interest in them as well.

For more in-depth help getting ready to put your best foot forward, attend the Career Fair Prep workshop Monday from 4:45-6 p.m. in Campus Center room 168C.
Remember, practice makes perfect: even if you’re not looking for a job or internship right now, you can still take advantage of this opportunity to ready yourself for future semesters!

Weekly Preview: February 4 through 11

It's a good week to look ahead to possible employment and a career . . . whether you're about to graduate or thinking about an internship or summer job.  Check it out!

Friday, February 4, 12-5:00pm. Resumania. Get your resume polished and ready for the upcoming job fairs: ALANA (February 8) and/or the Career Blast Fair (February 9). Pizza and a thorough resume critique will be provided. RSVP requested, not required: ccnhelp@acad.umass.edu. Goodell 511.


Monday, February 7, 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm. Career Fair Prep. Learn about how to put your best foot forward at the Career Fairs happening this week. Campus Center, 168C.

Monday, February 7.  PRIORITY DEADLINE for Domestic Exchanges for for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.  See below for more information.

Tuesday, February 8, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. Stockbridge School Career Fair. Stockbridge and CNS students are invited to speak with employers (many of whom are Stockbridge and UMass alumni) offering full-time, part-time, summer and internship opportunities related to the green industries. Campus Center Auditorium.

Tuesday, February 8, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. ALANA Career Fair. Meet employers looking for ALANA students of all majors for full-time, co-op and/or Internship opportunities. Log in to eRecruiting here to see a list of employers who will be in attendance; after logging in, click on career fairs and then upcoming career fairs. Student Union Ballroom.

Tuesday, February 8, 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm. Recruiter Meet and Greet. Meet recruiters in a variety of organizations in an informational setting. Please dress professionally and arrive promptly at 6:15pm. Open to all UMass students, but must RSVP to attend: ccnhelp@acad.umass.edu . Campus Center, 10th Floor.

Wednesday, February 9, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. 2011 Career Blast Job Fair. Come dressed for success with your resumes in hand to network with employers seeking students for full-time employment, internships, co-ops, and summer jobs. Details and a list of registered employers can be found at: http://www.umass.edu/careers/calendar/fairs/ Campus Center Auditorium

Thursday, February 10th, 5:30pm. Love, Money, and Work: Social Entrepreneurship as a Career. Jessica Jackely (Co-founder of Kiva.org and Founder/CEO of ProFounder) majored in philosophy and art at UMass Amherst . . . and now she’s one of the world's leading female entrepreneurs. Jackely launched KIVA, a non-profit with a mission is to connect people, through lending, for the sake of alleviating poverty. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva has created a global community of people connected through lending; hundreds of millions of dollars have been loaned through partnerships around the world. Student Union Ballroom.

Friday, February 11, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. RefWorks Workshop. Learn how to use RefWorks, Write-N-Cite and RefShare to streamline your research and paper writing. Integrated Sciences Building, 3rd floor classroom.

(Ongoing) Through the end of final exams, every Wednesday through Friday at 2:30-3:30 and every Wednesday from 4:45-5:30. Domestic Exchange Information Sessions for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Exchanges. Spend a semester or year at another college or university in the U.S., through the National Student Exchange (nse.org) or University of Massachusetts Exchange Schools. Students MUST attend an information session to apply (and will receive applications and all the information necessary to apply). The final deadline is March 1st for FALL 2011 AND/OR SPRING 2012. 604 Goodell.

(ongoing) BDIC (Bachelors Degree with Individual Concentration) Information Sessions for Spring 2011.  Learn about the most unique major on campus, and receive guidance on how you can design your own major. Information sessions will be held every Monday (3pm), Tuesday (1pm), Wednesday (10am), Thursday (11am), Friday (1pm) in 608 Goodell.