The Isenberg School of Management (ISOM) application deadline for Spring on-campus transfer applications is Sunday, May 1st at 5:00pm.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Weekly Preview May 2 - 6
It's the final countdown!
ISOM applications are due by 5:00pm on Sunday, May 1.
Monday, May 2
Basic Math Skills R1 Exemption Test, 7:30pm in Marcus 131.
Tuesday, May 3
Celebration of Writing: Voicing Our Words, 11:30am – 3:30pm, 604 Goodell. The Celebration of Writing showcases and honors the work done by UMass undergraduates in various aspects of the Writing Program—Basic Writing, College Writing, Jr.-Year Writing, and the Experimental Writing Workshops. Keynote speaker, James Heflin, UMass alum and Arts Editor for the Valley Advocate will speak at 12:00pm. Displays of student work consisting of publications, pod-casts, multi-media work will open at 11:30am. Readings and performances of student work will begin at 1:30pm. Winners of the Writing Program annual Best Text Contest will be announced at 2:30pm. Refreshments served. For more information, contact Peggy Woods, pmwoods@acad.umass.edu, (413) 545-6313.
Thursday, May 5
Final Exams Begin!
Do you have questions about finals, summer courses or your schedule for next semester? Make an appointment to see an advisor!
ISOM applications are due by 5:00pm on Sunday, May 1.
Monday, May 2
Basic Math Skills R1 Exemption Test, 7:30pm in Marcus 131.
Tuesday, May 3
Last Day of Spring Classes!
Big Chill 2011 11:00am – 3:00pm on the Library Lawn. The last day of classes is a time to celebrate the coming of summer and a time to relax before we all gear up to study for finals -- UPC's annual Big Chill is your chance to do just that. Stop by, hang out, come and go, and enjoy food, games, and t-shirts.
Wednesday, May 4
First Reading DayCelebration of Writing: Voicing Our Words, 11:30am – 3:30pm, 604 Goodell. The Celebration of Writing showcases and honors the work done by UMass undergraduates in various aspects of the Writing Program—Basic Writing, College Writing, Jr.-Year Writing, and the Experimental Writing Workshops. Keynote speaker, James Heflin, UMass alum and Arts Editor for the Valley Advocate will speak at 12:00pm. Displays of student work consisting of publications, pod-casts, multi-media work will open at 11:30am. Readings and performances of student work will begin at 1:30pm. Winners of the Writing Program annual Best Text Contest will be announced at 2:30pm. Refreshments served. For more information, contact Peggy Woods, pmwoods@acad.umass.edu, (413) 545-6313.
Thursday, May 5
Final Exams Begin!
Do you have questions about finals, summer courses or your schedule for next semester? Make an appointment to see an advisor!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tip of the Week with Jess and Matt #9
It’s lovely out. Snow is gone. Your laptops are blasting the coolest and grooviest, and probably the most flyest and dopest beats you’ve ever heard. Well that’s all that and a bag of chips, huh? Well guess what, finals are coming up, and it can be difficult studying when you’re singing and dancing like no one is watching. Well we’ve got some spots other than your dorm that are straight up money; as in they’re great for studying…obviously. So check out some…
Study Spaces
We touched over study spaces last semester and they seem to work…probably because students make the trek over there for some peace and quiet. A lot of academic buildings have open areas with desks, seats, (sometimes couches!), and/or white boards. These resources are here for you! Dorms will be enforcing 23 hour quite floors during final exams, so if you don’t want to make the trip, so lounges and friends’ rooms could work as well.
I know, I know, nobody really enjoys finals, but you can certainly make the experience more enjoyable and satisfying. The clock is ticking, so make sure you grab your study materials and go scope out a new study spot!
Study Spaces
We touched over study spaces last semester and they seem to work…probably because students make the trek over there for some peace and quiet. A lot of academic buildings have open areas with desks, seats, (sometimes couches!), and/or white boards. These resources are here for you! Dorms will be enforcing 23 hour quite floors during final exams, so if you don’t want to make the trip, so lounges and friends’ rooms could work as well.
I know, I know, nobody really enjoys finals, but you can certainly make the experience more enjoyable and satisfying. The clock is ticking, so make sure you grab your study materials and go scope out a new study spot!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Just for Sophomores . . .
OK - You Have Selected Your Major…..
Now What?
A Program Just for Sophomores
Tuesday, April 26th from 4pm – 5pm
Du Bois Library, Room 1667
Learn about “What You Can Do With This Major?”, “How You Can Find Great Internships” and “What UMass’s Career Services Office Can Do For You!” This is a hands-on workshop; students will be working on computers.
Spots are still open! RSVP by sending an email to Candice Serafino, Assistant Director of Field Experience, UMass Career Services (serafino@acad.umass.edu), and include your full name and major.
Note: You will need your OIT NetIDs and UMAccess passwords to log in the computers. If you want to print anything out, you will need to bring your UCard ($.05 per page).
Friday, April 22, 2011
Weekly Preview April 22 - 29
Welcome to the last week of April!
Friday April 22
Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference, Campus Center, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Commonwealth Honors College will host the 17th Annual Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. More than 700 students from 17 of the state's public higher education campuses will present thesis research, creative work in the visual and performing arts, independent study, and reports on community service and study abroad. Through poster displays and oral presentations, students will explain their research, share their findings and respond to questions. The event will feature a 10:00 a.m. keynote address "Searching for fulfillment: What it means for your future" by Susan K. Whitbourne, professor of clinical psychology. Based on the results of a 40-year study of personality following college students into their middle years, the talk will show students how to chart out life pathways to achieve fulfillment in college and beyond. They will learn how to find the “Authentic Road” in life and avoid the traps of the “Downward Slope.”
Tuesday, April 26
OK - You Have Selected Your Major...Now What? A Program Just for Sophomores. Du Bois Library, Room 1667, 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Learn “What You Can Do With This Major?”, “How You Can Find Great Internships” and “What UMass’s Career Services Office Can Do For You!” Registration is required! RSVP by sending an email to Candice Serafino, Assistant Director of Field Experience, UMass Career Services, serafino@acad.umass.edu. Include your full name and major.
Wednesday, April 27
Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Mullins Center, Massachusetts Room, 4:00pm. Professor Manisha Sinha of the Department of Afro-American Studies presents a lecture entitled Did the Abolitionists Cause the Civil War? To help mark the sesquicentennial of secession and the American Civil War in 2010-2011, Professor Sinha will revisit the place of abolition in the sectional conflict. As she traces its development from radical agitation for social reform to a broad-based antislavery political party, she will describe the often overlooked role African Americans played in the movement and note reverberations in contemporary political rhetoric on secession and states’ rights.
Thursday, April 28
Lecture: Why Software Security?, Computer Science Building, Room 151, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. In some sense, software is the lifeblood of most modern complex systems. Software can fail, but worse yet, software can be intentionally made to fail by attackers. Instead of defending our systems by isolating them from the network (an impossible task), we must build security in from the beginning. Both social networking and mobile device security provide important security lessons that can inform a reasoned approach. Modern malicious code, including the Zeus Trojan, Stuxnet, and other persistent web threats, is as sophisticated as it is insidious. And future trends in attacks are even more alarming, leveraging rootkits, multi-core attacks, and hard-to-diagnose timing issues. Our sole recourse is software security. The good news is that we actually know what to do to build security in. After the talk, Gary McGraw and Cigital recruiters will be available to discuss positions available at Cigital.
NOBCChE Interest Meeting, 374 Lederle, 4:00pm. The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers presents the NOBCChE interest meeting. This meeting is open to all graduates and undergraduates of any major that are interested in learning about chemistry, chemical engineering, or any science related topics. For more information, contact Ololade Fatunmbi, ololade.fatunmbi@gmail.com.
Workshop: Job Searching While Keeping Your Cool, 508 Goodell, 5:00pm. Learn about job searching and stress relief techniques. Presented by Career Services.
Friday, April 29
Founders Day: Campus Cookout, Goodell Lawn, 11:00am – 2:00pm. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to Celebrate UMass, a free cookout on the Goodell lawn an event that will serve as campus appreciation day. Our award-winning Dining Services is preparing a locally-grown "green" meal, one that uses as many local and sustainable products as possible. Please register online to help us obtain an accurate count.
Important Dates and Information
Isenberg School of Management B.B.A., Sports Management and Hospitality & Tourism Management applications are due by 5:00pm on Sunday, May 1. Applications are available online.
Basic Math Skills R1 Exemption Test, Monday, May 2, 7:30pm, 131 Marcus Hall.
Last Day of Spring Classes, Tuesday, May 3.
Final Exams begin on Thursday, May 5. Do you have two exams scheduled at the same time, OR three exams scheduled on the same day? If yes, you MUST go to the Registrar's Office in Whitmore 213 TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FINAL EXAM so they can reschedule them for you. To do so, print your final exam schedule from SPIRE and take it to the Registrar's Office. For more information, visit their final exam page. If you have not already done this, take care of it immediately!
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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.
Friday April 22
Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference, Campus Center, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Commonwealth Honors College will host the 17th Annual Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference. More than 700 students from 17 of the state's public higher education campuses will present thesis research, creative work in the visual and performing arts, independent study, and reports on community service and study abroad. Through poster displays and oral presentations, students will explain their research, share their findings and respond to questions. The event will feature a 10:00 a.m. keynote address "Searching for fulfillment: What it means for your future" by Susan K. Whitbourne, professor of clinical psychology. Based on the results of a 40-year study of personality following college students into their middle years, the talk will show students how to chart out life pathways to achieve fulfillment in college and beyond. They will learn how to find the “Authentic Road” in life and avoid the traps of the “Downward Slope.”
Tuesday, April 26
OK - You Have Selected Your Major...Now What? A Program Just for Sophomores. Du Bois Library, Room 1667, 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Learn “What You Can Do With This Major?”, “How You Can Find Great Internships” and “What UMass’s Career Services Office Can Do For You!” Registration is required! RSVP by sending an email to Candice Serafino, Assistant Director of Field Experience, UMass Career Services, serafino@acad.umass.edu. Include your full name and major.
Wednesday, April 27
Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Mullins Center, Massachusetts Room, 4:00pm. Professor Manisha Sinha of the Department of Afro-American Studies presents a lecture entitled Did the Abolitionists Cause the Civil War? To help mark the sesquicentennial of secession and the American Civil War in 2010-2011, Professor Sinha will revisit the place of abolition in the sectional conflict. As she traces its development from radical agitation for social reform to a broad-based antislavery political party, she will describe the often overlooked role African Americans played in the movement and note reverberations in contemporary political rhetoric on secession and states’ rights.
Thursday, April 28
Lecture: Why Software Security?, Computer Science Building, Room 151, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. In some sense, software is the lifeblood of most modern complex systems. Software can fail, but worse yet, software can be intentionally made to fail by attackers. Instead of defending our systems by isolating them from the network (an impossible task), we must build security in from the beginning. Both social networking and mobile device security provide important security lessons that can inform a reasoned approach. Modern malicious code, including the Zeus Trojan, Stuxnet, and other persistent web threats, is as sophisticated as it is insidious. And future trends in attacks are even more alarming, leveraging rootkits, multi-core attacks, and hard-to-diagnose timing issues. Our sole recourse is software security. The good news is that we actually know what to do to build security in. After the talk, Gary McGraw and Cigital recruiters will be available to discuss positions available at Cigital.
NOBCChE Interest Meeting, 374 Lederle, 4:00pm. The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers presents the NOBCChE interest meeting. This meeting is open to all graduates and undergraduates of any major that are interested in learning about chemistry, chemical engineering, or any science related topics. For more information, contact Ololade Fatunmbi, ololade.fatunmbi@gmail.com.
Workshop: Job Searching While Keeping Your Cool, 508 Goodell, 5:00pm. Learn about job searching and stress relief techniques. Presented by Career Services.
Friday, April 29
Important Dates and Information
Isenberg School of Management B.B.A., Sports Management and Hospitality & Tourism Management applications are due by 5:00pm on Sunday, May 1. Applications are available online.
Basic Math Skills R1 Exemption Test, Monday, May 2, 7:30pm, 131 Marcus Hall.
Last Day of Spring Classes, Tuesday, May 3.
Final Exams begin on Thursday, May 5. Do you have two exams scheduled at the same time, OR three exams scheduled on the same day? If yes, you MUST go to the Registrar's Office in Whitmore 213 TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FINAL EXAM so they can reschedule them for you. To do so, print your final exam schedule from SPIRE and take it to the Registrar's Office. For more information, visit their final exam page. If you have not already done this, take care of it immediately!
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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.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tip of the Week with Jess and Matt #8
So here’s the deal. The low down, if you will. You’ve been feverishly looking for classes and you want your class schedule to be all peaches and cream. We understand that. We’re seniors; you know, the seasoned vets, and we’ve got some info that could make you from going nuts and bananas and thinking you’re in course purgatory. Sometimes all you need to do is…REGULARLY CHECK SPIRE
Not a psych major but want to take a higher level psych class? Or how about trying to get into a class that serves as a prerequisite for a certain major, but it’s either closed to you personally, or already filled up. Well if you haven’t already figured out what we’re going to tell you, then you will now. Check SPIRE regularly. Students will be adding and dropping classes from now, all the way to the add/drop deadline in the fall semester. You can also take it to the next level by emailing the professor to show your interest and making them aware of your situation. After emailing the professor, go to that class on the first day (even if not enrolled). Also, (and this is a big also) some SPIRE restrictions will be lifted! For example, let’s say an upper level psych class really gets you going, but the problem is that it’s restricted for majors only. These restrictions are sometimes lifted during the school year and throughout the summer.
Checking every day doesn’t take much time, and that one instance could possibly make for a much better semester. Be productive and stay on top of this…the semester is really winding down!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Are you stressing about your grades?
Check out this FREE Academic Empowerment Workshop for Women
Academic Healing: A Workshop for Women
Wednesday, April 20, 5:30-7
Everywoman's Center, New Africa House, Room 229
Women...GOT GRADE TROUBLE? Learn to take control of your grades, your future goals and your life!
Join us in a safe and supportive space and discover a new road to self-empowerment. We will will focus on the unique issues facing college women and offer skills to empower yourself academically. Facilitated by Hilda Pons, MSW and Mahajoy Laufer.
FREE and open to UMass and Five College women.
Sponsored by Everywoman's Center Counseling Services
Friday, April 15, 2011
Weekly Preview April 15 - 22
Here's what happening this week:
Friday April 15
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Symposium Student Union Ballroom, 4:00pm - 7:00pm. The Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Symposium brings together the numerous health-related student organizations on campus to provide the UMass community with health information. The UMass Nutrition Association (UMNA) and Psi Chi, the undergraduate psychology club, in cooperation with student groups from within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the UMass Pre-Dental Association, UMass EMS, the Neuroscience Club and others, will be on hand to provide all the information you need to live a happier and healthier life. For more information contact Allison Sciallis, ascialli@student.umass.edu
ULead Let's Talk Speaker Series Memorial Hall, 5:30pm. The Undergraduate Leadership Council (ULead), the Student Alumni Association (SAA) and the UMass Amherst Alumni Association are proud to invite you to join us for the ULead Let's Talk Speaker Series. Have you ever asked yourself, “What can I do now to be a better leader?” or, “How far can great leadership skills take me after UMass Amherst?” If so, join us and you will have the opportunity to meet and converse with successful alumni currently working in a variety of fields as they discuss leadership. This discussion is open to all current UMass Amherst students, faculty, staff and alumni. Seating is limited; registration is required.
Wednesday, April 20
A Monday class schedule will be followed today.
Smarter Planet Tour Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union, 3:00pm - 9:30pm. The Smarter Planet Tour, sponsored by IBM, is a set of three free programs for students to engage in building a smarter planet. UMass is the only university that this tour is stopping at in Massachusetts so it is not to be missed. First are the Learning Zones from 3:00-7:00pm where students can talk with experts about jobs, skills, or try their hand against Watson in Gaming Zone!
At 4:00pm, there’s the Scavenger Hunt! This skill-based, high-tech game is played with clues and challenges being sent to a participant’s cell phone via text message or iPhone/Android app. Students will earn points as they complete challenges while also learning how to make IBM’s Smarter Planet campaign real in the UMass community. The hunt is followed by a catered after-party where you'll have an opportunity to network with IBM representatives and learn about innovative ways to achieve sustainability for the future while awaiting the winner's announcement. Finally at 7:00pm, the Future Leaders Session will begin where students will learn about skills needed to compete on our smarter planet! Interested? Come at 3pm for the Learning Zones and make the planet smarter. If you want to play in the Scavenger Hunt, you'll need to register. You do not need to register for the Learning Zones or Leadership Session.
Meet the Executive with Kevin Koswick of Ford Motor Company 128 Isenberg School of Management, 11:00 am. Kevin Koswick is the Executive Director of North American Fleet, Lease and Remarketing Operations at Ford Motor Company and is an alumnus of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration and earned his MBA from UMass in 1985. Beginning his career with Ford in 1985, Mr. Koswick has held several executive positions including: General Sales Manager of Ford Division, General Sales Manager of Ford and Lincoln-Mercury, and Chairman of the Ford Motor Company Dealer Policy Board. Mr. Koswick's talk begins at 11:00am followed by a Q&A. Refreshments will be served at 10:30AM, so do come early!
If you're interested in pursing a Resource Economics major, the deadline to complete an Online Statement of Interest is today!
Monday, April 18
Patriots’ Day – No Classes
Tuesday, April 19
Internships to Get a Job 508 Goodell, 12:45pm. Learn about internships and how they can jump start your career. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Symposium Student Union Ballroom, 4:00pm - 7:00pm. The Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Symposium brings together the numerous health-related student organizations on campus to provide the UMass community with health information. The UMass Nutrition Association (UMNA) and Psi Chi, the undergraduate psychology club, in cooperation with student groups from within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the UMass Pre-Dental Association, UMass EMS, the Neuroscience Club and others, will be on hand to provide all the information you need to live a happier and healthier life. For more information contact Allison Sciallis, ascialli@student.umass.edu
ULead Let's Talk Speaker Series Memorial Hall, 5:30pm. The Undergraduate Leadership Council (ULead), the Student Alumni Association (SAA) and the UMass Amherst Alumni Association are proud to invite you to join us for the ULead Let's Talk Speaker Series. Have you ever asked yourself, “What can I do now to be a better leader?” or, “How far can great leadership skills take me after UMass Amherst?” If so, join us and you will have the opportunity to meet and converse with successful alumni currently working in a variety of fields as they discuss leadership. This discussion is open to all current UMass Amherst students, faculty, staff and alumni. Seating is limited; registration is required.
Wednesday, April 20
A Monday class schedule will be followed today.
FREE Academic Empowerment Workshop for Women, Everywoman's Center, New Africa House, Room 229, 5:30pm – 7:00 pm. Women...GOT GRADE TROUBLE? Learn to take control of your grades, your future goals and your life! Join us in a safe and supportive space and discover a new road to self-empowerment! We will focus on the unique issues facing college women and offer skills to empower yourself academically. Facilitated by Hilda Pons, MSW and Mahajoy Laufer. FREE and open to UMass and Five College women. Sponsored by Everywoman's Center Counseling Services.
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.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Resource Economics Deadline is TOMORROW!
Last call for Resource Economics!
If you're interested in pursing a Resource Economics major, the deadline to complete an Online Statement of Interest is Friday, April 15th. That's tomorrow!
You must complete this form in order to register for Fall courses as a major.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Still Working on Your Schedule for Fall?
Your enrollment appointment rolled up (or maybe you're still waiting for it) . . . you had a list of great classes that you wanted to get into . . . and WHAMMO! you hit one snafu and your schedule turned into a MESS.
Come to WALK-IN REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, this Friday (4/15), between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm, in 615 Goodell. Walk-In Assistance is first-come, first-served, and you cannot count on having the equivalent of a full appointment with an advisor, but you'll be able to get expert advice on what courses you'll need to get into what major, and how to try to get into a closed course. Make sure you come prepared - download the advising checklist you'll find here to get an idea of what you can do ahead - and you'll have a much more fruitful conversation.
Also, remember that you can always go to the Academic Advising Link, downstairs in the Learning Commons of the W.E.B. DuBois Library, between 4:00 and 8:00pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
What's an undeclared student to do???
Come to WALK-IN REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, this Friday (4/15), between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm, in 615 Goodell. Walk-In Assistance is first-come, first-served, and you cannot count on having the equivalent of a full appointment with an advisor, but you'll be able to get expert advice on what courses you'll need to get into what major, and how to try to get into a closed course. Make sure you come prepared - download the advising checklist you'll find here to get an idea of what you can do ahead - and you'll have a much more fruitful conversation.
Also, remember that you can always go to the Academic Advising Link, downstairs in the Learning Commons of the W.E.B. DuBois Library, between 4:00 and 8:00pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
Life's too short to take courses you don't want and you won't need!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
A few Tips for Getting into that Closed Class
At one time or another every college student has had the experience of watching, unable to act, as all the classes they wanted for the following semester fill-up and close! Here are a few tips for trying to get into those classes and or taking an alternative route:
1. Double check SPIRE, make sure there isn't a hidden second, third, or even fourth lecture buried in the list, scroll down the list slowly and expand it if necessary.
2. Determine why it is you need the class, if there is a really good academic reason for you to take that class, e.g. it satisfies a prerequisite for application to a closed major or to an upper level course you need to take in an entirely different major, a professor might be more open to the idea of allowing you an override into the course. Once you've made that determination head over to the professor's office during posted office hours; you could also try emailing, but a face to face interaction will be in your best interests.
3. Consider waiting till summer and check to see if the university is offering the course through continuing education. You could also try taking a class closer to home at another school, but always consult with your academic advisor before making either of these decisions, as there are other considerations that have to be made before taking either a summer or transfer course elsewhere; you wouldn't want to accidentally take a course that you won't get credit for here at UMass!
4. Wait it out and keep a regular eye on SPIRE. Sometimes, a seat or two will open up sporadically between the time you register and the start of the next semester and a lot can happen between now and then. So, even if a class is closed, keep it in your shopping cart and if the status goes form Red to Green, you will be able to quickly add it. Occasionally, departments might even add an extra section of a popular class, particularly if there is high demand. Also, a lot of courses have a wait-list option, add yourself to it if possible, because at the start of every semester there is typically a large drop-rate form courses for a variety of reasons, this is a great time to get into a closed class.
5. Finally, if all of the above fail, just try showing up to the first day for that class you really want to get into, you might just get an override from the professor, particularly if there are a lot of empty seats in the auditorium that day. Remember, don't be afraid to speak with the professor, you are your best advocate, so get out there and get that class!
1. Double check SPIRE, make sure there isn't a hidden second, third, or even fourth lecture buried in the list, scroll down the list slowly and expand it if necessary.
2. Determine why it is you need the class, if there is a really good academic reason for you to take that class, e.g. it satisfies a prerequisite for application to a closed major or to an upper level course you need to take in an entirely different major, a professor might be more open to the idea of allowing you an override into the course. Once you've made that determination head over to the professor's office during posted office hours; you could also try emailing, but a face to face interaction will be in your best interests.
3. Consider waiting till summer and check to see if the university is offering the course through continuing education. You could also try taking a class closer to home at another school, but always consult with your academic advisor before making either of these decisions, as there are other considerations that have to be made before taking either a summer or transfer course elsewhere; you wouldn't want to accidentally take a course that you won't get credit for here at UMass!
4. Wait it out and keep a regular eye on SPIRE. Sometimes, a seat or two will open up sporadically between the time you register and the start of the next semester and a lot can happen between now and then. So, even if a class is closed, keep it in your shopping cart and if the status goes form Red to Green, you will be able to quickly add it. Occasionally, departments might even add an extra section of a popular class, particularly if there is high demand. Also, a lot of courses have a wait-list option, add yourself to it if possible, because at the start of every semester there is typically a large drop-rate form courses for a variety of reasons, this is a great time to get into a closed class.
5. Finally, if all of the above fail, just try showing up to the first day for that class you really want to get into, you might just get an override from the professor, particularly if there are a lot of empty seats in the auditorium that day. Remember, don't be afraid to speak with the professor, you are your best advocate, so get out there and get that class!
Tip of the Week with Jess and Matt #7
WELL HELLO SUNSHINE!!! Finally we are getting a taste of some beautiful weather. Spring is in the air, classes are cracking down, and the summer is approaching. If you don’t have any ballin’ summer plans or job lined up, then why don’t you start to think about…SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
We know it’s still April and you only have a couple weeks of classes until finals, so it’s not a bad idea to start thinking about your summer plan. Even if you’re undeclared, you can still find ways to explore what’s a good fit for you! Registration has already begun for summer session classes. That’s a great way to catch up on credits and explore other subjects. Internships are also a great way to explore a certain job field and gain valuable experience (resume stuff, folks!). Career Services in Goodell has walk-in hours and appointments can be scheduled as well. They will discuss the internship process and possibilities, resume and cover letter tips, and interview tips. Finally, if you’re interested in any certain department, go visit an advisor for information about any possible summer research opportunities. If finding a place may pose as a problem, check out housing and drop them a line!
So catch some rays, snag an internship, or browse some classes; just stay open-minded. Summers and breaks are a great way to get ahead and gain experience. So that’s it for now, and we’ll see ya’ll next week!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Resource Economics Deadline Approaching!
If you're interested in pursing a Resource Economics major, the deadline to complete an Online Statement of Interest is Friday, April 15.
You must complete this form in order to register for Fall courses as a major. In other words, if you want the most choices in terms of course access, you should complete the form by the deadline above. Once you do, you'll receive an email within 7 days to schedule an advising meeting, where you'll be able to formally declare your major.
Looking for more information? Check out their Undergraduate Handbook.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Weekly Preview: April 8 - 15
In addition to beautiful weather, here's what you can look forward to this week:
Friday April 8
Monday, April 11
Workshop: Acing the Interview, Goodell 508, 5:00pm. Learn what to do before, during, and after an interview to help you get the job.
Tuesday, April 12
Would you like to learn more about working for the federal government? 4-6pm Campus Center room 163c. Trends in Federal Hiring: The nation's largest employer, the US Government, is hiring! Come hear about trends locally and nationally. Topics to be covered include: demographics of the workforce, student programs, and strategies for a successful job search.
The Department of Art, Architecture and Art History presents the Annual Roundtable on Museum Careers entitled "Collection Management, An Area of Museum Work Accessible to Students with a B.A. Degree" 227 Herter, 4:00 pm - 6:00pm. Featured speakers are UMass alumna: Jennifer Allen, Head of Collection Management, Harvard University Museums; Linda Delone Best, Collection Manager, Mt. Holyoke College Art Museum; and Karen Papineau, Collection Manager, Currier Museum of Art.
Friday, April 15
Meet The Executive with Kevin Koswick of Ford Motor Company, 11:00am, 128 ISOM. Kevin Koswick is the Executive Director of North American Fleet, Lease and Remarketing Operations at Ford Motor Company and is an alumnus of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration and earned his MBA from UMass in 1985. Beginning his career with Ford in 1985, Mr. Koswick has held several executive positions including: General Sales Manager of Ford Division, General Sales Manager of Ford and Lincoln-Mercury, and Chairman of the Ford Motor Company Dealer Policy Board. Mr. Koswick's talk begins at 11:00am followed by a Q&A. Refreshments will be served at 10:30AM, so do come early!
All week
Monday, April 11 – Target Your Job Search and Hit the Bulls Eye!
Tuesday, April 12 – Top 10 Biggest Resume Mistakes
Wednesday, April 13 – Networking Secrets Revealed!
Thursday, April 14 – Interview Your Way to Your Next Job
Free for current UMass Amherst students, registration is required!
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.
Friday April 8
Public Health Sciences Open House Poster Internship Fair, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Arnold Lobby. As part of National Public Health Week, the Public Health Sciences program holds an Open House Poster Internship Fair. Students will be on hand to answer questions about their internships. The event is designed to provide information to students in the public health major such as what internships are available, what students learn, and the value of practice-based learning.
Monday, April 11
Tuesday, April 12
Would you like to learn more about working for the federal government? 4-6pm Campus Center room 163c. Trends in Federal Hiring: The nation's largest employer, the US Government, is hiring! Come hear about trends locally and nationally. Topics to be covered include: demographics of the workforce, student programs, and strategies for a successful job search.
The Department of Art, Architecture and Art History presents the Annual Roundtable on Museum Careers entitled "Collection Management, An Area of Museum Work Accessible to Students with a B.A. Degree" 227 Herter, 4:00 pm - 6:00pm. Featured speakers are UMass alumna: Jennifer Allen, Head of Collection Management, Harvard University Museums; Linda Delone Best, Collection Manager, Mt. Holyoke College Art Museum; and Karen Papineau, Collection Manager, Currier Museum of Art.
Friday, April 15
Meet The Executive with Kevin Koswick of Ford Motor Company, 11:00am, 128 ISOM. Kevin Koswick is the Executive Director of North American Fleet, Lease and Remarketing Operations at Ford Motor Company and is an alumnus of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration and earned his MBA from UMass in 1985. Beginning his career with Ford in 1985, Mr. Koswick has held several executive positions including: General Sales Manager of Ford Division, General Sales Manager of Ford and Lincoln-Mercury, and Chairman of the Ford Motor Company Dealer Policy Board. Mr. Koswick's talk begins at 11:00am followed by a Q&A. Refreshments will be served at 10:30AM, so do come early!
All week
Alumni Association Career Boot Camp, Memorial Hall, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
A Career Connections and Campus to Career program. Prepare yourself for job search combat! This basic training will prepare new recruits as they hit the employment marketplace. Attend one or all of the workshops to learn job search, networking, resume, and interview skills.Monday, April 11 – Target Your Job Search and Hit the Bulls Eye!
Tuesday, April 12 – Top 10 Biggest Resume Mistakes
Wednesday, April 13 – Networking Secrets Revealed!
Thursday, April 14 – Interview Your Way to Your Next Job
Free for current UMass Amherst students, registration is required!
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.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Rescheduling Final Exams
You've put classes in your shopping cart for Fall 2011.
You're looking at Five College courses.
You've scheduled an appointment to meet with an advisor and you've visited the Academic Advising Link.
You're going to your classes, completing assignments and prepping for your next quiz, paper or project.
In the next few weeks we'll be sharing tips on reducing stress and creating study plans. We'll post ideas to help keep you calm and prepared.
Look at your final exam schedule! Open a new tab or window, log on to SPIRE and see what's going on. Where do you need to be and when do you need to be there?
Do you have two exams scheduled at the same time, OR three exams scheduled on the same day? If yes, you MUST go to the registrar's office in Whitmore 213 TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FINAL EXAM so they can reschedule them for you. To do so, print your final exam schedule from SPIRE and take it to the Registrar's Office. For more information, visit their final exam page.
Do not wait. Find a moment in the next few days to head over to Whitmore. Knowing your schedule will help you prepare. Why add more stress to your busy life?
You're looking at Five College courses.
You've scheduled an appointment to meet with an advisor and you've visited the Academic Advising Link.
You're going to your classes, completing assignments and prepping for your next quiz, paper or project.
And now you need to think about finals???
But there's one thing you need to do right now:
Look at your final exam schedule! Open a new tab or window, log on to SPIRE and see what's going on. Where do you need to be and when do you need to be there?
Do you have two exams scheduled at the same time, OR three exams scheduled on the same day? If yes, you MUST go to the registrar's office in Whitmore 213 TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FINAL EXAM so they can reschedule them for you. To do so, print your final exam schedule from SPIRE and take it to the Registrar's Office. For more information, visit their final exam page.
Unlike this cat, you cannot be in two places at once.
Do not wait. Find a moment in the next few days to head over to Whitmore. Knowing your schedule will help you prepare. Why add more stress to your busy life?
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tip of the Week with Jess and Matt #6
Oh snap! Freshmen registration is about to be underway and Jess and I are here to make sure you guys are on track. The right track. You can’t spell school without cool, and it’s cool to figure out your schedule ahead of time (and have some backups). Honestly, think about it. Would you rather spend a couple of days searching for classes ahead of time, or regret your rushed decisions during next fall? So it’s safe to say that it’s time to…Fill Up Your Shopping Cart
No, you’re not cruising the mall or stocking up on delicious fried food from Big Y, this is your Spire shopping cart, folks. First and foremost, log onto Spire, click on Enrollment on the left hand side, then select Spring 2011. Make sure there are NO classes in that shopping cart. Zero, zilch, nada. Change your term to Fall 2011 and that, my friends is where you want to add prospective classes. You can see what still needs to be completed by clicking on Academic Requirements, which can be found under the Academics tab on the left hand side. This is an excellent way to see what requirements are completed, and which ones still need to be satisfied. The folks at the Advising Link (hint-hint: in the Library Learning Commons; the basement) will be more than happy to help you find classes as well. They’re available Sunday through Thursday from 4-8.
This is something that should be taken very seriously! Schedule an appointment with an advisor as well. They’re here to help you!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Resource Economics Information Sessions
Interested in the Resource Economics major?
If you're interested in pursing a Resource Economics major, the deadline to complete an Online Statement of Interest is fast approaching! You must complete this form by APRIL 15 in order to register for Fall courses as a major. In other words, if you want the most choices in terms of course access, you should complete the form by the deadline above. Once you do, you'll receive an email within 7 days to schedule an advising meeting, where you'll be able to formally declare your major.
Need to know more before you decide? Attend an Info Session at 6pm in Stockbridge Room 201 on Tuesday, April 5 at 11:15 am or Wednesday, April 6 at 5:30 pm and have a look at the department's very detailed undergraduate handbook.
Isenberg School of Management Information Sessions
Interested in the BBA (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management), Hospitality & Tourism Management or Sport Management majors?
There are two information sessions being offered this week, one on Wednesday, September 14th and the other on Thursday, September 15th. Both info sessions are in ISOM 206 at 5:30 PM.
Here are some tips to keep in mind if you plan on attending:
1) Get there early! To avoid fighting for a seat or worse, interrupting the session, be sure to get there approximately TEN MINUTES PRIOR to the start time. Treat it like a job interview and be professional--you don't have to wear your haute couture, but you do want to make a good impression!
2) Know which session to attend! Upon arriving, they will direct you to different rooms based on your interests, i.e., BBA, Sports Management, or HTM. Make sure you're in the right place! If you have multiple interests in SOM (both BBA and Sports Management, for example), you should attend an info session for BOTH programs.
Remember! Sports Management requires attendance at one of their info sessions before you can take a Sports Management course!
3) Be informed! Read their website and be familiar with the program you are interested in--as well as procedures for applying. You can find information on applying here. The links on the right hand side will take you to the applications for the specific departments.
4) Have an Alternate Major in mind! Remember that you will be required to apply in order to gain admission--and that applications, by nature, can be rejected. So it's always a good idea to have an alternate major in mind just in case. For more information on suitable alternates, you can call (413) 545-2191 and make an appointment to see an advisor in our office.
Course Planning for Next Fall
Enrollment appointments, making you eligible to register for fall classes, will open up over the next few weeks. (Check SPIRE to find your enrollment appointment; if you need more help, click here.)
While academic advising is MUCH MORE than a conversation about what courses you're taking, many students benefit from talking with an advisor about their course choices. If you're undeclared, the courses you choose should be leading you to a point where you can make a decision about a major . . . which makes it all the more important to get good advice from an advisor.
The Academic Advising Link (in the Learning Commons, downstairs in the W.E.B. DuBois Library, Sunday through Thursday, 4-8:00 pm) continues to be a great place to get basic questions answered. Bring your questions about different majors, Gen Ed courses and requirements, how to use SPIRE, etc.
WALK-IN REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE
(for undeclared students)
Friday, April 8th (11:00am-3:00pm)
Remember, it's always a good idea to speak with an advisor about choosing your major, or other academic issues, opportunities and resources.
While academic advising is MUCH MORE than a conversation about what courses you're taking, many students benefit from talking with an advisor about their course choices. If you're undeclared, the courses you choose should be leading you to a point where you can make a decision about a major . . . which makes it all the more important to get good advice from an advisor.
In addition to making an appointment to speak with your advisor (on SPIRE, you will see your advisor's name or the office you should call to make an appointment - undeclared students call 545-2191), there are other options for you to get solid advice:
THE LINK
The Academic Advising Link (in the Learning Commons, downstairs in the W.E.B. DuBois Library, Sunday through Thursday, 4-8:00 pm) continues to be a great place to get basic questions answered. Bring your questions about different majors, Gen Ed courses and requirements, how to use SPIRE, etc.
WALK-IN REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE
(for undeclared students)
Walk-In will not be as involved as a full advising appointment, and it's first come, first served. To see an advisor, you'll need to come prepared: be ready to talk about a possible major direction and have 3-5 possible course choices picked out, bring your completed Advising Checklist and check in at the front desk in 615 Goodell.
Friday, April 8th (11:00am-3:00pm)
Friday, April 15th (11:00am-3:00pm)
NOT JUST FOR REGISTRATION HELP . . .
Remember, it's always a good idea to speak with an advisor about choosing your major, or other academic issues, opportunities and resources.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Weekly Preview: April 1 - April 8
Are you preparing for Fall 2011? We're here to help!
Registration for Fall classes begins on Monday, April 11 for Sophomores. Check your SPIRE account now to see when your enrollment appointment is. Make an appointment to meet with an advisor well before this time to get advice on classes. Print out the Advising Meeting Checklist and bring it with you to your appointment.
Dean’s Drop In Hours are not for course selection assistance.
Visit the Academic Advising Link in the Library Learning Commons to meet with peer advisors to get advice on classes, ask questions about majors, get help using SPIRE and to review your Academic Requirements Report (ARR).
Five College Pre-Registration is Monday March 28 – Friday April 15. These dates are separate from your UMass enrollment appointment. Registration forms are available through SPIRE under Enrollment. You will also be able to register during UMass Add/Drop in the Fall. Browse the Five College Course Catalog and visit the UMass Five College Interchange website to learn more.
Tuesday, April 5
Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series, a panel discussion as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Campus Center, Room 917. Come learn how professionals in the financial industry made it to where they are today. Learn about career options in finance and how to take the necessary steps to get to where you want to be. Panel members: Michale Tucker, CEO Greenfield Cooperative Bank; Dan McKenna, Principal Profits; David Floreen, Senior Vice President Massachusetts Bankers Association.
Wednesday, April 6
RefWorks Workshop, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 1620 (16th floor). Learn how to use RefWorks, Write-N-Cite and RefShare to streamline your research and paper writing. This is the last workshop of the semester.
Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday April 6
Isenberg School Of Management Information Sessions
Sessions for current UMass students interested in applying to the BBA (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management), Hospitality & Tourism Management or Sport Management majors will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 5, 2010 5:30 pm ISOM 206
Wednesday, April 6, 2010 5:30 pm ISOM 206
For more information, please contact the Isenberg Programs Office in ISOM 206 (413) 545-5610. The application deadline is May 1 at 5:00pm.
Sessions for current UMass students interested in applying to the Resource Economics major will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 5 11:15 am Stockbridge 201
Wednesday, April 6 5:30 pm Stockbridge 201
Note: In order to register for Fall 2011 courses as a Resource Economics major, students must complete an on-line Statement of Interest by April 15.
Thursday, April 7
Making Connections: The 2011 Internships, Jobs, and Social Change Fair, 5:30-7:00pm, Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union. Network with STPEC, Afro-Am, the Labor Center, and Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies Alumni/ae. Du Bois Department and STPEC alumna Shannon Magee (class of '96, '97G), who cut red tape on two continents to open a school for girls in Ghana in 2006, is our featured speaker at the Career Fair. She will discuss how Afro-American Studies prepared her for her post-UMass experiences and activities. She comes to UMass with two Ghanaian students at the schools she founded and a video production team at work on a documentary about the schools. For more details, see "Bringing Change to Ghana: Alumna Shannan Magee opens a school for girls".
Friday, April 8
Public Health Sciences Open House Poster Internship Fair, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Arnold Lobby. As part of National Public Health Week, the Public Health Sciences program hold an Open House Poster Internship Fair. Students will be on hand to answer questions about their internships. The event is designed to provide information to students in the public health major such as what internships are available, what students learn, and the value of practice-based learning.
(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.
Registration for Fall classes begins on Monday, April 11 for Sophomores. Check your SPIRE account now to see when your enrollment appointment is. Make an appointment to meet with an advisor well before this time to get advice on classes. Print out the Advising Meeting Checklist and bring it with you to your appointment.
Dean’s Drop In Hours are not for course selection assistance.
Visit the Academic Advising Link in the Library Learning Commons to meet with peer advisors to get advice on classes, ask questions about majors, get help using SPIRE and to review your Academic Requirements Report (ARR).
Five College Pre-Registration is Monday March 28 – Friday April 15. These dates are separate from your UMass enrollment appointment. Registration forms are available through SPIRE under Enrollment. You will also be able to register during UMass Add/Drop in the Fall. Browse the Five College Course Catalog and visit the UMass Five College Interchange website to learn more.
Tuesday, April 5
Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series, a panel discussion as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Campus Center, Room 917. Come learn how professionals in the financial industry made it to where they are today. Learn about career options in finance and how to take the necessary steps to get to where you want to be. Panel members: Michale Tucker, CEO Greenfield Cooperative Bank; Dan McKenna, Principal Profits; David Floreen, Senior Vice President Massachusetts Bankers Association.
Wednesday, April 6
RefWorks Workshop, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 1620 (16th floor). Learn how to use RefWorks, Write-N-Cite and RefShare to streamline your research and paper writing. This is the last workshop of the semester.
Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday April 6
Isenberg School Of Management Information Sessions
Sessions for current UMass students interested in applying to the BBA (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management), Hospitality & Tourism Management or Sport Management majors will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 5, 2010 5:30 pm ISOM 206
Wednesday, April 6, 2010 5:30 pm ISOM 206
For more information, please contact the Isenberg Programs Office in ISOM 206 (413) 545-5610. The application deadline is May 1 at 5:00pm.
Sessions for current UMass students interested in applying to the Resource Economics major will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 5 11:15 am Stockbridge 201
Wednesday, April 6 5:30 pm Stockbridge 201
Note: In order to register for Fall 2011 courses as a Resource Economics major, students must complete an on-line Statement of Interest by April 15.
Thursday, April 7
Friday, April 8
Public Health Sciences Open House Poster Internship Fair, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Arnold Lobby. As part of National Public Health Week, the Public Health Sciences program hold an Open House Poster Internship Fair. Students will be on hand to answer questions about their internships. The event is designed to provide information to students in the public health major such as what internships are available, what students learn, and the value of practice-based learning.
(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.
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