Week in Preview: October 3-10

Here's What's Happening Next Week . . .

RefWorks Workshop
Tue Oct 6, 2009, 1:00 pm. Library, W.E.B. Du Bois Calipari Room
This workshop covers basic skills such as how to access RefWorks, search catalogs, import references from library databases, retrieve and manage citations, and create bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g., MLA or APA). More in-depth applications will also be covered, such as how to manipulate your database, use Write-N-Cite to add parenthetical references to your work, and use RefShare to share folders with other researchers. Any other questions you may have will also be answered.


Boren Scholarship / Fellowship Info Session
Wed Oct 7, 2009, 7:00 pm Hills (South) 455
The Boren Scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad.


Latino Heritage Month: Latino Business Owners Panel
Oct 7, 7-9:00 pm Latin American Cultural Center, Hampden Dining Commons
s part of the Latino Heritage Month celebration, we will have a panel discussion with Latino business owners from our community. Come and join us in learning a few tips and techniques for starting your future career and business.

RefWorks Workshop

This workshop covers basic skills such as how to access RefWorks, search catalogs, import references from library databases, retrieve and manage citations, and create bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g., MLA or APA).

Integrated Sciences and Engineering Library (ISEL) - 3rd Floor

Today! 9:30 - 10:45

Click here for more info and other Fall workshop dates!

Applying to Law School

The Department of History

Fall 2009

Career Development Series Presents:

Applying to Law School 

Thursday, October 1, 1:00 P.M.

Diane Curtis, pre-law advisor, will talk to students about if Law School is for you, how to apply, and how to finance your degree...

** All Events Are In Herter 601, Refreshments Provided **

Open to ALL Students!!

For more information contact: internships@history.umass.edu

Free On-Campus Tutoring...

The Learning Resource Center is Now Open!

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers University of Massachusetts Amherst students a peer-supported environment to meet academic challenges. Tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders are model students trained to assist their peers in achieving academic success. Follow the above link to view the list of courses the LRC is offering tutoring assistance for this Fall. Also, don't forget to check with individual departments as well, e.g. Economics and Math, because they too offer tutoring resources for students.  


OPEN:       Sundays                5:00 - 10:00 P.M.
   Monday - Thursday               1:00 - 10:00 P.M.


     10th floor – W. E. B. Du Bois Library


Students helping students achieve academic success. 
www.umass.edu/lrc
 (413) 545-5334

What’s Happening, Week of 9/27-10/2

As we approach the start of October, we’re approximately one quarter of the way through the fall semester! As you start to hit due dates for assignments, papers and tests, make sure you know about the resources available to you. Check out these services:

• 9/27 The Learning Resource Center will open for business. Check out the website, or even better, stop by the 10^th floor of the W.E.B. DuBois Library. LRC offers both tutoring and supplemental instruction in specific courses.
• Also, the Writing Center opened for the semester on September 15^th. Located in the northwest corner of the Learning Commons in the W.E.B. DuBois Library, you can register with them and set up an appointment to work with one of their tutors.
• 10/1, 9:30-10:45 RefWorks Workshop. Did you miss the RefWorks Workshop last week? Here’s another chance to find out how you can make your research life MUCH better!

So you'd like to be a Psychology major update...

As of October 1, 2009, students who would like to declare the Psychology major must either be currently registered in a course that fulfills the R1 gen ed requirement or have completed their R1 gen ed BEFORE they can declare the major. The R1 can be fulfilled by taking an appropriate course(s) or passing the R1 exemption test. For more information regarding the Psychology department and psych major requirements please visit the Psychology department, located in 501 Tobin Hall, to meet with an advisor during the following hours:

Mondays 11:30-3:30

   Tuesdays 2:00-5:00 

 Thursdays 2:00-5:00

You should bring a copy of your unofficial transcript (printed from Spire ) with you.  If you need help printing your transcript, click here.

Public Health & Health Sciences Career & Internship Fair

When:  Thursday, September 24, 2009 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:  Campus Center Auditorium


For undergraduate and graduate students. Learn about careers and internships in public health and network with public health professionals. Over 25 health organizations from Western Massachusetts will be attending!

For Further details please visit the School of Public Health and Health Sciences here.

How to Declare a Major

All UMass majors are either restricted or open. Restricted majors have certain requirements you must fulfill before you can declare. These requirements may be pre-requisite courses, minimum GPAs, personal essays, or attending an information session. In some cases you may need all of these things compiled into an application that will be reviewed by that department to determine if you meet their qualifications. It is important to keep in mind that if you are considering a restricted major, you should also have an alternate or two in mind!

Open majors do not have specific requirements that need to be completed before you can declare, although some departments may only allow you to declare during certain times of the year. Undeclared students who are ready to declare an open major should:

• Obtain a Change of Major form from the Registrar's Office (213 Whitmore) or from Undergraduate Advising
  
• Have the form signed by someone from the department/major you are declaring
• Bring the signed form to Undergraduate Advising to be signed out of Undeclared
  

Sound confusing? The best way to determine whether a major is restricted, open, or open with certain declaration periods is to check the department website, meet with an advisor, and stay tuned to this blog!

**ADD/DROP ENDS TONIGHT!!!**

ADD/DROP ENDS TODAY AT 10PM!!

IF YOU STILL NEED TO SWAP/DROP/ADD COURSES, YOU MUST DO SO BEFORE THEN!!
AND REMEMBER--ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY CLOSE AT 5PM. IF YOU NEED DEPARTMENT CONSENT TO ADD A CLASS, YOUR DEADLINE IS EVEN CLOSER!

IF YOU DON'T DROP A CLASS BEFORE ADD/DROP ENDS, YOU'LL HAVE TO DROP WITH A 'W.'

RefWorks Citation Management Workshop

This workshop covers basic skills such as how to access RefWorks, search catalogs, import references from library databases, retrieve and manage citations, and create bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g., MLA or APA).

Du Bois Library - Calipari Room, ground floor
Mon. 9/21 2:30-3:45

Click here for more info and other Fall workshop dates!