In this presentation you
will find out what to expect from the moment you first arrive on
campus for summer orientation until the end of your first year.
The Isenberg School has many unique programs and options
designed to make your first year a truly rewarding and exciting
experience. During your first year, you'll have the chance to
make an instant impact on our community, grow and develop, and
have a lot of fun along the way. Find out how in this session.
This panel will be repeated three
times.
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Student Life as Told
by Students
Anxious about what
to expect for homework? Want some good ideas about how to make
the most of your time at UMass? Wondering what the social scene
is like? You can get straight answers to
these and your other burning questions by attending this
interactive session and having a conversation with some of our
current students. Parents please note: We won't throw you out,
but we suggest that you give the students a chance to have this
conversation on their own - it's the best way for an open and
honest discussion. You'll hear about it later!
This panel will be repeated four
times.
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Sport Management Overview
Dr. Lisa Masteralexis,Sport Management
Undergraduate Department Head
Professor Steve McKelvey
Learn about the opportunities available to you in the
Isenberg School's nationally recognized Sport Management
program. You'll find out above the innovative curriculum, meet
faculty and students, and learn more about internship and career
opportunities. We've got the programs and the connections to
open many doors if you want to pursue a career in the world of
sport.
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Hospitality & Tourism Management Overview
Dr. Rod Warnick, Department
Head
Derek Bratton, Chief Undergraduate
Advisor
Learn about the opportunities available to you in the
Isenberg School's nationally recognized
Hospitality & Tourism Management
program. You'll find out above the innovative curriculum, meet
faculty and students, and learn more about internship and career
opportunities. Ask about the Learn6, Work 6
Program in Switzerland. We've got the programs, the
alumni and professional
connections to the many career paths of this
diverse industry.
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Health, Safety and Dean of
Students
Representatives
from Dean of Students, Public
Safety, and Health Services
Get the information you need to know about safety on campus,
health services, and the services offered by the Dean of
Students Office. In this session, you'll receive important
information about the rights and obligations of both students
and parents, and also find out who to contact if problems arise.
The University has a vast network of services designed to
protect students and create a safe and supporting environment.
Meet some of the people that are part of that network.
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Looking Forward: Views of
our Graduates on Career Preparation
Three graduates from different departments
will share their
perspective on how to prepare for a rewarding
professional career.
Find out what you can do with an Isenberg School education by
listening to what some of our graduates have to say about the
preparation they received for their careers. You'll receive
valuable tips about what to do now to help you pursue that dream
job, and also learn how the Isenberg School's Chase Career
Center can connect you with the many leading companies who
recruit through the Center. Since this is an alumni panel,
you'll receive the unique and candid perspective of those who
received the same opportunities available to you as member of
the Isenberg School community.
This panel will be repeated three
times.
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Financial Aid
Sheila Konieczny, Associate
Director of Financial Aid Services
Kate Woodmansee, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services
Receive general information about the financial aid process
from representatives of the University's Financial Aid Office.
Learn about the many different options for meeting the costs of
your college education.
Presentation will be repeated two
times.
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Living and Learning Communities
Jeannine Farrell, First Year Experience Specialist
Three
students involved in UMass Amherst Learning Communities
Learn about all the Living and Learning
Communities available on campus from students who actually
live in them. The Isenberg School and UMass Amherst
offer several unique residential programs designed to foster
your personal growth and development both inside and outside
the classroom.
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Other presentations offered
throughout the day:
Information Technology presentation:
Stop into our new high tech computer lab (Room G8) anytime this
morning to see a demo of the latest classroom technology and
chat with our IT faculty.
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