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Spring semester 2012

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With the new year and Spring semester, I’m sure many of you have goals that you’d like to accomplish. Whether you’re working for better grades, trying to get into shape, or trying to eat healthier meals.

The Manning School of Business also has a few things we’re trying to accomplish. Our department is rapidly growing, and we’d like to involve our students in any way possible!

NEW FACEBOOK PAGE!

MSB.jpgAs the heading says, we have a new Facebook page! As most of you probably know by now, we are no longer the College of Management. Due to the great amount of generosity of Robert Manning and his wife, we have changed our name to the “Manning School of Business.” Signs around campus and on the UML website have already been updated.

Here is the link to the new Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/UMLMSB

The old College of Management page will NO LONGER be updated!

Student Activities and Involvement

The Manning School of Business truly cares about your education and your college experience. That is why we are currently making an effort to make the college life fun!

This semester, we’d like to create some sort of annual event for students. Whether it’s a concert, movie night, dance, etc., we know that this will make the semester more enjoyable. (Especially since the weather may not be too great in February/March)

As for the type of event we will hold, we are accepting all ideas. There is a poll on the Facebook page that will allow us to gather input from you. If you do NOT have a Facebook page, feel free to shoot me an e-mail! ( Matthew_lawson1@student.uml.edu ) You may also leave a comment on this blog entry.

There are many other things I’d like to talk about, but I will mention them in following blog entries.

Hope your first couple of weeks are going well!

– Matt Lawson

COM Facebook Logo Contest!

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The College of Management is holding a contest for COM students! The winner of the contest will be awarded a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card.

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Contest

  • Using Microsoft paint, Adobe Photoshop, or any other photo editing software, participants will create a new Facebook College of Management Logo. This logo should have the current UMass Lowell logo. It can be downloaded from the COM Facebook page,(Click on the profile picture, and there will be a link to download.) or saved from the following:
  • UML.jpg
Rules

  • According to Facebook, profile pictures must be larger than 180 pixels wide.
  • Entries must contain UMass Lowell Logo. (Doesn’t have to be centered. Be creative!)
  • Entries must look professional and appropriate
  • Entries must be submitted by 8:00PM on Monday, September 19th . Feel free to submit it earlier!
  • Entries are to be e-mailed to Matthew_Lawson1@student.uml.edu


The
winner agrees that their logo will become property of UMass Lowell and
may be reproduced at any time and used in any way.
No further rewards, beyond the stated prize
will be given to the winner. Students who are employed by the UMass Lowell or the College of Management are not eligible for this contest. This contest is for Undergraduate COM students ONLY!


BE CREATIVE!!!!!!!!

UML’s new Transfer Coordinator

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UML’s College of Management is pleased to announce a new service for transfer students! Brooke Hargreaves-Heald has taken the position of Transfer Coordinator. Her job is to advise future transfer students as well as currently enrolled transfer students. She can also refer to appropriate University resources, including those
related to finances, enrollment and student services.

If you have any questions and need academic advising, contact her at brooke_hargreavesheald@uml.edu , call her at 978.934.2769, or stop by her office which is located in PA300.

LET ME HEAR FROM YOU!

Have you been on campus yet? If so, what did you think? Do you have any questions?

Answer this by leaving a comment!

Did you know? COM Computer Labs

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Did you know?

Did you know that the College of Management runs two computer labs as well as a student lounge?

These computer labs are located on the second floor of Pasteur Hall in rooms 205 and 207. (You will need your student I.D to gain entrance!)

PA-205

  • 36 Dell desktop computers
  • 1 laser printer
  • 2 overhead projectors
  • 1 teaching station
  • Whiteboard


PA-207

  • 41 Lenovo desktop computers
  • 2 laser printers
  • 1 overhead projector
  • 5 laptop stations (ethernet and wifi)

The COM Student Lounge is also a great place!

PA-203 (Student Lounge)

  • 2 LCD TVs
  • Laptop A/V hookup
  • Composite A/V hookup
  • Whiteboards

As a COM student, it would be a great idea to use these COM areas. They’re excellent places to study as well as finish your homework. The student lounge is also a great place to work on group projects!

Have any questions?

If you have any questions contact Dr. Frank Andrews, Associate Dean for the College of Management, 978.934.2816 or frank_andrews@uml.edu

Questions for the blogger?
Contact Matt Lawson by leaving a comment below, or e-mail! Matthew_lawson1@student.uml.edu

Robert Manning’s graduation speech

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This past weekend, UMass Lowell held Commencement for the class of 2011. This event was absolutely amazing. There was excitement in the air as students, staff, and family took their seats inside of the Tsongas Center.

Although all of the speakers were incredible, one of the speakers stood out to me the most. Robert Manning is a COM Alumni, and is currently the CEO for Boston-based MFS Investments. Mr. Manning spoke about how he rose to the top, and he also spoke of how to become a success out in the real world.

Below is the video of his speech. I suggest watching it, because he makes a lot of great suggestions to students and graduates. (In my opinion, his most helpful point was that about expecting the unexpected.)

Robert and Donna Manning have recently invested $5,000,000 to the upcoming Robert Manning School of Business here at UMass Lowell.

The College Of Management is the place to be!

Have any questions?
If you have any questions contact Dr. Frank Andrews, Associate Dean for the College of Management, 978.934.2816 or frank_andrews@uml.edu

Questions for the blogger?
Contact Matt Lawson by leaving a comment below, or e-mail! Matthew_lawson1@student.uml.edu

Smart Start Orientation

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If you’ve been accepted to UMass Lowell, you must sign up and attend orientation! At orientation, you will learn the ways of a UML student, meet Advisors, and meet other students! ( I’m still friends with people I met at orientation!)

For the College of Management, there are a few specific dates which you may register.

College of Management:

  • Tuesday, June 14
  • Friday, June 24
  • Tuesday, July 19
  • Thursday, July 21
  • Wednesday, August 10
  • Thursday, August 11
  • Wednesday, August 24

To register, follow the directions at this link!

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION!

For the full list of dates, please see the following page:

http://www.uml.edu/freshmen/orient/students_sched.html


Have any questions?
If you have any questions contact Dr. Frank Andrews, Associate Dean for the College of Management, 978.934.2816 or frank_andrews@uml.edu

Questions for the blogger?
Contact Matt Lawson by leaving a comment below, or e-mail! Matthew_lawson1@student.uml.edu

Cooperative Educational Opportunities

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Cooperative Education
comes to the College of Management!

Beginning in Fall 2011 COM students will have the opportunity be part of an academically integrated cooperative education program. The first cohort of 30 students will be enrolling in the one-credit Professional Development Seminar which will provide students with the necessary structure, resources and support to successfully secure and engage in their first co-op work experience. Students will choose between 3 or 6 month co-ops, gain a competitive edge in the job market and earn a salary while on co-op which can assist in offsetting college expenses.

Co-op exposes students to the real world of work and to career options while promoting a sense of independence and professional maturity. It also increases opportunities for career positions following graduation. A 2010 Research Brief from the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University reported that internship and co-ops are replacing the traditional starting job that most new college graduates entered just five years ago.

To learn more about the co-op option in COM, students can contact Martina Witts, Assistant Director of Co-op (Management) in the Career & Co-op Center at Martina_Witts@uml.edu .

Concentrations; CHOOSE WISELY!

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Want to be part of the College of Management (COM), but not sure what the possibilities are?


The College of Management (COM) has EIGHT undergraduate concentrations from which to choose! The COM has everything you need to finish faster with an excellent degree for the career you want, starting with a wide selection of degree programs in high-demand fields. Whatever degree you pursue, we’ll help you major in success. When you think of the College of Management you need to think of Quality, Selection and Availability.

CONCENTRATIONS:

  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Management
    Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management

Let us help you MAP your academic
curriculum to match your career goals.

To end this entry, I thought you might like to see the welcome celebration for the transfer students that spontaneously broke out on University Ave last year! (It’s crazy how quickly the clothing trends change, huh?)


Have any questions?
If you have any questions contact Dr. Frank Andrews, Associate Dean for the College of Management, 978.934.2816 or frank_andrews@uml.edu

Questions for the blogger?
Contact Matt Lawson by leaving a comment below, or e-mail! Matthew_lawson1@student.uml.edu