Waitin’ for ISIS 9.0

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Hey Peeps,

So for those of you that still need to register for classes or just want to play around with the new ISIS once it becomes available, go to this website to get some sneak peeks of the new and improved ISIS 9.0…

http://www.uml.edu/enrollment/isis/default.aspx

There will be an update at this link at 4PM today informing everyone whether or not it is up or how much longer. If you are at all confused about how to register for your classes using the new ISIS once it is up just feel free to e-mail any of the Orientation Ambassadors for help. On that note, you all should be getting e-mails from us just checking in on how your semester is going and to answer any questions you may have. Do not hesitate to e-mail us back with questions or concerns. It makes us feel so much more useful!!

Alrighty I’m done,
Jeff

Two Losses Doesn’t Make It A Slump… Does it? :-(

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🙁

11/24/09 UML 4-2 Loss @ Providence Friars

11/27/09 UML 3-1 Loss v Maine Blackbears

Does this spell trouble for the Riverhawks? What kind of slump are our boys in?

No trouble… not here in Mill City…
I think it’s the academics to be honest with you. We’re all feeling pretty sluggish this late in the semester. They hit the ice hard the first games of the season. After November 8th is where the slump factor came in. With two games at Alabama the weekend of Nov 13th and 14th, followed by an easy win against Merrimack on the 21st the Riverhawks never cut slack on the competition, but after easy opponents, tons of school work, Thanksgiving, and a fair amount of ice time it’s easy to see that there’s more to close losses than bad skating.

With only four games left in the Ice Breaker Tournament, it seems the Riverhawks are a headed off the Pawtucket Falls in a wooden bucket. UNH, UMass Amherst, and Princeton remain as the final opponents before Christmas break and it’s going to be the last big push to the lulling rocks before the rushing rapids of the Dartmouth Tournament in January.

Just like everyone else…push

All I can say is good luck boys…

Hit em’

Allan

The semester is winding down!!!

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Hey everyone, Jeff here with some information about the end of the semester…if you already don’t know. ISIS will be back up on Wed. December 2 so for those of you that still need to register you can do so starting the 2nd. It will be much easier to use! The last day of classes are going to be on Monday December 14th. The 15th is Reading Day and there will be no classes. The 16th is when final exams begin. If your professor has not already told you when your final exam is, you can go to the Registrars website, or just click on this link…

http://www.uml.edu/registrar/term_fall/SCHEDULE/Final_Exam_Schedule.html

That is the direct link to the schedule. It is all listed by department and course number so if you know those then you can just see when your final is going to be that way.

Be sure to check your e-mails as well because myself and the other Orientation Ambassadors are sending out e-mails just to check in with everyone and see how your first semesters were here and to answer any questions that you have.

Alright I’m Done,
Jeff

What’s after college?

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So you’re in college now. That’s 4-5 years of academics ahead of you.

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But what then?

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Most of us want to get a nice job and bring the bread to the table. You can start doing that now.

There are a multitude of steps you can take toward your career while you’re here at college.

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First and foremost, keep your GPA up.

Hit those books and go to those tutoring centers. A good GPA never hurts when it comes to applying for jobs later in the future.

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Secondly, try to network as much as you can.

Like they say, “It’s not always about what you know, it’s who you know.” You never know when your connections might come through for you or if your previous work reputation will help you later on.

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Third, apply for internships!

Employers love the work experience. It also gives you a chance to test the career you’re heading toward to see if you like it or not.

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I hope this helps out.

-Ben

Holler

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Hey everyone it’s Jeff here!! Hope everyone is getting along alright in the UMass community and doing well in their classes. I’m sure periodically throughout your days you wonder, “What the heck is Jeff doin’ these days?!?!” Well I’m gonna tell you so stop wondering…I have been super busy with school work, primarily lab reports because those can tend to kick any ones butt around this time. Some of you may have also seen me giving some campus tours around South Campus because I have been giving a looooot of those bad boys. All of that along with starting to study for finals is starting the “end of the semester scramble” for myself. But I am starting to get it all under control so please stop worrying about me. Any-who, I am sure most of you know about the ISIS 9.0 upgrade that will be occurring. I am also sure some of you didn’t even know there was an ISIS 8.0 so keep your eyes peeled for the posters around all campuses, e-mails, facebook, blogs, etc. I won’t give the whole schpeal on it since Audrey has already done so cause she’s great BUT, I have seen been able to play with this new ISIS 9.0 and its going to be waaaay easier to do everything! Just remember that ISIS will be completely down starting November 24th at 9PM until December 2 at 7AM. Check out the cool logo!!

Alright enough of that…A little change of pace here for things to do around campus. I know I usually get you guys all pumped about the Movies That Rock series…cause I know you love them…But the music department is starting it’s performance month and all of the ensembles that your fellow students are in will be playing. The music ranges from concert and orchestral music to jazz and funk music. Whatever you are into we have it!! Rather than giving you a link to check out I will be so kind and just put the whole calendar in here. Please hold the applause.

DAY
 CONCERT SERIES

TIME

LOCATION
OCTOBER
22

Thurs.

 Faculty /Guest Concert Series
Spirituals
Phillip Lima, Guest Vocalist
Thomas Stumpf, Piano
 7:00 p.m. Fisher Recital Hall
29

Thurs.

 Faculty/ Guest Concert Series
Innovata Brass Quintet
Michael Milnarik, Adjunct Faculty
 7:30 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall

NOVEMBER



12
Thurs.

Guest Lecturer and Concert Series
Chamber Singers Recital
Jeanne Bamberger, Professor Emerita
Music & Urban Education at MIT
Murray Kidd, Vocal Adjunct Faculty
Bonnie Anderson, Piano Adjunct Faculty
Lindsey Sherman, Graduate Flute Student

 7:30 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall
16 Mon. Guest Concert Series
Live Film Soundtrack Performance
Andrea Kapsalis Trio		 7:00 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall
18
Wed.
 Performance Ensemble Series
University Wind Ensemble
Professor David Martins, Director

7:30 p.m.

 Durgin Concert Hall
19
Thurs.
 Performance Ensemble Series
University Orchestra
Professor Kay Roberts, Director

7:30 p.m.

 Durgin Concert Hall
19
 Thurs.
Performance Ensemble Concert
Chamber Singers Ensemble
Murray Kidd, Director
 7:30 p.m.

Fisher Recital Hall
23
Mon.
 Performance Ensemble Concert
Mixed Chamber Ensembles
Professor David Martins, Director

7:30 p.m.

 Fisher Recital Hall

DECEMBER





1

Tues.

 Performance Ensemble Concert
Small Jazz Ensemble
Walter Platt, Director		 7:30 p.m.

Fisher Recital Hall
1
Tues.
 Performance Ensemble Concert
Electric Guitar Ensemble
Jon Wheatley Director 		7:30 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall
2 Wed. Performance Ensemble Concert
University Choir, Choral Union
Murray Kidd, Director		 7:30 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall
2 Wed. Student Recital Series
Senior Performance Major
Mark Ragusa, Percussion
 7:30 p.m. Fisher Recital Hall
3 Thurs. Performance Ensemble Concert
Studio Orchestra Ensemble
Walter Platt, Director		 7:30 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall
6 Sun. Student Recital Series
Clarinet Students of Rebecca Leonard
Rebecca Leonard, Director		 7:30 p.m. Fisher Recital Hall
7 Mon. Performance Ensemble Concert
Percussion Ensemble
Jeff Fischer, Director		 7:30 p.m.
Durgin Concert Hall

8

 Tues. Performance Ensemble Concert
Jazz Lab Concert
Walter Platt, Director		 7:30 p.m. Fisher Recital Hall
9

Wed.

 Performance Ensemble Concert
Jazz Lab Concert
Chuck Gabriel, Director

7:30 p.m.

 Fisher Recital Hall
9 Wed. Performance Ensemble Concert
Electric Guitar Ensemble
Jon Wheatley Director		 7:30 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall
10
Thurs.
 Performance Ensemble Series
Concert Band
Daniel Lutz, Director

7:30 p.m.

 Durgin Concert Hall
10
Thurs.
 Performance Ensemble Concert
String Ensemble
Professor Kay George Roberts, Director

7:30 p.m.

 Fisher Recital Hall

14

Mon.

 Performance Ensemble Concert
Ensemble Performance 2
Charles Gabriel, Director		 7:30 p.m.

Fisher Recital Hall
14 Mon. Student Recital Series
Senior Performance Major
Nathanial Karahalis, Trombone		 7:30 p.m. Durgin Concert Hall
15
Tues.
 Performance Ensemble Series
Classical Guitar Ensemble
Rick Schilling, Director

7:30 p.m.

 Fisher Recital Hall

Alright enough out of me. I hope you all have started preparing for finals and don’t forget to use us as a resource. That is what we are here for and our job is to help all of you with anything you need help with!

Alright I’m Done,
Jeff

ISIS is upgrading…will YOU be ready?

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As many of you (hopefully!) learned at O2K9, the online registration system UML uses is ISIS. The system is used by many colleges and allows students to sign up for classes right from their computer at home, which is awesome.

What’s even more awesome is that ISIS is being upgraded to the 9.0 version, which means things for us future students will be even easier from now on!

In addition to being faster and more efficient, the new system is said to come equipped with many new functionalities for students and faculty.

As STUDENTS, we will be able to view:

*Student Center information

*Course history

*Student planner

*Shopping cart

*”My requirement” section

One important thing to remember about ISIS is that the new changes take time. The IT department has kindly warned us that as the upgrade takes place, access to the “old” ISIS will have limited access- i.e. cannot be used.

From NOVEMBER 24 to DECEMBER 2, ISIS WILL NOT BE UP AND RUNNING.

Once again, Nov. 24-Dec. 2, ISIS will not be available for use. Write that down!

So what does that mean? Register for your classes as soon as possible!

For more information on the new ISIS upgrades, check out the website at:

http://isis.uml.edu/ or contact Doreen Bray at Doreen_Bray@uml.edu or ex. 4777 with any questions.

Study Abroad

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Are you interested in seeing things outside of Lowell? Outside of Massachusetts? Outside of the USA?

Lucky for you, the Study Abroad program is offering a program to tell you what its all about. The meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18. There will be plenty of staff there to answer any questions you might have. Also, students who have just returned will be sharing their experiences. This meeting is 10 – 11 AM in O’Leary 222. This meeting does not commit you to anything, it is simply informational.
If you can’t make this meeting but want more information about the study abroad program, talk to Kristen Rhyner in the Centers for Learning.
I just read about a semeter abroad in Florida that looks really interesting to me. I’d love to go to this meeting, but I have class on North unfortunately, so let me know how it goes!
That’s all for me for now. I have a test in an hour and a half, so I gotta go study!
-Cynthia

Permission Numbers

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Hi Everyone!
That stressful time is here yet again..PICKING CLASSES!!!!
For some, its a simple task to do and fortunately enough you get all the classes you want…for others, its a fight against other people who are taking the same class and sometimes you get a schedule thats not what you wanted. What you can do to help with this though is ask for a permission number!

it never hurts to ask. So find out who the professor is for the class and email them and kindly ask for a permission number. the worst thing they can say is no

I hope everyone gets a satisfied schedule and a satisfied belly after thanksgiving!

Jess Yu xoxo

Make Traditions!

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One of my favorite tradtions here at UML is one that my friends and I created on our own! My freshmen year some of my friends and I decided that before going to our homes for Thanksgiving we should get together on our own and do our own Thanksgiving. Obviously, we were not well equipt with cooking materials so it became “Ghetto Thanksgiving”. We all made a dish or brought some sort of food and pigged out with each other giving thanks for not only getting through our first semester, but making these new friends.

I am now in my senior year and putting together my 4th, and final, Ghetto Thanksgiving with some of the same friends…and some new ones as well.

-Erin