December 2023 Student Communications Blog

Important Dates:

December 8: Last Day of Classes
December 9: Reading Day
December 11: Final Exams Begin
December 15: Final Exams End
December 21: Final Grades Due by Midnight
December 22: Grades Appear on Transcripts

Winter Classes:

Winter class enrollment is active! Enroll now and get ahead on requirements! Please note the following important dates for the winter session:

● First Day of Classes: December 18
● Last Day to Add/Drop: December 22
● Holiday Break Starts: December 23
● Classes Resume: December 26
● Holiday – New Year’s Day: January 1
● Last Day to Drop with “W” or “DR” and Select “P/F”: January 12
● Holiday – Martin Luther King Day: January 15
● Last Day of Classes: January 31
● Final Grades Due by Midnight: February 5

Study Abroad:

Did you know that more than 250 Isenberg students plan to study abroad in spring 2024? That’s our largest number yet! Students from ALL of our majors will be participating in study abroad this spring– that’s because there REALLY IS a program for everyone! As an Isenberg student, you have the opportunity to spend a semester, academic year, winter or summer term abroad while earning credits and taking relevant courses towards your graduation requirements.

Where do our students go, you might ask? This spring, Iseneberg students will head off to a diversity of countries, including: Argentina, Australia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom. There are hundreds of programs around the world to choose from! Believe it or not, a semester abroad doesn’t have to cost more than a semester at UMass (in some cases, you may even spend less).

Are you interested in learning more about studying abroad as an Isenberg student? Here’s how:

● Visit Isenberg’s Study Abroad Resources and Events webpage
● Attend Isenberg’s Study Abroad Basics workshop on Tuesday, December 5, from 9-10 a.m. (via Zoom)
● Get the process started with the UMass Ed Abroad Office 

Isenberg 4+1 Program:

Two Degrees. Five Years or Less.

Undergraduate students can pursue a Isenberg 4+1 program option in one of these areas: accounting, business analytics, or finance. The 4+1 option can also be accelerated and up to 12 graduate credits (4 courses) from a specialized master’s program can be taken while students complete their undergraduate degree, and depending on the program, up to 6 credits (2 courses) may be allowed to double-count for both the undergraduate degree and the graduate degree.

Learn More at https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/4plus1

Isenberg Shout Outs:

Sarah Anzil: Anzil was shouted out by a fellow classmate who recognized Sarah’s professional and personal networking skills. “Sarah is awesome at meeting new people!” Keep up the networking, Sarah!

Jason Norman: Norman was shouted out by a faculty member, Laurie Salame. “Shout out to all the folks at TSS (Heather, Jacob, Dennis, and the front desk folks) but especially to Jason Norman. He has taken the time over the past couple of years to really help me out. He has bent over backwards trying to troubleshoot them, thinking of workarounds, and trying to make sure that I could do my job well. The entire TSS crew never seems frustrated when I present with yet another unique issue! Not only that, but yesterday Jason took time to sit with me and review a bunch of shortcuts that are going to save me keystrokes. At the end of the day, that’s going to save me pain! What really made that experience stand out is that he was just as happy about that as I was! That’s how much he cares about the work that he does. Isenberg is a family, I’m so glad he’s a part of it.”

Sarah, Jason & Laurie: Stop by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office to pick up your Isenberg Swag!

Want to shout out an Isenberg student, faculty or staff member to be featured in the next newsletter? Submit your shout out here!

Class T-Shirt Giveaways:

Are you in the class of 2024, 2025, or 2026? Never received a class t-shirt?

Stop by the Undergraduate Programs Office in room N230 for a FREE class t-shirt! While supplies last.

• December 4 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• December 5 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• December 6 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

The class of 2027 will receive their shirts in their Spring 2024 transition class.

Club Spotlight:

UMass AdLab
From local businesses to global brands, UMass AdLab provides its members with experience working for real-world clients. It is the only student-run advertising agency on campus. With three teams and one incredible reach, over the years AdLab’s work has been found around campus and on the billboards of Time Square— and everywhere in between. If you are interested in joining please reach out to AdLab at umassadlab@gmail.com and include your resume.

UMass BlockChain
The UMass Blockchain Club is an organization composed of students coming from both technical and non-technical backgrounds that are interested in blockchain technology. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Isenberg School of Management room 125, we meet to talk about markets, as well as new developments in the space. We also participate in hackathons and host notable guest speakers like lead Bitcoin Developer Gavin Andresen, among others later this year.

To join, fill out this survey link: https://forms.gle/oadqu2EJQbNnSb3p9

Out @ Isenberg
Out at Isenberg seeks to create a safe space for all LGBTQ+ Isenberg students, create and educate a supportive community of allies, and have discussions about navigating the workspace and thriving as business professionals.

To join, fill out the form on this website: https://iconnect.isenberg.umass.edu/organizations/out-at-isenberg/

Ambassador Spotlights:

Megha Parikh

Hi! My name is Megha Parikh and I am a Junior Economics and Marketing Dual Degree candidate from Basking Ridge, New Jersey. I’m also in the Commonwealth Honors College pursuing a Psychology minor and the Business Analytics Certificate. Apart from being an Isenberg Student Ambassador for the Undergraduate Programs Office, I am also involved in a few clubs around Isenberg. I serve as the Vice President of Finance for Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity, and a Co-Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Women of Isenberg Conference Planning Committee. Isenberg has truly given me so many opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, and allowed me the space to take part in everything I’m interested in! As someone who loves to travel, I can’t wait to study abroad in London next semester. Outside of school, I love spending time outdoors, especially going on hikes. I value quality time with my friends and family, and even though being out of state has been hard, the people here at UMass are some of the best people I’ve met. It feels like I've found my own community here within Isenberg and I genuinely can’t recommend it enough! Please feel free to reach out and connect with me!

Tess Luciano

Hey everyone! My name is Tess Luciano and I am a Junior Operations Information Management major from Foxborough, MA. Here at Isenberg, I am an active member of both Women in Business and OIM club, where I have been able to receive unique insights and exposure to career opportunities. I also hold a position as an Isenberg Ambassador in the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Throughout my time as an Ambassador, I have had the opportunity to conduct tours and share my experience with prospective students to help answer questions about course curriculum, extracurricular activities, and career opportunities within Isenberg. In the following semester, I will be traveling abroad to Barcelona to expand my academic and cultural horizons. The decision to choose Isenberg was driven by numerous opportunities it presents. Whether interacting with faculty, staff, or fellow students, the support and sense of community within Isenberg are truly extraordinary and unparalleled. Outside of academia and work, I love being around friends and family, being outside and running. Isenberg has not only provided me with a top-notch education but has also shaped me into a well-rounded individual prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Please reach out if you want to learn more about Isenberg and my experience!

Nicole Theriault
Hi! My name is Nicole Theriault and I am a Junior Management Major from Foxborough, MA. I work in the Undergraduate Programs Office as an Isenberg Student Ambassador where I have had the great opportunity of sharing my experiences of Isenberg with prospective and current students as well as learning more about Isenberg and all they have to offer. Along with my academics, I am also an active member of the Women in Business club as well as the Real Estate Club! So far my time in Isenberg School has given me more than I could have ever imagined, between developing my career skills, growing my network and furthering my academics, Isenberg and the staff here has provided me with all necessary tools I will need in my future endeavors. Outside of the classroom I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with friends and being outside. In the Spring I will be studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain and I am more than excited to be given the opportunity to travel the world and be introduced to a new culture! I am a proud member of the Isenberg School of Management and am so happy that I made the decision to come here!

Professional Portrait Photography Services:

By Ultimate Exposures

UMASS Amherst has arranged for professional portrait photography services with Ultimate Exposures. Prospective graduates will have the opportunity to take their Cap & Gown portraits

• December 12 – December 15, 2023
• Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to: www.ultimateexposures.com to schedule your appointment
2. Click on the "Schedule Your Sitting button
3. Click on the Cap & Gown and select your school
4. Select a time and date that is most convenient for you

We strongly encourage you to sign up immediately and select an early date to be photographed.

Students will be able to view their portraits immediately via a laptop computer. Any reshoots are done immediately to ensure 100% satisfaction. These are beautiful portraits to use for gifts, thank you cards, remembrances, resumes, or applications. Parents will be emailed a set of proofs one week after your sitting.

Isenberg Swag Shop

As we enter the holiday season, check out the Isenberg Swag Shop for all of your gift giving needs! If you purchase an item with the Isenberg Swag Shop logo as shown above, the profits are given back to Isenberg and go towards student programming.

https://www.umassstore.com/specialty-shops/departments/isenberg

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