Events
Charlton College of Business celebrates Career Week. The Career Center kicks off its collaborative programming with a Handshake Launch Party. Stop by to activate and complete your Handshake Profile! Students who complete their profiles will be ready for job and internship success. Don't forget to bring your device! Have questions about career and/or internships? We can also inform you about the career resources we offer and help you make an appointment with the Career Center! Registration is encouraged but not required.
Connect with Charlton College of Business alumni to gain career advice and discover how their experiences at CCB have shaped their current roles. Meet young CCB Alumni from Bristol County Savings Bank, Citizens, Ernst & Young, Fidelity, Roger Williams School of Law, Withum, and UMass Dartmouth! Contact: Charlton College of Business Dean's Office, CCB 112
Department of Fisheries Oceanography "The MRIP recreational fisheries survey in Massachusetts: Advancing the scientific management of recreational fisheries " Dave Martins, Recreational Fisheries Survey Coordinator, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3pm-4pm SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: Recreational saltwater fishing is a popular outdoor pastime in Massachusetts. In 2023, The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) issued 179,098 saltwater fishing licenses to shore and private boat anglers, 817 charter fishing vessel permits, and 50 headboat permits. Estimating the number of saltwater recreational anglers that participate in fishing, how often they fish, and the number of fish caught or catch rate, is an important component of managing our natural fishery resources. The Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) is a national recreational fisheries survey designed by NOAA Fisheries to estimate participation in marine recreational fishing (fishing effort) and the quantity of fish caught (kept or released) by recreational anglers. The MRIP survey is conducted by all 13 Atlantic states from Maine to Georgia, working together with support from the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) who provide a wide array of survey support functions to the states. The presentation focuses on how various components of the MRIP survey (effort and catch) are implemented in Massachusetts, with a description of how the data are collected and ultimately used to generate total estimates of catch for a variety of important marine fish species across four types of recreational fishing (shore, private boat, charter and headboat). The estimates of catch by recreational anglers generated from the survey are used by state and federal fisheries scientists to evaluate the impact of recreational fishing on fish populations relative to stock assessment reference points, and by fisheries managers who use the information to generate fisheries management strategies (fishing season lengths, daily bag limits, and minimum fish sizes) that ensure our recreational fisheries are sustainable. For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu
Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences "Modeling physiological acclimation and macromolecular allocation in phytoplankton" Keisuke Inomura, Assistant Professor University of Rhode Island Wednesday, September 18, 2024 12:30pm-1:30pm SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: I present a model of physiological acclimation and macromolecular allocation of phytoplankton. The model reconciles an extensive data set and is now embedded in global ocean simulation. The model is useful as it provides a critical physiological aspect of the phytoplankton that has been largely ignored in global simulations. The simulation may predict global ocean elemental stoichiometry, and provide reasoning behind its pattern. The model also provides reasoning behind the widely observed saturating relationship between nutrient concentration and growth rate (or Monod kinetics). In this talk, I will explain step by step how the model works and how it provides a new direction in the modeling field. For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu
New to campus? Want to learn more about our dining locations? Join us in The Grove for our Retail Round Up dinner and get a taste of all our retail locations! Questions? Email us at dining@umassd.edu or message us on Instagram @UMassDEats
Join us in The Grove for DIY Overnight Oats. Learn how to make tasty overnight oats to enjoy the next day! Questions? Email us at dining@umassd.edu or message us on Instagram @UMassDEats
The Department of Accounting & Finance announces the following research seminar. Speaker: Professor. Jian Zhou (University of Hawaii) Title: Do Auditors Matter to SPACs? Date: Friday, September 20, 2024 Time: 1:15-2:30 PM Location: via Zoom Meeting https://umassd.zoom.us/j/4387551509?pwd=bVB2QzdtRmFCdkk1WTVQSUxHMS9iQT09 Meeting ID: 438 755 1509 Abstract: The life of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) can be divided into two periods: SPAC period and deSPAC period. The SPAC period is the phase between the SPAC IPO and the completion of the business combination or the SPAC liquidation. deSPAC period starts on the first trading day as a merged company when there is a merger. In the SPAC period, two niche audit firms (Marcum and WithumSmith+Brown) dominated the IPO market instead of the Big Four. SPACs with general-purpose target firms, larger sizes, and more reputable underwriters tend to hire Big Four as their auditors. Auditor choice during the SPAC period does not affect the success of the merger but the timing of the merger. SPACs audited by the Big Four take a significantly shorter time to finish the merger. In the deSPAC period, the Big Four dominate the audit market. Firms with a larger size, higher leverage, higher current ratio, and higher inventories and receivables are more likely to hire Big 4 as their auditors. SPACs that are growing and have negative net incomes tend to change auditors during the deSPAC period. Specifically, larger SPACs with more cash tend to upgrade their auditors to the Big Four. SPACs with shorter-tenure auditors and more enormous risks tend to make lateral auditor changes. Big Four clients are less likely to receive modified opinions and internal control weaknesses. For additional information, please contact Prof. Hongkang Xu at hxu5@umassd.edu.
Network and speak with more than 40 organizations looking to hire students for full-time business positions/internships, including, but not limited to, accounting, finance, marketing, event planning, hospitality, sales, business analytics, consulting, management information system, human resources, supply chain management, purchasing, real estate, retail, etc. The fair is from 1-4pm, but you do not need to attend the entire time. Come and go as you and your schedule permits. We recommend that you come professionally dressed and bring copies of your resume. For a list of employers who will be at the event and to register for the fair, please visit Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/49170. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Network and speak with more than 40 organizations looking to hire students for full-time business positions/internships, in areas such as engineering, technology, and healthcare. The fair is from 1-4pm, but you do not need to attend the entire time. Come and go as you and your schedule permits. We recommend that you come professionally dressed and bring copies of your resume. For a list of employers who will be at the event and to register for the fair, please visit Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/49175. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Stop by the exciting Employer Pop-up event to learn about the opportunities offered by Propel2Excel. Propel2Excel is a non-profit coaching program designed to empower ambitious students who possess a strong drive to secure highly sought-after internships and lucrative careers at top-tier tech, consulting, and banking companies. This is established through our 'Ivy League recruiting experience,' which is delivered in four stages. Stage 1: Speaking Engagements Stage 2: LinkedIn and Resume Rebrand Stage 3: Interview Prep Stage 4: Candidate Readiness Corporate Partner include: Google Microsoft Amazon Salesforce McKinsey & Company Bain & Company PwC Consulting EY-Parthenon (EY-P) Fidelity Investments Bank of America (BOA) Wells Fargo JPMorgan Chase
Observatory Open House Full Moon & Saturn
Come connect with representatives from various professional schools, including those in the medical and legal fields, as well as graduate schools. Gain valuable insights into their programs, admission requirements, and strategies to enhance your competitiveness as an applicant. The fair is from 1-4pm, but you do not need to attend the entire time. Come and go as you and your schedule permits. For a list of schools who will be at the event and to register for the fair, please visit Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/49201. Registration is encouraged, but not required.