Representatives from more than 70 departments will be present to answer questions and provide literature on major requirements and opportunities. Such information would encourage those who need it to get additional help in time to make a difference in their performance as well as enable students to make a more informed decision on whether to continue in a course beyond the Oct. 30 deadline. For more information, students should contact the office of their academic dean. New faculty reception The Massachusetts Society of Professors is hosting a reception for new faculty to meet their colleagues on Friday, Nov. 10, 4-6 p.m. at the University Club. Employees with questions about the Optional Retirement Program, tax-deferred annuities or retirement savings are welcome to attend.
Space is limited.
Daylight Saving Time ends Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29. Clocks should be set back one hour. Board Club is conducting the 32nd Annual Great UMass Ski Sale from Thursday, Nov. 9 through Saturday, Nov. 11 in the Student Union Ballroom. Vendors will be supplying ski, snowboard and cross-country gear, winter clothing and accessories at discounts of 50 to 75 percent. The event is a major fund-raiser for the club, which receives a percentage of total sales.