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Semester at a Glance August 24

Classes begin

August 31

Last day to add classes via UAccess & without

instructor signature

September 1

- Deadline to apply for graduation/degree

candidacy for Fall 2015

-Begin $25 course late drop fee

-Change of schedule form required to add a

class with instructor signature

September 6

Last day to drop classes without ‘W’ notation

on transcript

September 7

Any classes dropped as of today will receive a

notation of “W” on transcript

September 9

Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Spring

2015 application.

Change of Major Form closes at 12 PM.

September 15

Last day to add units before $250 late fee.

September 20

Last day to file Grade Replacement

Opportunity (GRO)

October 16

Last Day to change classes with only instructor

signature, after today, need a petition for the

Dean’s signature

November 1

Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess

December 9

Last Day of Classes & last day to submit

complete withdrawal from UA

December 10

Reading Day

December 11-17

Final Exams

Table of Contents

SGPP Program Fees 3

SGPP Travel Funding Stipend 4

Fall 2015 Graduation 5

Reminders 6-8

SGPP Events 9-10

Internship Opportunities 11

Non-SGPP Internship Opportunities 12-13

Volunteer Opportunity 14

Job Opportunity 15

Scholarship Opportunities 16-17

Announcements 18-25

Academic Advising 26

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SGPP Program Fees

School of Government and Public Policy

Program Fees

Please note that Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science

and Public Management and Policy majors in junior and

senior standing, 60 Units, in SGPP a $450 program fee

will be assessed each fall and spring semester until grad-

uation. SGPP Law majors in junior and senior standing

are charged a $900 program fee each fall and spring se-

mester until graduation.

Program fees are used for programs that provide student

resources and experiences, including but not limited to:

academic advising, scholarships, professional skill devel-

opment, expanded internship opportunities, career net-

working, speaker series, and seminars. All program fee

activities are reviewed and approved by our Student

Governance Board.

For more information please go to http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/sgpp-program-fees.

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SGPP Travel Funding Stipend

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Fall 2015 Graduation

GRADUATING IN

December 2015? APPLY NOW TO AVOID THE LATE FEE!

If you are graduating this

December you must apply for degree

candidacy by September 1!

Detailed instructions on how to initiate

your paperwork, can be found on our

degree check page.

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Fall Internship Application Deadlines

Internship Applications for the Fall 2015

semester will be accepted until

Wednesday, September 9th at 2 PM!

No exceptions!

Reminders

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Reminders

Change of Major Forms

Change of Major forms will be accepted until

Wednesday, September 9th at 12 PM!

No exceptions!

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Reminders

Dear Juniors and Seniors,

We have partnered with Career Services to give

our junior and senior majors access to Wildcat Joblink. Wildcat JobLink is a

state-of-the-art career management tool, offering UA students access to

jobs, internships, and a range of other services including campus interview-

ing and resume referrals.

To access JobLink, please visit the Career Services website at https://

www.career.arizona.edu/joblink. All you need is your NETID and password

to login and take advantage of these great services.

Why is SGPP only funding juniors and seniors to have access to JobLink?

The funding comes from SGPP Program Fees, which only our junior and sen-

ior majors pay. If you are a freshman or sophomore, you are welcome to

register and pay the annual $5 fee out of pocket. Visit https://

www.career.arizona.edu/joblink to register.

I will be a junior at the end of the current semester. When can I have ac-

cess?

SGPP will be requesting access for any students who have reached 60+ cred-

its each semester after the census date (the 21st day of the semester). So, if

you will have 60+ completed credits at the end of this semester, you will be

granted access next semester after the census date.

If you have any questions, please email ahackett@email.arizona.edu.

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SGPP Events

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SGPP Events

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Internship Opportunities

Internship

Opportunities!

Check out the SGPP Internships page for an updated comprehensive list of all local and regional internships, such as: American Cancer Society

Autism Society of Southern Arizona

The Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA)

Pima County Department of Environmental Quality: Public Outreach & Education Division

The Women’s Resource Center |The Mens Project

Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson

Contact information, internship description, instructions on how to enroll, and more!

The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona claims

no political affiliations.

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Non-SGPP Internship Opportunities

The UA Office of Admissions Internship

The UA Office of Admissions is looking for an interested student in the College of SBS to help analyze new student enrollment data during the fall. The goal for this internship is to help implement a system that predicts the likelihood of an admitted student enrolling at the University of Arizona. Using historic data of admitted students, we will map when and how a student moves through the various stages of the enrollment process. These stages will then be combined to create a predictive model. The intern will focus on formatting the data files and importing the data into predictive models, but will also be integral in deciding the demo-graphic data and enrollment stages included in the tests, as well as re-porting on the results to confirm accuracy and look for trends in the popu-lations. While the nature of the work is more on the technical side, the subject and implications of the work are broader and should appeal to a variety of students. The internship is designed to be for one credit, 5 hours of work per week over a 9 week period. We can definitely be flexible with the specific schedule. If interested, please email Peter Scorcia at pscor-cia@email.arizona.edu<mailto:pscorcia@email.arizona.edu>. UA Office of Admissions

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SGPP Internship Opportunities Non-SGPP Internship Opportunities

Internships for the Environment

If you care about the environment and want to make a difference, apply to be an Environment America intern today.

What do interns with Environment America do?

You’ll help us educate and engage citizens on the most critical environmental issues of our

time. You’ll help us get our issues into the media, build coalitions, organize events and lob-

by decision-makers. Ultimately, you’ll help us build the kind of public support it takes to win.

Becoming an Environment America intern

If you agree that it’s time to solve big environmental problems, like global warming, fracking,

or fighting for clean air and water, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be

an Environment America intern today.

We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a

difference now.

As an intern:

You’ll learn how to analyze environmental problems, push for smart solutions, and build

the public support it takes to win

You’ll work side-by-side with one of our advocates, learning the ropes.

And you'll attend briefings and trainings to learn even more about environmental issues and gain organizing skill

Experience for the future

And if you’re thinking you might want to make a career out of campaigning to solve big envi-

ronmental problems like global warming – interning with Environment America is one of the

best ways to get started. Not only will you get the training and experience you need, but we

hire our most talented and committed interns to join our Fellowship Program when they

graduate. The Fellowship Program is a two-year crash course in environmental activism,

organizing, advocacy and the type of institution building that can sustain long-term battles.

Apply for an Internship today!

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Volunteer Opportunity

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Job Opportunity

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Scholarship Opportunities

University of Arizona’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES)

Outreach Scholarships

University of Arizona’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) has established Outreach Scholarships at the UA in the amount of $250. University of Arizona graduate or undergraduate students - with any major - are eligible to apply. You do NOT have to be a U.S. citizen. Priority will be given to students with in-depth and personal experience in the Middle East and who have a language ability commensurate with native speakers. Successful candidates will demonstrate good character, well-rounded interests, and interest in community involvement. Qualified candidates for the awards will be determined by the Outreach Scholarship Committee at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. During the period of the scholarship, outreach scholars will participate in two speaking engagements in the community in response to requests from community groups, such as service organizations, religious groups, local government organiza-tions, and schools, and in programs organized by CMES. For more information and an application, go to: http://cmes.arizona.edu/outreach/scholars

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Scholarship Opportunities

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Announcements

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Announcements

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Workshop The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through

formal or informal instruction and study, as appropriate to the individual. For those students seeking profes-

sional assistance, one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn, Executive Director of Grad Pros

Educational Consulting. Mr. Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has re-

ceived consistently positive feedback.

There are three components to this workshop.

1. Practice tests: The course begins with a GRE practice test administered under simulated test conditions.

Scores will be analyzed to determine areas of strength and weakness for each participant. One additional prac-

tice test will be taken in class, and another will be taken at home to familiarize students with the GRE's com-

puter format.

2. Group instruction: Test-taking strategies for the quantitative, verbal and writing sections of the GRE will

be covered along with time management, stress/anxiety and other topics relating to test performance. Timed

sections will be administered to assess individual strengths/weaknesses and to improve pacing.

3. Extra help from the instructor: The instructor, Michael Flynn, is Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational

Consulting and former admissions committee member at Harvard University and the UCSD School of Medicine.

Extra help will be available during and after the workshop.

Dates

The Fall 2015 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days, as noted below. As new material is present-

ed in each class, students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop. The workshop is held on

the UA campus.

· Saturday, September 19, 9am - 5pm

· Sunday, September 20, 9am - 1pm

· Saturday, October 17, 9am - 5pm

· Sunday, October 18, 9am - 1pm

Cost

The cost of the workshop is $300, which includes all instruction, a GRE practice book and extra help both dur-

ing and after the workshop.

Registration

To request a seat, please contact Michael Flynn by email: gradpros@gmail.com. In addition to your full name

and phone number, please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to

take the GRE:

· Current UA students: indicate your year in school (junior, senior, graduate student, etc) and expected

GRE test date. Note: you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop.

· UA alumni: indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date.

· UA staff: indicate your title, department, and expected GRE test date.

· Community members: indicate your expected GRE test date.

Class size is limited and registration is prioritized in the order indicated above.

Additional Information

Additional questions may be directed to Stephanie Adamson in the UA Graduate College.

Please refer to the UA Testing Office for general information about the GRE.

The Think Tank also offers GRE preparation services.

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Announcements

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for their contact information.

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