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Undergraduate Newsletter
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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
December 2015 Graduation 3-4
Reminder 5
Internship Opportunities 6
Non-SGPP Internships 7-8
Job Opportunities 9-12
Volunteer Opportunity 13
Announcements 14-31
Academic Advising 32
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December 2015 Graduation
Social and Behavioral Sciences Winter Convocation Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, December 19, 2015 2:00 PM in Centennial Hall
School of Government & Public Policy Fall graduates are invited to participate in the SBS Winter Convocation
Event Information can be found at
http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation.
The SBS Convocation RSVP form is now open! Please complete the RSVP form if you wish to attend and have
your name included on the list of graduates. The RSVP form can be found at http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation.
To view the Complete list of UA
December, 2015 Convocation Ceremonies, please go to http://commencement.arizona.edu/ceremonies.
Please know that the SBS Convocation Ceremony is organized by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Additionally, this the only convocation
event for School of Government and Public Policy Graduates.
*SGPP does not host separate Convocation Recognition Ceremonies *
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December 2015 Graduation
GRADUATING
December 2015? APPLICATION LATE FEE
NOW APPLICABLE
If you are graduating this December you
can still apply for degree candidacy, but
a $50.00 late candidacy application fee
will now be assessed.
Detailed instructions on how to initiate
your paperwork, can be found on the
SGPP DEGREE CHECK page.
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Reminder
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 [email protected].
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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:
ACCI Client Service Internship
The National Institute for Civil Discourse
Neighbors for Justice Spring 2016 application deadline Dec.15th at 9 AM
Sr Jose Women's Shelter
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 Internships
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Non-SGPP Internships
LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program)
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors & life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional and/or behavioral problems. The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems. We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester. As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider, you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time. Activities might include going to the movies, getting an ice cream, going bowling or spending time at a park, etc (you would be reimbursed for your expenses including gas). You would receive 3 units of internship credit (393 or 493 depending on your U of A status), and you would have the opportunity to receive training in this area. We are especially in need of male interns (but we do have spots for female interns as well) If you are interested, please complete the attached application & email it back to [email protected] by Dec 4. I will hold an informational meeting on Dec 10 (Reading Day - no classes) in the afternoon for all applicants (I will send more details about the time/location of the meeting to all applicants by the end of November).
APPLICATION HERE BTW - there are NO LONGER age restrictions for the program (so you don't have to be 21 to participate) I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman, Ph.D. Department of Psychology University of Arizona (520)621-7447
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Job Opportunities
HireArizona,
The UA Career Lab has partnered with Arizona State University
and HireTalent for HireArizona, an alumni-only career fair. UA
alumni will have the opportunity to connect and network with
over 50 employers from Amazon to Zenefits, all hiring in a variety
of industries. The event is free and December ’15 grads are en-
couraged to attend!
For more information please follow this link: http://
arizonaalumni.com/event/phoenix-alumni-only-career-fair
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Job Opportunities
Four Student Assistant Positions Available – (Work Study ONLY)
Student Assistants are responsible for working with the Admissions Processing Unit to assist
with a variety of functions in support of the Office of Admissions and the University’s enrollment
goals. Student Assistants will also be expected to attend meetings and other periodic trainings as re-
quested.
The duties for Student Assistants include, but are not limited to:
Assist with the receiving, tracking, indexing, and processing of undergraduate admissions applica-
tions, transcripts and any other submitted materials in support of an application.
Assist with mail (incoming and outgoing) as well as preparing letters and mailing campaigns for
distribution.
Data entry functions.
Assist with data clean up through discrepancy reports.
Provide superior customer service and high levels of professionalism at all times, with all col-
leagues, fellow students and staff.
Contact applicants directly by phone.
Other duties as assigned.
Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadline: Monday, December 7th by noon
Interviews (for selected applicants): Tuesday, December 8th through Friday, December 11th
Notification of hire: Monday, December 14th
Mandatory Training: Friday, January 8th, 9am-3pm. Monday, January 11th, 9am-1pm and Tuesday,
January 12th, 9am-1pm.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION
Student Assistant Job Application Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions Processing Unit
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Volunteer Opportunity
A Volunteer Invitation from PCC Desert Vista The 5k Jingle Bell Walk/Run is a holiday festive event that fund-raises and supports the Arthritis Foundation, a non-profit organi-zation. This money goes toward medical research for a cure and education/support programs for the 50 million adults and 300,000 children diagnosed with this rheumatic disease (in the US alone- 60,000 of whom are in AZ.) The Jingle Bell Walk/Run will be at Reid Park the morning of Saturday, December 12th . We are in need of volunteers. Please help spread the word to uni-versity students and/or employees in need of community service hours. (Example: Greek Life, Honors Students, Blue Chip, Profes-sional Development, etc.) Event Contact Name: Tricia Carattini Phone: 602-212-9909 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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Announcements
Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 12-1 p.m.
“Cats in the Corner Office” live webinar with UA alum Mike McCarley, president of the Golf Channel. McCarley will be chatting with Melinda Burke, president of the UA Alumni Association about his career and will be answering questions from the audience. This interactive event will be streaming live, allowing you to tweet your questions to @UAAlumniPres.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS LIVE, FREE WEBINAR!
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Announcements Register for the 2016 National Collegiate Leadership Conference!
February 12th-14th
University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Register TODAY for the National Collegiate Leadership Conference!
Early $70 Registration November 2nd-December 17th, 2015.
Conference Features:
Spans 3 days at the University of Arizona
Over 600 participants from across the country
Three inspirational speakers
Over 80 leadership workshops
Community Service projects with local organizations
Tucson excursions
Networking opportunities
Awards ceremony Leadership Enrichment Certification
Make friends from over
60 different colleges!
Meet people who share
similar interests.
Gain leadership skills
and knowledge.
Register Today!
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Announcements
LASC 197P Major Exploration Workshop
Would you like a structured way to work through the major exploration process? Consider taking LASC 197P, Major Exploration Workshop, this winter and spring. LASC 197P is a fully online, 2 credit course that will help you learn im-portant information needed to find the right major for you. If you would like to enroll, please schedule an appointment<http://clas.arizona.edu/content/make-appointment> with your CLAS academic advisor.
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Announcements
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Announcements
Calling All Student Leaders!
The ASUA Student Health Advocacy Committee is sponsoring a Tobacco-
Free UA Town Hall event to provide information about the Tobacco-free
UA Policy, hold a Q&A session with a panel of speakers, and allow time
for all attendees to voice their opinions about the policy and its imple-
mentation. Speakers will represent the Student Health Advocacy Com-
mittee, Human Resources, and Arizona Smokers Helpline.
If you or a representative from your organization would like to contribute
to the future of the Tobacco-Free Policy here at University of Arizona,
please register below! The event will take place this Thursday, December
3rd at 6pm in the South Greatroom of Arbol de la Vida Residence Hall
Registration Link: http://goo.gl/forms/qHgXQDtDPC
Date: Thursday, December 3rd Time: 6pm Location: Arbol De La Vida Residence Hall, South Great Room Questions? Email [email protected]
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Announcements
Dear fellow advocates for a sustainable world: At this moment when the world is about to enter a new round of climate negotiations, we’re sharing an innovative new environmental justice opportunity--the Energy, Water and Health Service Learning program in Costa Rica. It’s being developing with multiple University of Arizona departments including the College of Medicine, Office of Global Initiatives, and School of Natural Resources, among others, in partnership with grassroots groups in Tucson and in southern Costa Rica. These groups, like many others across the planet, are sounding out ways to engage citizens in creating just water policies as a leverage for wider social and environmental change. Above all, the service learning program aims to form compassionate system leaders capable of working across disciplines, sounding out hidden linkages in seemingly unrelated fields, translating complex ideas for the public--all in a spirit of generosity, integrity and devotion: movement-building. The UA College of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion will award 6 upper-division credit units (RNR 495/595) to undergraduate and graduate students completing this four-week intense summer program. For more information, please visit our website.
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Announcements
NSC Featured Course - Winter College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Winter Session 2015 - 2016 Register NOW for Winter Schedule of Classes Session: December 21, 2015 - January 12, 2016
NSC 255 Online - Food & Culture Have you been wanting to take a Nutrition course? Looking for an online Tier II INDV? NSC 255 counts towards a Tier II INDV ! Course Syllabus: http://nutrition.cals.arizona.edu/sites/nutrition/files/255_schedule.pdf
NSC 170C1 - Online Winter
The first section has already filled up, enroll today!
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Announcements
Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP)
Weekly Writing Workshops: FREE and open to all UA and Tucson community members. Series: The Craft of Writing; Grammar and Style; Introduction to Scholarly Writing; and Advanced and Graduate Scholarly Writing. Every Monday and Wednesday, 2 pm in Harvill Bldg., Room 319. Pre-register http://wsip.arizona.edu WSIP Scheduled Tutoring: FREE to UA students. Individual and small group tutoring, 30-50 minutes sessions. Professional writing assistance in all subject areas and writing projects. Register and schedule appointments at http://wsip.arizona.edu WSIP Walk-in Tutoring: FREE to UA students. Individual and small group tutoring, no appointment necessary. Professional writing assistance in all subject areas and writing projects. Available at locations across campus. Pre-register at http://wsip.arizona.edu
Contact WSIP at 621-5849 or visit http://wsip.arizona.edu
NEW! Online FINALS PREP Workshops for Finals Survival Week
THINK TANK
Location: https://arizona.adobeconnect.com/finalsprep/
Monday, December 7th at 5 p.m.
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