Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance August 26 Classes begin
August 30 Deadline to apply for December and winter degree candidacy September 2 No classes/campus closed (Labor Day) September 3 Last day to add classes without instructor’s signature
September 21 Last day to drop classes without notation on transcript
May 2014 Graduation
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Reminder
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SGPP Event
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Internship Opportunities
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Non-SGPP Internship
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Volunteer Opportunity
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Job Opportunity
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Announcements
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November 11 No classes (Veteran’s Day) November 28-December 1 No classes (Thanksgiving Break) December 11 Last Day of Classes December 12 Reading Day
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May 2014 Graduation
GRADUATING IN May 2014? January 30, 2014 is the deadline to apply for you degree check if you are graduating May 2014. Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork, can be found on our 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 interviewing 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 senior 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 access? SGPP will be requesting access for any students who have reached 60+ credits 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 ctryon@email.arizona.edu.
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SGPP Event
http://sgpp.arizona.edu/spring-2014workshop-series
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Internship Opportunities INTERNSHIPS CITY OF TUCSON
Office of the Mayor The City of Tucson Mayor’s Office is looking for interns for Spring Semester 2014. Mayoral internships are excellent opportunities to gain valuable knowledge about public service. Intern duties include handling of constituent concerns, answering and managing phone calls, processing requests for City of Tucson plaques, Davis Monthan Air Force Base Retirement Certificates and drafting memos, letters and other special recognitions for the citizens of Tucson. Responsibilities Assists with answering phones. Opens and distributes mail, filing and typing. Assists in preparing Proclamations, Retirement Plaques and Special Recognitions. Assists in drafting Welcome and Congratulatory letters. Assists with Constituent Correspondence. Assists in special projects. Data compilation and entry. Program Structure: Attends City Council meetings and briefings as needed. Attends press conferences as needed. During the summer months, interns may be asked to work on the Mayor’s Back to School Fair. Interns will have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes to 1 hour with the Mayor during the internship to ask questions. Accompanies the Mayor or Staff to events (if necessary). Visit City facilities and operations (as needed). Requirements Interns must be able to work during business hours M-F (8:00AM – 12:00PM, 10:00AM-2:00PM, 1:00PM-5:00PM). Internships are non-paid positions. Ability to multitask and follow directions. Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment. Attention to detail. Warm and friendly attitude. Possess strong skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently. Professional demeanor. Must have reliable transportation to work. Business professional dress is required (no jeans/sneakers/logo t-shirts). Applicants can email a cover letter, resume, and three references to: carmen.noriega@tucsonaz.gov For more information about Mayor Rothschild visit: mayorrothschild.com
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Internship Opportunities Amistades, Inc.
Amistades, Inc. is a non-profit (c) (3) organization. The primary purpose is to provide culturally competent leadership in the prevention on alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse problems affecting Latino youth, families and elderly. Amistades is looking for University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy interns for: Office of National Drug Control Policy Program: The intern will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the project, prevention strategies, and activities to initiate environmental policy change The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP2) Intern will support the mission of Amistades, Inc. by assisting in coordinating various tasks associated with the writing of a federal grant application through Amistades, United Way of Tucson-Southern Arizona and the Tucson Urban League. Tobacco Youth Coalition Development and Policy Initiative project. The intern will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the project, strategies, and activities pertaining to Tobacco Youth Coalition Development Policy Initiative.
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Looking for other internship opportunities? Check out our SGPP Internships page for a comprehensive list of internships, instructions on how to enroll, and more!
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Non-SGPP Internship
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Volunteer Opportunity The Skin Cancer Institute Project SASS The Skin Cancer Institute is looking for volunteers for a wellness programs, Project SASS. Project SASS (Students are Sun Safe) is a program run through the Skin Cancer Institute that provides local middle schools and high schools with a free sun safety lesson and we are looking for volunteers! The lesson includes a 30 minute presentation followed by 3 5-minute hands on activities. Volunteers will be trained in the Project SASS curriculum and will represent the Skin Cancer Institute during presentations and local health fairs. Students who are interested will need to register via the following link: https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/ spreadsheet/viewform? formkey=dGNBYkd1Y0haMXVGT05aZlpvemhXYWc6MQ#gid=0 Once registered, we will add you to the d2l site. Students should review the 5 online modules and attend the volunteer training. After that, you are ready to start presenting! Volunteers will need to participate in at least 2 events or 6 hours of SCI outreach. If you have any questions, email Dana Lerch at uaprojectsass@gmail.com.
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Job Opportunity
The Daily Wildcat The Daily Wildcat opinions desk is hiring columnists for the spring semester. Send a rĂŠsumĂŠ, cover letter and clips or an argumentative or persuasive writing sample to spring opinions editor Katelyn Kennon at kkennon@wildcat.arizona.edu. Previous journalism experience is not required. Be prepared to write, pitch ideas and work with a great group of people!
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Announcements
The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships has several available scholarship information links available.
Go to http://www.honors.arizona.edu/students/ scholarship-information for further details.
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Announcements Geog/Hist 378: Global Human Rights Honors class TuTh 3:30-4:45 Fulfills core course for Global Studies human rights track. This course will allow students to explore the meanings of human rights in different historical contexts, as well as analyze ongoing contemporary conflicts over the universality of human rights. This course will be organized into two parts. Part one will focus on the diverse historical and global roots of the idea of "universal" human rights, up to 1948. Part two will consider conflicts over the boundaries of universal human rights since 1948. The course examines the origins of human rights thinking, its dissemination in the post-WWII era and the relationship between human rights, colonialism and development. The course explores the role of major governmental and non-governmental institutions in human rights activism, and analyzes emerging approaches to transnational geographies of justice. We analyze the politics of social reconciliation, and the role that theories of truth, justice and redress play in this equation. We will trace the expansion of, and challenges to, the regime of human rights and international law by focusing on case studies that allow us to analyze war crimes tribunals, truth commissions, the burgeoning field of transitional justice, and local-level forms of assessing guilt and administering justice. Case studies will include: Guatemala, Argentina, South Africa, and Ruanda, among others. We will also study these justice mechanisms as they relate to U.S.-based examples (the Greenville Commission investigating abuses during the Civil Rights era, for example). ABOUT THE PROFESSOR: Elizabeth Oglesby has worked in the human rights field for nearly three decades. She has lived and worked in Guatemala, and she was a researcher with the Guatemalan Truth Commission. In 2013 she was an expert witness in the Guatemala genocide trial of General Efrain Rios Montt, and she was also invited to participate in human rights conferences in Turkey and South Africa. She received the U of A Honors College Excellence in Advising and Mentoring Award in 2013. Elizabeth Oglesby, Associate Professor School of Geography and Development Center for Latin American Studies University of Arizona Tel: (520) 621-1652
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Announcements ARIZONA JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES CALL FOR COVER ART 2013-2014 EDITION The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, in affiliation with Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry and the University of Arizona Division of Student Affairs, invites students to submit papers for its 2013-2014 issue. Articles should be interdisciplinary and may focus on any subject that addresses questions at the intersection of the Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts and other areas of study. As a peer-reviewed journal, the Journal fosters a unique discussion among many disciplines. The Journal will be printed by the University of Arizona and distributed to university libraries nationwide. We are seeking original artwork of any medium that captures the spirit, culture, and beauty of Arizona. The chosen work will be used as the cover work for the 2013-2014 issue of the Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Images resolution should be 330 DPI. Artists may submit up to three works. Cover Art Submission Deadline: January 15, 2014 Submission Instructions: Please email your work to AZ.Journal.IS@gmail.com by January 15, 2014. Include ‘Cover Art Contest’ in the subject line. ______________________________________________________________________________ CALL FOR PAPERS 2013-2014 EDITION Articles may vary in length but should be approximately 3750-5000 words, not including endnotes. Students are encouraged to submit new pieces of original research but may use papers from class such as capstone theses, essays, and research papers. Paper Submission Deadline: January 15, 2014 Submission Instructions: Please email your paper to AZ.Journal.IS@gmail.com by January 15, 2014. Include ‘AZJIDS Submission’ in the subject line. Please format your submission in Chicago Style. On the cover page, include your name, the title, and an abstract. Due to our blind submission process, only include your name on the cover page. ______________________________________________________________________________ CALL FOR EDITORS 2013-2014 In keeping with the University of Arizona’s mission as a public research university, this student-led journal will continue to serve as a forum for innovative scholarship and research on the region. The journal is available both in print and online. We are always looking for creative, dedicated, strong writers of ALL disciplines to add to our team. If you are interested in becoming an editor for the Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, please send an email to AZ.Journal.IS@gmail.com along with a 1-2 page writing excerpt. Include ‘AZJIS Editor’ in the subject line. The excerpt can be from any assignment or research paper. The last day to apply for consideration is January 15, 2014. Editor Application Deadline: January 15, 2014 Application Instructions: Please email your excerpt to AZ.Journal.IS@gmail.com by January 15, 2014. Include ‘AZJIDS Editor’ in the subject line. You will be notified of our selections by February 28, 2014. The issue will be published in April 2014. If you have any questions, please contact: AZ.Journal.IS@gmail.com For more information regarding the Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies or Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry, please visit http://confluencenter.arizona.edu/azjis
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Announcements Student Veterans On behalf of the Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) team at the University of Arizona, Welcome Back! Did you know that one of the best predictors of a veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic success is resiliency? Stack the odds in your favor! We are offering one class that meets once a week that is designed to increase our resiliency. The class is limited to veterans only. Register for Transitional Resiliency, AED 310, meeting 4:00PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30PM on Wednesdays In Sahuaro Hall 104 This course provides a background in resiliency research, reviews personal learning styles and teaches leadership practices to assist learners in acquiring the knowledge and strategies to enhance personal and professional resilience and increase graduation rates. To register for Transitional Resiliency and to see how this course can fit into your degree plan simply email Maralynn Bernstein at maralynn@email.arizona.edu<mailto:maralynn@email.arizona.edu>. Please be sure to provide your student ID. Resources Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Center The USS Arizona Student Union Memorial Center, Room 404 Your one stop shop for information and location to associate with other veterans vetsofc@email.arizona.edu<mailto:vetsofc@email.arizona.edu> Arizona Health Science VETS Center Located in the Arizona Health Science Center Library next to Java City vetsofc@email.arizona.edu<mailto:vetsofc@email.arizona.edu>Veterans Services and Educational Benefits http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/vetsStudent Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter at UA Email Todd Crane at toddcrane@email.arizona.edu<mailto:toddcrane@email.arizona.edu> SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
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Announcements FA 300 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Introduction to Arts Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Section 001 (78989) We 5:00p.m.-7:50p.m. An introduction to the field of non-profit arts management in the fields of performing, visual and media arts. Topics include an overview of management practices, organizational structure and administrative career opportunities in each field. In addition, the course will introduce specific aspects of arts management, including financial management, marketing, fund raising, artistic, administrative relationship, planning, personnel, and board and volunteer development. Course will feature guest lectures by industry professionals. FA 300 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Introduction to Arts Management still has several seats available! Students who wish to take this course would bring a drop/add form to Music Rm 111 (instructor signature not required at this point; however, once the semester begins then the signature would be required).
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Announcements How Do Get Involved in Research at UA? The College of Scienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undergraduate research web portal www.ur.arizona.edu has advice on the following: Step 1: Identify Opportunities Step 2: Select a Research Interest Step 3: Connect with Faculty
UA Paid Research Opportunities: College of Science - undergraduate research web portal: www.ur.arizona.edu UBRP - Undergraduate Biology Research Program: https://ubrp.arizona.edu/ (you can apply as a first year student) UROC - Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program: www.grad.arizona.edu/uroc (mostly juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. STEM & non-STEM majors welcome) NASA Space Grant for undergrads: http://spacegrant.arizona.edu/opportunities/ internships (no restriction on major or class standing. Last June/Early July deadline!) Environmental & Sustainability web portal: http:// www.portal.environment.arizona.edu/ If you are hoping to identify paid summer research opportunities at the national level, the following programs provide a good start: National Research Program/Resources: NSF REUs: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp Institute for the Broadening of Participation (IBP): http://www.ibparticipation.org/ Webpage on summer research programs: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/ Summerresearch.asp The Leadership Alliance - Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP): www.theleadershipalliance.org Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC): www.cic.net/students/srop/home For internships, UA Career Services: http://www.career.arizona.edu/ Other sources for federal internships include: NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships: http://intern.nasa.gov/ SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements Undergraduate Research Grant Applications Available The University of Arizona Undergraduate Research Grant Program is accepting research proposals for the 2014-2015 year. Open to all University undergraduates, the Undergraduate Research Grant Program is a great way for students to design and construct their own research projects. The University of Arizona has allocated $40,000 to the Undergraduate Research Grant Program. While the amount of an individual grant varies according to the nature of the project, typical awards will run around $1,300 with the possibility of an additional $200 allocation for supplies and other expenses when justified. Students need not be members of the Honors College in order to apply for an undergraduate research grant. Proposals must have the support of a faculty member. The faculty member will be required to co-sign the proposal and commit to serve as a research mentor and advisor. Applications are available on the Honors College website at www.honors.arizona.edu/students/undergraduateresearch-grants<http://www.honors.arizona.edu/students/undergraduateresearch-grants>. Completed applications must be returned to the Honors College no later than 4 p.m. on January 29, 2014.
Beth E. Stahmer, M.S. Research Support Manager Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Institute (SBSRI) College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Communication 302 Tel: 520-621-1135 SBSRI Main Page: http://sbsri.sbs.arizona.edu/ SBS Main Page: http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/
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Announcements Library Video Contest Information First prize: $500 to the UA Bookstores! Second prize: free passes to The Loftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cult Classics series. Videos should be no more than 5min and students can use equipment for making and editing videos at the library for free.
Deadline for submissions is Feb 14th, winners will be announced March 3rd. For further information please go to http://www.library.arizona.edu/news/ entries/view/2829 or http://www.library.arizona.edu/video-contest
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Announcements The Israel Government Fellows program is currently recruiting for our 9th session starting in September. Endorsed by the Office of the Prime Minister, the IGF Program offers its Fellows a unique opportunity for professional and personal development with a 10 month placement within the Israeli government or a leading Israeli think tank. Fellows will be assigned a mentor and benefit from an intensive Hebrew course and educational program exploring the complex issues of Israeli society today.
Here is a short promotional film that features a handful of this year's participants and gives a solid introduction to the program.
Comprehensive details are available on our website: www.igf.org.il or on our Facebook page. Thank you for your time, Eliana Eliana Brown Marketing and Recruitment Israel Government Fellows Program igf@begincenter.org.il Tel: +972-2-565-2029 From the US: (212) 444-9680 www.igf.org.il
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Academic Advising Academic Advising Info
To see your Academic Advisor click here for their contact information. You can also schedule an appointment with your advisor
by logging into SBS WiseAdvising here.
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