Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance January 15 Classes begin
January 20 No classes/campus closed (Martin Luther King Day) January 23 Last day to add classes without instructor’s signature February 11 Last day to drop classes without notation on transcript
Reminders
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May 2014 Graduation
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Student Spotlight
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SGPP Events
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Internship Opportunities
12-14
Job Opportunity
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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March 15-March 23 No classes (Spring Break) May 7 Last Day of Classes May 8 Reading Day May 9-15 Final Exams
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Reminders
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Reminders
Now Recruiting for SGPP Peer Mentor Positions
Are you a junior or senior who has completed at least one semester at the University of Arizona?
Do you enjoy working with other students?
Are you looking for a great leadership and employment opportunity?
Apply to be a Peer Mentor for the School of Government and Public Policy! Application deadline: Monday, March 10, 2014@ 5:00 p.m. We will be conducting interviews after Spring Break. For more details, please visit our website: http://sgpp.arizona.edu/peermentor
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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 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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May 2014 Graduation GRADUATING
IN MAY? APPLICATION LATE FEE NOW APPLICABLE
If you are graduating this May you can still apply for degree candidacy, but a $50.00 late candidacy application fee will now be assessed. For detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork, please visit our degree check page.
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Student Spotlight SGPP Students attend West Coast Model European Union Conference "In the spring of 2014 I attended the West Coast Model European Union conference at the University of Washington. Not having any experience with this or even Model United Nations, I decided to jump in and try to experience something new and exciting. When going to a conference such as MEU, there is a great amount of prep work to do before the actual day arrives. This was not something I anticipated, however, I knew what I had to do and I did it with no problem at all. While reading up on migration policy in the European Union and Spain (which was the country I represented during the conference), I thought that doing prep work was the extent of it and I was not going to learn anything else after that. I was very wrong. I did not anticipate how much I was actually going to learn during the conference itself. The conference was very fun, in an academic sense, because you are able to pretend like you are someone else and you are able to discuss topics that are perfectly relevant to what is going on in the European Union today. You realize how truly complex the issues states face because you are put in a room with other students who are representing different European Union member states and are asked to try to come up with a proposal or solution to a problem that the European Union has not been able to fix perfectly, ever. It is so easy for us to be consumed in our world and we don't realize that there is a whole other world with an immense number of issues that need to be solved. In addition to that, I was exposed to the important role that leaders of countries have. Their jobs are not easy or simple. They are difficult and elaborate. It is very easy to judge when sitting on the sidelines, particularly when the issues at hand are very contentious and problematic, which most are. On a final note, the conference allowed me to meet intelligent and amicable students who have my same interests. Not to mention, that some of these people are come from all over the world and have had different experiences than I have, something that I think is absolutely wonderful. So when asked what my thoughts are of the Model European Union, my answer is that this was a fantastic part of my last semester of my undergrad and I am glad I was able to participate in it!" Karla Schmidt Murillo SGPP class of 2014 Peer Advisor B.A. Political Science/Spanish
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SGPP Events
http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/speaker-series
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SGPP Events
http://sgpp.arizona.edu/spring-2014-workshop-series
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SGPP Events
http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/speaker-series
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SGPP Events
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
www.mifamiliavota.org
* Please note the Mi Familia Vota internship opportunities are for summer and winter enrollment.
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Internship Opportunities
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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Job Opportunity
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Announcements Young Women's Empowerment Academy 2014 March 8 8-2:30pm UA Student Union The Commission on the Status of Women at the University of Arizona present The 8th Annual Young Women’s Empowerment Academy Youth 13-18 years. This year’s theme is "Never Settle.” All activities will inspire young people to improve self-image, sharpen leadership skills, and foster healthy relationships. Keynote speaker will be Martha McSally, the first female fighter pilot in combat, sharing her inspirational journey and how she "Never Settled". Workshop facilitators will lead students through interactive workshops and activities. Student participant workshops include: Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem: Presented by Monica Davis, Dominique Cruz and Elise Lopez-Hanshaw from UA’s Southwest Institute for Research on Women. Creepy or Cute: An Oasis Program against sexual assault and relationship violence, presented by Megan McKendry from UA’s Campus Health Service. Lead Now: “Helping students learn, practice, and engage in leadership for social change,” presented by Kaila Schubert, Student Ambassador from the Arizona Blue Chip Program. College - Dream to Reality: Presented by Karina Rodriguez from the Office of Early Academic Outreach. Registration and continental breakfast at 8:15; workshops begin at 9am in the Student Union Memorial Center North Ballroom (3rd floor). (see map) Parking is Free on Saturday at the 2nd St Garage, download directions here. All events are free, lunch is provided for student participants (12-1:00pm). Youth participants must be 13-18 years old, middle and high school. Click here to register for this event Workshops for Parents & Caregivers (optional) are invited to enjoy coffee and a breakfast snack as they participate in two morning workshops. These optional workshops are free. Click here to register for the Parent & Caregiver Workshop Safety Tips for Teens: Tucson Police Department. (9am) College - Dream to Reality for Your Child: Office of Early Academic Outreach. (10 am) After the workshops, families will be dismissed and may return to the Student Union to pick up youth participants at approximately 2 pm. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Announcements Minor in Leadership Studies and Practice Are you interested in earning a Minor in Leadership Studies and Practice? You can! Take the opportunity to develop a critical awareness of leadership theories and issues as well as develop essential leadership competencies and skills needed in any career field. Apply now by following this link to the application: https:// orgsync.com/3785/forms/33788 Applications are due March 1st to be considered for admission for the fall semester. A completed application includes an information form plus an updated resume and an essay expressing your interest in the Minor. For more information, go to: http://leadership.arizona.edu/ org/uacourses/minor Please feel free to contact Devon Thomas at devonthomas@email.arizona.edu<mailto:devonthomas@email.arizon a.edu> with any questions about this minor!
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Announcements
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Announcements Summer Registration Information:
Summer Session 2014 Pre-Session: May 19 - June 7 Session 1: June 9 - July 10 Session 2: July 14 - August 13 Registration begins March 24, 2014 There is no priority registration for summer classes, all students can register for summer classes as of 3/24/14. For more information contact: The Office of Summer & Winter Session 1401 East University Blvd Administration Building 221G P.O. Box 210066 Tucson, AZ 85721-0066 uasummer@u.arizona.edu Phone: 520-626-8200 or 1-800-457-3349 Fax: 520-621-2099
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Announcements
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Announcements
http://uabookstore.arizona.edu/graduation/
SUMC
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Announcements
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Announcements Think Outside the Classroom with the Wild Rockies Field Institute! INFORMATION SESSION at the UofA Thursday, February 27th Biosciences East, room 124 5:00-5:45 pm The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers field-based, academic courses to undergraduate students, accredited through the University of Montana and transferable to other universities and colleges. Our courses provide 300-level credits in Environmental Studies, Geography, Natural Resources, Science, Philosophy and Native American Studies; they take place via backcountry travel and site visits across the West, south to Utah and north to Alaska and Canada. WRFIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small group size and dynamic curriculum offer students an exceptional opportunity to complement their coursework on campus with experiential education in the field. Scholarships available & Federal Financial Aid may apply! Learn more on our website & blog: http://www.wrfi.net & http://wildrockies.wordpress.com Please contact Bethany Swanson, WRFI Outreach Manager, bethany@wrfi.net<mailto:bethany@wrfi.net or 406-549-4336 with further questions. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
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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