Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance January 11 Classes begin January 16 Martin Luther King Jr., no classes January 19 Last day to add classes via UAccess & without instructor signature January 20 - Begin $25 course late drop fee - Change of schedule form required to add a class with instructor signature January 24 - Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Spring 2017 application. January 25 - Last day to drop without a “W” on transcript. - SGPP Change of Major form closes at 12 PM. February 1 - Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy for Spring 2017 February 7 - Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) , deadline at 11:59 PM. - Last Day to change classes with only instructor signature, after today, a petition with the instructor’s and Dean’s signature is required March 11-19 Spring Recess, no classes March 28 Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess May 3 Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete withdrawal from UA May 4 Reading Day May 5-11 Final Exams
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May 2017 Graduation
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Reminder
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Internship Opportunities
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Job Opportunity
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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May 2017 Graduation GRADUATING May 2017? APPLICATION LATE FEE charged AFTER Feb.1, 2017 If you are graduating this May the deadline for degree candidacy applications was February 1. 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. 2017 Commencement and Convocation Information University of Arizona Commencement information: http://commencement.arizona.edu/ SBS Convocation information: https://sbs.arizona.edu/convocation University of Arizona Bookstore cap and gown information: http://commencement.arizona.edu/gradfest SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 3
May 2017 Graduation
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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 ahackett@email.arizona.edu .
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities & Information Looking for internship leads for your SGPP major? The SGPP Internships page has a varied comprehensive list of local and regional internships! Including Congressional, Political, Legal, Health & Medical, Women’s Services, and Local Tucson & Arizona Organizations! This list can be found at this link: https://sgpp.arizona.edu/node/740 Internship descriptions and enrollment instructions can be found at
https://sgpp.arizona.edu/school-government-and-publicpolicy-internships. The School of Government and Public Policy at The University of Arizona claims no political affiliations.
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Internship Opportunities
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences college-wide career and internship page has recently added several Spring 2017 internship opportunities. To view these internships please go to https://sbs.arizona.edu/career-related-eventsinternships-and-job-opportunities. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
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Internship Opportunities Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division, Victim Services Section Volunteer Victim Advocates The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division, Office of Victim Services Section is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, in the Phoenix office, for the fall semester, July through December 2017, with 6 months total commitment. The mission of the Office of Victim Services is to promote justice and healing for crime victims. Our staff is small relative to the number of victims we serve. Our success, therefore, depends on mature, responsible, caring volunteers and interns. Please submit a cover letter with your resume. JOB DESCRIPTION
Advocates act as liaisons between victims and members of the criminal justice system, including attorneys, courts, probation departments, and custodial agencies. Advocates in the Attorney General’s Office of Victim Services do real, meaningful work for and with victims. This is not a clerical internship, although as with most jobs, there are clerical responsibilities. Advocates explain the legal rights of victims in layperson’s terms, accompany victims to court, offer reassurance and empathetic listening, identify, victims’ needs resulting from the crime and more. Training is provided. INTERNSHIP QUALIFCATIONS
Minimum junior status for bachelor's degree students. Minimum of second year status for associate's degree students. Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75. Pass a security background check. Possess a valid driver's license or state picture I.D. Ability to work effectively with people in sensitive areas. Good writing, communication, and computer skills. IDEAL CANDIDATE
Past interns have come from the departments of political science, psychology, communications, sociology, pre-law, criminal justice and the International College. APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you, speak with your department’s internship advisor then go to www.azstatejobs.gov to submit your resume and cover letter. Contact Amy Bocks, Advocate Program Manager in Tucson at 520-628-6977 or Briana Balph, Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information. All applications are due April 24, 2017. All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account. During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the AG’s Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Administrative Services, 1275 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
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Job Opportunity The Transfer Student Center Transfer Student Assistants
Application Information The Transfer Student Center is hiring students to serve as Transfer Student Assistants for 2017-2018. Please see the attached job description for more information. Applications are due on or before May 1, 2017 before 5 pm and interviews will be held the week of May 15th. Questions and materials should be sent to Daniel Viramontes at viramontes09@email.arizona.edu. Applications may also be submitted in person at the Transfer Student Center, located in the Student Union Memorial Center, Suite 402 (open Monday-Friday from 9am – 5pm).
Application Information
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Announcements
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Think Tank Drop-in Tutoring Hours Spring 2017 http://thinktank.arizona.edu/sites/ thinktank.arizona.edu/files/SP%2017%20DI% 20Schedule.pdf SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
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Academic Advising Academic Advising Info To see your Academic Advisor click here
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