Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance August 21 Classes begin August 28 Last day to add classes via UAccess & without instructor signature August 29 - Begin $25 course late drop fee - Change of schedule form required to add a class with instructor signature - Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Fall 2017 application. - SGPP Change of Major form closes at 12 PM. September 1 - Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy for Spring 2017 September 4 - Last day to drop without a “W” on transcript. - Labor Day, no classes September 17 Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) , deadline at 11:59 PM. October 13 Last Day to change classes with only instructor signature, after today, a petition with the instructor’s and Dean’s signature is required October 29 Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess November 10 Veteran’s Day, no classes November 23-26 Thanksgiving Recess, no classes December 6 Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete withdrawal from UA December 7 Reading Day December 8-14 Final Exams SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
December Graduation
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Reminder
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Scholarships
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Internship Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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December 2017 Graduation GRADUATING
December 2017? APPLICATION LATE FEE charged AFTER September 1, 2017
If you are graduating this December the deadline for degree candidacy applications was September 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.
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Reminder Handshake Every degree-seeking University of Arizona student has a new account on Handshake – the university’s official career development platform. On Handshake, you can easily search and apply for on-campus jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities with employers recruiting UA students. Login using the button below to access your account and confirm with your UA email. Login using the button
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Scholarships Magellan Circle Scholarship Amount: $750
Deadline: 10/1/2017
Description Through generous donations of members of the Magellan Circle in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), we can provide a number of students with a $750 Magellan Circle Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students in good standing at the University of Arizona who are majoring in one of the programs offered within SBS, who have a documented level of financial need, are making satisfactory progress toward their degree, and will be enrolled in classes at the University of Arizona during both fall and spring semesters of the current academic year. Recipients will be selected based on a combination of their academic performance and financial need. Eligibility Full-time Undergraduate Enrolled in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Student must demonstrate financial need (FASFA on file) Award recipients must attend mandatory breakfast to meet with their patron, scheduled on reading day (there are no classes that day).
Bruce and Edythe Gissing Undergraduate Scholarship Amount: $500
Deadline: 10/1/2017
Description Four (4) awards shall be made at $500 (per semester) per student, up until completion of a Bachelor's degree (not to exceed four years). The scholarship is renewable pending a minimum GPA of 3.0. Eligibility Full-time Undergraduate Enrolled in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Student must demonstrate financial need (FASFA on file) Award recipients must attend mandatory breakfast to meet with their patron, scheduled on reading day (there are no classes that day).
Louis Landon Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: $10,000 Deadline: 10/1/2017 Description Students enrolled full-time in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. Students must demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to continue their studies. Recipients shall be selected by the department heads with the approval of the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Scholarship Office of Student Financial Aid. This scholarship is renewable up until graduation provided the eligibility criteria is met. Eligibility Full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in one of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences programs Demonstrate a financial need Minimum GPA of 3.5 Arizona resident
Apply for all scholarships through Scholarship Universe: https://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu/suha.
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Internship Opportunities
Quick Links Find an internship & enroll for credit: SGPP Internships
Start your internship search: Available & Approved
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The School of Government and Public Policy at The University of Arizona claims no political affiliations. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
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Volunteer Opportunities The Tucson Festival of Books is looking for multiple undergraduate students to help the festival with marketing, editing and outreach. These are AmeriCorps positions which means the students would be paid a living allowance stipend (not an hourly wage). At the end of the service term (ending with the spring 2018 semester), the volunteers are eligible for an educational stipend that can apply to UA tuition (or another institution). Here are the particulars... * 300 or more total hours * Paid in equal increments through service period, regardless of number of hours worked during the "pay" period Skill Areas: * Copy editing * Attention to detail * Independent and creative thinking * Work with volunteers * Interest in improved literacy / educational attainment * Customer Service Description of duties: * Edit content housed in Tucson Festival of Books database * Support Steering Committee Chairs by editing marketing information that is provided through website, social media, e-newsletters * Office is located in Office of Student Media (Daily Wildcat) * Reports to Executive Director of Festival. Someone from English, Creative Writing, Marketing or Journalism would be a perfect fit, particularly if they have an interest in the editing area. Position could begin in October, applicants must be available during the week of spring break and on Saturday and Sunday, March 10th and 11th for the festival. How to Apply: To find AmeriCorps service listings for Arizona, the prospective member needs to go to the following link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/search.do?criteria.programName=&criteria.programState=AZ Once there, look for Tucson Festival of Books, located at this link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/ viewListing.do?id=57849&fromSearch=true To apply for AmeriCorps positions, prospective applicants need to establish their own profile and apply to serve at the following link: https://my.americorps.gov Applicants must complete the application to be considered as a candidate. To apply for a project, click on the "Apply" button located at the bottom of the Project Description Page<https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/ applicant/What_are_project_descriptions_.htm>. The application process consists of nine steps including: employment history, skills and experience information, community service information, education information, motivational statement, criminal history, optional information, references, and certification form. If you are applying for a team leader position, please make sure to fill out the team leader application, which requires additional information. Please provide complete and accurate information for each step. Melanie Morgan Executive Director - Tucson Festival of Books Mmorgan@TucsonFestivalofBooks.org<mailto:Mmorgan@TucsonFestivalofBooks.org> TucsonFestivalofBooks.org<http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/> Saturday, March 10 & Sunday, March 11, 2018 University of Arizona Campus where words and imagination come to life.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Campus Health is recruiting students to join the dynamic, stress-relieving team known as Stressbusters. Trained volunteers provide free five-minute backrubs and wellness info to students and staff at campus events, residence halls, meetings, and wherever else the stressed are gathered. UA Stressbusters are part of a national program active at Harvard, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, NAU & other schools. Stressbusters have fun together and enjoy helping others. There is an on-line application and short (group) interview. The time commitment is just 5-10 hours per semester. A one-time required training will be held on Saturday, September 23rd from 10am-3pm. All interested UA students are welcome to apply! What's in it for you? Make some new friends, learn effective backrub and other stress reduction techniques, gain marketable customer service and communication skills, acquire hands-on experience working with a popular health initiative, and make a positive impact on people's days! Application deadline is September 15th. For more information and a short, stressfree application, visit www.arizonastressbusters.com Questions? Call 520.621.4967 or email arizonastressbusters@gmail.com
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Announcements 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 professional 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 received 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 practice test will be taken in class, and another will be taken at home to familiarize students with the GRE's computer 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. 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 2017 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days, as noted below. As new material is presented 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 23, 9am - 5pm Sunday, September 24, 9am - 1pm Saturday, October 21, 9am - 5pm Sunday, October 22, 9am - 1pm Cost The cost of the workshop is $300, which includes all instruction, a GRE practice book and extra help both during and after the workshop. Registration To request a seat in the workshop, please contact Michael Flynn by email: gradpros@gmail.com (link sends e-mail). 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. Please consider the interests of others and only request a seat in the workshop if you can fully commit to attending all four scheduled class meetings and plan to take the GRE soon after completing the workshop (within a month or so). Additional Information Questions may be directed to Stephanie Adamson in the UA Graduate College or to Mr. Flynn directly at the email provided above. Please refer to the UA Testing Office for general information about the GRE. The UA Think Tank also provides graduate test preparation workshops for the GRE, the GMAT and LSAT.
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Announcements Academic Skills Tutoring You know that the THINK TANK has tutors for subjects like math and writing, but did you know that we also have tutors to help with study skills? Our Academic Skills Tutors (ASTs) are here to work with you individually on topics ranging from managing your time effectively to adapting your study strategies to meet the level of rigor required in college.
Online courses require students to approach classes differently than in-person courses. If you are finding your online class confusing or challenging, an AST can provide guidance on how to navigate your online course from figuring out when things are due to effective study strategies for exams when there are no lectures.
Fall 2017 Academic Skills Drop-in Hours Bear Down Gym Monday: 9 AM - 11 AM and 3 PM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM and 3 PM - 7 PM Wednesday & Thursday: 3 PM - 6 PM Online Wednesday and Thursday: 5 PM - 7 PM In order to access online tutoring during the scheduled times, you will need your NetID and password.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR ONLINE TUTORING SESSION
Academic Skills Tutors are also available by appointment to meet with you. Click here to make an appointment. Interested in Academic Skills instruction for a group? You can request a workshop for your club, class, or organization.
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Announcements The Writing Center To help you meet your goals, the Writing Center has three types of sessions. You don’t have to have finished your paper or have even started writing! You can come with just the assignment sheet, your notes or ideas, or a draft – and you can always come with questions for our certified peer tutors. Fifteen minute drop-in and 30-minute appointment sessions are free. One-hour individual appointment sessions are fee based.
Math Tutoring The THINK TANK offers math tutoring support by certified peer tutors, and lots of it. Whether it’s College Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II, or Business Math, the THINK TANK offers lots of ways to get math assistance. We can help you with MATH 100-129.
Math Drop-In Tutoring Drop-in math tutoring is available during various hours at all locations. Grab your textbook, laptop or assignment and head to one of our locations. Bring your CatCard to sign in with the Desk Assistant, then look for your subject on the table signs and have a seat. You'll be seated with other students studying the same material and a tutor will check in with you to see how they can help! Drop-In Math tutoring is FREE.
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Academic Advising
Academic Advising Academic Advisor contact information can be found here. Log into SBS Wise Advising here to schedule or view walk-in appointments with your advisor. If you are no longer an SGPP undergraduate student and would like to be removed from this listserv, please email SBSsgppadvising@email.arizona.edu.
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