Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents 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 SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
SGPP Program Fees
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SGPP Travel Funding Stipend
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Fall 2015 Graduation
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Reminder
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SGPP Events
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Internship Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Job Opportunities
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Scholarship Opportunity
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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SGPP Program Fees School of Government and Public Policy Program Fees Please note that Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science and Public Management and Policy majors in junior and senior standing, 60 Units, in SGPP a $450 program fee will be assessed each fall and spring semester until graduation. SGPP Law majors in junior and senior standing are charged a $900 program fee each fall and spring semester until graduation. Program fees are used for programs that provide student resources and experiences, including but not limited to: academic advising, scholarships, professional skill development, expanded internship opportunities, career networking, speaker series, and seminars. All program fee activities are reviewed and approved by our Student Governance Board. For more information please go to http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/sgpp-program-fees.
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Fall 2015 Graduation
GRADUATING IN December 2015? APPLY NOW TO AVOID THE LATE FEE!
If you are graduating this December you must apply for degree candidacy by September 1! 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 ahackett@email.arizona.edu. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
SGPP Events
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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:
Central Intelligence Agency Summer 2016 & 2017
The Heritage Foundation Spring 2016 (paid)
Pima County Attorney's Office Community Justice Board: Download Flyer | Download Application. Pima County Superior Court Pretrial Services Spring 2016 application information (unpaid) Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce
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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Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities Hello Students, Interested in mentoring and becoming a role model? Do you love to work with kids? Would you like some hours of community service? Higher Ground is a non-profit organization that supports the youth of Tucson with after school homework help and recreational activities. Here is a link to their website if you would like more information or to fill out an application: http://higherground.me/ Higher Ground needs "Life Changers" (UA students) to support and mentor their kids through different activities. These activities include tutoring, jujutsu, kickboxing, Archery, dance, drama, art, enrichment workshops, and careers and technology. These kids need committed adults/students that are willing to interact on a weekly basis. A partnership has already been established, but we want to see it grow. We also have AmeriCorps positions available where you can earn $1500 Education Award. If you are interested in becoming a Life Changer for these kids, then please come to an information meeting this Monday, September 28, at 4:00pm at Higher Ground Located at 101 W. 44th St (Wakefield Middle School Bldg.). At the meeting, you can get your questions answered and join the organization. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Rob Lester info@higherground.me SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Job Opportunities
Learn more at http://att.jobs/b2b
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Job Opportunities IBM-UA Co-Op Program; Leadership Programs Co-Op Administrator/ Technical Writer Dual Role Pay: $15 starting pay and merit increases after annual evaluations Minimum Qualifications: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Arizona. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Must have US citizenship or be authorized to work in the U.S. Must have their own transportation to the IBM/Tivoli site at Rita Road and I-10. Co-op Program Overview: The University of Arizona Leadership Programs is accepting applications for a paid Co-op Administrator to be employed both on site at the IBM/Tivoli site at the UA Research Park (I-10 and Rita Road) and at The University of Arizona. This position will oversee all IBM Co-Ops and serve as a liaison between Leadership Programs, IBM, and all CoOp students. Students who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position, which is offered through a special contractual partnership between IBM and The University of Arizona Leadership Programs. Job Description: This position has dual responsibilities as a Co-op Administrator and Technical Writer Co-Op. The responsibilities are evenly distributed 50/50, but workload can vary at times. The Co-Op Admin oversees all IBM Co-Ops in a leadership capacity, and serves as a liaison between UA Leadership, IBM Leadership and all Co-Ops. The Co-Op Admin role will greatly develop and improve your communication, leadership, and networking skills as you are the go-to person in the program. The Technical Writer works closely with a team of information development professionals, developers, testers and designers. The Technical Writer Co-Op will develop information topics for the IBM Knowledge Center, online help, and command line help for Spectrum products. The technical writer role will employ appropriate technical writing, editing, video and visual design skills, as required. They use mark-up language tools to create source content. They design and develop elements for user interface (UI), web, multimedia delivery, print, and other linear and non-linear information deliverables. Starting Date: Mid November to early December Apply at: https://orgsync.com/16965/forms/120063 Application Deadline: The deadline for all applications will be October 5th
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Job Opportunities Jobs with Impact Make Your Impact for Our Environment, Our Democracy and Our Future If you are interested in joining a team of passionate people to make an impact on issues like global warming, clean water, big money’s influence over our democracy and other issues that matter to our future, consider a job with Impact. Impact is a nonprofit that runs action campaigns. We work in states where we can win positive change for our environment, our democracy and our future. Impact is now accepting applications to join our team in August 2016! We also have immediate positions available. Our priority application deadline is September 27th.
If you aren’t graduating this year, you can also make a big difference and gain experience through an internship with Impact. You can learn more by visiting our table on the UA Mall on Tuesday, September 22 from 10am-2pm, or apply on our website. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Scholarship Opportunity Magellan Circle Scholarship available via Scholarship Universe The Magellan Scholarship is a $500 scholarship that is awarded to nearly 70 students each academic year. Based on their interests and field(s) of study, students recieve a scholarship are paired with a mentor (also called a patron). Scholarship recipients attend a breakfast on Reading Day where they meet their patron. The idea is that through this relationships students are able to connect with influential individuals in their field. Students are eligible for this scholarship if they are an SBS student and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Unfortunately, part-time and international students are not eligible. The application is open on Scholarship Universe until September 23rd. To apply, students must submit: A brief written statement Letter of rec Resume Unofficial transcripts Current FAFSA For more information: http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/book/ magellan-scholarship-application-information Apply at Scholarship Universe. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
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Announcements Pride Alliance is hosting the 9th Annual “Out and Proud” ad project as a part of Coming Out Week 2015 Pride Alliance is hosting the 9th Annual “Out and Proud” ad project as a part of Coming Out Week 2015. This is a two-page center spread in the Daily Wildcat celebrating the out and proud LGBTQA+ and allied members of our university. We need you to help us reach our goal of beating last year's 1100 published names! Please send your name in today and get all your friends and colleagues to as well. We are especially hoping to collect the names of more allies than ever. It's very meaningful to publish your name as a LGBTQA+ student or as an ally so that we can continue to foster an inclusive environment on campus. Thank you in advance for making such a bold statement and including your name in this year’s ad! The heading of the ad will read: “We are your friends, classmates, professors, colleagues, coworkers, and health providers, and we are OUT and PROUD. We are just a few of the talented and committed lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, and allied (LGBTQA+ and allied) individuals who contribute to the diversity and success of the UA community. We invite you to join us in celebrating Coming Out Week 2015!” This will be followed by an OUT List with your names, titles and departmental information. There will be separate sections for Faculty/Staff, Students, Alumni, and Allies. Please submit your name and information to this unprecedented effort no later than Monday, October 5th by 11:59pm. To sign up, please Click Here! If you have submitted your name in the past, we ask that you submit it again (we know it can be annoying to submit it every year, but we have to recollect names annually in case folks no longer are able to be “out” or their status changes). It's important because we have new people on campus, and it also helps us make this list the biggest yet! Thanks in advance for your support, and keep an eye out on Monday, October 12th for the spread in the Daily Wildcat :) "We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community...Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs for others, for their sakes and for our own." – Cesar Chavez
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Announcements Arizona Law Day October 23, 2015 Arizona Law Day offers an inside look at the James E. Rogers College of Law for prospective undergraduate and graduate students. Featuring inspiring alumni and faculty, the half-day program will also provide students with the opportunity to learn about Arizona Law admissions, programs, and extracurricular activities. Current students will also address the audience and answer questions. The day finishes off with invitations to Arizona Law centennial homecoming events. Lunch will be served. (Detailed schedule to follow.) Click here to register.
Law BA/JD Accelerated Program Session (3+3 Program) October 28, 2015 Arizona Law will be hosting a designated information session for law majors interested in the 3+3 program. Please register for the 10/28 session here: https://law.arizona.edu/info-sessions. For more information about the 3+3 Program, please make an appointment with Najwa Nabti (through Wise Advise – SGPP Law).
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Announcements Enroll in SPAN 101 or 102 Second 7 week session class You have the excellent opportunity to still enroll in a SPAN 101 or 102 for the second 7 week session class of this semester which begins 10/15/15. A student must a have placement to enroll in either one of these classes. Students concerned with current/higher placement should retake the placement exam. Retaking the placement exam may or may not place students lower. Students will be given a new score to enroll. Appointments can be made here: https://sbs.arizona.edu/coh/ webcape/appointments.php. Thank you, Department of Spanish & Portuguese http://w3.coh.arizona.edu/spanish/
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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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