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SBS Graduation Ceremony 5 Classes begin Deadline to apply for December and winter degree candidacy No classes/campus closed (Labor Day) Last day to add classes without instructor’s signature Last day to drop classes without notation on transcript No classes (Veteran’s Day) No classes (Thanksgiving Break)
SGPP Events
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Internship Opportunities 12-21 Non-SGPP Internship
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Job Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunity
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Scholarship Opportunity 26 Fellowship Opportunities 27-28 Announcements Academic Advising
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Last Day of Classes Reading Day Final Exams
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If you are graduating this December, 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.
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.
SBS Graduation Ceremony Information
On behalf of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dean John Paul Jones III is pleased to invite you and your family to the college Convocation Recognition Ceremony to honor graduates of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Our college ceremony will be Thursday, December 19, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall, located at 1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721 (UA Campus). The ceremony will include individual recognition of each undergraduate and graduate degree recipient in attendance. The faculty of our college looks forward to seeing you and meeting your family and guests. While there is no charge for this ceremony, tickets are required. Additional information about tickets will be available in November. Online RSVP will open 11/4/13. Click here for full details http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation
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SGPP Students: Mark your calendars for these upcoming events with our peer mentors!
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture & Language into your life's work (aka: a career)? Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event. Culture & Language Career Panel & Networking Event Wednesday, November 13th 5:30 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panel/ networking event series possible. Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free!). Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page: www.career.arizona.edu/events/panels-mixers . Walk-ins are welcome. All students are invited to attend.
Spring 2014 Internship Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President – Washington, DC The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. trade, commodity, and direct investment policy with other countries. The head of USTR is the U.S. Trade Representative, a Cabinet member who serves as the President’s principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues. The intern program at USTR is a semester-long, volunteer program in which undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting U.S. trade policy. Assignments may include research, analysis, statistics, and coordination of briefing books, report preparation, meeting and conference planning, letter writing, and covering meetings, hearings, and/or legislative markup sessions. Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington, DC office as well as at USTR’s offices in Beijing, China, and Geneva, Switzerland. Click Here<http://www.ustr.gov/sites/ default/files/USTR%20Beijing%20Internship_0.pdf> for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions. The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term: Spring Internship (January – April) – November 1st Summer Internship (May – August) – March 15th Fall Internship (September – December) – August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program, USTR does not provide stipends. No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available. However, we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location. Applicants must be: · U.S. Citizens · 18 years of age or over at the time of application · Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution), or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school. · Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment. For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit: www.ustr.gov<http://www.ustr.gov>. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Mrs. Taiwo Erskine Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel: (202) 395-736
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division, Office of Victim Services Section is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Advocates, in both Phoenix and Tucson offices, for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) with 6 months total. 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. To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link: http://vimeo.com/arizonaago/ employment APPLICATION PROCESS If this internship interests you, speak with your department’s internship advisor then go to www.azstatejobs.gov to apply, or follow this link: https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=7HW. Contact Amy Bocks, Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph, Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information. All applications are due November 15, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. 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.
*Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices.
Senator Flakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Spring and Summer Internship Program Senator Jeff Flakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tucson office is currently accepting applications for their 2014 spring and summer internship program. Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates. Interns will assist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including interacting with constituents, assisting people who need help with federal agencies, and working on a variety of research projects. Students will also have the opportunity to regularly attend meetings and community events with staff. This is a highly competitive program and only two interns are selected each semester. Successful candidates will demonstrate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities. Upperclassmen with at least a 3.0 grade point average are given priority. The office is located at 6840 N. Oracle Road. Students are expected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to receive 3 units of credit. The University of Arizona offers internship credit in several departments. Interested applicants should send an email to: gaby_gonzalez@flake.senate.gov.
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Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan is now accepting internship applications for the spring of 2014. For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan.
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Life Skills Training & Enhancement Program The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors & life skills trainers to schoolaged youth with emotional and/or behavioral problems. The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems. We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester. As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider, you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time. Activities might include going to the movies, getting an ice cream, going bowling or spending time at a park, etc. You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293, 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status), and you would have the opportunity to receive training in this area. If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10), please complete the application & email it back to julief@u.arizona.edu by November 25. I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman, Ph.D. Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson Job Duties & Responsibilities What sets GEICO apart from our competition? One key factor is our ability to provide outstanding customer service during the insurance claims process. As a Liability Claims Representative, you are there for our customers when they need us most â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after an accident. Accidents can be traumatic experiences, and it takes a true professional to empathize, listen and assist our customers. Through our industry-leading, paid training, you'll learn about insurance concepts and contracts, complex claims handling, liability disputes and settlement negotiation. After training, you will investigate and process a variety of insurance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters. Candidate Qualifications * * * * * * *
Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree Good customer service skills or prior experience Solid computer, grammar and multi-tasking skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail, time management and decision-making skills Demonstrated job stability Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume call center
How To Apply Please click Apply Now to complete your application; you will need an active email address and phone number. Additionally, we request that you enter any work experience that you've had within at least the past five years. Once you begin your application you can save it if you need to access it later. GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. Background and credit checks, hair or urine drug testing, and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process.
Yelp!Inc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position For reference, please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and benefits explanations. Account Executive Sales - New Grad: As an Account Executive you'll help transform the local business landscape, influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where they’re having dinner tonight. Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win. If you’re looking for a career (not a job), a company that's invested in your personal development, a solid compensation package, and great training, you’ve come to the right place. Task at Hand Manage your own leads: utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and develop/maintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verticals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business: make introductory calls, assess business goals through qualifying, work with business owners in Yelp’s platform and advertising packages, and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelor’s degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students, We have over $20,000 in scholarship money to award for the Spring 2014 semester! To read more about the scholarships and access the application, please visit our Scholarships page on our website. Application Deadline: All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday, November 18, 2013 @ 8:00 a.m.
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship. The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of international service. For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State, the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides mentorship and professional development support. Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year master's programs in U.S. institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, languages, or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year fellowship, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate programs in fall 2014, must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials can be found at www.rangelprogram.org<http://www.rangelprogram.org . Deadline: Jan. 17, 2014. The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University. 2014 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered: 20 Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens: October 21 www.rangelprogram.org Application Deadline: January 17, 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact: rangelprogram@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002; Patricia Scroggs (pscroggs@howard.edu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowell@howard.edu) 202-806-4367.
Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions This session for undergraduates only! Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fellowships are awarded annually in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any program/department who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies. Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES. Thursday, November 7, 10am, Marshall 476 Wednesday, November 13, 3pm, Marshall 476 http://cmes.arizona.edu/flas
Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions This session for graduate students only! Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fellowships are awarded annually in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any program/department who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies. Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES. Friday, November 8, 12pm, Marshall 476 Thursday, November 14, 12:30pm, Marshall 476 http://cmes.arizona.edu/flas
*Please note that this course meets a general education requirement.
SOC496: Special Topics in Sociology: Poverty in American Cities MWF 11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:50am Dr. Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States. In 2012, Tucson's mayor, Jonathan Rothschild, established a Commission on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty. As part of this mission, the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project. Students enrolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project. Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey, how to conduct an in-person interview, how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, how to work as a member of a team, how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, and more generally, how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner. These skills will be useful to students interested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service, nonprofits, public policy, politics, marketing, business, and academia. The course explores poverty in American cities, and in Tucson in particular, through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience. The course will be structured in three parts. Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices. Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission. In Part III, students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson. First, to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indicator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson? And second, how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty? This will be done outside of class, but the specific days/times will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students. Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome, though this isn't a requirement. *Please note that this is an elective course
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program Washington, DC. The Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of members of minority groups underrepresented groups in the Department of State and those with financial need. The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University. The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University in Washington, D.C. beginning in mid-June. To enhance participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two for-credit courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy and economics, plus a writing seminar. To give the scholars greater insight into the foreign policy making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces them to a wide range of professionals from government and non-governmental organizations who work on global issues. It also arranges trips to various governmental and nongovernmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for graduate study, fellowships, and internships. The program also includes various activities designed to improve professional skills. The program covers costs for tuition, room, board and travel and provides a stipend. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, a GPA of 3.2/4.0, and full-time undergraduate student status. Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply. The deadline for application is February 10, 2014, and the application and information are available at www.rangelprogram.org. Contact information: rangelprogram@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002; Patricia Scroggs (pscroggs@howard.edu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowell@howard.edu) 202806-4367.
Project SOAR! Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community? Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR! Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community, in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students. This course provides an introduction to research around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural, social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education. Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course, a majority of the time (2 hrs/wk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area, most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time & prep time). Carpooling is available, students DO NOT have to have a car. You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link. Check out the website at http://www.coe.arizona.edu/soar, or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwin@arizona.edu<mailto:mairwin@arizona.edu>
Students Interested in Research We are in search of outstanding, high achieving, undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP). Preferably, nominated students are Sophomores or Juniors. Background: MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty, staff, and graduate student nominated students. MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership. MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth, and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona. Current Work: MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline. For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as beginning the process of data collection anew â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from conducting a literature review to submitting a proposal to IRB. The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in college students. Every nominated student needs: 1. A nomination from faculty, staff, or graduate student 2. A GPA of 3.0 (consideration can be given if a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GPA is below 3.0). The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday, November 15, 2013 To nominate have a Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students nominate you, have them email MRP at mrparizona@gmail.com or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarriva@email.arizona.edu with the following information: 1. Your name: 2. The student nominee name: 3. Student major: 4. Student year: (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.) 5. Any relevant information/strengths about this student: The selection process is somewhat competitive. Current MRP members will review nominations, interview nominees, and vote on which students to accept. Sincerely, MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. For more on this program, please visit https://www.cbyx.info/.