Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance January 14 Classes begin January 22 Last day to add classes via UAccess & without instructor signature January 23 -Begin $25 course late drop fee -Change of schedule form required to add a class with instructor signature January 28 Last day to drop classes without ‘W’ notation on transcript January 29 - Must submit by 3 PM SGPP Internship Spring 2015 application. - Any classes dropped as of today will receive a notation of “W” on transcript February 1 Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy for Spring and Summer 2015 February 4 Last day to add units before $250 late fee. February 10 Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) March 10 Last Day to change classes with only instructor signature, after today, College Dean also March 31 Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess May 6 Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete withdrawal from UA May 7 Reading Day May 8-14 Final Exams SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
Spring 2015 Graduation
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Study Abroad Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
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Job Opportunities
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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May 2015 Graduation
GRADUATING IN Spring 2015? February 1, 2015 is the deadline to apply for your degree check if you are graduating Spring 2015.
Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork, can be found on the SGPP degree check page.
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Study Abroad Opportunities
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Study Abroad Opportunities
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Study Abroad Opportunities Study Abroad 101 The Study Abroad 101 is a pre-advising session that all UA students (not applicable to non-UA students) must attend prior to meeting with a study abroad coordinator. Please do not make an appointment with a coordinator until you have attended a session. The 101 session is offered three times a week and it is mandatory that all students interested in studying abroad attend one of these sessions before applying. Please bring your CatCard, as this is how attendance is recorded. It is important that students arrive on time. Due to the volume of information included in each session, the doors will close after the designated start time. In each Study Abroad 101 session, Renee Griggs, our Student Services Coordinator, will show students how to manage their financial aid to fund study abroad. If you have any questions, please contact our front desk at 520-626-9211.
Sessions will resume on Thursday, January 15th. Day
Time
Location
Mondays
1:00-2:00 p.m.
University Services Building, Room 312
Wednesdays
10:00-11:00 a.m.
University Services Building, Room 312
Thursdays
3:45-4:45 p.m.
University Services Building, Room 312
101 Overview Below you will be able to review what information is covered in the Study Abroad 101 presentation. This is only an outline of topics discussed and can be used as a resource as you research your study abroad options. We hope you find it useful!
Study Abroad 101 Overview Please note: You may not make an appointment with a study abroad coordinator unless you have attended the session. The University Services Building is located just west of the Marriott Hotel, at the southeast corner of Euclid and 2nd Street. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
Internship Opportunities Habitat for Humanity Internship Habitat for Humanity Tucson is a nonprofit organization which seeks to end poverty housing by creating opportunities for homeownership in partnership with low-income families. We have built over 370 houses helping individuals and families realize the dream of homeownership. Since then we have grown and have expanded our organization to assist elderly and disabled citizens, veterans and lowincome families through on-site home repairs with the help of volunteers. Currently, Habitat for Humanity Tucson is seeking undergraduate and graduate college Interns to help administer surveys throughout our target revitalization community in the Flowing Wells area. This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience in data collection, program evaluation, community organization and marketing for the nonprofit sector. There are also a limited number of graduate student stipends available. Majors in Political Science, Public Administration, Family Studies and Human Development, Learning, Literacy and Leadership, Communications and Sociology are preferred. Thank you for your partnership! Tom Hopkins Habitat for Humanity Tucson Director Community Engagement & Org. Development tomh@habitattucson.org (520) 326-1217 ext. 219 www.HabitatTucson.org SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
Internship Opportunities Internship Opportunities! Check out the SGPP Internships page for an updated comprehensive list of all local and regional internships, such as:
Amistades - ONDCP Internship The Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Summer 2015 Central Intellengence Agency Summer 2016 & 2017 South Tucson Municipal Court
Contact information, internship description, instructions on how to enroll, and more!
Spring 2015 Internship enrollment: January 29, 2015 No Exceptions The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona claims no political affiliations.
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Job Opportunities The Daily Wildcat The Daily Wildcat is seeking undergraduate or graduate students to be Opinions Columnists during the Spring 2015 semester. Applicants must demonstrate superior research and writing skills and an ability to contribute to a diverse desk that exposes issues in the UA community and engages national dialogues. Successful applicants will also be inquisitive, passionate, and creative. Columnists must attend Sunday afternoon pitch meetings and publish columns of 500-600 words on a weekly basis. A limited number of alternative publishing schedules may be available to exceptional applicants with extremely limited time availability. Interested students should send a resume and persuasive writing sample of 500-2500 words to Jacquelyn Oesterblad at jacquio@email.arizona.edu. Finalists will be interviewed.
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Job Opportunities
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Announcements
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Announcements Terrorism in America- Mike Hurley Lecture Date/Time: Wed., Jan. 28, 2015 04:30:PM Location: James E. Rogers College of Law, Room 160 TERRORISM IN AMERICA: What are the current threats, and is the U.S. government doing enough to defend us? Please join the James E. Rogers College of Law for this special event on the impact of terrorism in America featuring former CIA officer Michael Hurley. Click here to register for this event. Contact: Emily Cayton ecayton@email.arizona.edu or 520-6263056.
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Visit Date/Time: Thurs., Jan. 29, 2015 09:30:AM Location: James E. Rogers College of Law, Ares Auditorium (Room 164) As part of ongoing public education effort, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hold oral arguments during its annual visit to Arizona Law on Thursday, Jan. 29.This judicial visit is hosted by the William H. Rehnquist Center on the Constitutional Structures of Government at the James E. Rogers College of Law.
Click here to register for this event. Contact: Bernadette Wilkinson bwilkins@email.arizona.edu
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Announcements 3+3 LAW BA/JD PROGRAM With respect to the Law BA/JD 3+3 program, please note that the requirements for the program can be found on the revised webpage: http://sgpp.arizona.edu/33-ba-law-juris-doctor The James E. Rogers College of Law admissions office is currently working on updating the admissions webpage, which does not reflect the current program requirements or application dates. The Law Admissions Office has informed me that it will begin accepting applications for the 3+3 program – for both LSAT and nonLSAT applicants – this May, for juniors eligible to start at the Law College in Fall 2015. Applications will be reviewed once junior-year Spring semester grades are posted. I will inform all law majors by email once the webpage has been updated with current information. Meanwhile, for more information, you are welcome to attend any of the following Law College information sessions and ask any questions you may have: Jan. 14: 3:00-4:30 Feb. 21: 10:30-12:00 March 11: 12:00-1:30 March 21: 10:30-12:00
April 25: 10:30-12:00
All sessions will be held in Room 146 at the Law College. Please RSVP to Katie Beringson, Law Admissions Office Manager, at 520-621-3477. If you prefer, you may also request Katie to schedule an individual appointment with you.
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Announcements The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program (participating in this program can lead to the Rangel Graduate Fellowship) The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2015 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program in 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 participants’ 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 non-governmental 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.
Rangel Summer Enrichment Program Eligibility requirements:
U.S. citizenship, a GPA of 3.2/4.0,
Must be a full-time undergraduate student
Must have at least Sophomore Status.
Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply.
Deadline: February 4, 2015, 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) James McDowell (jrmcdowell@howard.edu) 202-806-4367. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
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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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