SGPP Undergrad Newsletter
Table of Contents Important Dates
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Announcements
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Reminders
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University wide Dates & Deadlines click here. Important Dates & Deadlines to Know: Priority Registration begins for Veterans, Honors Jr’s & Sr’s only 3/18-3/24/13 GradFest at Student Union Bookstore
3/19-3/21/13
Begin Registering for Summer Classes for all students
3/18/13
Priority Registration begins for Seniors & Honors Soph’s & Freshmen
3/25-3/31/13
Priority Registration begins for Juniors
4/1-4/7/13
Priority Registration begins for Sophomores
4/8-4/14/13
Priority Registration begins for Freshmen
4/15-4/21/13
Reimbursement Deadline for GRE Test Prep
30 days from registration
Reimbursement Deadline for Study Abroad Airfare
30 days from airfare purchase
Reimbursement Deadline for Internships Outside of Arizona Airfare
30 days from airfare purchase
The Schedule of Classes for Summer Session 2013 is live in UAccess! Registration will begin on March 18th. The Summer website is up and available for students to view at….. http://summer-winter.arizona.edu/ There are no details yet as to the cost per unit. As soon as details are known, the website will be updated. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Summer/Winter Office at 626-8200. Check out SGPP on Facebook! Receive updates posted direct to Facebook & Twitter! @SGPPCats
Announcements
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Announcements
Accelerated Master’s in Public Administration now available to POL majors! Benefits: Complete your first year of master’s degree work while still an undergraduate senior! Save on graduate school fees: You will not start paying for graduate school fees until you finish your senior year. Requirements: You must be a Political Science major Be in one of the following concentrations: American Politics, Ideas & Methods, Comparative or International Relations, or Law & Public Policy 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA required You must complete the GRE Master level courses will be taken your senior year Application Materials: Application form online http://sgpp.arizona.edu/node/650 Two letters of reference $75.00 application fee GRE score (you can submit all application materials and have the score sent later) Priority Deadline is May 1, 2013
Do you want to learn more? Come to an information session with FREE PIZZA
Friday, March 22nd 1-2pm in Social Sciences 311!
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Announcements
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Attention Graduating Seniors for May 2013! Graduation Ceremony Information University-Wide Ceremony UA Football Stadium Friday, May 10, 2013 at 7:30pm Visit: http://commencement.arizona.edu/ for information and to RSVP for this ceremony.
Social and Behavioral Sciences College Ceremony Tucson Convention Center Friday, May 10, 2013, at 1:00 p.m Visit: http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation for information and to RSVP and purchase tickets for your guests.
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Reminders
GRADFEST SPRING 2013 -- Your one-stop shop for every graduation need! Commencement • cap & gown, tassels,stoles, hoods • grad announcements Show your Wildcat pride! • class rings • 20% off diploma frames • free portrait sittings • UA alumni clothing • UA alumni gear: mugs, license plate frames, window stickers • UA professional supplies: engraved pens & pencils, UA portfolios & briefcases • Josten's memory photo books The University of Arizona BookStores 520-621-2426 | uabookstores.arizona.edu We do more than exchange product for money.™ Want to know how? Visit uabookstores.arizona.edu/wedomore facebook.com/uabookstores twitter.com/uabookstores
For more details visit: uabookstore.arizona.edu/graduation or join our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/189449554512147/
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Announcements
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Announcements Become a Recycling Ambassador for Greening the Game! For Fall 2013 $8.00/hour APPLICATION DUE TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2012 at 5pm. Interviews will be held Monday April 15th to Thursday April 25th. Greening the Game is an initiative run through Students for Sustainability, an ASUA program. The goal of this program are to reach out to fans and educate them during tailgating and to clean the stadiums after the game. This is a fun and a hands on job that will teach students about how to be educational leaders and inform them about sustainable initiatives on the UA Campus. PLEASE FILL OUT APPLICATION ON: https://sites.google.com/a/uasfs.com/home/waste-reduction/greening-the-game/greening-the -game-recycling-ambassador-application For more information visit uasfs.com If you have any questions, please send them to Kaitlyn Elkind at kelkind@email.arizona.edu
** Job Opportunities Making Social Change** We’re looking for smart, hard-working students who work well in a team and are eager to work for change after graduation. The Fund for the Public Interest helps some of the top progressive organizations in the country work on issues such as clean energy, equal rights for LGBT Americans, and getting big money out of politics. And we're hiring! Specifically, we're hiring Citizen Outreach Directors to run our grassroots campaign offices across the country next fall -- working on behalf of groups like the Environment America, the Human Rights Campaign and US PIRG. We are looking for smart, motivated students who want to get their hands dirty and make a real impact on some of the most critical issues facing our society. If you are interested in applying, visit our website at www.fundjobs.org, or contact me directly 617-747-4324, pmansperger@fundstaff.org . I’m looking forward to speaking with you more about our positions! SGPP Undergrad Newsletter Pg 9
Announcements The THINK TANK is now enrolling students and working professionals for the March 19th GRE Prep Course. Contact Karen Ward at kmward1@email.arizona.edu or call (520) 621-4061 to sign up. This session will be offered via live-streaming for Sierra Vista residents through UA South (with limited seating). For more information visit http://thinktank.arizona.edu/grad-school-test-prep/about The THINK TANK Bear Down Gym | Park Student Union | Rec Center (520) 626-0530 thinktank.arizona.edu facebook.com/UATHINKTANK twitter.com/UATHINKTANK
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Reminders
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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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