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 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
*Please note that Graduation Services will be closed to student traffic for commencementlist editing during the (next) week of April 1st – April 5th, returning on Monday, April 8th. * 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.
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Announcements
http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/workshops
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Announcements
Students, SGPP has over $40,000 in scholarship money to award for the 2013-2014 academic year!
Please visit our scholarships page to learn more about how to apply. Application deadline: Monday, April 15, 2013 @ 8 a.m.
Congratulations to the Top Secret Seminar Winners: Marina Shalabi Colby Letwak Andrew Melton Alina Schmidt Francisco Cruz Amanda Prewitt Paige Farrell
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Announcements
Meet & Greet Luncheon SGPP Governance Board Meeting We want to hear YOUR VOICE! SGPP Governance Board Members
Free Pizza Lunch
Mark Cromey
Wednesday April 3rd 12:00-2:00 Discussion Topics:
Social Sciences 311
SGPP Program Fees Student Suggestions Department Recommendations
Karen Donderewicz
Anything Else
Please RSVP to kld1@email.arizona.edu
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Announcements
What is Equiss? From May 21-23, 50 undergraduate students from colleges and universities from all over the country will have a unique opportunity to explore, reflect on, and learn how to take action to address social injustices. In a three-day dynamic retreat, participants will explore their own identities and engage in activities and discussions on various social justice topics to learn how to make a difference on campus and in the community. "Everything made me challenge how I think." "I learned to ask, rather than assume." "I learned how much of a difference I can have on social justice issues in the world." "I feel much more equipped with tools so I can still make a difference on my own campus." "Everything touched and changed me. The experience was priceless." Registration is available online at http://www.equiss.org Deadline: April 19th, 2013 Cost: $175 (includes room and board during retreat) Location: Tucson, Arizona On the Web: http://www.equiss.org Contact us at: (520) 621-8046 or at equissretreat@gmail.com The School of Plant Sciences has Spring course options! Details about each course can be found at: http://cals.arizona.edu/spls/undergraduate/courselist PLS 170
– Introduction to Biotechnology
PLS 170C1 – Plants and Our World
PLS 195A
– How to Feed 9billion People by 2050
PLS 217
– Introduction to Hydroponics
PLS 240
– Plant Biology
PLP 305
– Plant Pathology
PLP 329A
– Microbial Diversity
PLS330
– Plant Propagation, Production and Marketing
PLS 340
– Biotechnology
PLS 355
– Mohammad Pessarakli
PLS 359
– Plant Cell Structure and Function
PLP 427
– General Mycology
PLS 440/540 – Plant Growth and Development PLS 448A
– Plant Biochemistry and Metabolic Engineering
PLP 452/552 – Antibiotics: A Biological Perspective PLS 455
Dr. Ken Feldmann Dr. Tanya Quist Drs. Dennis Ray, David Galbraith, and Bill McCloskey Dr. Patricia Rorabaugh Dr. Steve Smith Dr. Barry Pryor Dr. Betsy Arnold Drs. Tanya Quist and Ursula Schuch Dr. Ken Feldmann Dr. Mohammad Pessarakl Dr. Ravi Palanivelu Dr. Marc Orbach Dr. Karen Schumaker Dr. Monica Schmidt Dr. Istvan Molanar
– Turfgrass Science: Environmental Stress Dr. Mohammad Pessarakli
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Announcements
Greetings Wildcats! ASUA is proud to announce the Academic Enrichment Scholarship. Three outstanding Wildcats will be awarded $1,000 to ease the financial burdens that students face while attending the University of Arizona. Absolutely anybody can apply for this scholarship, regardless of age, GPA, or background. The winners will be recognized at Accolades on April 20. Please fill out the application here: Please direct any questions to me via email at acarli@email.arizona.edu. Applications are due April 10, and winners will be notified on April 12. Bear Down, Anthony Carli, ASUA Academic Affairs Director
The Show Me Campaign Fellowship offers $3,000 stipends to college students completing unpaid internships focused on education or poverty alleviation. The Show Me Campaign Fellowship application is attached here , more information is available on our website www.showmecampaign.org
The Office of Admissions is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic school year! Do you know any students who would like to represent UA to prospective students and their parents from across the United States? These enthusiastic, involved UA students have numerous opportunities including, assisting with the application and NextSteps process, giving general admissions information and bringing first hand student experience to life! Applications are due April 1st. Please see this pdf for more information. Feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 520-621-3237 with any questions!
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Announcements
mspieler@email.arizona.edu
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FEDERAL RELATIONS DC INTERN SCHOLARSHIP Members of Congress have small staffs and tremendous workloads, so interns play a vital role. Duties vary, but generally, interns will learn how the legislative branch of government works, develop knowledge of resources available to assist constituents, gather information from various federal agencies, and attend meetings on behalf of the Member. As a result, internships in Washington DC are an invaluable experience for college students, and many current congressional staff members began their careers as interns. Internships in Washington DC, (as opposed to in-district internships), can be particularly challenging for students due to cost. While you would be receiving college credit and a wealth of experience for your work, you are not generally compensated financially. Because of the important role you play in our Arizona congressional offices, the UA Office of Federal Relations is pleased to offer a scholarship to help cover the costs of your time in Washington. Award of this scholarship is competitive and based on both merit and financial need, with a required minimum GPA of 3.0. The scholarship will allow $500/mo for living expenses, plus a tuition award. The tuition award covers mandatory fees, but not optional personal fees such as Honors fees, Engineering fees, class fees, etc. This scholarship is intended as a one semester opportunity for undergraduates, but graduate student applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Renewals may be considered only if academic credit and necessary degree progression can be demonstrated well prior to the second term. To apply for this scholarship, please send to the Office of Federal Relations at least thirty days prior to the start of the semester: Your Name, Contact Information, including in DC (if you have it) and Student ID #; Record of approval for twelve units of academic credit for the internship and Department point of contact for independent confirmation; A listing of any financial aid which you are receiving/have applied; A two-page written statement of interest and merit; and An offer letter from the relevant Congressional office. Scholarships are subject to approval by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and the student’s college or department. UA Office of Federal Relations P. O. Box 210066 Tucson, AZ 85721-0066 Phone number: (520) 621-3108 rmthomps@email.arizona.edu SGPP Undergrad Newsletter Pg 10
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Intern for Arizona’s First Congressional District! The Office of Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01) is now accepting resumes for Spring, Summer, and Fall internships in our Washington, D.C. office!
Intern duties vary, but may include: Constituent Correspondence Capitol Tours Legislative Research Attending Hearings and Briefings Assisting with Press Releases and Research Internships provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to become more familiar with how our government operates. Interns are a vital part of our office operations and will gain invaluable work experience. Because internships are highly competitive, we encourage applicants to apply early. To apply, please visit our Website at: http://kirkpatrick.house.gov/services/internships
All internships are unpaid, but students may earn credit through universities
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Reminders
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 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 13
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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