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:
RSVP for SBS graduation ceremony for graduate & guests
Begins 4/1/13
Priority Registration begins for Sophomores
4/8-4/14/13
Priority Registration begins for Freshmen
4/15-4/21/13
Deadline to apply for SGPP scholarships
4/15/13 @ 8:00AM
Reimbursement Deadline for GRE Test Prep
30 days from registration
Reimbursement Deadline for Study Abroad Airfare
30 days from airfare purchase 30 days from airfare purchase
Reimbursement Deadline for Internships Outside of Arizona Airfare
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://commencement.arizona.edu/
http://commencement.arizona.edu/
For the Social & Behavioral College Commencement info see http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation
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Announcements It is important that you meet with your Academic Advisor at least once each semester. To see your Academic Advisor’s contact information click here. You can also schedule an appointment with your advisor by logging into WiseAdvising here.
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.
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Internship Opportunity Senator Jeff Flake’s Tucson office is currently accepting applications for their 2013 summer and fall 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.
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions: Employment and Economic Development Immigration Services Refugee Youth Program Volunteer Management Outreach and Communications Case Management (Resettlement) Medical Services Health Advocacy Citizenship Preparation Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions. IRC will be hosting an optional Internship Open House on April 19th, 2:30pm-3:30pm, for those seeking more information. Government and Public Policy students are encouraged to apply. Agency Background: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitative assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC in Tucson provides a wide range of services to refugees in all stages of resettlement and seeks to promote each refugee family's search for self-sufficiency.
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Course Announcements Film & Television (FTV) 252, INTRODUCTION TO FILM STYLES & GENRES, a Tier Two Arts course offered PRE-SESSION 2013. The class is taught fully online PRE-SESSION 2013 (May 13-June 1) ONLINE COURSE FTV 252 INTRODUCTION TO FILM STYLES & GENRES Instructor: Prof. Yuri Makino This course provides an introduction for non-majors to the history and aesthetics of film. We will examine the technology of the moving image, analyze the visual aesthetic of successive periods and styles of filmmaking, and chart the development of visual narrative forms and genres in selected examples from the history of film. FTV 252 is available now via UAccess registration. For more information, contact Prof. Makino at ymakino@email.arizona.edu or at (520)621-8974.
ISTA 440/540 Data Visualization Seminar We are offering an experimental, 2-credit course in the School of Information: Science, Technology, and Arts for Fall 2013. The course, Data Visualization Seminar, will meet on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm to discuss selected topics and current trends in visualization. We invite upper-level undergraduates and graduate students to take part in the seminar. Ideally, the course will have a good balance of researchers from many disciplines, including the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts. Prerequisites are either: A) you are a researcher who would like to explore different methods of representing and interacting with your data, or B) you have a background in programming and computer graphics. ISTA 440/540 is in the process of being scheduled and does not currently appear in the Schedule of Classes. You will need instructor approval to sign up for the seminar. If you are interested, please send a short note to Prof. Angus Forbes. (angus.forbes+datavis@gmail.com) describing your programming experience and/or the datasets you plan to work with. Evolution and Human Development to be Offered During Pre-Session Evolution and Human Development (EDP/FSHD/PSYC 200) is a Tier II, general education course designed to introduce students to the foundations of evolutionary and developmental psychology, enable students to explain modern human behaviors through analysis of theories, and encourage students to apply their own understanding of human behavior to course content. Educational Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development to be Offered During Pre-Session Educational Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development (EDP 301) is designed to introduce students to the basics of developmental and learning theories as they apply to elementary and secondary classrooms
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Course Announcements
Learn about Google’s advanced search functions Proprietary databases that index material & provide full text articles Google can’t Search techniques that leverage the system’s subtle features Evaluating the information you find Elective or for E Society major No Preq’s Syllabus at http://sirls.arizona.edu/content/irls-432-online-searching-fall-2013 For More info, contact the course instructor: Professor Cheryl Knott UA School of Information Resources & Library Sciences cherylknott@email.arizona.edu
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Course Announcements The University Libraries will be offering this one-credit, online course: LIBR197R – Summer I and II (8 week course) The Online Research Lab (LIBR197R) This exciting and innovative 1-credit, online course is open to all undergraduate students. Course Description: In today’s information-rich world, the ability to use information effectively is essential to success in college and beyond. This course will help students become effective users of information by providing them with the background and skills necessary to locate, critically evaluate, and use information sources for specific purposes. In particular, students will be developing skills that they can use and apply in their college research papers. Fully online course – take from anywhere!! If you have any questions about the course or would like additional information, please contact: Yvonne Mery, Assistant Librarian meryy@u.library.arizona.edu or 520-626-3850
Summer Journalism Courses open to non-journalism majors PRESESSION: Journalism 308 – Sports Journalism (online) Journalism 344 – Journalism, Gender and Multiculturalism (online) Journalism 447/547 – Government Secrecy (online) Journalism 439 – Media Ethics (in person; M - H, noon to 3:45 p.m.) SUMMER ONE: Journalism 404/504 – Freedom of Expression (online). Journalism 424/524 – Magazine Photography (in person: M, T, W 2 to 5 p.m.)\ Fall Courses: JOUR 472/572 SCIENCE JOURNALISM Open to graduate and undergraduate students in any major. No prerequisites. MON. & WED. 3 – 4:15 P.M. - HYBRID COURSE (half F2F, half online) Prof. Carol Schwalbe, a former National Geographic editor JOUR 426/526 Reporting the Middle East Open to all majors, no prerequisites. Freshman and sophomores need permission of instructor; juniors, seniors and graduate students can enroll without permission. TUES -THUR 12 - 1:15 P.M. Prof. Maggy Zanger Contact Prof. Zanger for more information: zanger@email.arizona.edu JOUR 422 Publication Design MON. 6 – 8:30 P.M. Gawain Douglas
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Course Announcements
http://www.coh.arizona.edu/classes/christed/clas352/
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Course Announcements
jminor@email.arizona.edu
UA Science is offering Summer session online courses, view them at : http://sgpp.arizona.edu/sites/sgpp.arizona.edu/files/COMPUTER SCIENCE SUMMER 2013 COURSES FLYER.pdf
AREC/ECON 339 “Economic Statistics” Dr. Satheesh Aradhyula Pre-Session 2013, May 13 – June 1, 2013 Mon – Fri: 1:00PM - 3:50PM Finish an upper-division statistics courses in just 3 weeks! AREC 339 provides instruction in the application and interpretation of statistical measures to problems in economics. The course is open to any major and may be of particular interest to ECON majors and minors, Business Economics, Business Management, etc. Calculus is a prerequisite. Email angie@email.arizona.edu to enroll.
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Job Opportunities The Undergraduate Admissions Processing Office has openings for 5 student assistants to be employed part-time for the Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 semesters (and potentially until the student graduates from the University of Arizona). A completed application packet must be submitted electronically via email to Danielle Crosby (dshafer@email.arizona.edu) or through Wildcat JobLink: Job posting #750008 by Friday, April 12th. A complete application packet consists of: 1. Complete Application (see attachment) 2. 1 page resume 3. Letter of Interest 4. Unofficial copy of academic transcript from UAccess 5. Commitment to work 15-20 hours per week during the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters 6. Copy of Fall 2013 class schedule indicating desired work hours 7. Commitment to attend the mandatory training day on Friday, August 23rd Requirements for a promising candidate: 1. Enrolled as an undergraduate student at U of A with a minimum 2.5 GPA 2. Complete Application packet submitted by Deadline of Friday, April 12th, 2013 3. Self-motivated student with the ability to prioritize goals and multi-task 4. A strong work ethic 5. Excellent computer and communication skills Application Deadline: Friday, April 12th, 2013 Interviews: Monday, April 15th, 2013 through Friday, April 19th, 2013 The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is currently looking for 5 enthusiastic students to provide outstanding customer service to UA students and families. This is a Federal Work Study Position and you must be eligible for Federal Work Study to apply for Client Services Representative - Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) . Typical duties include but are not limited to: • Providing customer service at the front counter, phones, and email • Maintaining financial aid documents and forms The application for this position is • Ongoing education about financial and processes and procedures available at https:// • Assisting other areas of the office as needed financialaid.arizona.edu/managing• Special projects as assigned my-aid/financial-aid-forms under Forms for Students, form #12. Job specific requirements: •Continuous Employment: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter semesters •15-20 hours per week, schedule set per semester, weekdays only • Meticulous and extensive use of UAccess • Work as part of a project team to coordinate customer service efforts • Serve as a source of information and advice for students and families regarding scholarships and financial aid • Provide ideas and feedback about office operations • Ability to complete training in federal regulations, scholarships and financial aid, and client service skills Qualifications • Must be eligible for Federal Work Study • Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or higher • Must possess superior analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Must be able to adapt quickly to the various tasks and responsibilities • Must work well in a team and office environment • Must be able to take initiative and apply logical problem-solving and decision-making skills • Expected to utilize most primary office software packages, including proficiency with Microsoft Office SGPP Undergrad Newsletter Pg 11
Student Opportunities When it comes to student success, nothing at school matters more than the quality of the teacher. Arizona Teaching Fellows is seeking recent college graduates & career changers to become excellent teachers, full-time in Arizona schools. Fellows train this summer and start teaching August 2013 while completing certification. Deadline to apply is April 15th, 2013. Apply today! EARTH DAY RECYCLED ART CONTEST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS PRESENTED BY STUDENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY The University of Arizona Students for Sustainability Earth Day Committee is excited to announce the first annual recycled art contest. Students for Sustainability (SFS) is a student run organization through ASUA that organizes sustainable initiatives on the U of A campus. The Earth Day Committee is planning a celebration on April 22nd to commemorate the 43rd annual Earth Day. As part of the celebration we will be hosting a recycled and pre-made material art contest to highlight recycled and pre-made materials as a reusable artistic medium. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 3 submissions, and the top 30 submissions will be featured at the Earth Day festival on April 22nd. Submission instructions are listed below. Tentative title and brief description due: April 17th, 2013 - 5 pm Finished piece and full submission due: April 22nd, 2013 – 1 pm Prizes announced: April 22nd, 2013 - 6 pm Submission Instructions: Please email Crystal Davis, contest director, at crystaldavis@email.arizona.edu to deliver your intent to submit and tentative title by April 10th, 2013. Please include ‘EDRA Intent to Submit’ in the subject line. To complete your submission, email Lauren Johnston with the title, full description, and digital image of your piece by April 17th, 2013. Include ‘EDRA Submission’ in the subject line. Please then deliver your artwork to the Earth Day Event by 1:00 pm on April 22nd. All submissions that include 100% recycled or premade materials (adhesives/binding agents not included) will be considered in the following categories: Wearable art (limit 3 pieces) 3D art (limit 3 cubic feet) 2D art (limit 4 square feet) Photographs will not be accepted. Note that all submissions must come with a full description of materials used, including their origin when relevant. Please contact the contest coordinator, (name, email) with any questions. We look forward to receiving your submission. SGPP Undergrad Newsletter Pg 12
Opportunity Reminders
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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Job Reminders The Arizona Office of the Auditor General will be on campus conducting interviews in Career Services for a Performance Auditor I on Thursday, April 11, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. The mission of the Office of the Auditor General is to improve state and local government operations and accountability by independently providing the Legislature, government decision-makers, and the public with timely, accurate, and impartial information; relevant recommendations; and technical assistance. Performance Auditor I’s assist in conducting performance audits of state agencies and programs. They gather information, identify areas of inquiry, obtain evidence, prepare well-documented work papers, and formulate findings and recommendations in compliance with government auditing standards. Apply for an interview on the Wildcat JobLink by April 9, 2013
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.
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Reminders
Call for Papers Josef Korbel Journal of Advanced International Studies Graduate Student Research Journal The Josef Korbel Journal of Advanced International Studies (JAIS) is an online journal published by the Ph.D. program at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies. It showcases the rigorous, original, scholarly research of graduate students in the fields of political science and international studies. Articles can be submitted for journal publication. JAIS is refereed by Ph.D. students from the University of Denver as well as from other domestic and international departments. We welcome submissions from the main subfields of international studies: · International Relations · Comparative Politics · Political Theory · International Political Economy For submission guidelines and more information: Website: http://www.du.edu/korbel/jais Email: JAIS@du.edu Submission Deadline: April 30, 2013
New Era Colorado, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to engage young people in the political process through civic engagement, advocacy, and leadership development. New Era is an innovative vehicle for hands-on democracy working to empower our generation. This summer, New Era is offering a fulltime summer fellowship program in Denver to train the next generation of young leaders to create change in their communities. The Democracy Fellows will learn to lead, organize, and advocate for the issues they are passionate about, and can receive need-based stipends for their participation. They'll learn from the best in their fields in Colorado how to write field plans, craft a media strategy, build relationships with volunteers, and more. Visit New Era’s website for more info! This can count for SGPP internship program!
Volunteer in Chile Note: This does not count as an internship offering by SGPP, it is strictly volunteer. For more info: http://ve-global.org/
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Opportunity Reminders
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
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Reminders
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Opportunity Reminders Intern for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District! The Office of Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ01) 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.
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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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