[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message December 9, 2013

Mon Dec 9 15:48:19 MST 2013

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CALS Monday Message

We think outside the barn.

Volume 10, Issue 16: December 9, 2013

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·         Dates and Deadlines

·         Late Change Petition Info

·         Final Exam Week Info

·         NSC 255: Food and Culture

·         Body Smart Internship and Volunteering

·         Orientation Outbound Caller Application

·         Winter Session Info

·         Spring Leadership Classes

·         Orientation/Welcome Leader Application 

·         Backpacking and Canoeing in S. Utah and N. Arizona

·         Zimride Info

·         Club Corner

·         Walk-in Hours

Dates and Deadlines

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·         Dec. 11: Last day of classes AND Last day for complete withdrawal 
Dec. 12: Reading Day
Dec. 13-19: Final Examinations
Dec. 20: Registration open to all non-degree seeking undergraduate students for Spring 2014
Dec. 21: Fall Commencement

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Are you looking for an online winter session course?  Take NSC 255 Food and Culture!

- Online over winter session – only 3 weeks long
-Covers Tier II Individuals and Societies general education requirement
- Counts toward Nutritional Sciences minor
- 3 units

Registration through UAccess now open for winter session.  Winter session runs December 23rd to January 14th.

NSC 255 Food and Culture course description:
Food is a highly diversified, yet personal experience that binds all cultures.  Through this course students will experience the role of food in a variety of cultures and learn how the surrounding environment influences the tastes and flavors of a region. The course will combine assignments with readings and activities to help students begin to understand commonalities as well as diversities in cuisines and cultures. By completing assignments and activities each student will gain an appreciation of regional crops and how they contribute to both cuisine and culture

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New student position: Orientation Outbound Caller
Will work from March through July

 Students hired to be
 to help us make the calls to students who have signed up for Orientation. They will contact students who have signed up for orientation to remind them to take their placement exams as well as to complete any other pre-orientation tasks. During the months of June and July these callers will also be contacting students who have attended orientation to remind them to attend UA Clicks and other Wildcat Welcome programs. The application for this position is available on our website ( <http://orientation.arizona.edu/> http://orientation.arizona.edu) or they can apply at the following web address  <https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/forms/d/1GLpoQ-fe3JWOV8JsIx3YVk5sHhZ-W4v3Wdeq0vLHAI8/viewform> https://docs.google.com/
a/email.arizona.edu/forms/d/1GLpoQ-fe3JWOV8JsIx3YVk5sHhZ-W4v3Wdeq0vLHAI8/viewform. The application will be open until January 27th.  The pay for this position will be $8.25 an hour and students will work between 20-23 hours during the summer months. We would ask that you please forward this information no to any students that you think would be interested.a.

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Stay on track for graduation. Fulfill your requirements. Lighten your academic load for future semesters

Winter Session 2013-2014

December 23, 2013 - January 14, 2014 
Registration began November 18, 2013

For more information contact:

The Office of Summer & Winter Session
1401 East University Blvd
Administration Building 221G
P.O. Box 210066
Tucson, AZ  85721-0066
 <mailto:uasummer at u.arizona.edu> uasummer at u.arizona.edu 

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Spring Leadership Courses

HED 201: Foundations of Leadership (3 units) This course will cover a broad range of areas associated with effective leadership including communication, mission and vision, group development, values, ethics, diversity, and creating change.
Section 4: T/TH 2-3:15pm
Section 6: Thursdays, 2-4:30pm

EDL 272: Professional Development and Leadership (2 units) 
Students will become prepared for transition from college into graduate school/career by enhancing professional development and leadership skills. Topics discuss: career exploration, graduate school preparation, finances, job search strategies and community development.
Section 1: Tuesdays, 2-3:50pm

EDL 280: Leadership Strategies (3 units) 
The purpose of this course is to enhance interpersonal leadership competence with a focus on strategies to lead individuals and teams effectively.
Section 1: T/Th 9:30-10:45am

EDL 297a: Topics in Leadership, Section 5: Challenge Course Facilitation (2 credits)
This course is for students who want to learn about the background and skills necessary to safely and effectively facilitate challenge course experiences, including initiatives, low ropes elements, and high ropes courses. This is an experiential leadership skills development class through the practical application of challenge course facilitation training and techniques.
Wednesdays, 3-4:50pm

If you have any questions about these courses, please feel free to contact Devon Thomas, Coordinator for Leadership Programs:devonthomas at email.arizona.edu
Visit our website: http://leadership.arizona.edu/ <http://leadership.arizona.edu/org/uacourses/spring> 
org/uacourses/spring

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Enrollment Services is proud to announce that the Orientation and Welcome Leader (OWL) application has officially been released for summer 2014!

The OWL position allows students to be one of the first points of contact on campus for new students while representing the student experience at the UA. These students assist with both the summer New Student Orientation sessions
and fall Wildcat Welcome events

Since you all know and work with such great groups of student we wanted see if you could help us spread the word.  Please direct students to either our homepage at  <http://orientation.arizona.edu/> orientation.arizona.edu or  direct them to our online application, as it contains the position description in addition to the online “OWLpplication” (OWL + application = OWLpplication). Anyone viewing this application must be signed into their CatMail account in order to view and complete this form. Below and attached are the links to our online application, recommendation form, our print advertisement, and our social media presence for the position. Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to point students my way as the contact for the position.

OWL Application Link:    
  <https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dEMyWXBva3JqYnd0dnZydkdSWmxzSGc6MA#gid=0> https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/
spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dEMyWXBva3Jq
Ynd0dnZydkdSWmxzSGc6MA#gid=0

Social Media
Have a question or curious about the position? Make sure to check out our social media presence!
·         Facebook Page:  <http://facebook.com/OWLpplication> facebook.com/OWLpplication
·         Twitter Handle: @OWLpplication

Application Deadline
·         Application closes: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
     (recommendation form due to the Admissions front desk in Bear Down Gym)

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Do you need a change next quarter or semester?  Think sunshine and red-rock canyons!
There is space available on WRFI’s “Colorado Plateau: Desert Canyons and Cultures” spring course:
DATES: March 24 – May 23, 2014 |  Backpacking and Canoeing in Southern Utah & Northern Arizona  | 15 credits in 9 weeks!

The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers field-based, academic courses to undergraduate students, accredited through the University of Montana and transferable to other universities and colleges.
Find out more:  <http://www.wrfi.net/> www.wrfi.net  |   <http://www.wildrockies.wordpress.com/> www.wildrockies.wordpress.com
  | <http://www.facebook.com/WildRockiesFieldInstitute> www.facebook.com/WildRockiesFieldInstitute

WRFI’s 15-credit spring term course, “Colorado Plateau: Desert Canyons and Cultures” will take you backpacking and canoeing through the American Southwest while you explore ancient and contemporary indigenous cultures, hone your naturalist skills, and learn about current land management strategies and challenges.  Learn more on our website: <http://www.wrfi.net/courses/colorado-plateau.html> www.wrfi.net/courses/colorado-plateau.html.

EARN CREDIT LIVING IN YOUR TENT NEXT SEMESTER.  SERIOUSLY!
Please Contact Bethany Swanson (WRFI Outreach Manager) with questions at  <mailto:bethany at wrfi.net> bethany at wrfi.net or  <tel:406-549-4336> 406-549-4336.

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Want to make a few extra bucks driving others along the way or need to find a ride? Need to catch a ride somewhere out of Tucson?

University of Arizona has partnered with Zimride to make it easy to catch a lift or fill the empty seats in your car. 

 <http://zimride.arizona.edu/> zimride.arizona.edu 

Post your ride in November and be automatically entered to win an iPad, courtesy of Zimride! After posting, Zimride will match you up with others heading the same way.

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Got a club meeting coming up? 
Send your announcements to: 

 <mailto:kdtrujil at email.arizona.edu> kdtrujil at email.arizona.edu

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Good luck on your final examinations!
AND
Happy holidays! Have a fun and safe Winter break! 

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LATE CHANGE PETITION INFO for CALS students

LAST DAY TO TURN IN LATE CHANGE PETITION IS 
DECEMBER 9, 2013 available in Forbes 211

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Fall 2013 Final Exam Schedule

Here is a link to the Final Exam Schedule
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ms/134exams.htm

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Spring 2014 Body Smart Initiative undergrad INTERNSHIP
 and VOLUNTEER opportunities in the Health Promotion and Preventive Services department of the Campus Health Service are available. This student-focused, student-driven initiative began in the Fall of 2013. 

Our Mission: To enhance self-worth and positive body image among all UA students.

Body Smart activities aim to Educate, Advocate, and Empower students to be their best selves.

In an effort to effectively work toward our mission during the Spring 2014 semester, our focus will be to:
·Conduct the Body Smart Series of interactive talks, with critical discussions on topics relevant to body image and self-worth.
·Offer Body Smart Talks in Res Halls and to other groups on campus.
·Coordinate the Body Smart Fair (with interactive tabling of diverse student groups) and other events to be determined.
·Effectively market (including social media) all programs, events, and the Body Smart website (bodysmart.arizona.edu <http://bodysmart.arizona.edu/> ).

We are currently seeking to fill the following positions to accomplish the goals for the Spring semester: 

 Events Director Intern (1)
 Programs Director Intern (1)
Marketing Director Intern (1)
Website Manager Intern (1)
General Interns (3)
Volunteers

The internship positions are anticipated to require 10 hours/wk (3 credit units).  A weekly administrative meeting with the Body Smart Team will be included as part of these hours. In addition, attendance at the Body Smart Series and other relevant talks around campus will be part of the commitment. 

If you are interested in joining the Body Smart team, please complete the attached application (cut and paste it into an email, then fill in the blanks OR complete it and attach it) and send it to Co-Coordinator, Kendal Shanks, at jkshanks at email.arizona.edu 
by Wednesday, December 11 at 5pm.

Events Director Intern
Qualifications:  

· Public Health Major able to do a 20 hour/week internship
· Junior or Senior
· 3.0 GPA minimum

· Have a passion for the Body Smart Mission and related topics.  

· Have great organization, writing, and people skills
· Have a sincere desire to gain experience in planning and coordinating events

Responsibilities:
·Overall coordination responsibilities for the Body Smart Fair, Feb. 19, 2014
·Plan and organize additional Body Smart events, as schedule allows after the Body Smart Fair
·Communicate with professionals on/off campus
· Attend all events relating to Body Smart and other events on campus, as time allows
· Attend weekly Body Smart intern meeting
· Attend bi-weekly Body Smart Series meetings

Programs Intern
Qualifications: 

·Be able to do a 3 credit internship (10 hours/week)
·Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

·Have a passion for the Body Smart Mission and related topics. 

·Have great organization, writing, and people skills.
·Have a creative mindset.
·Submit with your application:
oSeven topics for the Body Smart talks that lend themselves to interactive, critical discussions stemming from credible resources

 Responsibilities:
·Plan and coordinate Body Smart series and talks
·Create topics and research for the Body Smart series and talks 

·Communicate with professionals on and off campus

·Recruit and train facilitators for the Body Smart series and talks
·Plan series talk dates. 
· Attend all events dealing with Body Smart
·Attend all Body Smart series and occasional talks
·Attend weekly Body Smart Internship Team meetings
·Spend internship hours in HPPS office at Campus Health Service

Marketing Intern
Qualifications: 

·Be able to do either a 3 credit internship (10 hours/week) or meet volunteer requirements
· Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

·Have a passion for the Body Smart Mission and related topics.  

· Have great organization, writing, creative, and social skills.
·Have previous experience with marketing events.

      Responsibilities:
·Market all Body Smart related events including Body Smart talks, Body Smart Series, and Body Smart fair.
· Identify and market the events of other student groups related to Body Smart topics.
·Market additional Body Smart events originating from Campus Health during the semester. 
·Create and update Facebook plan
· Communicate with professionals on and off campus.
· Attend all events affiliated with Body Smart.
·Attend weekly Body Smart Internship Team meetings.

Web Manager Intern
Qualifications:

· Sophomore, junior, or senior.
· 3.0 GPA minimum.
· Management Information Systems (MIS) major and/or very familiar with Word Press and HTML/CSS coding.
· Be able to do a 3-credit internship (10 hrs/wk) or meet volunteer requirements.

·  Have a passion for the Body Smart Mission and related topics.  

· Have competent writing skills and creative approaches. 
· Have strong organization and time-management skills
· Demonstrate that you are skilled with Word Press coding

Responsibilities:

·      Overall responsibility for management and look of the Body Smart website (WordPress platform)
o   Ensure that website guidelines are followed
o   Pull monthly statistics, both quantitative and qualitative, and report them to the Intern Team and the Campus Health Social Media Director
o  Update website to ensure all information is current and accurate
o  Update the calendar of events

· Attend events related Body Smart 

· Attend all of the Body Smart Series 
· Attend weekly Body Smart Internship Team admin meetings

General Interns
Qualifications: 

· Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior.
·3.0 GPA minimum.
· Be able to do a 3-credit internship (10 hrs/wk).

· Have a passion for the Body Smart Mission and related topics. 

Responsibilities:
· Help with marketing, planning events, researching topics, and all things as needed related to Body Smart.
· Attend all events related to Body Smart.
· Attend all of Body Smart Series 
·Attend weekly Body Smart Internship Team admin meetings.
·Identify sources of inspiration and motivation
·Find personal stories from UA students of triumph and overcoming odds.

VOLUNTEERS
Qualifications: 

·Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
·3.0 GPA minimum.

· Have a passion for the Body Smart Mission and related topics. 

Responsibilities:
·Work on Body Smart projects as self-selected or assigned by the team directors 

·Attend events related to Body Smart

·Attend at least five of the Body Smart Series 
· Attend weekly Body Smart Internship Team admin meetings

Office of Career and Academic Services Advising located in Forbes 211
Hours of Operation 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
Appointment Number: (520) 621-3616 

General academic advising questions can be answered in this office. The two advisors in this office are Kristen Geary and Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta. Students can schedule half hour appointments; stop by for a walk-in; contact via email at  <mailto:kgeary at email.arizona.edu> kgeary at email.arizona.edu or  <mailto:nancyr at ag.arizona.edu> nancyr at ag.arizona.edu or by phone at (520) 621-3616. For a complete listing of the major advisors visit the OAP website at:  <http://cals.arizona.edu/academicprograms/advisors_by_major> cals.arizona.edu/academicprograms/advisors_by_major

Walk-in Hours for the week of Dec. 9 (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):
Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta Tuesday 2 pm-3 pm and Friday 11 am-12 pm and Kristen Geary - NONE

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