[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message September 30, 2013

Mon Sep 30 10:14:26 MST 2013

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CALS Monday Message

We think outside the barn.

Volume 10, Issue 6: September 30, 2013

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·         Dates and Deadlines

·         Campus Arboretum: In Memory in Dr. Allan Matthias 

·         Plant Sciences Club Meeting

·         Study Abroad in Latin America

·         AVID Program: Looking for tutors

·         Student Showcase: Calling for entries 

·         Apply for Wildcat Sounding Board 

·         Club Corner

·         Walk-in Hours

Dates and Deadlines

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Oct 18-20: FAMILY WEEKEND
Oct 18: Honors Convocation- no classes from 3 PM to 5PM
Oct 21: All changes require not only instructor's signature indicating permission on a Change of Schedule form, but also the Dean's signature

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We invite all undergraduate students to attend a meeting to elect leadership and formulate activities of the Plant Sciences Undergraduate Student Club. 

Meeting Time: This Friday, Sept. 27th from 5:00-6:00pm

Meeting Place: Marley 230

Please RSVP to me at tquist at cals.arizona.edu by Thursday night.

There will be free food!

This student-run club will serve as a meeting place for all undergraduate students interested in any aspect of plant sciences.  It will provide a forum for you to engage in activities that will enrich and broaden your learning experience. You will choose club leaders and decide on the activities of the club.

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TUSD’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is looking for tutors!
AVID is a college readiness progress and TUSD is seeking between 6 and 8 AVID tutors for this semester.  This is a great opportunity to gain experience!

- $10.48 per hour
- Minimum of 6-8 hours per week
- Flexible schedule

 Here is a link to more information:  http://www.avid.org/. For information about the process, please contact Michelle Ortiz, Project Manager, Student Success at: miortiz at email.arizona.edu.

Participating schools include Cholla HS, Palo Verde HS, Pueblo HS,Booth Fickett MS, Secrist MS, and Valencia MS.  

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Student Showcase 2013
Call for Entries

The Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) is in search of the best student research and creative projects at the University of Arizona for our 21st annual Student Showcase.
This is a chance for undergraduate and graduate students from across campus to prove their exceptional talents by displaying their work to their peers, faculty and the University of Arizona community during Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 8. Students will receive recognition and feedback on their projects and cash prizes are given to top entries in each category.
We highly encourage both graduate and undergraduate students to participate in this exciting and important event.
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (during Homecoming Weekend)
WHERE: Under the tents at the Alumni Plaza (in front of the Administration Building and the Student Union Memorial Center)
WHY: Feedback, recognition, significant addition to your resume, and there are CASH prizes up to $1,250 for both graduate and undergraduates.
HOW: Submit your application by Friday, Oct. 18.

For more information and instructions on how to submit an application to present at Student Showcase, go to http://gpsc.arizona.edu/student-showcase.

WHO: Both graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Arizona may enter their projects in one of the following categories:
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture

Biological Sciences
Business, Public Administration, and Economics
Education
Engineering
Health Sciences
Humanities, Literature and Languages
Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science
 Public Health
Social Sciences and Law
 Visual and Performing Arts*

*The Student Showcase will have a performing area for participants in the Visual and Performing Arts category, allowing them to present their research in a Lecture-Performance format.
If you have any questions, please contact the GPSC Events Director, Kevin Chau, at 626-6122 or send an email to gpscevents at email.arizona.edu.

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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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In recognition of Arbor Day 2013, 

we wish to renovate the Saguaro Hall gardens as

tribute to Dr. Allan Matthias,

a beloved advisor and faculty colleague in

the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

You’re invited to join us for a work day

Saturday, Oct. 5th 9am‐1pm

RSVP by Oct. 3rd to infoarboretum at ag.arizona.edu

Refreshments provided.

A celebration

with friends, family and colleagues will be held

Friday, Oct. 11th 4pm‐5pm

Saguaro Hall North Entry

A short program will be presented with thoughts shared from

students and colleagues of Dr. Matthias and a memorial

plaque will be placed at a new tree near the building.

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FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LATIN AMERICA

The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona and the Center for Mesoamerican Research (CIRMA) invite you to participate in a study abroad program in Antigua, Guatemala. This is a summer, spring and/or fall semester program. Students receive a University of Arizona transcript. Most courses can be taken for honors credit, and some can be taken for graduate credit.

The real uniqueness of Study Abroad at CIRMA is our commitment to a transformational pedagogy.   Our program weaves together rigorous theoretical engagement in themes such as human rights, development, climate change, and indigeneity with ongoing reflection of current events, home stay experiences, top/notch language training and profound encounters with Guatemalan activists, artists, students and scholars.

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Program highlights include:

* a variety of Latin American Studies, History, Anthropology, Politics, Environmental Studies and Spanish classes, taught by professors, scholars, and practitioners from Central America. Students can also study a Mayan language.

* classes give an in-depth and on-the-ground view of the history of revolution in Central America and contemporary social justice, peace and development issues, and ethnic relations.

* engaging field trips throughout Guatemala related to course material.

* opportunities to travel on your own (Guatemala is incredibly beautiful, complex and fascinating!)

* a home stay with a Guatemalan family.

* for-credit internships at CIRMA and use of CIRMA's extensive research library.
CIRMA is located in a stunningly beautiful colonial mansion in the center of Antigua, Guatemala.

* internships and volunteer opportunities in the surrounding community, organized according to student interests.

* study abroad students are also doing internships at Safe Passage/Camino Seguro
( <http://www.safepassage.org/> www.safepassage.org) in Guatemala City.  Safe Passage provides life-transforming aid to children of families who live in a barrio marginal.
Study abroad students have found that lending a hand to this incredible organization not only makes a real difference in the world, but that it changes their own lives as well. This internship can be accompanied by a directed reading in Latin American urban history or urban anthropology.

* a colloquium series that brings in renowned political, social and cultural leaders to dialogue with the study abroad students.

In both Fall and Spring, CIRMA offers an optional, 2-credit field learning experiences.  We team you with top experts and bring you to places tourists never see, into direct contact with Mayan or other Central American communities who have risen from the ashes of the civil wars and are doing amazing grassroots projects, recovering historical memory and/or promoting sustainable development.  Students say that these trips, like their CIRMA experience in general, change their lives.

Deadline to apply for Spring 2014 is Oct. 15. For deadlines for summer and fall 2014, please click on the U of A study abroad link below.

For more information about the application process, contact Jill Calderon at the UA Study Abroad office:
 <mailto:jcaldero at email.arizona.edu> jcaldero at email.arizona.edu.

For questions about CIRMA and Guatemala, contact Jennifer Casolo, CIRMA study abroad director:  <mailto:jcasolo at cirma.org.gt> jcasolo at cirma.org.gt

For program information, including price, see:

 <http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/center-mesoamerican-research-cirma-guatemala> http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/center-mesoamerican-research-cirma-guatemala or visit  <http://cirma.org.gt/> http://cirma.org.gt

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Do you want to make your voice heard? Do you have some opinions about the U of A you wish someone would listen to? Are you passionate about creating positive change at the U of A?

Apply for Wildcat Sounding Board today! Wildcat Sounding Board is a focus group of UA students who are passionate about the student voice and want to help make a difference for all students here. The students represent a wide and diverse range of colleges, schools, majors and involvement. The group will meet approximately three times per semester to discuss various academic policies and campus issues. Topics will range from drop deadlines to campus tutoring and everything in between. Your thoughts will be heard by professors, faculty, and administration! Plus, free food is included. The application deadline is Friday, October 4th, so apply TODAY! Applicants will be notified of their status by October 6th.
Application link: Click Here! <http://tiny.cc/wsbapp2013> 
Please contact me with any questions at jordanallison at email.arizona.edu.

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SPRING 2014 PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Priority Registration for Spring 2014 classes is around the corner.  This means you can start putting classes in your shopping cart now and officially enroll in them when your enrollment appointment comes up.  The schedule for priority registration is below.  You should also be meeting with your academic advisors now to make sure you are selecting the appropriate courses for your degree. Information on CALS advising can be found at:  <http://cals.arizona.edu/cas/advising/> http://cals.arizona.edu/cas/advising/  Select "Major Advising"

Students can also view their assigned enrollment appointment via UAccess Student Center in the blue column under 'Enrollment Dates". By taking advantage of your priority registration you will most likely end up with the classes you select to put in your shopping cart.  Take advantage of this opportunity!

Spring 2014 Priority Registration schedule:

October 14 - 20, 2013                    

Athletes, Veterans plus their dependents using GI Bill benefits, junior Honors students, and senior Honors students - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/14/13 through 8pm on 10/20/13.

October 21, 2013

Medicine, pharmacy, and graduate (degree seeking and non-degree seeking) students – You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/21/13 and will have continuous access through the first week of classes.

October 21 - 27, 2013

Seniors, post-baccalaureate education certification students, freshman Honors students, and sophomore Honors students - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/21/13 through 8pm on 10/27/13.

Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2013

Juniors and NSE students – You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/28/13 through 8pm on 11/3/13.

Nov 4 - 10, 2013

Sophomores - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 11/4/13 through 8pm on 11/10/13.

November 11 - 17, 2013

Freshman - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 11/11/13 through 8pm on 11/17/13.

November 18, 2013

Registration open to all degree seeking continuing students for registration, adds, drops, and changes.

November 20, 2013

Registration open to all degree seeking readmits and transfer students for registration, adds, drops, and changes.

December 20, 2013

Registration open to all non-degree seeking undergraduate students.

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 Sept. 30 (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):
Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta - Tuesday 2:00-3:30pm * Friday 10:00-11:30am
Kristen Geary - Monday 9:00am-12:00pm * Tuesday 1:00-4:00pm * Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm * Thursday 1:30-4:00pm * Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

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