[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message October 6, 2014

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** CALS Monday Message
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** We think outside the barn.
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** Volume 12, Issue 7: October 6, 2014
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* Dates and Deadlines
* PRIORITY REGISTRATION INFO!
* Tanimura & Antle Greenhouse Management Training Program Entry Level Position
* Meet your Major Fair Info
* International Alliance for the Prevention of AIDS Info Session
* Phishing E-mail Alert
* Accepting Applications: Lead Now Fellowship
* Virtual Pharmacy School Fair
* TEDxTucson Mixer
* Soft Skills - Why are they Important?
* Interested in International Affairs?
* WeeklyTip from CALS
* Walk-in Hours

** Dates and Deadlines
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* Oct 17: Change of Schedule form with Instructor's permission to ADD or CHANGE classes is accepted until the end of the business day
* Oct 20: All Change of Schedule forms to ADD or CHANGE classes require not only the Instructor's signature indicating permission, but also Dean's signature. By policy, permission from the Dean to make a registration change at this time requires an extraordinary reason.
* UAccess is still available to withdraw online through November 2
* Nov 2: Last day to withdraw online through UAccess
* Nov 3: Course withdrawals will be accepted only with instructor's permission on Late Change Petition to the College Dean from now through November 21
* Nov 11: Veterans Day- NO CLASSES
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NOTE:  Students must present their Change of Schedule forms in person unless they are fully online students. Students with extenuating circumstances that prevent them from presenting their forms in person may contact520-621-3113 (tel:520-621-3113)  for an exception. Fully online students may scan/email their forms to REG-Reghelp at email.arizona.edu (mailto:REG-Reghelp at email.arizona.edu) and provide necessary instructor and dean permissions by email.
Tanimura & Antle
Greenhouse Management Training Program
Entry Level Position
§ Position available immediately
§ Requires minimum BS in Ag Sciences or equivalent coursework
§ Working Knowledge: − Plant Growth
− Plant Nutrition
− Pest Management
− Plant Physiology
− Post-Harvest Physiology
− Plant Genetics
− Greenhouse Systems
− Food Safety

Successful candidates will begin the 2 year Management Training Program with a 120 day Orientation/Skills Development Program at Tanimura & Antle’s California & Arizona Agricultural Operations before assignment to Tanimura & Antle’s Livingston, Tennessee Hydroponic Greenhouse Operations. At Livingston, the candidate will receive on the job training and experience in all aspects of the Greenhouse Operations. During this training period, the candidate will perform trials and analysis and will be expected to present their findings to Management for process improvement.
Upon successful completion of Tanimura & Antle’s Greenhouse Management Training Program, the candidate can expect to be placed into a management role suited to the candidate’s skills. This could be a role at the existing Greenhouse, a management role at a future expansion greenhouse or within Tanimura & Antle’s California/Arizona Operations.
For additional information, contact Reyna Navarrete at (831) 455-4038, send email to reynanavarrete at taproduce.com or fax resume to (831) 455-3910.
Looking to volunteer abroad this summer? Interested in making an impact on the spread of HIV/AIDS through education?

Join the International Alliance for the Prevention of AIDS (IAPA) in the battle against HIV/AIDS in India for the Summer of 2015! Discover the beautiful culture of India while helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through education. This program is perfect for students interested in global health, health care, education, or international volunteerism.

Info Session: Wednesday,
October 8^th @ 5:30 pm
Science-Engineering Library Room 104

Please join us for our first info session of the semester to learn more about this opportunity. For more information, visit our website at www.iapaindia.org or email coordinators at iapaindia.org (mailto:coordinators at iapaindia.org) .
Calling all Leaders, Visionaries, and Project Designers!
Are you inspired to make positive change in your community? Do you have an idea for global social or environmental action? Are you seeking support for an existing project or one you want to start? Apply now to the Lead Now Fellowship!

What: Lead Now Fellowship 2015
Who: Youth leaders ages 13-26
Application Deadline: November 1^st
Fellowship Dates: Jan. 1^st – July 1^st 2015
More info: www.sustainus.org/leadnow
Questions? leadnow at sustainus.org (mailto:leadnow at sustainus.org)

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What They Are and Why You Need Them

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay (http://arizona.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=66c3e21e59&e=af2923c469) , Career Planning Expert

Most occupations require that those who work in it have certain abilities that allow them to do their jobs. For example, photographers must understand how different camera settings and lighting affect the pictures they take, teachers must be able to use certain techniques to teach math and reading, and computer programmers need to know how to use programming languages. These abilities are known as hard or technical skills and to learn them one usually enrolls in some sort of educational program where he or she receives classroom instruction and often practical training as well. To work in any occupation you also need what are referred to as soft skills.

What Are Soft Skills?
Soft skills are the personal character traits or qualities each of us has. They make up who we are, generally encompassing our attitudes, habits and how we interact with other people. They are much less tangible than hard or technical skills, and unlike them, you do not learn soft skills by enrolling in a training program. You can, however, acquire them through educational, work and life experiences but it will take a concerted effort on your part. Let's say for example, you are terrible at managing your time but find yourself enrolled in a class that requires you to complete numerous projects. If you want to do well you will have to improve your time management skills in order to meet your deadlines. You can learn how to better manage your time by seeking advice from faculty and fellow students or reading helpful articles.

Examples of Soft Skills
* Communication Skills: People with good communication skills have the ability to convey information to others either orally or in writing.
* Interpersonal Skills: Having good interpersonal skills means that one has not only the ability to communicate with others, but is willing to listen to people without judging them, share ideas and pitch in when co-workers need help.
* Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills: Problem solving is the ability to identify a problem and then come up with possible solutions. Critical thinking skills allow you to evaluate each possible solution, using logic and reasoning, to determine which one is most likely to be successful.
* Active Listening Skills: Good listeners make an effort to understand what others are saying, interrupting only when appropriate to ask questions that will help clarify the information being shared.
* Active Learning Skills: Active learners are willing and able to acquire knowledge and then apply it to their jobs.
* Time Management Skills: Those who are good at managing their time know how to schedule their tasks in order to complete projects according to deadlines. They are good at prioritizing their work.
* Team Player: Those who are team players are cooperative and can be leaders or participants, as necessitated by the situation at hand. They are willing to share responsibility with other team members, whether that means taking credit for successes or responsibility for failures.
* Professionalism: This characteristic is hard to define, but it's very apparent when someone is lacking it. It's probably the one trait that every employer desires, regardless of what you do or where you work. Professionalism encompasses many things including showing up on time, being polite, being generally pleasant and helpful, dressing appropriately and taking responsibility for your own actions.
* Reading Comprehension Skills: Individuals with strong reading comprehension skills have little difficulty understanding the content of written materials.
* Flexibility and Adaptability: People who are flexible and adaptable react well to changes in their jobs and work environments. They have a positive can-do attitude about anything that gets thrown their way.

Why Do You Need Soft Skills?

Soft skills help us do our jobs. They allow us to effectively and efficiently use our technical skills and knowledge. They improve the way we interact with our bosses, co-workers and customers. They permit us to get our work done on time. They influence how we feel about our jobs and how others perceive us.

Every single occupation you can think of demands that you have specific character traits, whether you're a doctor who needs to be an excellent communicator in order to convey information to her patients, a janitor who must have good interpersonal skills so that he can get along with his co-workers or an actor who must be persistent in spite of facing rejection over and over. An important thing to note is that soft skills are transferable between occupations. While you may have to go back to school to learn new technical skills if you change careers, you can always take your soft skills with you since they are valued in a variety of fields.

In addition to what is required by your occupation, employers also expect you to have certain character traits. Just look at any job announcement and you will see a laundry list of qualifications that includes not only the technical skills you need to do the job, but qualities like "excellent communication skills," "strong organizational skill," "team player," and "strong listening ability" listed there as well. Even if you have the technical skills required for a job, if you can't demonstrate that you have the specified traits you probably won't get the job. Make sure your resume lists accomplishments that demonstrate the desired soft skills and that you also find ways to discuss them during your job interview.

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

kdtrujil at email.arizona.edu (mailto:kdtrujil at email.arizona.edu)

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Weekly Tip from CALS:
Staying Healthy in College
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Staying healthy can be a difficult task in college!  Regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Residence Life created an exercise plan called Get Movin' that will make the task much easier!

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** PRIORITY REGISTRATION
SPRING 2015
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to register for your Spring 2015 classes during priority registration.

Visit with your academic advisor(s) to verify your class selection and assure you are on track!

Your academic advisor(s) is listed on your UAccess Student Center under the Advisors box.

Your Enrollment Appointment will also be listed on your UAccess Student Center. It will list the date you can start putting classes in your shopping cart and when your official enrollment date starts (pay close attention to it!).  Your enrollment appointment is based on your class status (completed units).

October 13 - 19, 2014
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 10/13/14 through 8pm on 10/19/14.

October 20, 2014
Medicine, pharmacy, and graduate (degree seeking and non-degree seeking) students – You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/20/14 and will have continuous access through the first week of classes.

October 20 - 26, 2014
Seniors (90 and above units) , post-baccalaureate education certification students, freshman Honors students, and sophomore Honors students- You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/20/14 through 8pm on 10/26/14.

Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2014
Juniors (60-89 units) and NSE students – You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/27/14 through 8pm on 11/2/14.

Nov 3 - 9, 2014
Sophomores (30-59 units) - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 11/3/14 through 8pm on 11/9/14.

November 10 - 16, 2014
Freshman (29 or fewer units) - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 11/10/14 through 8pm on 11/16/14.

November 17, 2014
Registration open to all degree seeking continuing students for registration, adds, drops, and changes.

November 19, 2014
Registration open to all degree seeking readmits and transfer students for registration, adds, drops, and changes

December 19, 2014
Registration open to all non-degree seeking undergraduate students.

Are you thinking about adding a second major or changing your major altogether?
Do you want to explore your options?
If so, consider attending the

MEET YOUR MAJOR FAIR
October 8^th, 11:00-2:00
Student Ballroom

PHISHING EMAIL ALERT!!! - Subject: ITS Helpdesk Admin Notification#

There has been a report of a phishing email circulating from sender “Tanya Kollenz Monteiro” (or other random names) with subject “ITS Helpdesk Admin Notification#”.

If you receive this email, please do NOT reply to the email, do NOT click any links, and do NOT open any attachments. These actions have been known to infect computers. Please delete the email from your inbox immediately.

No University unit will EVER ask you to reveal personal information such as passwords or other restricted data by email, phone, text or other means of communication. Any communication that asks specifically for your password is a scam and should be reported immediately to abuse at email.arizona.edu (mailto:abuse at email.arizona.edu) .

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Thank you!

Virtual Pharmacy School Fair
Featuring PharmD Programs
October 7 and 8, 2014
Conveniently and efficiently meet admissions representatives and faculty by interacting with AACP member Pharmacy Schools in a live 2-day event
-Register to attend the FREE virtual fair to learn more about US pharmacy programs
-Save you valuable time b meeting school representative in live chat sessions online
-Have your questions answered without ever leaving the comfort of your computer
-Only a One-Time Registration is required to meet multiple schools
-All registered attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $100 iTunes gift card
*Option to upload resume prior to the event (not required)
Register at www.CareerEco.com/Events/AACP

TEDxTucson is having a mixer, Wednesday, Oct 8th from 7 pm - 9 pm. There will be live streaming of TED Global from Rio, in addition to meeting people from around Tucson to mingle and network! It is a free event. We only ask that people RSVP at http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=47e7061289&e=af2923c469 .

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Elizabeth Nguyen (elizabethnguyen at email.arizona.edu (mailto:elizabethnguyen at email.arizona.edu) ).

** INTERESTED IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS?
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Check out this great opportunity to learn more about 5 international affairs graduate programs at the following universities.

Representatives from these schools will discuss academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and career opportunities for students with graduate degrees in international affairs. The focus is on careers, curriculum, faculty, admissions, and financial aid.

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The format for the information session will include a five-minute presentation by each admissions representative about the distinctive characteristics of each program, a group question and answer session, and an opportunity for you to talk individually with admissions representatives.

Thursday, October 9, 2014
12:00 – 1:30 pm
University of Arizona
Student Union, Santa Rita Room

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 kgeary at email.arizona.edu (mailto:kgeary at email.arizona.edu)  or nancyr at ag.arizona.edu (mailto:nancyr at ag.arizona.edu)  or by phone at (520) 621-3616. For a complete listing of the major advisors visit the CAS website at:cals.arizona.edu/academicprograms/advisors_by_major

Walk-in Hours for the week of October 6 (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta:
Monday 3pm to 4pm
Thursday 10am to 11am
Friday 11am to Noon

Kristen Geary:
Monday 10am to Noon

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