[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message September 29, 2014

Mon Sep 29 13:14:35 MST 2014

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** CALS Monday Message
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** We think outside the barn.
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** Volume 12, Issue 6: September 29, 2014
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* Dates and Deadlines
* PRIORITY REGISTRATION INFO!
* CALS Internship Survey
* UA FALL CAREER DAYS INFO
* Tanimura & Antle Greenhouse Management Training Program Entry Level Position
* Attention Freshmen: Primus Honorary
* TEDxTucson Mixer
* First Annual CALS Research Poster Forum
* CALS A+ Advisor Award
* Pizza with a Professional: Career in Environment and Sustainability
* Become an AVID Tutor
* Become an Arizona Ambassador
* Club Corner
* 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
*

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.

** First Annual CALS Research Poster Forum
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November 10, 2014
UA Student Union Ball Room from 11 am to 2 pm

The CALS Research Office is happy to announce that we are beginning a new annual event this year - the CALS Research Poster Forum.
The goal of this event is to showcase all research at CALS, including research done in academic departments and extension, and to foster collaboration. Approximately a month before this event we will send out a call for electronic abstract submission.

1. All Faculty, Specialists and Agents are encouraged to submit at least one entry as a senior author
2. One of the authors (faculty, student, postdoc or staff) will be expected to be present by the poster during the forum
3. The Poster Forum will be open to all CALS personnel (Faculty, Staff, Administrators, Postdocs, Students, etc.), and your colleagues from other colleges are welcome to attend
4. Posters presented at other meetings in the recent past can be displayed
5. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by The Office of Technology Transfer Licensing Managers to identify opportunities to protect Intellectual Property
6. Entries will be accepted on a first come first serve basis depending on availability of space

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Sangita Pawar, PhD, MBA
Assistant Dean,
Research Administration, CALS
Email: sangita at email.arizona.edu (mailto:sangita at email.arizona.edu)
JOIN US AT
Pizza with a Professional:
Careers in Environment and Sustainability
Monday, September 29, 2014
12 Noon - 1:30 PM
Student Union Kiva Room
Students from all majors are invited to a panel discussion on careers in environment and sustainability. Learn more about the educational and professional backgrounds of professionals working in these fields. This is an excellent opportunity for students to network and ask questions in an informal environment. Stay for all or part of the panel as your schedule allows. Free pizza provided.

RSVP at:
http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=b96167e644&e=af2923c469

PRESENTERS:
Peter Dourlein, AIA, LEED AP (http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=6aeaa1a920&e=af2923c469)
Assistant Vice President
Planning, Design & Construction
University of Arizona

Elaine Marchello (http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=39a4a2424a&e=af2923c469)
Assistant Dean, Agriculture Academic Programs

David Heineking, CAPP (http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=36c4a9d1ef&e=af2923c469)
Director, Parking & Transportation Services

Lincoln Perino (http://arizona.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=56dd25f40f&e=af2923c469)
Founder, Ethos Rainwater Harvesting

Jeff Rhody (http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=df91470e93&e=af2923c469)
Co-Founder, Ethos Rainwater Harvesting

Dereka Rushbrook (http://arizona.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=415ec1671b&e=af2923c469)
Lecturer, School of Geography and Development

Dr. Thomas B. Wilson (http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=8c7c84a185&e=af2923c469)
Associate Professor of Practice
Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science
The fall 2014 Study Abroad 101 schedule is now posted and the sessions started this week.
Did you know that students can study abroad and earn direct credit during winter session? Featured below is a new faculty-led program are offered in Latin America!
Ecuador: Amazon Rainforest Conservation Biology (http://arizona.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=040919e6cf&e=af2923c469)
Spend your winter break in the Amazon rainforest exploring one of the world's most biodiverse regions while getting three credits of Environmental Sciences. Honor's credits available.

** Become an Arizona Ambassador
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Office of Admissions | Arizona Ambassador Honorary
September 11, 2014
Are you obsessed with the UA? Do you love to show off your backward walking skills? Have you ever found yourself suddenly singing the fight song?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then apply to become an Arizona Ambassador!
Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, the Arizona Ambassador Honorary is a volunteer/service organization on campus. Ambassadors provide campus tours to prospective students on a daily basis and participate in numerous on and off campus recruitment events. The organization logs nearly 1000 community service hours a semester.
This is a great opportunity to share your unique Wildcat Experience, meet prospective students, improve your public speaking skills, make amazing networks and connections among the campus community and learn things about the university you NEVER knew! Recruiting new students will open up more opportunities than you can imagine, and you will play a pivotal role in the college selection process.
Applications are NOW AVAILABLE at the following locations:
- Office of Admissions (Old Main)
- Academic Success and Achievement/Student Transitions
- ASUA
- Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
- African American Student Affairs (MLK Center)
- Asian/American Student Affairs
- Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs
- Native American Student Affairs
- The Honors College (Slonaker House)
- Think Tank (Bear Down Gym)
Or download an application from at http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=2ddc664e30&e=af2923c469. edu/ambassadors/apply (http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=41d299c38f&e=af2923c469) .
The application deadline is Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the lower level of Old Main.
Be sure to stay updated through our Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/ ambassadorselections (http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=dfea743de5&e=af2923c469)  (http://arizona.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=f271545b09&e=af2923c469) .
If you have any questions, please feel free to email arizonaambassadors at gmail.com (mailto:arizonaambassadors at gmail.com) .

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

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

** 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.

The CALS Internship Survey is now open.  Visit http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=4e37f70a6f&e=af2923c469 to enter your information.  All internship information received by the CALS Career Center will be sent to students who have completed the survey and match the criteria for each opportunity.  Signing up is the only way to ensure you hear about all of the internships that become available.
Real World Ready Starts HERE
Does 2,835 internships and over 4,490 full-time jobs get your attention? That’s the number of potential internships and full-time positions employers have told us they are looking to fill at this year’s UA Fall Career Days as of September 24th.
It’s time to start thinking beyond the classroom. Is a Fortune 500 firm on the horizon? A small nonprofit organization? Local? National? International? If you are seeking a full-time Career Position or an interesting internship, a trip to UA Fall Career Days will give you plenty to think about.
Recruiters at UA Fall Career Days are looking for a wide range of majors (over 200 at last count). Please come by and see what opportunities might be waiting for you.
UA Fall CAREER DAYS
Tuesday & Wednesday
September 30^th & October 1st, 11am to 4pm
Student Union Memorial Center
3^rd Floor Ballroom
Check out this link: http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=30d10a8382&e=af2923c469 for an up-to-date list of organizations coming to Fall Fair including the majors they are looking for, their websites and company profiles.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN!

Are you looking for a way to get involved on the U of A campus and make your freshman year unforgettable? If so, you should consider applying to PRIMUS FRESHMAN HONORARY!

What exactly is Primus? Primus is the University of Arizona's ONLY freshman honorary (a group of students dedicated to academics, school spirit, philanthropy and building bonds) and gives spirited, creative, and dedicated freshmen the chance to connect with others just like them! Not only will you make close friendships and unforgettable experiences with other members of Primus, you'll also get the chance to make a difference on campus and in the Tucson community. Primus gets involved in various philanthropy events, from planting trees, to sponsoring an underprivileged family for the holidays and buying them gifts! Primus also shows their love for the U of A by going to various sporting events together, as well as competing in Club Olympics.

Primus is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 class, which is available on the Primus website- http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=55bb8a02f1&e=af2923c469
The application is due September 29th in the ASUA office bynoon! Each year, 30 students are selected to be a part of the Primus class and we are so excited to see what great applicants we get this year.

ANNNND if you're interested in seeing more of what Primus is all about before you turn in your application, come to the mixerTONIGHT September 19 at Campus Candy (located on University) from 6-9 PM. You'll get the chance to meet former Primigos (our lingo for Primus members) and ask any questions!

We are so excited to meet all those interested and highly suggest liking the Primus Selections Facebook page- http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=48ccc731ea&e=af2923c469

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=9f62e41779&e=af2923c469 .

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

Become an AVID Tutor

$15/hour
Minimum of 6-8 hours a week
Flexible schedule

What is AVID?
AVID is an academic support program that prepares 6th through 12th grade
students for college success through a regularly scheduled AVID elective class during the school day. AVID tutors provide support to students who are working hard to go to college and have the potential to succeed in college. As an AVID tutor, you will supply these students with the knowledge you have gained throughout your transition from high school to college.

Participating TUSD Schools
Cholla High School
Sky Saczko, AVID coordinator
sky.saczko at tusd1.org

Palo Verde High School
Joanna Goldberg, AVID coordinator
joanna.goldberg at tusd1.org

Pueblo High School
Veronica Encinias, AVID
coordinator
veronica.encinias at tusd1.org

Booth Fickett Middle School
Kim French, AVID coordinator
Kimberly.French at tusd1.org

Secrist Middle School
Laurie Grana, AVID coordinator
laurie.grana at tusd1.org

Valencia Middle School
Mark Romero, AVID coordinator
mark.romero at tusd1.org

Requirements
 Complete at least 30 credit hours of coursework; or pass the ParaPro exam
offered at Sunnyside School District at a cost of $50 (contact Ana Rubio at
545-2003 to schedule exam), or at the UA Testing Office ($70, 621-7589)
 Contact AVID coordinator at school of interest
 Complete TUSD AVID Tutor Application available online at:
http://arizona.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720&id=83762a49f0&e=af2923c469
 Complete 8-hour paid AVID Tutor Training
 Complete TUSD requirements (background check, proof of immunization,
etc.), a $22 fingerprint fee will apply

The program web page is:http://www.avid.org/.  Michelle Ortiz (Project Manager, Student Success for Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management) is also available to answer your questions: miortiz at email.arizona.edu (mailto:miortiz at email.arizona.edu) .

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 Sept. 29 (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta:
Tuesday: 11am-12pm
Thursday: 9-10am

Kristen Geary:
Mon/Wed/Fri: 10am to Noon
Tuesday 1pm to 2pm
Thursday: 10:30am to Noon

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