[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message March 23, 2015

[UA Agriculture and Life Sciences Career and Academic Services]

CALS Monday Message
March 23, 2015
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CALS Career and Academic Services Announcements:

Please take the time to fill out the CALS Career Center Survey. Your feedback is very important to make our Career Center successful.
https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu /forms/d/1UYROYc_zCzdowWPQgmVQPh _JXUaMvpVb3KWemJev_WQ/viewform (https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/forms/d/1UYROYc_zCzdowWPQgmVQPh_JXUaMvpVb3KWemJev_WQ/viewform)
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Be sure to apply for the CALS Scholarship!
It is NOW OPEN!

For instructions on how to apply, visit: https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/cals-scholarships.

This application will be open until April 1st at 5:00pm- Decisions will be made over the summer and money will be awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year
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The Fall 2015 Schedule of Classes will be available March 2, 2015.  Students will be able to use their shopping carts and view their Enrollment Appointments in UAccess on March 2, 2015 as well.

Upcoming Priority Registration
March 23 - 29, 2015
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 3/23/15 through 8pm on 3/29/15.

March 30, 2015
Medicine, pharmacy, and graduate (degree seeking and non-degree seeking) students – You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 3/30/15 and will have continuous access through the first week of classes.

March 30 - April 5, 2015
Seniors, post-baccalaureate education certification students, freshman Honors students, and sophomore Honors students - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 3/30/15 through 8pm on 4/5/15.

April 6 - 12, 2015
Juniors and National Student Exchange students – You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 4/6/15 through 8pm on 4/12/15.

April 13 - 19, 2015
Sophomores - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 4/13/15 through 8pm on 4/19/15.

April 20 - 26, 2015
Freshman - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 4/20/15 through 8pm on 4/26/15.

April 27, 2015
Registration open to all degree seeking continuing students for registration, adds, drops, and changes.

April 29, 2015
Registration open to all degree seeking readmits and transfer students for registration, adds, drops, and changes.

August 17, 2015
Registration open to all non-degree seeking undergraduate students.

Dates and Deadlines

March 31: Last day to withdraw online through UAccess. Complete withdrawal is still available through last day of classes

April 1-April 21: Course withdrawals may be processed only with the approval of the student's College Dean on a Late Change Petition now through April 14th. Students must have an extra ordinary reason for approval.
Visit Saguaro Hall Room 221 for additional information.


Announcements
Great opportunity for UA students only!

Dillard’s Professional Dress Fashion Show
Sunday, March 29^th, 10:30am to 12:30
Tucson Mall @ 4500 N. Oracle Rd.

Just before UA’s big Spring Career Fair (March 31 & April 1), Dillard’s is opening up the runway and hosting this Dress for Success Professional Dress Fashion Show. Join in the fun!

-Free breakfast
-Fashion show focused on Professional Dress
-Clinique make-up tutorials
-Raffles for gift baskets featuring fragrances and
-Giveaways from the trendiest brands such as Michael Kors, Sam Edelman, Gianni Bini and Antonio Melani

Limited seating available...You must register to attend. Sign up TODAY at
http://arizona-csm.symplicity.com/events/dressforsuccess
Event sponsored by UA Career Services and the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing

Call for submissions: Symbiosis: An Exhibit of Biological Art
We are very excited to announce an upcoming science and art event titled “Symbiosis: An Exhibit of Biological Art” to be held on Monday, April 20 from 5-7pm in the Gould-Simpson main lobby. This event is meant to showcase the aesthetic appeal of the life sciences and celebrate the fusion of science and art. The event will be co-hosted by the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NSCS) Ambassadors and the Nu Rho Psi neuroscience honors society.

We welcome submissions from any UA affiliate (students, faculty, staff) as well as members of the local Tucson community. We are eager to collect as many submissions as we can, and we deeply appreciate your time and consideration.
We welcome any form of expression, from photos and paintings to sculptures and musical performances. Artwork can be put up for sale at the event (10% will go to the event organizers), donated to the event organizers to sell or keep on display, or simply displayed at the event and returned to the artist afterward. We feel that this is a great opportunity for scientists and artists alike to showcase their unique, interdisciplinary talent.

Please fill out this form by March 23^rd if you intend to submit art: http://goo.gl/forms/O9BZAtXMXY. The event organizers will then contact you with more details.

Inquires about this event may be directed to Amy Nippert, NSCS student, at amyn at email.arizona.edu (mailto:amyn at email.arizona.edu) .

Study Abroad in Africa this summer! Earn SIX units of UA credit,  and can be counted as Honors units!

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Thomas B. Wilson
tbw at email.arizona.edu (mailto:tbw at email.arizona.edu)
Are YOU Real World Ready?

Career fairs are an ideal opportunity for students to get in front of interested employers, make connections, practice their One-Minute Commercial and maybe even find the perfect job or internship. And this final fair of the Spring Semester is the biggest one. More recruiters. Almost 200 tables over the course of the two days. And more opportunities.

UA Spring Career Days 2015
Tuesday & Wednesday
March 31 and April 1
11am to 4pm
Student Union Memorial Center 3^rd Floor
#UASpringFair

This UA Career Services comprehensive career fair combines summer internship and full-time opportunities from a wide variety of sectors including: public service, government, healthcare and industry. Look for more opportunities and more options for students in ALL majors. Employers attending this event as of mid-March, indicated they are looking to fill 1,398 internships and another 3,309 full-time positions.

Check online at www.career.arizona.edu (http://www.career.arizona.edu/) to determine what companies are coming and when. There is some overlap, but each day different opportunities are available. Students seeking full-time employment after graduation, career-related experience prior to graduation or just looking for potential careers will find opportunities and useful information at UA Spring Career Days.

Just a small sample of companies attending this year’s event include: Amazon, Apple, Charles Schwab, Dillard’s, GoDaddy, Honeywell, IBM, Insight Global, Make-A-Wish America, Pilot Flying J, Professional Sports Publications, Solar Solution AZ, Sonoran Wings Aviation, Ticketmaster and Yelp.

Don’t miss this opportunity!!!

The University of Arizona chapter of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society is proud to offer a number of different scholarships and awards to sophomore and junior students.

Completed Applications are due to the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) front office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday March 23rd, 2015. The CSIL office is located on the 4th Floor of SUMC.

MORTAR BOARD SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1983, the scholarship is awarded annually to an individual who most exemplifies the qualities that Mortar Board demands of its own members: outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service to both the University of Arizona and the community. Both men and women with sophomore standing (completed 30-60 units) and pursuing any undergraduate major are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The award may amount up to $500.
Due by 5:00pm on Monday March 23rd, 2015

JODY WINN-ODEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established in 1984 in memory of Jody Winn-Oden, a pre-medical student and member of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society, who was tragically killed that year in a car accident. Both men and women with junior standing (completed >60 units) pursuing a pre-medical curriculum or majoring in nursing are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Selection will be based upon the ability to convey outstanding character, leadership, and service, as well as sincere dedication to the healthcare profession. The award amount is at least $500.
Due by 5:00pm on Monday March 23rd, 2015

If you have any questions, please contact:
Stephanie Kha - UA Mortar Board Scholarship Chair at ua.mortarboard.scholarship at gmail.com (mailto:ua.mortarboard.scholarship at gmail.com)

CIA Information Session on Tuesday March 24, 2015 at 4:30 in Career Services
The CIA is visiting UA on March 24^th.

To learn more about the CIA careers and the application/hiring process, join them for an information session on Tuesday, March 24 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in the Career Services department, Student Union, 4^th Floor, room 411.

Greetings!

Are you interested in learning more about the crop science industry? Or maybe planning on having a career in a related field? Apply today for the AFA Crop Science Institute held in Central Iowa, July 19-21^st, 2015. AFA will be selecting up to 75 passionate, talented and committed students who are future leaders in the industry to take part in the AFA Crop Science Institute. Applications are due on April 3^rd and can be found at www.agfuture.org/afacropscience.

You may be wondering why you should attend the AFA Crop Science Institute?

1. Networking: At the AFA Crop Science Institute you will network with other highly talented students interested in the crop sciences from across the nation. Not only that, but you will also get to interact with recognized leaders in the industry. From year to year, you will continue to work with these individuals.
2. Industry Tours: During the institute, one day will be committed to you learning the scope of careers within the agronomy and crop sciences industry. This means you will interact with professionals all across the sector.
3. Soft Skill development: While networking is important, so are the skills to do the job. At the AFA Crop Science Institute, they will take time to help train you in just a few of the important soft skills you’ll use as a professional in the industry.
4. The AFA High: There is no way you can leave the Institute without being excited about agriculture and the future. AFA helps you define your future goals and hone your skills. When you go back to campus, you will be able to make more meaning of why you are on campus – whether you are in class or in a club meeting.


If you would like to attend the AFA Crop Science Institute, you should apply through the online application. AFA’s industry partners will cover your registration, lodging and meals during the Institute. The only thing you will have to cover is your travel, but talk to me about carpooling or resources from our campus. Learn more and apply at www.agfuture.org/afacropscience.  Applications are due on April 3^rd!

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me, or Annie Storey at AFA. She can be reached at annie.story at agfuture.org (mailto:annie.story at agfuture.org) .

The 2015 Montgomery & Associates Summer Writing Internship at the WRRC
The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) is offering a summer internship to a student interested in gaining experience writing about environmental and water issues. The internship is supported by Montgomery & Associates, an Arizona-based consulting firm specializing in hydrology and water resource issues. The selected intern will contribute to research and writing for an issue of Arroyo, the annual WRRC publication that focuses on a critical Arizona water issue. Arroyo is recognized as source of objective, accurate and understandable information and reaches a wide audience that includes policy makers and water professionals as well as the interested public.
The topic selected for the 2016 Arroyo is potable water reuse. It will provide an overview of history, plans, technologies, water quality concerns, regulations, and public acceptance issues regarding the potable reuse of water in Arizona.
Enrolled students in good standing at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University are eligible. The intern will work approximately 20 hours per week for 10 weeks between the end of May and the beginning of August 2015 for a stipend of $2,500.
The intern will work at the WRRC offices in Tucson.  The successful applicant will be responsible for his/her own accommodations.
To Apply: Complete the application form downloadable from http://wrrc.arizona.edu/montgomery  and send the completed form, along with a writing sample and a letter of recommendation, to Susanna Eden at seden at email.arizona.edu (mailto:seden at email.arizona.edu) .
The 500-1,000 word writing sample may be on any topic; however, it should not be a technical report. The writing sample should avoid jargon and be understandable by general readers.  Applicants are encouraged to look at previous issues of Arroyo on the WRRC website at http://wrrc.arizona.edu/publications/arroyo.
The letter of recommendation should come from a faculty member familiar with applicant’s writing.
Deadline: Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2015.
Questions? Please direct any questions to seden at email.arizona.edu (mailto:seden at email.arizona.edu) .

Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority 3^rd Annual Salsa Showdown
Wednesday, April 1 from 10am-2pm on the mall
Enter your salsa in Sigma Alpha’s Showdown and show the UA campus how talented CALS students and staff are!
Here’s how to enter: Contact Lindsey Rizer (rizer at email.arizona.edu (mailto:rizer at email.arizona.edu) ) and let her know you want to enter your salsa in the showcase.  There is a $15 participation fee due the day of the event, but there are lots of great prizes to win!
All entries must be submitted by March 25.

If you don’t want to make salsa but you like to eat it, please come to the UA mall on Wednesday, April 1 from 10am-2pm to support Sigma Alpha and eat delicious salsa!  A $2 donation will let you sample every entry.

Want to do fun activities with a young person who looks up
to you as a friend and role model? Want to make a longlasting,
positive impact in the Tucson community?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson is looking for responsible,
caring students to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We
offer fun, FREE activities, ongoing support, and a great opportunity
for personal growth and community service. No special
skills necessary. Visit TucsonBigs.Org or call 520-624-2447.

It’s that time of year! Time to register for the 6^th Annual EEB Undergraduate Research Poster Session.
Register your poster here:  http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/ undergrads/specialprograms.htm (http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/undergrads/specialprograms.htm) .  The deadline to enter your poster is April 1^st.

The EEB Undergraduate Research Poster Session will be held Wednesday, April 15^th from 1-3 pm on the 2^nd and 3^rd floors of Life Sciences South.  This is your chance to present your research to your peers, to your department and to faculty from various life science fields. All EEB and Biology majors and minors, as well as any UA students doing current research with EEB faculty are invited to present a poster.

If you are doing letter graded ECOL research units or an honors thesis, please plan to present at this session.

More details and the registration form can be found online, follow the link above.

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Project SOAR (Fall HED 350; Spring HED 397B): (mailto:coe.arizona.edu/soar)  a service-learning course that places undergraduate mentors at under-resourced middle schools in Tucson. Mentors meet with the middle school youth weekly, addressing the following topics:
-Academic strengths
-Self-esteem
-Conflict resolution
-Career exploration
-College search process

STEM Project SOAR (Fall HED 350 Section 3; Spring HED 397B Section 3): (mailto:facebook.com/UAProjectSOAR)  STEM major undergraduate students will act as experts in their STEM field to mentor their STEM interested middle school mentee. In addition to the traditional curriculum of Project SOAR, the STEM undergraduates will learn STEM and Possible Selves activities to administer with their middle school mentee. Possible Selves is a theoretical framework addressing three perceptions:

-What I want to become
-What I think I actually will become
-What I am afraid I will become

Benefits of STEM SOAR: STEM majors and careers are challenging to enter for all students, but especially for those who come from under-resourced communities. STEM mentors can help middle school students address setbacks and strategies to select STEM majors and careers by participating in this 100% engagement opportunity!

The Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona's Mediterranean Diet & Health Study Abroad Program offers a summer class in Verona, Italy, a beautiful and historic Northern Italian city.  The syllabus includes discussions of the epidemiological and preclinical evidence related to the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet against chronic diseases (cancer, obesity, diabetes, etc) as well hands-on culinary experiences with Italian chefs and food experts. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the approach to food preparation, agriculture and community-based cultural activities characteristic to the Mediterranean region.  Excursions include meetings with food producers, visits to olive oil, pasta, and cheese processing plants as well as touring of historic sites including the Roman downtown of Verona, and opportunities to attend musical and opera events. Verona is located in close proximity to Venice, Milan, and Florence.

This 6-credit course is designed for students who have minimum sophomore standing, junior, and senior students in nutritional sciences, biological, physiological and related biomedical and social sciences, as well as undergraduate students who have a comparable background in the science and health fields.

This unique program begins on May 18th 2015 with coursework at the University of Arizona in Tucson, then continues from May 24 through June 20th, 2015 in Verona, Italy. Students not residing in Tucson during the first week will have the option of online participation.

The link to the program is:
https://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/mediterranean-diet-and-health

For more information and application contact directly:

Donato F. Romagnolo, Ph.D., MSc.
Program Director
Department of Nutritional Sciences and
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85718-0038
Tel. 520-626-9108
Email:
donato at u.arizona (mailto:donato at u.arizona)

Kendra Corey
Study Abroad Coordinator: Italy and Northern Europe
Study Abroad & Student Exchange
The University of Arizona
University Services Building (SE corner of Euclid & 2nd St; next to Marriott Hotel)
888 N. Euclid Avenue, Room 301
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: 520.626.3427
Fax: 520.626.1102

TIGER SWALLOWTAIL SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated is a national social sorority that recognizes its primary purpose is to promote strong capable women. Therefore, we are offering a $200.00 scholarship to a woman who can effectively demonstrate her commitment to academics and leadership as well as multiculturalism. Below we have listed the requirements, if you feel you exemplify what we are looking for please contact us.
DEADLINE is Friday, April 3^rd, 2015 at 5pm in the Theta Nu Xi box in the CSIL located on the 4^th floor of the student union

Award Criteria:
Non-Greek affiliated woman
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Requirements: In a new word document please write your Name, GPA, Class Standing, and Major along with your responses to the following questions. Turn them in to the specified location and keep each response to a maximum of 250 words.
How will this scholarship benefit you as a student?
* List any extracurricular activities you are currently involved in.
Have you held a leadership position in these activities?
What are your future professional goals?
Define multiculturalism in your own words.
How do you live multiculturalism in your daily life?

“Sisters of Diversity, Together as ONE.”



The Border Latino & American Indian Summer Exposure to Research (BLAISER) is a new ten week program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (COM-T) designed to help students become empowered and competitive Medical School, Health Professions and Graduate School applicants.  This opportunity is for undergraduates majoring in the biomedical fields to learn about the bench-to-bedside research process and prepare for a translational career in biomedical research or academic medicine. The 2015 Program will be held from June 7 to August 12, 2015.
Apply now (http://apply.diversity.medicine.arizona.edu/) ! Application Deadline March 27, 2015

Program Highlights
Mentorship from a UA biomedical researcher or medical scientist
-Gain hands-on experience conducting research
-Learn about minority health disparities
-Empower your GRE and MCAT skills
-Meet minority professors and students working in translational research
-Create and present a research poster
-Obtain additional clinical and community health mentoring the following academic year
-Experience the opportunity to be a part of a top cohort of students who have similar goals

Student Eligibility
-Current Junior status or beyond
-Cumulative 3.25 GPA
-Latinos, Native Americans and African Americans who have faced socioeconomic disadvantages, are first generation college attendees, grew up in either a rural or US/Mexico border region, OR are enrolled members in federally recognized American Indian tribes
-Currently majoring in: biology, chemistry, physiology, microbiology, engineering, computer sciences and similar fields

Program Benefits
-$4000 stipend
-On campus residence for non-UA students
-Six units upper division graded undergraduate research

For more information, contact:
Maria Teresa Velez, PhD
Director, BLAISER
mvelez at grad.arizona.edu (link sends e-mail) (mailto:mvelez at grad.arizona.edu?subject=BLAISER) , 520-621-3475


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Office of Career and Academic Services Advising located in Saguaro Hall 221

Hours of Operation 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
Appointment Number: (520) 621-3616

Walk-in Hours for the week of March 16 (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

For Academic Advising Questions:
Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta:
No walk-ins this week

Kristen Geary:
Wednesday: 11:00-12:00
Thursday: 2:00-3:00

For Career and Internship Questions:
Kyle Sharp:
Wednesday: 1:30-3:30
Thursday: 2:00-4:00

Dari Trujillo:
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