[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message March 30, 2015

[UA Agriculture and Life Sciences Career and Academic Services]

CALS Monday Message
March 30, 2015
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Last week to apply for the CALS Scholarship!

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 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.

May 6, 2015: LAST DAY OF CLASSES.  No registration changes can be made after the last day of classes.
Last day to: File a complete withdrawal (https://www.registrar.arizona.edu/complete-withdrawal) , File a $25.00 Late Drop Fee Appeal form, File $250.00 Late Registration Fee appeal
May 7, 2015: Reading day - no classes or finals

May 8 - 14, 2015: FINAL EXAMS PERIOD

May 16, 2015:Spring Commencement date and degree award date for students completing by close of spring semester

Announcements


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!!!

THINK TANK in partnership with UA Libraries is offering a FREE Workshop on Citation Management, focused on RefWorks.

Tuesday, March 31st at 2pm.
Location: Main Library computer classroom, Rm. A112
*You can bring your laptop but it is not necessary because computers will be available.

Too many bibliographic references to cite? Are you overwhelmed with the intricacies of APA, MLA, Chicago or other citation styles? RefWorks to the rescue! RefWorks is a citation management program licensed for the UA campus by the University Libraries. It can be used to organize and cite articles, books, websites, and other information sources.
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) .

Visit the Downtown Tucson Student Pop-Up Stores
Starting on Sunday, March 29 through Saturday, April 4, three student-run pop-up stores will be open for business.  These retail entrepreneurial ventures represent the completion of a year-long program that included a Shark Tank-like presentation to local entrepreneurs and investors.  The three groups are:

Dwelling - a curated assortment of local designers and artisans of homewares, gifts, and apparel
ReWear - an interactive, customized experience designed to convert your old clothes into new, inspired apparel
Beard Avenue - unique products for beards and the beard-loving community

The stores will be located at 250 E. Congress - on the southwest corner of Congress and Arizona Avenue.  All three stores will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day.  You can reach them with the Sun Link by taking the stop near 6th Avenue and Congress or you can park on the street or in a parking garage.  The nearest garage is on Pennington Avenue between Stone and 6th Avenue.

Please stop by and support your fellow RCSC students in this unique, experiential opportunity.  You might also find something you want to buy!
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?

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.
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.
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.
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) .

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.

The office of Academic Success & Achievement is now hiring for the 2015-2016 academic year! If you would like experience working with college students and improving your leadership skills, we encourage you to apply for one of the many positions available within our office. We have opportunities available to work as a peer advisor for ASA Peer Mentors; the Cultural Learning Communities; the PASS Probation Program; or Student Support Services/TRiO. This summer we are also seeking students to work as resident assistants with our newest program, Bear Down Summer Bridge.

To learn more about the positions please take some time to watch the video outlining each program and the job duties: https://vimeo.com/122440097 (https://mail.catnet.arizona.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=KPmV2QP4M0iIBVgOiX7tZOSlOVdfPNIInDk6q1kfrhZ0nAwIYoJ3fWToXJvFtMBxRyASsOVCZcQ.&URL=https%3a%2f%2fvimeo.com%2f122440097) . You can also go directly to the application – APPLY HERE (https://mail.catnet.arizona.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=KPmV2QP4M0iIBVgOiX7tZOSlOVdfPNIInDk6q1kfrhZ0nAwIYoJ3fWToXJvFtMBxRyASsOVCZcQ.&URL=https%3a%2f%2fdocs.google.com%2fforms%2fd%2f1dxhqmySwjQogzKlQOJeUBbhy9xM0hMwTXoddGe0H0Aw%2fviewform%3fusp%3dsend_form) . Applications are due Wednesday, April 1st by noon.


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer Financial Aid Changes
Students will no longer be dropped from their summer courses for non-payment. Visit the Registrar’s Office for a list of add/drop dates and deadlines: http://registrar.arizona.edu/ schedules/dates.htm (https://mail.catnet.arizona.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=9_sz0uclY02RWwBzYugbheofDdZtO9IIITvFYDOxmoJHzeVh9Mo7G1uMVrq93bsjRbzOVLhbGpM.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fregistrar.arizona.edu%2fschedules%2fdates.htm) .

The Summer Aid Application is only needed if you wish to apply for Summer Federal Work Study (FWS)
Undergraduate and Graduate students not applying for FWS will automatically be reviewed for Summer Federal and Institutional Aid if the student meets the following criteria:
o    Enrolled in at least 1 Summer unit (See Minimum Enrollment Requirement for Federal and Institutional Aidsection for eligibility requirements to receive disbursements)
o    Does NOT have a May 2015 Graduation Check-Out on file
o    Has an official 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on record with UA
·           Undergraduate students wishing to be considered for Summer Institutional Grant Aid must additionally meet the following criteria:
o    Enrolled in at least 1 Summer unit by April 6, 2015 (See Minimum Enrollment Requirement for Federal and Institutional Aid section for eligibility requirements to receive disbursements)
Summer Aid will be awarded starting April 1, 2015. Awarding will continue on a weekly basis through July 31, 2015.

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 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) .

Richard A. Harvill Graduate Fellowship

The mission of the Richard A. Harvill Endowment is to perpetuate knowledge of Dr. Harvill, who served as UA president from 1951 to 1971, a period in which UA began its furious post-war enrollment growth, and the institution took its place among the leading research universities of the west. The award targets University of Arizona senior undergraduates, domestic or international who have completed a bachelor's degree at the UA in May 2015, have an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have been admitted to a PhD program at the UA for Fall 2015. The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of $12,000, disbursed in two equal payments between the fall and spring terms and a Graduate Tuition Scholarship that covers base graduate level tuition (not the differential tuition assessed by some programs) for each semester of award.

Deadline to apply:  May 1, 2015, 5 pm, for 2015-16 award period
Eligibility:  A current UA undergraduate, domestic or international, who will complete his or her UA bachelor's degree in May 2015, who will be admitted to a UA doctoral program for Fall 2015, and who has a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Award amount: $12,000 plus full base tuition (excludes mandatory registration fees and student health insurance) for one year only.  Please note that the Richard A. Harvill Fellow may hold a concurrent graduate research or teaching assistantship, or additional department funds. Fellows will be required to be enrolled for a minimum of 9 graduate units during the tenure of the fellowship (or 6 graduate units if on a concurrent assistantship).

Questions? Please contact Stephanie Adamson, Graduate College, adamsons at email.arizona.edu (https://mail.catnet.arizona.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=KPmV2QP4M0iIBVgOiX7tZOSlOVdfPNIInDk6q1kfrhZ0nAwIYoJ3fWToXJvFtMBxRyASsOVCZcQ.&URL=mailto%3aadamsons%40email.arizona.edu%3fsubject%3dHarvill%2520Fellowship)  or 520-626-0095.

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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 30 (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

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

Kristen Geary:
Tuesday and Friday: 10:30 am to Noon
Wednesday: 1 pm to 2:30 pm

For Career and Internship Questions:
Kyle Sharp:
No walk-ins this week

Dari Trujillo:
Tuesday: 1 pm to 4 pm
Thursday: 10 am to Noon
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