[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message October 5, 2015

[UA Agriculture and Life Sciences Career and Academic Services]

CALS Monday Message
October 5, 2015
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Dates and Deadlines

October 9, 2015: Honors Convocation - no classes from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Family Weekend).
October 16, 2015: Change of Schedule form with instructor's permission to ADD or CHANGE classes is accepted until the end of the business day. After this, both instructor and Dean signatures will be required. UAccess is still available to withdraw online through November 1st.
October 19, 2015: All Change of Schedule forms to ADD or CHANGE classes require not only the instructor's signature indicating permission, but also the 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 1st.
October 26, 2015: Deadline to pay tuition ALL UNITS registered as of 8/20/2015 through 10/21/2015 without late charges.
November 1, 2015: Last day to withdraw from a class online through UAccess.
The complete withdrawal process is still available through the last day of classes.
November 2, 2015: Course withdrawals may be processed only with the approval of the student's college Dean on a Late Change Petition now through November 20th. Students must have an extraordinary reason for approval.
November 11, 2015: Veteran's Day, no classes.
November 17, 2015: $125.00 Unpaid Tuition Charge applied for unpaid tuition due 10/26/15.
CALS Career Center
The CALS Fall 2015 Internship Library is up and running. Internship information that comes through our office is added to the Internship Library. It is a great jumping off point to start looking for internships. Here is the link:

https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/fall-2015-internship-library  (https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/fall-2015-internship-library )

If you are actively seeking an internship, submit your information to the CALS Internship Student Survey. This is a great opportunity for students to gain access to open internships targeted through emails. Here is the link to the survey:

https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/internship-survey.
Announcements
Meet Your Major Fair
Wednesday, October 7^th
11 am-2 pm in the Student Union Ballroom

Even if you are set on your major, you can use the Fair to explore minor options!
meetyourmajor.arizona.edu
UA Food Day Fair 2015
Wednesday, October 14th
10 am - 2pm on the UA Mall

For more information visit:
http://uafoodday.com
Don't miss the 1st Arizona MEDLIFE meeting this year!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 @ 7:30PM
Location: Arbol de la Vida - Rec room

Participating in MedLife is a great opportunity to build up a resume, meet new friends and ultimately become knowledgable in the medical field by helping others who truly need it. Our mission is to improve the lives of families and individuals around the world through Medicine, Education, and Community Development by traveling to Peru, Tanzania and other places.  Please see the attached flyer to learn a little more about MedLife and what we do. We hope to see you on Tuesday!

The University of Arizona Alternative Breaks organization has opened up its 2016 trip applications!

If you are interested in participating in one of these week-long, jam-packed fun, service trips,just go to https://arizona.collegiatelink.net/ form/start/81463 (https://arizona.collegiatelink.net/form/start/81463) .

To apply for our weekend trip to Saguaro National Park go to https://arizona.collegiatelink.net/ form/start/81457 (https://arizona.collegiatelink.net/form/start/81457) .

Our priority deadline closes on October 11th, however, we will continue accepting applications on a rolling basis.
The trips include meaningful service working with different social issues, and fun activities on free days with other University of Arizona students! Our student-led trips are amazing opportunities for anyone looking to breakaway from the norm and do something different!

See our trip options below!
(locations will not be released until later in the semester)
Weekend Trip (Nov 13^th-15^th)
- Wildlife Preservation
Winter Break (Jan 3rd-9th)
- Poverty and Homelessness
Spring Break (March 12th-19th)
- Healthcare Access
- Poverty and Homelessness
- Mental Health and Addiction
- Wildlife Preservation
- Poverty and Marginalization


Contact uaalternativebreaks at gmail.com (mailto:uaalterntivebreaks at gmail.com)  with any questions.

"Like" our Facebook page (University of Arizona Alternative Breaks) (https://www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Arizona-Alternative-Breaks/579358962127947)  to learn more about our organization and stay updated!
NSC Students:
Check out Arizona in Shanghai

Shanghai has transformed from a small fishing village into a global financial capital (and home to more than 24 million people) in just a few decades.  It is a city that reflects the many dimensions of globalization.

Arizona in Shanghai is a unique partnership between the University of Arizona and CEA intended to engage a diverse group of students and academic fields in this spectacular city.

This program offers students the opportunity to gain immersive experiences related to local culture and language. Courses offered in Shanghai are represented by four UA Departments including Nutritional Sciences,
Global Studies, Communication and East Asian Studies.

To learn more about this program, please make an appointment with:
Donella Ly
djly at email.arizona.edu
(520) 621-0785

Or visit
https://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/arizona-shanghai-semester to apply!

Spring 2015 term starts late February and ends mid-June. Application deadline for this spring is November 15th!

Direct Credit NSC Offerings Include:
NSC 170, 301, and 255
Gain credit toward graduation!
The Office of Student Engagement is partnering with the student-led InnovateUA for their first initiative of the year - Pitchfest.

Pitchfest is part of a nationwide competition celebrating students and the power of their ideas. From ​September 25th to November 6th, students can log onto pitchfest.arizona.edu ​and upload a video explaining their big idea in one of 11 categories. The prize in each category starts at $500 - the more people participate, the higher the prize! Students have the opportunity to win up to $1000 for their idea!

The pitch is the new and improved elevator speech. In 3 minutes or less​, students should film themselves talking about their idea. The key is to keep it short, clear, and passionate. Students can submit their video on pitchfest.arizona.edu (http://pitchfest.arizona.edu/) . The winning ideas in each of the 11 categories will receive a monetary prize of up to $1000.

In addition to competing as individuals, Pitchfest also includes a friendly competition between the colleges at the University of Arizona. The winning college will be the one with the most student pitches across all categories (relative to college size)! Each college will have one Talent Team Representative, a student nominated by the Dean of that college, who responsibilities will include promoting Pitchfest and staffing the Pitch Tables at the Main Library on Mondays or Wednesdays. The Talent Team students get the word out and get other students excited about participating!

You can read more about Pitchfest on pitchfest.arizona.edu (http://pitchfest.arizona.edu/) . Additionally, If you would like questions on how to craft a pitch or any other questions, please contact Laura Kurtzberg at laurak2 at email.arizona.edu (mailto:laurak2 at email.arizona.edu) .

As our first event of the year, Pitchfest has the opportunity to spread the word about InnovateUA (
innovateua.arizona.edu) and connect with students who are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, or expanding their education! We hope that students who participate in Pitchfest will consider joining InnovateUA as a volunteer or an organizer.

Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP)

Weekly Writing Workshops: FREE and open to all UA and Tucson community members. Series: The Craft of Writing; Grammar and Style; Introduction to Scholarly Writing; and Advanced and Graduate Scholarly Writing.  Every Monday and Wednesday, 2 pm in Harvill Bldg., Room 319. Pre-registration is appreciated http://wsip.arizona.edu

WSIP Scheduled Tutoring: FREE to UA students. Individual and small group tutoring, 30 and 50 minutes sessions. Professional writing assistance in all subject areas and writing projects. Register and schedule an appointment on-line http://wsip.arizona.edu

WSIP Walk-in Tutoring: FREE to UA students. Individual and small group tutoring, no appointment necessary. Professional writing assistance in all subject areas and writing projects. Available at convenient locations across campus. Pre-registration is appreciated http://wsip.arizona.edu

Contact WSIP at 621-5849 or visit http://wsip.arizona.edu

Sustainability Curriculum at Biosphere 2:
Engagement That Builds Education & Outreach Capacity

Help us develop engaging curriculum at Biosphere 2 that teaches sustainability topics to K-12 students.
October 17-18 at Biosphere 2.

Biosphere 2 serves as a center for research, outreach, teaching and life-long learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe. Each day, K-12 students take tours and participate in hands-on science at the UA-owned facility. We would like to offer new units focused on sustainability for classes that come to Biosphere 2. The new units will require extensive curriculum development, and you can help!

We seek UA science, engineering, math, environmental science, architecture, conservation, and education students (Grad and Undergrad) interested in STEM, sustainability, and curriculum development to attend a 2-day working retreat, with additional follow up meetings and conversations. Facilitators (Biosphere 2 employees, UA faculty, and TUSD teachers) will guide and mentor STEM students, education students, &  teachers in combined groups as they articulate different ways in which K-12 students can actively explore and manipulate science/engineering principles focusing on issues of sustainability at Biosphere 2.

Transportation, food, and lodging will be provided. Space is limited. Please apply via this survey monkey link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/ r/SustainCurriculumB2 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SustainCurriculumB2)
Applications accepted until all spaces filled.

Benefits:
Opportunity for UA students from different disciplines to help build their STEM teaching and communication effectiveness.
Help increase STEM learning opportunities for students in southern Arizona.
Increase understanding and awareness of sustainability issues on the UA campus and in the local community.
Provide additional resources for teachers in the greater Tucson area.
Once these curriculum units are developed, they can have lasting impact for years to come.

Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/ r/SustainCurriculumB2 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SustainCurriculumB2)

If you have questions, please contact Katie Morgan (katherinemorgan at email.arizona.edu (mailto:katherinemorgan at email.arizona.edu) ) or Kevin Bonine (kebonine at email.arizona.edu (mailto:kebonine at email.arizona.edu) ).

NASCAR 101
Tuesday, October 6th
10:30 am - 1 pm on the UA Mall

Meet NASCAR drivers Brian Scott and Ben Kennedy in-person!

Panel Discussion
Student Union Copper Room (4th floor) 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Celebrate UA's Moon Tree
Friday, October 30th
4:30-5:30 pm in Kuiper Space Sciences Building

The American Sycamore was grown from a seed that travelled to the moon on the Apollo 14 sapce flight in 1971 as part of the US Forest Service Research. Generously donated to The University of Arizona in 1976 where it has grown as a landscape icon and reminder of the connections between our planet and space.

Keynote Speaker:
Jack Roosa
son of Apollo 14 Astronaut Stuart Roosa

Call: (520) 621-7074 with any questions
For more information visit:
arboretum.arizona.edu/celebrating-moon-tree

The Pre-Health Professions Advising Center Staff is pleased to announce the opening of applications for our Med Mentor Internship for spring semester, 2016!
This updated version of our internship is still the LASC 493 (3 units) course designed for students intending to apply to medical school during the current application cycle, meaning those planning to start their program in 2017.  If you are not in your third year at The University of Arizona or beyond, then you would not be in the 2017 application cycle.  Through this internship, students have the opportunity to observe practicing physicians in their practices, develop mentoring relationships with health care professionals, explore career options, attend lectures to learn about important health care issues and prepare for the application to medical programs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To further explore your career goals by talking with doctors and other health care professionals whose own career paths are congruent with your interests.

To learn how major health care issues are manifested within the health care setting, i.e. professionalism, ethics, health care disparities and special populations, through weekly lectures on Thursdays 5-5:50 PM.

To observe physicians in their workplaces and begin to develop communication and empathy skills fundamental to effective patient care.

To prepare for writing the personal statement required in the medical school application.

To develop interview skills.

To Apply:
The PRIMARY APPLICATION FOR SPRING 2016 MED MENTOR INTERNSHIP is available on our website at http://prehealth.arizona.edu.

Applications are due by NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on October 5, 2015.
http://clas.arizona.edu/news/ pre-health-professions/2016-med-mentor-internship (http://clas.arizona.edu/news/pre-health-professions/2016-med-mentor-internship)
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The computer generated date/time will be the final determination of lateness. Don’t let this be an issue, please.


Volunteer Opportunity for students in ENVS/PLS and any related sustainability fields!

The UA Compost Cats are a student-run composting operation that diverts organic waste from landfills. Every year we organize waste management for Tucson Meet Yourself, one of the largest local events of the year.

Around 100,000 people come through the festival and nearly all of them buy something to eat. We compost hundreds of pounds of waste from this festival, but we can't do it alone!

Tucson Meet Yourself festival 2015
October 9th - 11th

We are recruiting volunteers to help guests sort trash, recycling, and compost to educate about sorting waste and diverting as much as possible from the landfill. Students can sign up for any amount of time they wish, but they must sign up on the link below. They'll sign up for the GREEN TEAM!

Contact Taylor Sanders at tns at email.arizona.edu (mailto:tns at email.arizona.edu)  with any questions.

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Become the next Arizona Student Regent!
The Student Regent is chosen by the University students to represent all Arizona students in the Arizona Board of Regents.

Information session:
October 15th from 5 - 6 PM
in SUMC Ventana Room

Applications:
Available online at www.asua.arizona.edu
and in the ASUA office located on the 3rd floor of the Student Union Memorial Center.

Applications due Monday Octobober 19, 2015 in the ASUA office

Contact the Student Regents Selections Committee with any questions.
ABORselections at email.arizona.edu

Career Services and the Institute for Career Readiness & Engagement
Invite You to Attend

Employer Trek: IT and Computer Science

Friday, October 9^th, 2015
All Majors Welcome

In partnership with the Arizona Governor’s office, we invite you to spend the day exploring two national corporations known for their entertainment and customer service: General Motors and Infusionsoft!

General Motors (GM) designs and engineer state-of-the-art vehicles all while inventing new technologies, developing efficient manufacturing plants, and implementing new marketing initiatives. GM has a dynamic network with over 212,000 employees spread across 396 facilities in more than a 100 countries. GM uses bold flowing designs to make a statement and leverage the potential of technology to bring a positive change. Their customer centric approach to innovation is what drives the company, as the unique contributions of their employees are valued and recognized at every stage.

Infusionsoft is a software company that provides services and educational content to help small businesses get organized, grow sales and save time. By combining sales and marketing tools in one system, Infusionsoft helps entrepreneurs save time and simplify operations. More than 30,000 small businesses thrive with Infusionsoft. Our educational content and Lifecycle Marketing model provide a step-by-step framework for attracting traffic, increasing sales and delighting customers. Culture is at the heart of Infusionsoft— as a company and a team of employees Infusionsoft culture is how they live, how they work and how they serve the small business community. Infusionsoft is all about providing a foundation to achieve our purpose: to help small businesses succeed.

Where: Phoenix, Arizona
When: Friday, October 9^th from 7:30 AM—5:00 PM
Registration: Register online through Career Services at http://bit.ly/1UTHLWB by Wednesday, October 7th

This event is free. Space is limited. Snacks, lunch and transportation will be provided. We will leave the Old Main Circle promptly at 7:30 AM and will return to campus by approximately 5:00 PM. Dean’s excuses available for eligible students. Featured employers are not offering visa sponsorships for positions discussed at this event.

Questions? Contact Sarah Seavey at coleycv at email.arizona.edu or call (520) 621-2588.

Graduate School Preparation Programs!

UROC-PREP and STAR
Interested in learning about research in your field of study?
Is graduate school preparation on your to do list?
Then apply now for the UROC-PREP or STAR program!

SPRING 2016: Students begin the program in the spring semester and enroll in a 3 unit reading and writing intensive course: GRAD 492: Directed Research, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am to 9:15 am (no exceptions).

SUMMER 2016: Students work with a UA faculty mentor on a small scale research project in their field of study; complete a written research report, research poster, and oral presentation; are paid a $4,000 summer research stipend; complete GRE preparation and testing; have their abstract published in the UROC Abstract Review and more. For the summer, a full‐time commitment to all activities is expected of all students (no exceptions).

FALL 2016: Students are registered for a 1 unit graduate school preparation course, complete and submit applications to graduate school. For fall, all students must attend GRAD 496A: The Graduate School Application Process, Fridays, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (no exceptions).

UROC-PREP & STAR
Application Deadline: November 15th
Open to all majors

Contact: Dr. Andrew Huerta
ahuerta at email.arizona.edu

Visit: www.grad.arizona.edu/UROC (https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/)

UROC-PREP
Information: https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/prep
Application: https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/ uroc-application-2016 (https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/uroc-application-2016)

STAR
Information: https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/star
Application: https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc /uroc-application-2016 (https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/uroc-application-2016)

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Office of Career and Academic Services Advising located in Forbes 203/204

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

Walk-in Hours for the Week of October 5th (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

For Academic Advising Questions:
Forbes 203

Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta:
Appointment only

Kristen Geary:
Thursday: 1 pm - 3 pm

For Career and Internship Questions:
Forbes 204

Dari Trujillo:
Wednesday: 9 am - Noon
Thursday: 2:30 pm - 4 pm

Kyle Sharp:
Appointment Only
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