[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message April 18, 2016

[UA Agriculture and Life Sciences Career and Academic Services]

CALS Monday Message
April 18, 2016
https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/
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Dates and Deadlines

April 19, 2016: Final deadline to submit Late Change Petitions to the student's college. The complete withdrawal process is still available through the last day of classes.

May 4, 2016: LAST DAY OF CLASSES. No registration changes can be made after the last day of classes. Last day to file a complete withdrawal, file a $25.00 Late Drop Fee Appeal form, AND file a $250.00 Late Registration Fee appeal.

May 2016 Graduating students-
To RSVP: Click on the button below or visit our website (https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/college-agriculture-and-life-sciences-may-2016-commencement) .

You will need to be signed in through WebAuth with your NETID and password. If you have trouble, email Dari Trujillo at kdtrujil at email.arizona.edu.
Click to RSVP (http://goo.gl/forms/JfrDBe7BSt)
Announcements
9th Annual Rainbow Graduation
Friday, May 6th. 6PM
Gallagher Theater, SUMC

Graduates: Please register at lgbtq.arizona.edu by April 25th @ Noon!

Are you graduating this May or December 2016?  Do you want to participate in a graduation ceremony that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of underrepresented sexual and/or gender identity(ies) at the U of A?

Graduates will receive rainbow cords, a certificate, and will be the guests of honor at a catered reception following the ceremony.

lgbtq.arizona.edu/rainbow-graduation

If you would like to participate, please fill out the google form here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ECpIk5NVYq-L_L45-uuAMsOmgw_MbPMH0Y9a5iLPZsY/viewform)  that will contain all of the necessary information. The only item not on the google form is the photo, which must be emailed to uarainbowgraduation at gmail.com (mailto:uarainbowgraduation at gmail.com)  by April 25^th @ Noon.

Rainbow Graduation is open to all graduating undergraduates, graduates, or professional school students (including allies!) to show their fabulous wildcat pride!
Have you already accepted an internship and are looking for a way to cover the expenses?

Career Services wants to award you up to $1000 to help pay travel and start up expenses!

Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be in a full time, undergraduate degree program and in good academic standing
-Must be enrolled for Fall 2016 at the U of A
-Preference given to those that meet FAFSA financial aid eligibility

All Majors Welcome!
Your internship must already be secured in order to apply.
To apply, visit:
https://arizona-csm.symplicity.com/ surveys/ita (https://arizona-csm.symplicity.com/surveys/ita)
Questions?
Contact Mary Frances Kuper
mmiller at email.arizona.edu (mailto:mmiller at email.arizona.edu)
Attention CALS students interested in taking COMM119-Public Speaking in Fall 2016.

Please use this link (https://cals.arizona.edu/arec/ comm119-fall-2016 (https://cals.arizona.edu/arec/comm119-fall-2016) )to submit your request to be added to a waitlist for a CALS only section of COMM119. All enrolled students will attend the lecture on Mondays 2-2:50 and one of two discussion sections. See the link above for information and to submit the form. The deadline to submit the form is Tuesday April 19^th at Noon Tucson time.

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Biochemistry Summer 2016 Courses
(for non-majors)

BIOC 384 Foundations in Biochemistry
for non-majors (CBC Majors may not apply)
Summer Session 1 – (6/6/2016 – 7/7/2016)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 – 11:45
Biological Sciences West Room 208
Instructor: Dr. Chad Park
Description: Structure and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, with a focus on understanding the molecular function of essential biomolecules.

BIOC 385 - Metabolic Biochemistry
for non-majors (CBC students may not enroll)
Summer Session 2 – (7/11/2016 – 8/10/2016)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 – 11:45
Biological Sciences West Room 208 Instructor: Dr. Roger Miesfeld
Description: Fundamentals of metabolism and nucleic acid biochemistry at the cellular and organismal levels, with a focus on key pathways and regulatory mechanisms.

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Summer French And Italian Courses
Pre-Session (May 16 - June 4)
First Session (June 6 - July 7)
Second Session (July 11 - August 10)
Visit french.arizona.edu and italian.arizona.edu for a full list of classes!


Paid Summer Internship at the Grand Canyon!

Live and work on the North Rim as part of a vegetation team this summer!
The primary objectives of this internship will include: 1) implementing and monitoring restoration projects; 2) collecting seed and plant material; 3) inventorying, surveying and mapping native, exotic and rare plant species; 4) removing priority exotic plant species; 5) using GPS units, compasses, digital cameras and multiple data forms to document exotic plant management and site restoration activities; and, 6) coordinating, educating and supervising volunteer groups to complete the above-listed work.
For more information contact
Sarah Sterner (928) 638-7753

For the full description of the internship and how to apply, click here! (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720/files/2016_Polk_Intern_Vegetation_Announcement.pdf)

Pathways to Academic Student Success Probation Program - Become a Peer Advisors in Fall 2016!

http://pass.arizona.edu/work-for-pass

PASS Program provides peer advising, workshops, individualized plans, and continuous support to improve students’ persistence towards graduation to students who are on academic probation for the first time in the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Medicine (Pre-Physiology), Social and Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, and the Eller College of Management.
You do not need to be a student in one of these colleges to be a PASS PA.

Individuals in this position meet with a roster of students one-on-one to help improve their academic performance, help students identify campus resources that would be valuable to them, and help students develop skills and knowledge required to be a successful student and graduate from the University of Arizona.

Important Information:
- PAs decide their own schedule between 8AM-5PM Mon-Fri. PAs are required to be available a minimum of 12 hours a week, up to a maximum of 25.
- Salary Level:  $8.25/hr
- Start date: 8/15/16
- Approximate Hours Per Week:  12-17

Applicant Qualifications:
- Minimum of 30 units taken (Sophomore standing, Juniors and Seniors preferred)
- Minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA (3.0 preferred)
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in the Fall 2016 semester
- Must be available to work a minimum of 12 hr/week.

Peer Advisor Responsibilities:
- Be able to attend PAID training sessions the week before classes start for the Fall semester (Aug 15-19)
- Attend staff meetings every Wednesday from 7:45am—8:45am
- Serve as a resource to 20-40 student participants
- Be knowledgeable of campus resources and help students transition into the University (training provided)
- Prepare for and conduct all bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with students
- Provide a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for students to learn
- Maintain confidentiality & record/input student information into database

How to Apply:
Please download an application at http://pass.arizona.edu/work-for-pass and submit the completed application along with all additional documentation to Sam Becker at jlsjm5 at email.arizona.edu (mailto:jlsjm5 at email.arizona.edu)  OR hand in hard copy to room 28A of the Robert L. Nugent Building.

Applications are due by April 22
, 2016.

Questions?
Please visit our website at http://pass.arizona.edu/work-for-pass
Or contact:
Samantha Becker
Jlsjm5 at email.arizona.edu (mailto:Jlsjm5 at email.arizona.edu)
Phone: (520) 621-8554 (tel:%28520%29%20621-8554)
Robert L Nugent Building Rm 28A

Jungle Talk Contest

The Take Charge America Institute writing contest ends Friday, April 29, 2016. Consumer Jungle is joining the d-i-y revolution! Inspire your students to submit their short, 300-500 word article to Consumer Jungle and tell us all about how they are saving money by making, building and repairing things, increasing their skill set, and becoming more resourceful!

Remember, there must be a financial component to the article. One Grand Prize winner will be selected and three runners-ups. View the full contest rules and have your students submit their entry to Consumer Jungle here:
http://consumerjungle.org/jungle-talk/contest/rules.

Article submissions are accepted until April 29, 2016 so spread the word!

The National Poultry & Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) Scholarship Foundation is entering its 37th year of scholarship assistance. Every year, five $2,500.00 scholarships are awarded to students in the fields of poultry science, food science, agricultural economics/marketing, food marketing, and related poultry and business fields of study.
Interested students may apply for the 2016-2017 academic year scholarships by completing the attached application and sending it along with a 1 page letter explaining their career goals. You will also need a letter of recommendation from a professor, department head, advisor, or dean.
The application, transcript, and letter of recommendation must reach the NPFDA office no later than May 31, 2016. Selection and notification will be completed by July 15th.

Please click here to download the scholarship form! (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720/files/Scholarship_APP.doc)

Send applications to:

The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
2014 Osborne Rd
St. Marys, GA 31558

Applications received after the May 31, 2016 deadline will not be considered.

Support Young Farmers and Ranchers by purchasing a meal ticket for the annual BBQ!
Email Justen Ollendick justenollendick at email.arizona.edu
to purchase tickets.

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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 April 18th (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

For Academic Advising Questions:
Forbes 203

Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta:
No walk-ins at this time

Kristen Geary:
Monday 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - Noon

For Career and Internship Questions:
Forbes 204

Dari Trujillo:
Wednesday:  9 am - Noon
Thursday: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Jeff Patten:
Tuesday: 1 pm - 3 pm

Kyle Sharp:
No walk-ins at this time
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