[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message February 1, 2016

Mon Feb 1 09:30:41 MST 2016

CALS Monday Message
February 1, 2016
https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/
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Dates and Deadlines

February 1, 2016: Deadline to apply for Spring 2016 and Summer 2016 degree candidacy. Applications will be accepted after this date, however a $50.00 Late Candidacy Application fee will be assessed.

February 3, 2016: Last day to increase in units without the $250.00 Late Registration Fee.

February 4, 2016: $125.00 Unpaid Tuition Charge applied for unpaid tuition due 1/13/2016.

February 4, 2016: Begin $250.00 Late Registration Fee for additional class units.
Registration from zero units requires written statement, pre-payment, instructor and Dean's approval on a Change of Schedule form, and Registrar approval upon submission.

February 9, 2016: Last day to change from pass/fail to regular grade or vice versa with only instructor approval on a Change of Schedule form.
Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO), deadline is 11:59 PM.

February 10, 2016: Change of Schedule form with Instructor and Dean's permission is required to change from pass/fail to regular grade or vice versa.
Dean's signature is not required to change to/from audit until March 9.

A Solar "Panel"
Wednesday, February 3rd
McClelland Park 103

Impact, Environment Arizona and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences- CAS will be hosting a “Solar Panel” to discuss different perspectives on solar energy, including policy, economics, and the current state of things.

All students, faculty and community members are welcome to attend.

To RSVP:
http://uasolarpanel.eventbrite.com
Announcements
Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a 3.0 GPA, will have at least 4 semesters left at University of Arizona after the current spring semester, are interested in pursuing research and aspire a graduate degree in a bio-medical field, then you certainly should apply! The benefits and opportunities are MANY and there is NO prior research experience required.

The simple application and more information can be found at 2016 MARC Program Application (https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/uroc-application-2015) .
Please note that the application is now combined with UROC so you will have an opportunity to apply to several programs in one process. Be sure to select “Maximizing Access to Research Careers” (MARC) to ensure that your application is automatically forwarded to our office.

The financial benefits are:
- Paid partial or full tuition
- Paid health insurance (if needed)
- $1800 per year to travel to science meetings
- approximately $1,000 per month in stipend

Application Deadline: Monday, February 1st

If you'd like to discuss the possibilities or have any questions, please contact:
Cindy Neal, Assistant Director
MARC Program
cjneal at email.arizona.edu (mailto:cjneal at email.arizona.edu)
(520) 621-4667
The University of Arizona’s
Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP)

UBRP provides opportunities for students to participate in a paid, mentored research experience involving inquiry, design, investigation, research, scholarship, discovery, and the presentation of experimental results! UBRP students begin their apprenticeship with a research mentor by working full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2016. They will also have the opportunity to learn about science at our orientation session, ethics retreat, and scientific seminars, and get to know other undergraduates by being involved in small group meetings and field trips.

Eligibility:
- UA undergraduate enrolled in at least 7 credits at the UA
- In good academic standing
- Interested in biological research
- Open to all majors
- To be paid, students must be an American citizen, permanent resident, or  in the case of international students, hold a visa allowing them to work on campus
- International students interested in UBRP who do not hold a work visa may apply to UBRP as a volunteer
- No GPA requirement, but competitive students are generally those who hold a 3.0 minimum science and math GPA.

Applications for UBRP are due
Monday, February 1, 2016 at 5 PM

To apply to UBRP, visit https://ubrp.arizona.edu (https://ubrp.arizona.edu/)  and click on the “Log Into UBRP Online” link.

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Additional Summer Research Programs under the UBRP Umbrella
(All applications due February 1 at 5:00PM via UBRP website)

Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP): https://ubrp.arizona.edu/ programs/nacp (https://ubrp.arizona.edu/programs/nacp/)

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Summer Research Program (NSCS SRP):
https://ubrp.arizona.edu/ programs/nscs-summer (https://ubrp.arizona.edu/programs/nscs-summer)

Environmental Health Sciences: Transformative Research Undergraduate Experience (EHS-TRUE):
https://ubrp.arizona.edu/ programs/ehtrue (https://ubrp.arizona.edu/programs/ehtrue)
BIO5/BIOSA Student Industry Networking Event
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: BIO5 Institute -
Thomas W. Keating Building
Who: Students, Postdocs
Info & RSVP:
http://education.bio5.org/students
Cost: FREE!
Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from biotech companies looking for their next generation workforce. In addition, relevant graduate programs will present themselves. Finally, breakout sessions with career professionals and previous industry interns will round out the event.
For more information and to RSVP online:
education.bio5.org
Additional information is provided in the attached flyer. Click here! (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720/images/6798bf8f-49ba-4648-86b5-3134784caf9d.jpg)
Oregon Sea Grant is excited to announce our sixth annual Summer Scholars Program for eligible undergraduates. This ten-week program places high caliber undergraduate students from around the country with public agencies (federal, state, and local) to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. In addition to supporting agency programs and initiatives, the goals of the program are to offer students professional skills, agency workplace experience, and real life practice in marine science, policy, management, and outreach.
Applications due February 22, 2016 at 5 PM

For more information about eligibility, placements, and how to apply, go to:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/ fellowships/summer-scholars (http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/fellowships/summer-scholars)
Call for Pre-Health Professions
Student Volunteers

The University of Arizona Pre-Health Professions Advising Center is looking for 20-25 student volunteers to assist with the 2016 Health Professions Expo scheduled for Tuesday, February 23^rd from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(Note: We’ll need volunteers for before and after the Expo). We are asking a minimum of a 2 hour commitment.
Dean Excuses will be provided for students who qualify.

Benefits:
• Develop important networking contacts with Health Professions Admissions Representatives
• Use your leadership and communication skills
• Enhance your résumé
• Share information about your club/organization
• Receive an event scrub

If you are interested, you MUST attend an Orientation meeting on
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center
Picacho Room, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

If you have questions, please contact Josephine Gin Morgan at 621-6346 or email josiegin at email.arizona.edu (mailto:josiegin at email.arizona.edu)

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Arizona in Israel:
U of A Summer Program 2016

Location: Tel-Aviv & Jerusalem
Program Dates: July 3rd - August 15th
(UA Summer I and Summer II sessions)
Class Dates: July 5th - August 14th
Application Deadline: February 15, 2016
https://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/arizona-israel

Academic Credit Available
This is a 3-course program (9 credit units). Courses will include at least 1 UA Tier II/Gen Ed offering. All courses include extensive field trips and fieldwork assignments.

Application Requirements
2.75 GPA (undergraduate or graduate)
2 letters of reference
(on-line or hard copy submission)

Housing
Tel Aviv University and Rothberg School dormitories. Meals available through campus cafeteria, snack bars, and nearby supermarkets.

Financial Aid
Students may submit the FAFSA to receive need-based loans and grants to support their academic studies. They may also apply for scholarships from various private sources.

UA Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid:
https://financialaid.arizona.edu/
UA Office of Study Abroad:
http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/ financial-information (http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/financial-information)
UA College of Social and Behavioral Studies:
http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/ college/scholarships (http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/scholarships)
The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies: Weintraub and Sabesin Scholarships:
https://scholarship universe.arizona.edu/suha (https://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu/suha)

Prof. David Graizbord
Program Director
The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies
The University of Arizona
The Louise Foucar Marshall Bldg.

845 N. Park Ave., Suite 420

Phone: (520) 626-5758
Email: dlgraizb at email.arizona.edu (mailto:dlgraizb at email.arizona.edu)
Inexpensive FRESH Produce!
Produce on Wheels Without Waste
P.O.W.W.O.W.

60 lbs of produce for $10!
(cash only)

Saturday, February 6th
8 am - 11 am
Abram's Public Health Center
3950 S. Country Club Rd.
(Southwest corner of Country Club & Ajo)

Just bring $10 cash and load up on fresh fruits and veggies. Consider splitting the cost with a friend and sharing the produce!

The University of Arizona Department of Nutritional Sciences will be partnering withBorderlands Food Bank and the Diabetes Prevention and Education Center for this fresh produce distribution event.

Mark your calendars for more distributions like this one at Abram's Public Health Center every 1st Saturday of the month!
For more distribution sites check out the Metro Tucson & Southern AZ Flyer:
http://www.borderlandsfoodbank.org/ powwow_flyers_tucson_2015_2016.pdf (http://www.borderlandsfoodbank.org/powwow_flyers_tucson_2015_2016.pdf)

UROC 2016 Summer Program

Deadline is February 1, 2016!

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC) remains open to all majors and we look forward to all applications submissions.

Apply Online Today:
https://grad.arizona.edu/uroc/

For more information, contact:
Nura Dualeh
Undergraduate Research & Graduate Preparation Programs
520.626.7475
nura at email.arizona.edu

View the full size UROC flyer here! (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720/images/fe710e24-2934-4e43-b187-895b97bb713a.jpg)

Full Financial Support to
Study in the Caribbean!

The Africana Studies Program is awarding up to 2 awards of $6,000 each and/or up to 8 awards of $1,500 each to participate in the Arizona in the Caribbean summer program (6 gen ed units).

Please note that the $6,000 awards cover the entire cost of the program (except for airfare).

THIS IS OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

Deadline is February 5, 2016

Full Info and Requirements:
http://africana.arizona.edu/scholarship/ africana-studies-awards-arizona-french-caribbean (http://africana.arizona.edu/scholarship/africana-studies-awards-arizona-french-caribbean)

Global Student Embassy

University of Arizona's Global Student Embassy invites you to travel to Boaco, Nicaragua. Sow seeds and dig in the dirt alongside local environmentalists as we develop sustainable agriculture projects at a non-profit clinic outside of Boaco, and spend tranquil evenings listing to the howlers from the ranch hotel. Finish up the trip with a few days relaxing at a volcanic crater lake called Laguna de Apoyo, or at famous Playa Gigante on Nicaragua’s Gold Coast. This is the birth of a youth environmental and public health movement, where students develop technical skills and the drive to change the world.

Interest Meetings:
February 1st, 9th, and 10th
Time & Location: TBA

Register at:
www.globalstudentembassy.org/ registration (http://www.globalstudentembassy.org/registration)

Questions? Email:
rachelannsmith at email.arizona.edu (mailto:rachelannsmith at email.arizona.edu)

For more information, visit:
globalstudentembassy.org/uofa

Education & Nonprofit Career Day

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Student Union Memorial Center (SUMC) Ballroom
www.career.arizona.edu

View the full size flyer here! (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720/images/4d0f2d59-ee2d-4290-b91f-14abfea506b0.png)

The Edge is a FREE professional development program brought to you by Career Services and Leadership Programs. It is designed to help give you the edge when seeking internships and future career opportunities. Through self-assessment, professional development workshops, networking, and action planning opportunities, the Edge program will help you develop the skills you need to become Real-World Ready.

View the EDGE Flyer Here! (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720/files/Edge_Flyer_2016.pdf)

What will I do?
- Gain effective resume writing and interviewing skills
- Network directly with employers
- Complete self-assessments to determine your critical career and leadership development areas
- Participate in a series of 8 career and leadership development workshops to prepare you for internships and the future
- Participate in supplemental workshops for further development and gain hands on experience

What will I get?
- Individual advice and support from leadership and career development professionals
- An opportunity to build critical job readiness skills
- Opportunity to network with employers and exclusive access at the Career Fair and Diversity Mixer
- Certificate of completion

Where: Career Services located in the Student Union Room 411
Register at: http://bit.ly/1PLm9xe
When: February 2^nd – April 6^th

Edge offers three sessions on the following days and times:
Tuesdays - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
(All Majors Welcome)
Tuesdays - 5pm to 6pm
(STEM Majors Only)
Wednesdays - 12pm to 1pm
(All Majors Welcome)

Questions? Contact Sarah Seavey
coleycv at email.arizona.edu (mailto:coleycv at email.arizona.edu)
(520) 626-7562 (tel:%28520%29%20626-7562)

Want to volunteer abroad and get up to 80 clinical hours this summer?

Join VIDA!
VIDA has three main programs: General Medicine, Dental Health and Veterinary Medicine in which volunteers work alongside health care professionals to provide free clinics to rural communities in Central America. Volunteers also visit beautiful sceneries and enjoy the beach, white water rafting, and even zip-lining!

Our next meeting is Tuesday Feb 2nd at 5:00pm in the Vet Sci building room 129.

Our trip this year is on May 19 -June 2 (during pre session). The online VIDA application is on http://join.vidavolunteer.org/?tc=UANC051916 and the trip code is UANC051916.

Get the great opportunity to travel to Nicaragua and Costa Rica to serve the community while gaining valuable skills from health specialists and experience a new culture!

Like our Facebook page to stay updated and learn more about us!
https://www.facebook.com/uavid (https://www.facebook.com/uavidaclub) a

Writing Skills Improvement Program

WSIP regular tutoring and workshops are free of charge for UA undergraduate and graduate students. WSIP also offers custom services for students, staff, faculty, and departments as well as general community members, businesses, and organizations.

Individual or small group tutoring by appointment begins January 4.
Visit our online calendar to make an appointment.

Walk in tutoring begins January 18. Visit our website to see the schedule and locations.

Regular writing workshops begin January 25.
Visit our website to see the schedule and register to attend.

Visit wsip.arizona.edu for more information, or call 621-5849

The Concussion Study-- a one day study that involves neuropsychological assessments along with a variety of brain scans. We are looking for individuals ages 18-45 who had a head injury or concussion in the past year.  They must be right-handed, have no metal in their body, and speak English as a primary language.

The Light Exposure Concussion Treatment Study-- is a longitudinal, 13-week treatment study that involves in-home use of a light device in the morning as well as four visits to the University of Arizona that include neuropsychological assessments along with several brain scans. We are looking for individuals ages 18-50 who had a head injury or concussion in the past 18 months.  They must be right-handed, have no metal in their body, and speak English as a primary language.

Anyone who is interested in our studies can call us at 520-428-5121 (tel:520-428-5121)  or submit our webform at www.uaSCANlab.com (http://www.uascanlab.com/) .

43rd Annual President's Concert
The Arizona Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, February 6, 2016, 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 7, 2016, 3:00 PM
Crowder Hall

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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 February 1st (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

For Academic Advising Questions:
Forbes 203

Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta:
Appointment only

Kristen Geary:
Monday: 1 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - Noon
Thursday: 1 pm - 3 pm

For Career and Internship Questions:
Forbes 204

Dari Trujillo:
Wednesday:  10 am - 1 pm
Thursday: Noon - 1 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm

Jeff Patten:
Tuesday: 1 pm - 3 pm

Kyle Sharp:
No walk-ins at this time
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