[Agvisors] CALS Monday Message January 25, 2016

[UA Agriculture and Life Sciences Career and Academic Services]

CALS Monday Message
January 25, 2016
https://cals.arizona.edu/cas/
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Dates and Deadlines

January 26, 2016: The last day to receive a REFUND (http://bursar.arizona.edu/students/payments-refunds/refunds.asp)  for a complete withdrawal or any drop in units.

January 27, 2016: Last day to drop without a W. Classes dropped on or before this date will remain on your UAccess academic record with a status of dropped, but will not appear on your transcript. (Note: The last day to receive a refund for a complete withdrawal or any drop in units was 1/26/2016.)

January 28, 2016: W period begins. A penalty grade of W will be awarded for each course withdrawal and the class(es) will appear on your transcript. Complete withdrawal period begins for students needing to withdraw from all courses at the university.

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.

Announcements
View the full size Peace Corps flyer here! (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d02ce653ff78467d92a1ca720/images/3c32e1b3-e34e-4aa3-9e6d-58e7d6538782.jpg)
Register TODAY for the National Collegiate Leadership Conference!

$90 Registration:
January 15th - January 28th, 2016
*Late Registration doesn't include a t-shirt*

Conference Features:
· Spans 3 days at the University of Arizona
· Over 600 participants from across the country
· Three inspirational speakers
· Over 80 leadership workshops
· Community Service projects with local organizations
· Tucson excursions
· Networking opportunities
· Awards ceremony
· Leadership Enrichment Certification

Conference Dates:
February 12th - February 14th, 2016
University of Arizona

Gain leadership skills and knowledge! Meet people who share similar interests! Make friends from over 60 different colleges!

REGISTER NOW:
https://orgsync.com/3784/forms/122598
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)
This summer break, Global Student Embassy University of Arizona invites you to join in a trip 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. There is room for 15-20 folks. Mark your calendars for the INTEREST MEETINGS January 29th, February 1st, 9th, and 10th! Come learn how you can fundraise to make your trip possible!

Date: January 29th, February 1st, 9th, and 10th
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

In addition to getting to travel for super cheap, this will also look great on your resume and set you apart from other graduates.

Come on through, and feel free to launch an email at rachelannsmith at email.arizona.edu!
More information can be found at globalstudentembassy.org/uofa
You can register at www.globalstudentembassy.org/ registration (http://www.globalstudentembassy.org/registration)
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.

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)
Apply Here (https://ag.purdue.edu/extension/militaryinternships/Pages/online-application.aspx)

Important GRO Information
If you are re-taking a course and planning on using a Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) this Spring 2016, please make note of the filing period.
See the attached instructions on how to file. Students can file for GRO online from 1/13/16 through February 9th at 11:59 pm. After you file for the GRO via Uaccess, it should indicate potential GRO on your schedule when you open your Uaccess Student Center.
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If you have any questions please follow up with your major advisor (http://cals.arizona.edu/cas/majors)  or college academic advisor in Forbes 203 at (520) 621-3616.
Have you taken a class from a FANTASTIC professor who deserves to have their awesomeness recognized across campus? Then consider nominating him or her for the Five Star Faculty Award.

The Five Star Faculty Award is the oldest student-nominated faculty award at the University of Arizona, having started in 1983. Even better, it’s the only award selected only by students! A student committee will review nominations and select five amazing professors as finalists for this award. These incredible teachers then take part in interviews to help the committee decide which one should receive this year’s prestigious award. The cherry on top? The four runners-up receive a prize of $250 each, and the winner will receive $1,000 and be recognized at the UA Awards of Excellence Ceremony in April 2016.

If you are interested in nominating one of your professors (past or present), please click on this link: http://bit.ly/1USZ23b (http://www.honors.arizona.edu/faculty-and-advisors/five-star-faculty-award-nomination)

Nominations are open until February 14th.

The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching. All students are weclome to submit nominations - the nominee must be a faculty member teaching an undergraduate this semester.

For past winners see:
http://www.honors.arizona.edu/faculty-and-advisors/five-star-faculty-award-winners

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)

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)

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

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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

Beef Jerky Sensory Test

Seeking men and women, age 25-54 years old who like beef jerky, to do up to two taste tests next week (Jan. 27-29).
Each test takes 15 minutes to do and participants will receive $15 for each test completed.

To see if you qualify, you can call Rena Shifren's office at 520-881-0439 (tel:520-881-0439) , email her at testinfo at prosensecrc.com (mailto:testinfo at prosensecrc.com) , or complete the online screener (http://goo.gl/forms/VC5Dnl2fZe).

Rena Shifren, PhD
President
Sensory Evaluation & Consumer Behavior

ProSense Consumer Research Center
2900 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 146
Tucson, AZ 85716
Ph: (520) 881-0441 (tel:%28520%29%20881-0441)
Fax: (520) 881-0471 (tel:%28520%29%20881-0471)
Email: rena.shifren at prosensecrc.com (mailto:rena.shifren at prosensecrc.com)
ProSense Consumer Research Center (http://www.prosensecrc.com/)

2016 FuSE Campus Connections Program Application Available!

Campus Connections is a program hosted each year by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) through the Future Seed Executives (FuSE) Initiative.
This opportunity was created to provide outstanding networking opportunities with industry mentors, executives, and thought leaders for university undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in the seed industry. Program participants will travel to the ASTA 133rd Annual Convention in Portland, OR, June 18-22, 2016. FuSE will cover registration fees and lodging for the convention, and provide reimbursement for airfare and travel expenses.

Campus Connections is available to Juniors with one year of undergraduate studies remaining in one of the following seed-related degree programs:

- Agronomy
- Plant Science/Genetics
- Crop Science
- Agricultural Business/Economics
- Biological Engineering
- Horticulture
- Floriculture
- Other seed-related degree program

The 2016 FuSE Campus Connections application is attached below. Please note that the deadline to submit an application and resume is January 29th, 2016.

Apply Here (http://www.amseed.org/education/fuse/campus-connections/?utm_source=FuSE+Connection+2016+%28Second+attempt%29&utm_campaign=Fuse&utm_medium=email)

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

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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 January 25th (for quick questions - 10 minutes or less):

For Academic Advising Questions:
Forbes 203

Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta:
Appointment only

Kristen Geary:
Wednesday: 10:30 am - Noon
Thursday: 9:30 am - Noon
Friday: 10:30 - 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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