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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hello Agvisors,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The CALS ASEMS team wanted to share the copy we are sending to CALS ASEMS eligible students on their orientation day. To be clear, we are only sending this email to those students who are
eligible, and we are sending the email after we have received the updated student list that is sent out after the college meeting.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Additionally, Teresa or I will be tabling at the Forbes during the registration lab to catch students while they are waiting to connect with you all :) We were at the Resource Fair, however
it was very unproductive. We also have the same email for Transfer students, however, the times reflect their orientation schedule.
<b>If students have any questions at all about the program or the email please feel free to send them to us! Thank you so much for your support.</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All our best,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maya and Teresa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk10636441">Subject: Happy Orientation Day! Special Invitation to CALS ASEMS Scholars Program<o:p></o:p></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences!<b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">Happy Orientation Day!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">I am reaching out because your</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"> GPA and choice of major have
<b><span style="color:#C00000">identified you as a promising new student</span></b><span style="color:#C00000">
</span>in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and <b><span style="color:#C00000">you are receiving a special invitation to apply</span></b><span style="color:#C00000">
<b>to the Arizona’s Science, Engineering and Mathematics Scholars program.</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><b><span style="color:#C00000">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"></span><a href="https://asems.arizona.edu/home"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">The ASEMS program</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">
is a prestigious program that started in 2011 and supports students in successfully completing a STEM major. Many of our students are the first in their families to attend college.
<b><span style="color:#C00000">Students who participate in ASEMS are more likely to succeed academically and graduate with a STEM degree.</span></b><span style="color:#C00000">
</span>Participating in the ASEMS Program will also strengthen your academic and research skills, making you more competitive for science careers upon graduation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">We have a host of services and benefits for our students. We encourage you to check out our website:
</span><a href="https://asems.arizona.edu/programs"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">https://asems.arizona.edu/programs</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><b><span style="color:#C00000"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">During orientation you will learn more about CALS ASEMS at your College Meeting (from 10:00 am – 11:15 am) and during the CALS Registration
Lab in the Forbes building (from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm), make sure to stop by our table in the interview room! I will also be floating around :)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">Our program is highly recognized in the STEM community here at the UA, and we truly hope you consider applying.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"></span><a href="https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8u0Cne4rE1JXt3L"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#C00000">Apply Now!</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#C00000"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><b>Click the link above or copy and paste:
</b></span><a href="https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YcmHEV0UuEBfZH" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><span style="color:#007AC0;background:white">https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YcmHEV0UuEBfZH</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">There are a limited number of openings available and students are accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. It is recommended that you apply early for best consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">At the latest, completed applications should be submitted by 11:59pm on June 30, 2019.</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">
<b><span style="color:#C00000">We will continue to accept applications after that date only if space in the program remains.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">All eligible applicants will be invited to an interview following review of their application. Members from the ASEMS Board of Directors will review application materials and transcripts to make admissions
decisions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk10636441">*There is no cost associated with being an ASEMS Scholar, only the program requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#C00000">QUESTIONS? CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maya Azzi, M.S.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Student Support Specialist
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://asems.arizona.edu/home">Arizona’s Science Engineering and Math Scholars Program</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University of Arizona, Saguaro Hall, 106A<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">520-621-5403<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000">Pronouns: She | her | hers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">CALS-ASEMS Students:
<a href="https://eagle.sbs.arizona.edu/advising/index.php?k=3def184ad8f4755ff269862ea77393dd#483">
Schedule a Meeting</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#767171;background:white">ASEMS fosters a culture of inclusive excellence at the University of Arizona by empowering STEM students with the tools necessary to
succeed while recognizing their unique backgrounds and assets.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#CC0000;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000">The University of Arizona sits on the original homelands of Indigenous peoples who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. Aligning with the university’s
core value of a diverse and inclusive community, it is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture, and history that make up the Wildcat community. At the institutional level, it is important to be proactice in broadening
awareness throughout campus to ensure our students feel represented and valued</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000">.
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