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GPSC Newsletter November 12, 2015
Events:
1.    GPSC Research Grants Deadline Approaching
2.    Dog Days With the Dean
3.    Around the World in 7.5 Minutes
4.    Alternative Breaks
5.    Recognize Faculty, Students, Staff and Programs for their Contributions!

Resources:

6.    UA Campus Pantry Distribution
7.    Live Safe App
8.    SAFE RIDES
9.    Survival Skills and Ethics Course (Spring 2016)
10. Graduate Assistant for Ethics and Integrity
11. Helping Hands Tucson
12. Research Study Volunteers (Child Cognition Lab)
Socials:
13. GPSC Happy Hour at Gentle Ben's!
Workshops:
14. Last GPSC/OIA Workshops for TAs.
15. CSW Presents: Workshops for Emerging Leaders
16. Think Tank Graduate Student Workshops- Fall 2015

Stay up to date with GPSC! Check out our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, & Snapchat
Like the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UAGPSC<http://www.facebook.com/UAGPSC> for information related to funding opportunities, academic and social events, and other graduate and professional student concerns. Also follow us on Instagram @UAGPSC and add us on Snapchat at UAGPSC.

GPSC Research Grants Deadline Approaching
The deadlines for our upcoming funding rounds are quickly approaching. Please be sure to get your applications in ASAP.
Research Grants: Up to $2000 for research funding. The next funding round deadline is November 15, 2015. Please contact the GPSC Research Director with questions at gpscreapdirector at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gpscreapdirector at email.arizona.edu> or visit our website at http://www.gpsc.arizona.edu/research-grants

Dog Days with the Dean
We know that going to school can be stressful, so pet it out with some dogs and wind down every other Wednesday with the Dean of Students Office! Come to the Nugent Building from 10-11am to cuddle with a fuzzy friend for free, and get some unconditional puppy love. Dogs and cats may not always mix, but dogs and Wildcats are great together!

Bark your calendars for the Fall dates (all 10-11am):
November 18th
December 2nd

Around the World in 7.5 Minutes

International Student Services Event:
Are you an expert on a particular country, region, or other global topic? Can you share your topic in 7.5 minutes or less? That is what this event is all about! Come check it out.

Audience members will vote on the best presentation and the winner will receive a prize! Space is limited - RSVP now.
Event Date:
11/16/2015
Event Time:
5:00 pm
Event Venue:
UA Bookstore, Lower Level
https://global.arizona.edu/go-around-world-75-minutes

Alternative Breaks
Are you a UA Graduate student or employee looking to make a difference during your Winter and Spring break? Have a passion for changing the world?
The University of Arizona Alternative Breaks organization has opened up its 2016 trip Advisor applications! As an advisor, your main responsibilities are to assist in case of emergency, handle all monetary transactions, and to be a resource for the trip leaders (2 per trip) who spend an entire year planning for break.
If you are interested in participating in one of these week-long, jam-packed fun, service trips over Winter or Spring breaks go to https://arizona.collegiatelink.net/form/start/70365
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!

Winter Break (January 3rd to January 9th):
-Poverty and Homelessness in Philadelphia, PA

Spring Break (March 12th - March 19th):
-Global Healthcare in Denver, CO
-Poverty and Homelessness in Washington, DC
-Mental Health and Addiction in Colorado (City TBA)
-Wildlife Preservation in Catalina Island, CA
-Poverty and Marginalization in San Francisco, CA

Please contact uaalternativebreaks at gmail.com<mailto:uaalterntivebreaks at gmail.com> with any questions.
Feel free to "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!

Recognize Faculty, Students, Staff and Programs for their Contributions!

Dear Students,
Here are several major opportunities to recognize the contributions of faculty, students, staff and programs.  I know that it can be very difficult to find the time to submit such nominations, but it is time well spent.  Please plan ahead to work around the upcoming holidays.  Let me know if you have questions.

The Peter Likins and Richard Ruiz  Inclusive Excellence Awards<http://diversity.arizona.edu/peter-w-likins-inclusive-excellence-awards> include $500 awards for programs, students, staff, and faculty and programs who are improving campus climate, expanding our engagements, and advancing innovations in recruiting, teaching and supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds.  The deadline is December 18.  Anyone can submit a nomination<http://diversity.arizona.edu/peter-w-likins-inclusive-excellence-awards-richard-ruiz-diversity-leadership-award-application>.

The Outstanding Achievement in Teaching and Student Impact Awards<http://provost.arizona.edu/files/2016_call_for_nominations_-_teaching_awards_and_student_impact_web.pdf> include our highest University awards for teaching, including the Henry and Phyllis Koffler Award, which this year will be focused on teaching.  In alternating years, this $10,000 award celebrates originality in research, scholarship and creative activities and in outreach.  The deadline is January 8.  Anyone can submit a nomination<http://provost.arizona.edu/honors_and_awards#Teaching_Awards>.

The Distinguished Scholar Awards<http://provost.arizona.edu/distinguished-scholar-award> provide $10,000 in funding for three mid-career tenure-track professors or continuing-status professionals who have been recently promoted to associate, and in some cases full.  This award recognizes those whose research is having a major impact, and who are making valued contributions to teaching, service and outreach.  The deadline is January 25.  Anyone can submit a nomination (PDF<http://provost.arizona.edu/files/distinguishedscholarsapplicationform.pdf>) or (DOCX<http://provost.arizona.edu/files/distinguishedscholarsapplicationform.docx>).  As detailed in the Provost's call for nominations<provost.arizona.edu/files/2016-distinguish-scholars-award-call.pdf>, the nominations need to be endorsed by a department head and are then forwarded to deans.

UA Campus Pantry Distribution
The UA Campus Pantry is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the Wildcat community. We will hold our next distribution on Friday, November 13th from 1-4PM in Babcock Hall Room 1113. At our distributions, students and staff members with a Catcard can grab food staples at no cost. Free lunch will also be provided for pantry users.
Event Date:
11/13/2015
Event Time:
1:00 pm
Event Venue:
Babcock Hall Room 1113
www.campuspantry.arizona.edu<http://www.campuspantry.arizona.edu>

Live Safe App

Stay safe on campus with the LiveSafe app. The app, released in September, is free and provides a direct line of contact to UAPD, as well as campus resources, protocols, access to SafeRide and the ability to virtually walk a friend home.

SafeRide - Free Nighttime Ride
SafeRide is a free transportation service for University of Arizona affiliates. Since 1981, SafeRide has provided a nighttime alternative to walking alone on campus and in the Tucson community.  It is managed and operated entirely by students under the sponsorship of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA).  As an academic service, SafeRide's mission is to serve those going to or from campus, while also providing a friendly and official presence on the streets at night.
Want to request a ride? Just call (520) 621-SAFE (7233)

Survival Skills and Ethics Course (Spring 2016)
Survival Skills and Ethics (SLHS 649) is being offered in spring semester 2016. This course fulfills the ethics requirements for NIH and NSF and covers important topics related to success as a graduate student and beyond, including effective speaking and writing, grantsmanship, mentoring and teaching, constructing a high-quality resume or CV, interviewing and negotiating, among others. For more information, contact Jenny Hoit (hoit at email.arizona.edu<mailto:hoit at email.arizona.edu>).

Graduate Assistant for Ethics and Integrity
The Graduate Assistant for Ethics and Integrity assists the University of Arizona with providing students with preventative and educational opportunities to address academic integrity, including plagiarism prevention. The Graduate Assistant will create and implement academic integrity and plagiarism prevention education and outreach efforts, targeting students and faculty, to enhance the campus culture regarding issues of academic honesty. This individual will serve as a member of the Think Tank and Dean of Students Office team, participating in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and regular individual meetings with the Associate Dean of Students and Writing Specialist. The position is an academic semester contract (spring 2016) at 20 hours a week (with the potential for summer work and potential for renewal for 2016-2017 Academic Year) with regular evening and weekend commitments.

Submit cover letter and résumé to:
Chrissy Lieberman, Associate Dean of Students
Phone: 520-621-7057
Fax: 520-621-9866
Reviews will begin November 16th, 2015

Helping Hands Tucson
Helping Hands Tucson provides scholarships, services, peer-to-peer mentoring, gifts for children and ongoing support to single moms aiming to improve their family's lives. Program eligibility and scholarship applications may be found on their website:
http://helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org

Research Study Volunteers (Child Cognition Lab)

Are you the parent of a young child (4 months to 4 years old)?

Would you like to contribute to science?

We are asking for your help! The Child Cognition Lab at the University of Arizona studies language, memory and sleep in infants and young children.

(Check us out at childcognitionlab.arizona.edu)

Our studies are informative and fun. We will provide free parking. You will be with your child at all times.

Most studies take less than one hour to complete. Your child will receive a thank you gift for participating.

For further information please contact us at 520-626-0278 or childcognition at gmail.com<mailto:childcognition at gmail.com>

GPSC Happy Hour at Gentle Ben's!
Come mingle with GPSC Representatives to discuss current issues and upcoming events while enjoying a few appetizers at Gentle Ben's!! Note: appetizers are on a first come, first serve basis.

Last GPSC/OIA Workshops for TAs.
The Graduate and Professional Student Council is collaborating with the Office of Instruction and Assessment and the Graduate Center to bring the remaining workshop targeted towards Graduate Teaching Assistants on campus. Coffee and light refreshments will be available. The workshops are open seating, no RSVP required. For more information: http://gpsc.arizona.edu/socials-and-workshops#OIA Series

Workshop #5:
Effective Grading: Viable Practice to Help Students Learn
Mascha N. Gemein, Assistant Professor of Practice
Date: Thursday, 11/12/2015
Time: 4pm-5pm
Venue: Student Union, Presidio Room (level 4)

Grading can present many challenges. Effectiveness often depends on clarifying your role as a TA, communicating assignment-specific grading criteria, making good choices during the grading, and giving your students a framework to process and apply your feedback. This interactive workshop will explore each of these aspects and aim at formulating strategies that allow you and your students to engage effectively with graded assessments as a practice that is both viable and supports learning.

CSW Presents: Workshops for Emerging Leaders

Please join the Commission on the Status of Women for this exciting speaker series on leadership in the modern workplace.  Hear from two speakers - one from campus and one from the community - on leadership, management, and building a diverse and kind work environment.  CSW believes in leaders that emphasize equity, opportunity, and diversity in the 21st century workplace.
All talks will take place at 5:00pm in the Mesquite Room in the Student Union Memorial Center.  Parking is available in the 2nd Street Garage (map.arizona.edu).  Light refreshments will be provided.  Talks are free and open to the public.  Talks begin at 5:15pm.

Tuesday, December 1st:
Chris Tisch
Assistant Dean, Student and Alumni Affairs
Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Kelly Fryer, MDiv, Mth
Chief Executive Officer
YWCA Southern Arizona

Event Date: 12/01/2015
Event Time: 5:00 pm
Event Venue: Student Union Mesquite Room
For more information, visit our website at csw.arizona.edu or contact Holly Brown at brownhb at email.arizona.edu<mailto:brownhb at email.arizona.edu>.

Think Tank Graduate Student Workshops- Fall 2015

2:00-3:00 p.m. - Last workshop event:

Tuesday, Nov, 17th. Manage Your Citations (Main Library A112)

Sponsored by Think Tank, University Libraries and the Graduate Center.

Graduate and Professional Student Council
1303 E University Blvd Rm 323
Tucson, AZ 85719
P. 520.626.7526
F. 520.626.6116
[GPSC logo 2015]

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