[Plsugs] Plant Sciences Advising Newsletter - November 6, 2018

Tue Nov 6 16:51:47 MST 2018

Happy Tuesday!

Spring 2019 Priority Registration is well underway, feel free to meet with me if you need to discuss your schedule!

Schedule an appointment or visit drop-in advising hours. To view appointment times and drop-in hours, click Schedule an Appointment<https://eagle.sbs.arizona.edu/advising/index.php?k=ad61ab143223efbc24c7d2583be69251#245>.

Have a great day!
Antonio

Table of Contents:

  1.  Spring 2019 Priority Registration - October 29 through November 13
  2.  Important Dates & Reminders
  3.  Campus Job Opening: UA Student Turf Crew Member (posting attached)
  4.  Graduating this December? RSVP for the CALS Graduation Convocation
  5.  NOW OPEN: UA Job Shadow Program! (flyer attached)
  6.  Spring 2019 Course: ENTO/RNR 407 - Insect Discovery
  7.  Plant Biotechnology Course – PLS/MCB/ENVS 424R/524R (flyer attached)
  8.  Survivor Advocacy
  9.  January 2019 Round Table Cultivator Program (application attached)
  10. STEM Majors: $2000 McLean Transfer Scholarship Opportunity

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  1.  Spring 2019 Priority Registration - October 29 through November 13

Shopping Cart and assigned enrollment start date are available in UAccess<https://uaccess.arizona.edu/> Student Center

NEW THIS YEAR! Once your enrollment appointment begins, you will have continuous enrollment access through the first week of classes in Spring.

Upcoming Enrollment Appointment Start Dates

Nov 8 -    Sophomores
Nov 13 -  Freshmen
Nov 16 -  All Access Enrollment

Enrollment dates are assigned based on units completed (including transfer credit)

0 - 29 units = Freshman
30 - 59 units = Sophomore
60 - 99 units = Junior
100 - 120+ units = Senior

How should I prepare?

  *   Check UAccess<https://uaccess.arizona.edu/> now for any to-do items or registration holds that will prevent registration
  *   Sign up for NetID+<https://it.arizona.edu/netid-plus>. Now required to access all campus services.
  *   Confirm your enrollment start date in UAccess beginning Oct 18
  *   Set a reminder on your calendar for your start date
  *   Schedule an Appointment<https://eagle.sbs.arizona.edu/advising/index.php?k=ad61ab143223efbc24c7d2583be69251#245> with your Academic Advisor ahead of time!
  *   Add classes to your UAccess shopping cart
  *   Use the “Check Eligibility<https://registrar.arizona.edu/sites/registrar.arizona.edu/files/documents/Check%20Eligibility.pdf>” feature in UAccess to verify that you are eligible for everything in your shopping cart
  *   Have some back up courses ready in case your first choice is unavailable

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  1.  Important Dates & Reminders
View all UA registration dates & deadlines <https://t.e2ma.net/click/bxs9cb/neun2t/vovdqm>
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  1.  Campus Job Opening: UA Student Turf Crew Member

Job Description- University of Arizona FM department in Tucson, Arizona is looking for a student worker to help maintain their campus lawns and athletic fields. The student will learn and help in maintaining Hybrid Bermuda grass fields for practice football, baseball, softball, rec fields and soccer. They will also assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all campus turf. The candidate will report to the Turf Manager while learning to maintain the fields/lawns and surrounding areas during the year. Jobs and projects will consist of mowing, fertilizing, verticutting, aerifying, painting, sodding, edging, mound and plate repair, irrigation repair, and more. Other duties may include preparation for spring baseball and softball games as well as fall football and soccer events. This is a great experience to see firsthand how sports turf is maintained in the southwest climate along with gaining hand experience within the industry.

Requirements-Candidates must have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. Candidates must have reliable transportation. Prior turf experience is not required. A commitment to academics is important but so is a commitment to the job

Compensation- $10/hr, 20hr work week during semester. 32 hr work week during summer months.

Start/End- Start date is open to quickest availability.

Apply- The job is on Handshake, the posting number is 2110536.

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4)      Graduating this December? RSVP for the CALS Graduation Convocation
CALS December Graduation Convocation
Saturday, December 15, 2018
9:00 am, Centennial Hall
Congratulations graduate! You’ve done the work, created lifelong memories, and built enduring connections. Now reflect back, look forward, and celebrate your success! On behalf of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences we're pleased to invite more than 240 bachelor, master, and doctoral students to the 2018 CALS December Graduation Convocation ceremony.

RSVP Today! <https://t.e2ma.net/click/jjfwdb/neun2t/fo8eym>

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  1.  NOW OPEN: UA Job Shadow Program!

STUDENTS CAN APPLY NOW: UA JOB SHADOW PROGAM!

On October 22, the Job Shadow Program  - Winter Break opened for student applications. We have more than 80 opportunities in more than 13 states across the country.

Hosted by Student Engagement & Career Development, the UA 2018 Job Shadow Program (JSP) is a learning experience and an opportunity for students to explore an industry, organization, or job function that they may have an interest in, for one day during Winter Break (December 17-January 8, 2019).

Dependent on the nature of the industry and organization that the student will be visiting, a student’s Job Shadow Day may consist of
·         sitting in on meetings
·         facility tours
·         observation of daily work
·         informational interviews
·         and maybe even some hands-on experience!

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to gain first-hand exposure to a career field and to be mentored by actual professionals and UA alumni in the industry for a day.

NOTE: The UA Job Shadow Program is not a paid experience and students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the host site.

I’ve attached a flyer to share with students and colleagues, students can always find information on our site<https://career.arizona.edu/jsp>, plus a growing list of opportunities in Handshake<https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/postings?ajax=true&query=&category=JobPostings&page=1&per_page=25&sort_direction=asc%2Cdesc&sort_column=job_name.case_insensitive_sorting%2Capplications_count&followed_only=false&qualified_only=&core_schools_only=false&including_all_facets_in_searches=true&added_institution_labels%5B%5D=222350> right now.

All the opportunities ARE NOW OPEN in Handshake and will remain open to applicants through November 12. Each student can apply for up to FIVE shadows, but each requires a resume and cover letter, so there’s no time to waste! Thank you so much for spreading the word!

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  1.  Spring 2019 Course: ENTO/RNR 407 - Insect Discovery

Are you excited about science?  Do you like teaching kids?  Would you hold a cockroach?

If you can answer ‘yes’ to most of these questions, consider enrolling in Insect Discovery!

  *   Enroll in ENTO/RNR 407 – Insect Discovery.  In this 3-credit course, undergraduates are the teachers who lead visiting school children through a series of hands-on, inquiry-based activities that teach basic biology using insects. In addition to upper-division science credits, you receive an Engaged Learning Experience notation on your academic transcript.
  *   As a preceptor, you will learn both about insects and about communicating science to the public. At the same time, you will provide a special learning experience for children in the Tucson community.
  *   Course meeting time – Wed. 2:00 to 3:50pm with lab/workshops on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 9:00 to 12:00 am.  For more information, contact Kathleen Walker (krwalker at cals.arizona.edu<mailto:krwalker at cals.arizona.edu>)

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  1.  Plant Biotechnology Course – PLS/MCB/ENVS 424R/524R
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Any questions, contact: Dr. Monica Schmidt at monicaschmidt at email.arizona.edu<mailto:monicaschmidt at email.arizona.edu>
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  1.  Survivor Advocacy

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Survivor Advocacy invites you to attend a Healing Spaces for folks who are in need of support and community, given the triggers, experiences and impacts of sexual violence. This space will have: confidential survivor advocates. 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. Upcoming dates: 10/19, 11/2 & 11/16, 12/7. Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Location: Women and Gender Resource Center. Food will be provided. Students, staff, faculty and community members welcome to attend. #BelieveSurvivors #Empower #Advocate

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  1.  January 2019 Round Table Cultivator Program

Applications are due on Friday, November 9th. An application and a complete information packet is attached.  Winners will be announced on November 16th. Please contact me with any questions.

Timothy P. Brennan
Vice President of External Relations

Farm Foundation
1301 West 22nd St., Suite 906 | Oak Brook, IL 60523-2197
Telephone: (630) 571-9393| Mobile: (331) 472-6398 Fax: (630) 571-9580
E-mail: tim at farmfoundation.org<mailto:tim at farmfoundation.org>
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  1.  STEM Majors: $2000 McLean Transfer Scholarship Opportunity

Eligibility:

  *   Transfer student from an Arizona community college (transfer students have transferred in at least 12 units of credit) and
  *   Successful completion of a U of A math class, above the level of pre-calculus and
  *   STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) at the University of Arizona

As much as possible, the McLean transfer scholar will be chosen with attention to their overall GPA, their mathematical aptitude, and emerging leadership within the community.

Note: scholarship money will be disbursed into the recipient's Bursar's account in January, in time to be used for spring tuition, so graduating students are *not* eligible to apply.

This is a great opportunity with a simple application.  Apply here:   https://goo.gl/forms/4IGm7WuMtPLtkM7M2
Application deadline:  Thursday, November 15.
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Best,

Antonio Valenzuela, M.A. | he, him, his pronouns
Academic Advisor | Office of Career & Academic Services
Saguaro Hall, 206 | 520-621-5089

To schedule an appointment click the links below, call 520-621-5089, or send an email to aav11 at email.arizona.edu<mailto:aav11 at email.arizona.edu>

Plant Sciences – Schedule an Appointment<https://eagle.sbs.arizona.edu/advising/index.php?k=ad61ab143223efbc24c7d2583be69251#245>
Agricultural Technology Management & Education – Schedule an Appointment<https://eagle.sbs.arizona.edu/advising/index.php?k=c9e1074f5b3f9fc8ea15d152add07294#245>

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“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” – Audre Lorde

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