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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy First Day of Classes everyone! c: I hope that for everyone returning, you had a lovely winter break, and were able to rest and recover, and that you are looking forward to this semester and the opportunities it brings. To everyone
new to Plant Sciences, welcome! c: It’s so nice to have you and to start working with you this semester. A few reminders for dates and deadlines, as well as resources and contact information for you all.
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Contacting Finn (that’s me!)<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">We are no longer using eSMS to make appointments and have switched over to using CatCloud. If you would like to make an appointment with me, you can do so by logging into your CatCloud
account, or by going through <a href="https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar/?NetId=amgalpin">
this link here</a>. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Additionally, you can contact me by phone at (520) 626-3095 or by email at
<a href="mailto:amgalpin@arizona.edu">amgalpin@arizona.edu</a>. Please remember that the beginning of the semester is very busy, and it may take me a few days to get to your email or phone call, but I will as soon as I can. c:
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">For quick or urgent questions, you can also attend our
<a href="https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar?GroupId=a0g3n000006vhBY">
CALES CAS Drop-In Hours</a>! We have virtual and in-person drop-in hours where you can meet with a general advisor for quick questions or difficulties that you may be experiencing.
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Important Dates and Deadlines!<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">You can find may of these dates here on
<a href="https://registrar.arizona.edu/dates-and-deadlines">this calendar</a>, but I would like to highlight a few that are important to you all as well. As a reminder, and a word of advice – should anything happen, that will impact your ability to complete
courses or participate in courses, please reach out to your advisor or a general advisor as soon as possible so we can assist you. c:
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">January 10, 2024 – First day to file a Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Day, no classes.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">January 17, 2024 – Last day to add, change, or adjust classes on UAccess.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1"><b>January 18, 2024 – Instructor approval and a Change of Schedule form is required to ADD or CHANGE classes.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1"><b>January 23, 2024 – Last day to drop a course without a W on your transcript, and the last day for refunds on classes.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">January 24, 2024 – All dropped classes begin appearing as a W on your transcript.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">February 1, 2024 – Last day to apply for Spring Graduation without a late fee.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1"><b>March 4, 2024 – Instructor and Dean signatures are required to ADD or CHANGE classes.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">March 4 – March 10 – Spring Break<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1"><b>March 26, 2024 – Last day to file a GRO, and to withdraw from a class through UAccess.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1"><b>March 27, 2024 – Instructor and Dean signatures required on a Late Change Petition to drop a class with extraordinary reason for approval.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">April 9, 2024 – Last day to submit a Late Change Petition.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">May 1, 2024 – Last day to request a complete withdrawal from all classes in the term, and the last day of classes!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">May 2, 2024 – Reading Day<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1">May 3, 2024 – Final exams begin.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Spring 2024 Graduation<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Congratulations on making it to your final semester! : DD If you are graduating, please remember to submit your graduation application by
<b>February 1<sup>st</sup></b> to avoid a late fee. There are instructions on how to apply on the flyer attached to this email. After applying, please make an appointment with your major advisor to go over your degree and make sure you are eligible for graduation.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">If you are making an appointment with me, please send an additional email letting me know – it takes extra time to prepare for these appointments, and I would greatly appreciate it.
Also, I don’t want to make you sit in my office while I struggle to remember how to count, it’s embarrassing for us all. c;
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Make sure you are keeping an eye on CALES newsletters as well! You will find important information on where, how, and when you need to be doing certain things by for graduation.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you find you need any help with anything at all, academic, personal, psychological, home life, maybe you just need a pencil, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask. c: Your advisors are here to help, and we are more than happy to
do so. And if we don’t know the answer, we can get you connected with whoever does. I hope you all have a great rest of your week, and that your classes are exciting and fun, and I look forward to hearing from you soon! c:
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Finn<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0C234B;mso-ligatures:none">Finn Galpin</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0C234B;mso-ligatures:none">M.A.</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none">THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none">(520) 626-3095</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none">amgalpin@arizona.edu</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar?NetId=amgalpin"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Make An Appointment With
Me Here!</span></a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.arizona.edu/about#:~:text=Land%20Acknowledgement"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#8B0015;mso-ligatures:none">Land Acknowledgment</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://cales.arizona.edu/"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#8B0015;mso-ligatures:none">https://cales.arizona.edu/</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#495057;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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