Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance August 24 Classes begin August 31 Last day to add classes via UAccess & without instructor signature September 1 - Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy for Fall 2015 -Begin $25 course late drop fee -Change of schedule form required to add a class with instructor signature September 6 Last day to drop classes without ‘W’ notation on transcript September 7 Any classes dropped as of today will receive a notation of “W” on transcript September 9 Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Spring 2015 application. Change of Major Form closes at 12 PM. September 15 Last day to add units before $250 late fee. September 20 Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) October 16 Last Day to change classes with only instructor signature, after today, need a petition for the Dean’s signature November 1 Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess December 9 Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete withdrawal from UA December 10 Reading Day December 11-17 Final Exams SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
December 2015 Graduation
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Reminder
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Inside Washington 2016
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SGPP Alumni Panel
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Internship Opportunities
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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December 2015 Graduation Social and Behavioral Sciences Winter Convocation Recognition Ceremony Saturday, December 19, 2015 2:00 PM in Centennial Hall School of Government & Public Policy Fall graduates are invited to participate in the SBS Winter Convocation Information can be found at http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation. NOTE: This website is currently being updated with Fall 2015 information
The SBS Convocation RSVP form will open in November 2015. Please complete the RSVP form if you wish to attend and have your name included on the list of graduates. To view the Complete list of UA December, 2015 Convocation Ceremonies, please go to http://commencement.arizona.edu/ceremonies. Please know that the SBS Convocation Ceremony is organized by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Additionally, this the only convocation event for School of Government and Public Policy Graduates. *SGPP does not host separate Convocation Recognition Ceremonies *
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December 2015 Graduation GRADUATING December 2015? APPLICATION LATE FEE NOW APPLICABLE
If you are graduating this December you can still apply for degree candidacy, but a $50.00 late candidacy application fee will now be assessed. Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork, can be found on the SGPP DEGREE CHECK page.
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Reminder Dear Juniors and Seniors,
We have partnered with Career Services to give our junior and senior majors access to Wildcat Joblink. Wildcat JobLink is a state-of-the-art career management tool, offering UA students access to jobs, internships, and a range of other services including campus interviewing and resume referrals.
To access JobLink, please visit the Career Services website at https:// www.career.arizona.edu/joblink. All you need is your NETID and password to login and take advantage of these great services.
Why is SGPP only funding juniors and seniors to have access to JobLink? The funding comes from SGPP Program Fees, which only our junior and senior majors pay. If you are a freshman or sophomore, you are welcome to register and pay the annual $5 fee out of pocket. Visit https:// www.career.arizona.edu/joblink to register.
I will be a junior at the end of the current semester. When can I have access? SGPP will be requesting access for any students who have reached 60+ credits each semester after the census date (the 21st day of the semester). So, if you will have 60+ completed credits at the end of this semester, you will be granted access next semester after the census date. If you have any questions, please email ahackett@email.arizona.edu. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 5
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SGPP 2015 Alumni Panel
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Internship Opportunities
*Does earn SGPP internship requirements and credit
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Internship Opportunities Internship Opportunities! Check out the SGPP Internships page for an updated comprehensive list of all local and regional internships, such as:
The Arizona Historical Society City of Tucson Mayor’s Office The Middle East Institute Spring 2016 application is Nov. 15th The White House Internship Program Summer 2016 The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program
Contact information, internship description, instructions on how to enroll, and more! The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona claims no political affiliations.
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Announcements FUTURE LEADERS TOWN HALL “Keeping Arizona’s Water Glass Full”
Wednesday, October 21 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pima Community College Community Campus 401 N. Bonita Ave., Rm. A-230 Tucson, AZ 85709-5001 Keynote Speaker: Kelly Mott Lacroix, Senior Research Analyst, WRRC’s Water Research & Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems (RAPIDS) Register at www.aztownhall.org/Future_Leaders_Town_Hall
The Arizona Town Hall, in partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges and others has scheduled a Future Leaders Town Hall titled “Keeping Arizona’s Water Glass Full.” This is a unique opportunity for university, college and high school students to gather and craft solutions that will change Arizona. Training is available for Discussion Facilitators on Oct. 20th at the PCC District Office C-222 at 4:00 p.m. Please email any questions to ctstrothmann@mail.pima.edu
All students are welcome! Get involved!
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Announcements To Students: Wondering how to make good money while doing good work? Find out how to get paid while working for causes you believe in at the Public Service Career Panel & Networking Event.
Public Service Career Panel & Networking Event Wednesday, October 21st 5:30 pm to 7 pm Career Services Offices Suite 411 Student Union Memorial Center You can look forward to meeting representatives from: Teach for America takes remarkable people from all academic majors and career backgrounds to help our nation deliver on the promise of equal opportunity for all kids. Corps members teach for at least two years in urban and rural communities nationwide. They receive training, coaching, and support from Teach For America and are hired by principals as full-time, salaried teachers. As alumni, they apply first-hand experience and leadership skills they’ve developed to tackle educational inequity from every angle – inside schools and out. Peace Corps has been a leader in international development and citizen diplomacy for more than 50 years across more than 140 countries. In an increasingly interdependent world, we tackle challenges that know no borders—such as climate change, pandemic disease, food security, and gender equality and empowerment. Although times have changed since it was founded in 1961, the agency's mission—promoting world peace & friendship—has not. Teach.org is a national movement to recruit one million high achieving teachers over the next 10 years. The TEACH campaign originated as a Department of Education initiative to increase awareness and support for the teaching profession. Today, TEACH.ORG is sponsored by a coalition of public, private, and government sponsors who have united for the good of the American education system, with help from the Ad Council. AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service yearly at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for young people. Brought to you by Career Services and Teach for America, space is limited, pizza and beverage is included (free!) and interested students are asked to RSVP for this career panel/ networking event online at http://career.arizona.edu/events/panels-mixers.
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Announcements Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP) Weekly Writing Workshops: FREE and open to all UA and Tucson community members. Series: The Craft of Writing; Grammar and Style; Introduction to Scholarly Writing; and Advanced and Graduate Scholarly Writing. Every Monday and Wednesday, 2 pm in Harvill Bldg., Room 319. Pre-registration is appreciated http://wsip.arizona.edu WSIP Scheduled Tutoring: FREE to UA students. Individual and small group tutoring, 30 and 50 minutes sessions. Professional writing assistance in all subject areas and writing projects. Register and schedule an appointment on-line http://wsip.arizona.edu WSIP Walk-in Tutoring: FREE to UA students. Individual and small group tutoring, no appointment necessary. Professional writing assistance in all subject areas and writing projects. Available at convenient locations across campus. Pre-registration is appreciated http:// wsip.arizona.edu
Contact WSIP at 621-5849 or visit http://wsip.arizona.edu
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Academic Advising Academic Advising Info To see your Academic Advisor click here
for their contact information. You can also schedule an appointment with your advisor by logging into SBS WiseAdvising here.
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