Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance
December 2014 Graduation
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August 25 Classes begin
Reminders
5-6
September 1 No classes/campus closed (Labor Day)
Campus Event
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Study Abroad Opportunities
8-9
Internship Opportunities
10-11
Job Opportunities
12-13
Announcements
14-17
Academic Advising
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September 2 Deadline to apply for Fall and Winter degree Candidacy September 2 Last day to add classes without instructor’s signature September 8 Last day to drop classes without notation on transcript September 10 Last day to submit application for Fall 2014 SGPP internship. September 15 Last day to increase units to avoid paying the $250 late fee. November 11 No classes (Veteran’s Day) November 27-30 No classes (Thanksgiving Break)
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December 2014 Graduation Dear SBS Graduate: On behalf of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, I am pleased to invite you and your family to our college’s Convocation Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. We mark this occasion to celebrate your achievement with your family and friends as well as your peers and faculty. The ceremony will be held in Centennial Hall on the University of Arizona Campus (1020 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721). It will include individual recognition of each attending undergraduate and graduate degree recipient. Each graduate is allotted up to 6 free tickets so that family members and other guests may attend the ceremony. The event is free, but tickets are required to enter the hall. Graduates will need to pick up their tickets in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean’s Office (Douglass 200W) before December 19th at 4:00 p.m. Tickets will be available after you complete your online ceremony registration. To register for the ceremony, please go to http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation and do the following: (1) (2) (3) (4)
Log in using your NetID and password; RSVP to confirm your attendance; Check to make sure your name is spelled correctly; and, Confirm the latest information about the ceremony.
The online RSVP system will close Friday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m. Graduates must check in by 1:00 p.m. on the 20th in order to be seated prior to the ceremony. Check-in will be located at the east side door of Centennial Hall. Graduates must wear their caps and gowns. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments on December 20th! With best wishes,
John Paul Jones III, Dean College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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December 2014 Graduation
GRADUATING IN December 2014? 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 our degree check page.
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Reminders SGPP Winter Courses
Winter course registration begins Nov. 17, 2014. Please know that students may already add courses to shopping cart for Winter Registration.
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Reminders
Change of Major Information Change of Major forms are now being accepted November 17th, 2014– February 11th, 2015 No Exceptions
To change your major to Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science, Public Management & Policy, or the new BA in Law, please go to
http://sgpp.arizona.edu/majorchange and complete the online Change of Major session.
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Campus Event Special Opportunity for UA Students
Whether you’re at your desk or at the coffee shop, join us on Wednesday, December 10th at 12:00pm MST to connect with University of Arizona students & alumni from across the country. At this virtual networking event, you’ll be paired with fellow Wildcats for text-based conversations that allow you to make a connection, share your experiences, and build your network. It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s fun! Register here: https://www.brazenconnect.com/event/ university-of-arizona-networking/ SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
Study Abroad Opportunities
Switzerland Fribourg, Switzerland Summer 2015 Study abroad in beautiful Fribourg, Switzerland during the of Summer 2015 Survey of International Organizations An interdisciplinary program including courses such as economics, political science, international law, and human rights. Various site visits including but not limited to: The United Nations, The World Trade Organization E.U. Parliament, The European Court of Human Rights Application and further information is located at: http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/international-organizationsswitzerland
Application deadline is Feb 15, 2015 *Please note that students may be eligible for funding for airfare and registration cost. For more information go to Travel Reimbursement . *Image from http://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/international-organizations-switzerland
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Study Abroad Opportunities The University of New Hampshire is proud to sponsor its thirty-seventh annual faculty-led summer program in the UK at the University of Cambridge. The program will be accommodated at Gonville and Caius College, one of the oldest and best known of the thirty-one colleges that make up Cambridge University. Students stay at the college from July 5 – August 14, 2015, and choose from a series of courses taught by a distinguished British and American faculty.
This summer, our program will offer the following 5 courses, of which students choose two. Please keep in mind that a 400-level course at UNH is the equivalent of a 100-level course at most institutions, and so on: History 498: Conquests, Castles, and Catapults in Medieval and Early Modern England Dr. David Bachrach, University of New Hampshire English 511: The Tudors: Sex, Politics, and Literature at the Courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I Dr. Dennis Britton, University of New Hampshire English 758: Shakespeare: Performance and Interpretation This course is also available for graduate credit as English 858 Dr. Paul Hartle, University of Cambridge English 797H: Modernist Fiction: ‘Difficult Music’ This course is also available for graduate credit as English 897H Dr. Roderick Mengham, University of Cambridge English 797J: Graphic Narratives of Britain and Its Former Colonies This course is also available for graduate credit as English 897J. Dr. Monica Chiu, University of New Hampshire For course descriptions, please visit our website: http://www.unh.edu/cambridge/. Additionally, students will travel on program excursions to London, Dover, Canterbury, and StratfordUpon-Avon, and to Edinburgh, Scotland on an optional bonus weekend. The program provides tickets to two or three Shakespeare performances: one at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, and one at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon (two for students taking the Shakespeare course). The program fee covers tuition for two courses, breakfast daily and dinner Sunday through Thursday, private room, transportation and entry fees on program-sponsored excursions, tickets and transportation for at least two of Shakespeare’s plays, and special events. See the “Fees” section of the website for more information. The program is open to all second-, third-, and fourth-year undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 2.50; all graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.50; and a limited number of first-year students with exceptional records. Please direct inquiries to cambridge.program@unh.edu, or to http://www.unh.edu/cambridge/.
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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:
Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids
Arizona Attorney General, Conflict Resolution Section
The Borgen Project
Contact information, internship description, instructions on how to enroll, and more!
Spring 2015 Internship enrollment: January 29, 2015 No Exceptions The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona claims no political affiliations.
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Internship Opportunities
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Job Opportunities
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Job Opportunities
Media Release: November 24, 2014
Rep. Grijalva’s Welcoming Wounded Warrior Congressional Fellow TUCSON – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva is proud to participate in The Wounded Warriors Program and offers the opportunity for a veteran to serve in his district Congressional office for two years. This position remains open until filled. Full details are available below. Job Summary: The Wounded Warrior Congressional Fellow serves as a Veterans Affairs constituent services representative in Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva’s Tucson or Phoenix district offices. This individual will facilitate and coordinate responses to a wide range of requests from military and veteran constituents and act as liaison between the Congressman’s office and various veterans’ organizations in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District and around the state. This position is also responsible for keeping the Congressman current on issues of concern and systemic problems that may require his involvement to correct. Job Duties and Responsibilities: As the Veterans Affairs constituent services representative, this person will act as a representative for Congressman Grijalva to local Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and Veterans alike. Responsibilities include answering casework correspondence, meeting with constituents, gathering information on items of interest to constituents, and serving as a liaison with federal, district, and local agencies. This person informs the Congressman’s Constituent Services Director of all happenings in Veterans issue area by screening district media sources and interacting with constituents. This person will be required to learn the laws, regulations and intricacies affecting a constituent’s case as well as the procedures and structure of Congressman Grijalva’s office regarding casework and employee obligations, as outlined in the Office Handbook and the House of Representative’s Ethics Manual. Requirements: This program is limited to veterans who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, with less than 20 years of service and have a minimum 30% disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs. A high school degree is required. College course work is preferred but not required. Professional education through the U.S. military is highly encouraged. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Recent experience and understanding of the U.S. Military and Department of Veterans’ Affairs structure, procedures, and policies are crucial. This person must be service-oriented, with a positive attitude and strong teamwork ability. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Contact: Interested veterans should visit www.cao.house.gov for more information. Please submit a resume, a DD214 and a letter from the VA indicating a 30% or greater rating to housewoundedwarriors@mail.house.gov. Do not send resume directly to the Office of Congressman Grijalva. All applicants must submit their application through The Wounded Warrior Program. To learn more about the program, please visit their website here.
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Announcements
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Announcements Donald M. Payne International Graduate Fellowship 2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship The Payne Program is designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in international development as USAID Foreign Service Officers. The Payne Fellowship Program provides benefits valued at up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and provides professional development and support activities. Fellows who successfully complete the program become USAID Foreign Service Officers. Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master's program in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, including international development, international relations, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program. At the end of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the USAID Foreign Service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start graduate school in the fall of the year they apply, have GPAs of at least 3.2 and be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes applications from those with any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the USAID Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials for the program are available at www.paynefellows.org. The Program is funded by USAID and managed by Howard University. The application deadline is January 20, 2015. 2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered: 5 Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in fall 2015 Online Application Opens: October 14, 2014 www.paynefellows.org Application Deadline: January 20, 2015 - Finalists selected by the end of February - Fellows selected by mid-March Contact: paynefellows@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002; or Tessa Henry, Program Officer, (Tessa.henry@howard.edu) 202-806-5952.
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Announcements The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program (participating in this program can lead to the Rangel Graduate Fellowship) The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2015 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program in Washington, DC. The Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of members of minority groups underrepresented groups in the Department of State and those with financial need. The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University. The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University in Washington, D.C. beginning in mid-June. To enhance participants’ academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two for-credit courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy and economics, plus a writing seminar. To give the scholars greater insight into the foreign policy making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces them to a wide range of professionals from government and non-governmental organizations who work on global issues. It also arranges trips to various governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for graduate study, fellowships, and internships. The program also includes various activities designed to improve professional skills. The program covers costs for tuition, room, board and travel and provides a stipend.
Rangel Summer Enrichment Program Eligibility requirements:
U.S. citizenship, a GPA of 3.2/4.0,
Must be a full-time undergraduate student
Must have at least Sophomore Status.
Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply.
Deadline: February 4, 2015, and the application and information are available at www.rangelprogram.org. Contact information: rangelprogram@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002; Patricia Scroggs (pscroggs@howard.edu) James McDowell (jrmcdowell@howard.edu) 202-806-4367.
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Announcements
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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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