SGPP Undergrad Newsletter
Table of Contents Important Dates
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Announcements
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Reminders
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University wide Dates & Deadlines click here. Important Dates & Deadlines to Know:
Priority Registration begins for Freshmen
4/15-4/21/13
Last Day of Classes
5/1/13
Reading Day
5/2/13
SBS & UA Commencements
5/10/13
Reimbursement Deadline for GRE Test Prep
30 days from registration
Reimbursement Deadline for Study Abroad Airfare
30 days from airfare purchase 30 days from airfare purchase
Reimbursement Deadline for Internships Outside of Arizona Airfare
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Announcements
http://commencement.arizona.edu/
http://commencement.arizona.edu/
For the Social & Behavioral College Commencement info see http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation
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Announcements
brendaq@email.arizona.edu
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For your Information Sunscreen FAQ’s by :American Academy of Dermatology Who needs sunscreen? Everyone. People of all skin colors get skin cancer. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in more than 2 million people are diagnosed annually. What sunscreen should I use? The American Academy of Dermatology recommends everyone use
sunscreen that offers the following: Broad-spectrum protection (protects against UVA and UVB rays) Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 or greater Water resistance A sunscreen that offers the above helps to protect your skin from sunburn, early skin aging, and skin cancer. However, sunscreen alone cannot fully protect you. To protect your skin and find skin cancer early, dermatologists recommend the following: Generously apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 to all exposed skin. “Broad-spectrum” provides protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Re -apply approximately every two hours or as indicated on the label, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than you are, seek shade. Use extra caution near water, snow and sand as they reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of sunburn. Avoid tanning beds. Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look tan, consider using a selftanning product, but continue to use sunscreen with it. Check your birthday suit on your birthday. If you notice anything changing, growing, or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist. Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early. When should I use sunscreen? Every day if you will be outside. The sun emits harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays year round. Even on cloudy days, up to 80% of the sun’s harmful UV rays can penetrate your skin. Snow, sand, and water increase the need for sunscreen because they reflect the sun’s rays How much sunscreen should I use, and how often should I apply it? Use enough sunscreen to generously coat all skin that will be not be covered by clothing. Ask yourself, “Will my face, ears, arms, or hands be covered by clothing?” If not, apply sunscreen. Apply the sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes BEFORE going outdoors. Skin cancer also can form on the lips. To protect your lips, apply a lip balm or lipstick that contains sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Re-apply sunscreen approximately every two hours or after swimming or sweating heavily according to the directions on the bottle. Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB rays. What is the difference between the rays? Sunlight consists of two types of harmful rays that reach the earth – ultraviolet A (UVA) rays and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Overexposure to either can lead to skin cancer. UVA rays can prematurely age your skin, causing wrinkles and age spots, and can pass through window glass. UVB rays are the primary cause of sunburn and are blocked by window glass.
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Announcements
Equiss Social Justice Experience May 21-23, 2013, Tucson, Arizona Register now through April 19, 2013 Register at www.equiss.org
What is Equiss? From May 21-23, 50 undergraduate students from colleges and universities from all over the country will have a unique opportunity to explore, reflect on, and learn how to take action to address social injustices. In a threeday dynamic retreat, participants will explore their own identities and engage in activities and What students have said: discussions on various social justice topics to "Everything made me challenge how I think." learn how to make a difference on campus and "I learned to ask, rather than assume." in the community. "I learned how much of a difference I can have on social Registration is available online at justice issues in the world." www.equiss.org "I feel much more equipped with tools so I can still make a Deadline: April 19th, 2013 difference on my own campus." Cost: $175 (includes room and board during "Everything touched and changed me. The experience was retreat) priceless." Location: Tucson, Arizona On the Web: www.equiss.org Contact us at: (520) 621-8046 or at equissretreat@gmail.com Job Announcement: If you’re looking for an on-campus job that allows you to serve as a student leader and give back to the UA community, I would like to encourage you to apply to work as a Peer Advisor for the PASS Probation Program! The PASS Program provides students in need of academic assistance with peer advising, discussion groups, individualized plans, and continuous support to improve students’ persistence towards graduation at the University of Arizona. As a Peer Advisor, you will work 10-15 hours per week and be paired with 15-25 student participants currently on academic probation. Required duties include: facilitating small group discussions, conducting one-on-one meetings with assigned students, working under minimal supervision, and engage in data entry. Our goal is to identify individual student needs and develop success plans that provide learning strategies, campus resources, and personal skills according to meet those needs. Applications are now being accepted and will remain open until all positions are filled. Interviews will be offered on an on-going basis as applications are reviewed. To apply, please click: PASS Peer Advisor Application 2013-2014. After submitting your application online, you will need to send me an email with your current resume. Please let me know if you have questions! I can be reached via email at brandiburke@email.arizona.edu or by calling (520) 621-8554. I look forward to seeing your application.
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Internships News Editor Internship The Editor is responsible for reviewing and editing all content submitted by The Borgen Project’s team of bloggers. The internship is 260 hours and can be completed part-time or full-time. Interns will edit and approve blog posts submitted by writers, work with writers to improve their posts, write several blog posts per week, and spend 2-3 days assisting with fundraising. Qualifications: Must have great editing skills. Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines with very little supervision. Experience writing SEO friendly content is helpful, but not required. To Apply: Email your resume and 2 writing samples to hr@borgenproject.org with “News Editor Intern” in the subject line.
Now Interviewing for Fall 2013 Internship Opportunities for the Office of Congressman Ron Barber We are now accepting internship applications for Fall of 2013
Our internship program is open to all majors and provides an opportunity for students to learn, first hand, how a Congressional office operates. Interns work closely with staff to create a team that is accessible and responsive to the constituents of Congressional District 2. Our internship opportunities are unpaid, but we are more than happy to work with students to help earn school credits. Interns are required to do at least two shifts of four and a half hours twice a week. The shifts are from 8-12:30 and from 12:30-5 during the school year and from 8-5 during the summer. There are also full time positions available. Interns perform a variety of duties including day-to-day administrative work, data entry, answering phones, drafting constituent correspondence, helping constituents work with federal agencies, and assisting staff where necessary. Please keep in mind that internships are competitive. Prospective interns will be contacted regarding an interview following a review of credentials. Priority will be given to those who are residents of Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Applications are accepted year round for fall, spring, and summer internships. To apply, please call Joni Jones at (520)881-3588. Joni Jones Joni.jones@mail.house.gov Office of Congressman Ron Barber 3945 East Fort Lowell Suite 211 Tucson, AZ 85712 Fax: 520.322.9490 Tel: 520.881.3588 SGPP Undergrad Newsletter Pg 7
Internships Intern for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District! The Office of Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01) is now accepting resumes for Spring, Summer, and Fall internships in our Washington, D.C. office! Intern duties vary, but may include: Constituent Correspondence Capitol Tours Legislative Research Attending Hearings and Briefings Assisting with Press Releases and Research Internships provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to become more familiar with how our government operates. Interns are a vital part of our office operations and will gain invaluable work experience. Because internships are highly competitive, we encourage applicants to apply early. To apply, please visit our Website at: http://kirkpatrick.house.gov/services/internships All internships are unpaid.
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Internships Senator Jeff Flake’s Tucson office is currently accepting applications for their 2013 summer and fall internship program. Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates. Interns will assist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including interacting with constituents, assisting people who need help with federal agencies, and working on a variety of research projects. Students will also have the opportunity to regularly attend meetings and community events with staff. This is a highly competitive program and only two interns are selected each semester. Successful candidates will demonstrate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities. Upperclassmen with at least a 3.0 grade point average are given priority. The office is located at 6840 N. Oracle Road. Students are expected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to receive 3 units of credit. The University of Arizona offers internship credit in several departments. Interested applicants should send an email to gaby_gonzalez@flake.senate.gov.
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions: Employment and Economic Development Immigration Services Refugee Youth Program Volunteer Management Outreach and Communications Case Management (Resettlement) Medical Services Health Advocacy Citizenship Preparation
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions. IRC will be hosting an optional Internship Open House on April 19th, 2:30pm3:30pm, for those seeking more information. Government and Public Policy students are encouraged to apply. Agency Background: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitative assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC in Tucson provides a wide range of services to refugees in all stages of resettlement and seeks to promote each refugee family's search for self-sufficiency. SGPP Undergrad Newsletter Pg 9
Course Announcements The School of Information: Science, Technology, and Arts (SISTA) is offering two courses this summer: Summer Session I: June 3 to July 3 ISTA 130 – Computational Thinking & Doing (4 credits) M/T/W/Th 1:00pm – 2:30pm; lab 3:00pm - 4:30pm Saguaro Hall, Room 223 Instructor: Nathaniel Dykhuis
Summer Session II: July 8 to August 7 ISTA 116 – Statistical Foundations for the Information Age (3 Credits) *Satisfies Moderate Strand Math requirement!* M/T/W/Th 9:00am – 10:30am; lab 11:00am – 12:30pm Social Sciences, Room 312 Instructor: Colin Dawson
Course descriptions: http://www.sista.arizona.edu/content/course-descriptions Questions ? advising@sista.arizona.edu or 520.621.0363
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Opportunity Reminders
Federal Relations DC Intern Scholarship Members of Congress have small staffs and tremendous workloads, so interns play a vital role. Duties vary, but generally, interns will learn how the legislative branch of government works, develop knowledge of resources available to assist constituents, gather information from various federal agencies, and attend meetings on behalf of the Member. As a result, internships in Washington DC are an invaluable experience for college students, and many current congressional staff members began their careers as interns. Internships in Washington DC, (as opposed to in-district internships), can be particularly challenging for students due to cost. While you would be receiving college credit and a wealth of experience for your work, you are not generally compensated financially. Because of the important role you play in our Arizona congressional offices, the UA Office of Federal Relations is pleased to offer a scholarship to help cover the costs of your time in Washington. Award of this scholarship is competitive and based on both merit and financial need, with a required minimum GPA of 3.0. The scholarship will allow $500/mo for living expenses, plus a tuition award. The tuition award covers mandatory fees, but not optional personal fees such as Honors fees, Engineering fees, class fees, etc. This scholarship is intended as a one semester opportunity for undergraduates, but graduate student applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Renewals may be considered only if academic credit and necessary degree progression can be demonstrated well prior to the second term. To apply for this scholarship, please send to the Office of Federal Relations at least thirty days prior to the start of the semester: Your Name, Contact Information, including in DC (if you have it) and Student ID #; Record of approval for twelve units of academic credit for the internship and Department point of contact for independent confirmation; A listing of any financial aid which you are receiving/have applied; A two-page written statement of interest and merit; and An offer letter from the relevant Congressional office. Scholarships are subject to approval by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and the student’s college or department. UA Office of Federal Relations P. O. Box 210066 Tucson, AZ 85721-0066 Phone number: (520) 621-3108 rmthomps@email.arizona.edu
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Reminders
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Course Reminders The University Libraries will be offering this one-credit, online course: LIBR197R – Summer I and II (8 week course) The Online Research Lab (LIBR197R) This exciting and innovative 1-credit, online course is open to all undergraduate students. Course Description: In today’s information-rich world, the ability to use information effectively is essential to success in college and beyond. This course will help students become effective users of information by providing them with the background and skills necessary to locate, critically evaluate, and use information sources for specific purposes. In particular, students will be developing skills that they can use and apply in their college research papers. Fully online course – take from anywhere!! If you have any questions about the course or would like additional information, please contact: Yvonne Mery, Assistant Librarian meryy@u.library.arizona.edu or 520-626-3850
Summer Journalism Courses open to non-journalism majors PRESESSION: Journalism 308 – Sports Journalism (online) Journalism 344 – Journalism, Gender and Multiculturalism (online) Journalism 447/547 – Government Secrecy (online) Journalism 439 – Media Ethics (in person; M - H, noon to 3:45 p.m.) SUMMER ONE: Journalism 404/504 – Freedom of Expression (online). Journalism 424/524 – Magazine Photography (in person: M, T, W 2 to 5 p.m.)\ Fall Courses: JOUR 472/572 SCIENCE JOURNALISM Open to graduate and undergraduate students in any major. No prerequisites. MON. & WED. 3 – 4:15 P.M. - HYBRID COURSE (half F2F, half online) Prof. Carol Schwalbe, a former National Geographic editor JOUR 426/526 Reporting the Middle East Open to all majors, no prerequisites. Freshman and sophomores need permission of instructor; juniors, seniors and graduate students can enroll without permission. TUES -THUR 12 - 1:15 P.M. Prof. Maggy Zanger Contact Prof. Zanger for more information: zanger@email.arizona.edu JOUR 422 Publication Design MON. 6 – 8:30 P.M. Gawain Douglas
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Course Reminders
http://www.coh.arizona.edu/classes/christed/clas352/
UA Science is offering Summer session online courses, view them at : http://sgpp.arizona.edu/sites/sgpp.arizona.edu/files/COMPUTER SCIENCE SUMMER 2013 COURSES FLYER.pdf
AREC/ECON 339 “Economic Statistics” Dr. Satheesh Aradhyula Pre-Session 2013, May 13 – June 1, 2013 Mon – Fri: 1:00PM - 3:50PM Finish an upper-division statistics courses in just 3 weeks! AREC 339 provides instruction in the application and interpretation of statistical measures to problems in economics. The course is open to any major and may be of particular interest to ECON majors and minors, Business Economics, Business Management, etc. Calculus is a prerequisite. Email angie@email.arizona.edu to enroll.
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Course Reminders
Learn about
Google’s advanced search functions
Proprietary databases that index material & provide full text articles Google can’t
Search techniques that leverage the system’s subtle features
Evaluating the information you find
Elective or for E Society major No Preq’s Syllabus at http://sirls.arizona.edu/content/irls-432-online-searching-fall-2013 For More info, contact the course instructor: Professor Cheryl Knott UA School of Information Resources & Library Sciences cherylknott@email.arizona.edu
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Course Reminders Film & Television (FTV) 252, INTRODUCTION TO FILM STYLES & GENRES, a Tier Two Arts course offered PRE-SESSION 2013. The class is taught fully online PRE-SESSION 2013 (May 13-June 1) ONLINE COURSE FTV 252 INTRODUCTION TO FILM STYLES & GENRES Instructor: Prof. Yuri Makino This course provides an introduction for non-majors to the history and aesthetics of film. We will examine the technology of the moving image, analyze the visual aesthetic of successive periods and styles of filmmaking, and chart the development of visual narrative forms and genres in selected examples from the history of film. FTV 252 is available now via UAccess registration. For more information, contact Prof. Makino at ymakino@email.arizona.edu or at (520)621-8974.
ISTA 440/540 Data Visualization Seminar We are offering an experimental, 2-credit course in the School of Information: Science, Technology, and Arts for Fall 2013. The course, Data Visualization Seminar, will meet on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm to discuss selected topics and current trends in visualization. We invite upper-level undergraduates and graduate students to take part in the seminar. Ideally, the course will have a good balance of researchers from many disciplines, including the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts. Prerequisites are either: A) you are a researcher who would like to explore different methods of representing and interacting with your data, or B) you have a background in programming and computer graphics. ISTA 440/540 is in the process of being scheduled and does not currently appear in the Schedule of Classes. You will need instructor approval to sign up for the seminar. If you are interested, please send a short note to Prof. Angus Forbes. (angus.forbes+datavis@gmail.com) describing your programming experience and/or the datasets you plan to work with. Evolution and Human Development to be Offered During Pre-Session Evolution and Human Development (EDP/FSHD/PSYC 200) is a Tier II, general education course designed to introduce students to the foundations of evolutionary and developmental psychology, enable students to explain modern human behaviors through analysis of theories, and encourage students to apply their own understanding of human behavior to course content. Educational Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development to be Offered During Pre-Session Educational Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development (EDP 301) is designed to introduce students to the basics of developmental and learning theories as they apply to elementary and secondary classrooms
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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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