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Semester at a Glance January 13

Classes begin

January 18

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, no classes

January 21

Last day to add classes via UAccess & without

instructor signature

January 22

- Begin $25 course late drop fee

- Change of schedule form required to add a class

with instructor signature

January 27

- Last day to drop classes without ‘W’ notation on

transcript

- Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Spring 2016

application.

January 28

Any classes dropped as of today will receive a

notation of “W” on transcript

February 1

Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy

for Fall 2015

February 3

Last day to add units before $250 late fee.

February 9

Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity

(GRO)

March 8

Last Day to change classes with only instructor

signature, after today, need a petition with the

instructor’s and Dean’s signature

March 12-20

Spring Recess

March 29

Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess

May 4

Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete

withdrawal from UA

May 5

Reading Day

May 6-12

Final Exams

Table of Contents

May 2016 Graduation 3

Reminder 4

Study Abroad 5-7

SGPP Event 8

Internship Opportunities 9-10

Job Opportunity 11

Announcements 12-25

Academic Advising 26

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May 2016 Graduation

GRADUATING

May 2016? APPLICATION LATE FEE

NOW APPLICABLE

If you are graduating this

May the deadline for degree candidacy

applications was February 1. 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 ac-

cess 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 ma-

jors 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 .

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Study Abroad

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Study Abroad

Study Abroad / Undergraduate Certificate in International Environmental Conservation

For ALL Majors

International Environmental Conservation Undergraduate Certificate

This UA-sanctioned program allows you to develop international experience in field settings related to conservation biology and

environmental conservation, and can be added to your transcripts and resume. It emphasizes:

--Cultural immersion

--Experiential learning

--Student engagement outside of the classroom

--Field experiences in remote international settings

--Hands-on learning while participating in international conservation

It requires 12 units of coursework that can be used to satisfy Major or Minor requirements, including participation in one or more

of our Study Abroad classes (see below), and 3 – 6 units of course work related to environmental science and natural resources.

Our Study Abroad Classes: These Study Abroad programs offer an opportunity to visit some of the least-visited places on the plan-

et. Many travel abroad experiences involve looking through a bus window, we offer a closer look at the cultures and natural history

of Australia, Ecuador, and Namibia. Students participate in research related to conservation and environmental science, and these

classes fulfill course requirements for a variety of majors. They can also be applied to obtain an undergraduate certificate in Inter-

national Environmental Conservation. Honors credit is available with program and all satisfy the Environmental Science degree cap-

stone requirement.

Amazon Rainforest Conservation Biology Quito, Ecuador | Program Type: UA Faculty-led | Term: Winter | 3 Units, Minimum

GPA: 2.5; Spend winter break in the Amazon rainforest exploring one of the world’s most biodiverse regions while earning three

credits of Environmental Sciences. You will stay in an Ecuadorian field station hosted by the local Huaorani tribe and contribute to

biodiversity and conservation research. SWES 495F/595F: Amazon Rainforest Conservation Biology in Ecuador

Desert Ecology and Conservation Biology Multi-city, Namibia | Program Type: UA Faculty-led | Term: Summer | 6 Units, Mini-

mum GPA: 2.5; The program hashands-on field research while learning about different ecosystems, conservation status and man-

agement options in southern Africa. Students experience Namibia’s extraordinary natural beauty by visiting field research stations,

reserves, national parks and conservation organizations. SWES 495/595F: Desert Ecology and Conservation Biology in Namibia

Environmental Conservation in Australia Multi-city, Australia | Program Type: UA Faculty-led | Term: Summer | 6 Units, Mini-

mum GPA: 2.5; Learn about environmental science in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, working with the Aboriginal

people as well as government and private conservation services, while participating in ongoing environmental monitoring pro-

grams and ecological research. SWES 495F/595F: Environmental Conservation in Australia

Courses offer direct UA credit sponsored by the UA Department of Soil, Water & Environmental Science.

For more information contact:

Dr. Hans-Werner Herrmann, Associate Research Scientist, Wildlife Conservation and Management, School of Natural Resources

and the Environment

hwh@email.arizona.edu

Dr. Thomas Wilson, Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Soil, Water & Environmental Science.

tbw@email.arizona.edu

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Internship Opportunities

The Summer Institute on Economics & International Affairs (IEIA) in Washington, DC

Institute on Economics and International Affairs www.DCinternships.org/IEIA Washington, DC: June 4 – July 29, 2016 *Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC *Priority Deadline for Scholarships: February 10, 2016 *Final Deadline: March 16, 2016 *Generous Scholarship Funding Available

Looking to jump start your career in international affairs? Get meaningful hands-on work experience by spending a summer interning in the nation’s capital! Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college. The comprehensive program sponsored by The Fund for American Studies includes: • A guaranteed internship placement • Courses for transferable credit from George Mason University • Furnished housing conveniently located close to Metro rail stations and key attractions in Washington • Networking events, exclusive briefings, guest speakers and a mentor program THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 200 different federal agencies, embassies, international policy groups, think tanks, Capitol Hill offices, and international non-governmental organizations. Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student’s unique goals and aspirations to match them with the most fitting internship site. APPLY TODAY Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 16, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority deadline of February 10, 2016 to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement. We award almost 1 million dollars in scholarship funding annually and awards are made on the basis of financial need and merit. FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Applicants may apply for a full scholarship through the Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship awards program. 4 will be available for Summer 2016. More information may be found here: www.DCinternships.org/StudentLeader For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

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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:

Environmental and Energy Study Institute Summer 2016 application deadline is March 4, 2016.

Our Family Services *non-CJS internship Pima Prevention Partnership’s Youth Bridges Mentoring Programs U.S. Department of Justice, United States Marshal,(CJS or PMPC-CJA only) District of Arizona Tucson Division. Spring 2016: Positions filled; Summer 2016: Applications due by March 25, 2016; Fall 2016: Applications due by April 22, 2016

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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Job Opportunity

Environment America

Environment America runs campaigns to tackle global warming, stop fracking and protect the places we love. And we’re hiring! Spring application deadline - March 1 Apply at jobs.environmentamerica.org<http://environmentamerica.us11.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=37b70d5cc4daf273519eea14a&id=393ce979cc&e=7df9133c6e>

Right now, we’re hiring entry-level staff looking to kick start their career in environmental action and advocacy through our fellowship program and for people to help run our digital campaigns. We take pride in being stra-tegic and disciplined—and in hiring a team with the grit it takes to get things done. BE AN ENVIRONMENT AMERICA FELLOW<http://environmentamerica.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=37b70d5cc4daf273519eea14a&id=76809ce6ac&e=7df9133c6e>

Imagine yourself organizing a town hall meeting on solar power. Or imagine releasing a hard-hitting research report on power plant pollution. Or picture yourself building a community coalition around clean water or fracking. Imagine building the organizational power—the funds, the membership, the activist base and so on—that it takes to keep all of this critical work going for the long haul. All of this is what you do as an Environment America fellow. BE A DIGITAL CAMPAIGNER<http://environmentamerica.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b70d5cc4daf273519eea14a&id=f7cb704c26&e=7df9133c6e>

Work with one of our campaign teams to run a powerful digital campaign to help solve global warming, expand solar energy or protect clean water. You’ll write emails and campaign actions that you’ll send to hundreds of thousands of supporters; design and curate content for social media, and engage with our national community; coordinate with our field team of five to nine campaign organizers, and back them up with emails, web pages and digital strategy; develop partnerships and creative online tactics to build our audience and raise money; analyze the results of your work, and report on successes and failures; and keep your projects on track, hold people accountable to their deliverables, and communicate regularly with your team. TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY jobs.environmentamerica.org<http://environmentamerica.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=37b70d5cc4daf273519eea14a&id=7eeaca2d3e&e=7df9133c6e> Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.

Our mailing address is: Environment America 1543 Wazee St Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202

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Announcements

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

will have a special presentation during the

Office of Student Engagement Grand Opening

Friday, February 12th

11:00-11:45 AM

Join us in SUMC Suite 248 if you are

interested in learning more about engaging

the community in SBS!

Power of Community Partnerships in SBS http://ose.arizona.edu/events/

power-community-partnerships-

social-and-behavioral-sciences

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QUICK LINKS SPRING 2016

Drop-In Tutoring Schedule

Private Tutoring Course List

Semester on a Page (SOAP)

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Academic Advising Info

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