The Engage Change Dispatch

January 2012 Edition

Academic Updates

Important Dates

January 5 ◦ Sessions A & C classes begin (Session B starts 2/29/12)

January 6 ◦ Session A Drop/Add deadline

January 11 ◦ Tuition & Fees 100% Refund Deadline for Sessions A & C – For more information

see http://students.asu.edu/tuitionrefundpolicy

January 16 ◦ Martin Luther King Jr. Day – campus closed

January 25 ◦ Session A Course Withdrawal Deadline

February 14 ◦ Schedule of Classes Available for Summer Sessions (tentative)

February 15 ◦ Application deadline for Spring 2012 graduation – student.asu.edu/graduation

Student Success

College Scholarships Abound for Bilingual Students

Speaking more than one language can be a huge advantage in many parts of your life. Bilingual fluency is attractive to employers; it can help you get around outside the United States; and, if you know where to look, it can also mean scholarship dollars for college. Many bilingual scholarship programs are limited to certain schools or subject areas, but if you are fluent—or becoming fluent—in more than one language, these might just fit the bill.

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-

coach/2011/12/22/college-scholarships-abound-for-bilingual-students

Outside of the Classroom

Interesting Articles

Should you have a ‘backup’ career? ◦ http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/car

eer/should-you-have-a-backup-career

7 Things Highly Productive People Do ◦ http://www.inc.com/ilya-pozin/7-things-highly-

productive-people-do.html

3 Steps to Establish Your 2012 Career Strategy ◦ http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/hired-before-

graduation/2011/12/20/3-steps-to-establish-your-2012-career-strategy?s_cid=rss:hired-before-graduation:3-steps-to-establish-your-2012-career-strategy

Major Career Services Events

Getting Into Graduate School Tuesday, January 10: 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Location: Memorial Union, Room 207 (Gold) Campus: Tempe Cost: Free and open to the public

This seminar is a general overview about applying to graduate school. It is intended for all majors and does not focus on one particular program. It will provide tools and resources on how to decide if graduate school is right for you, how to choose schools and what's needed to market yourself to graduate programs as a desired candidate.

Resume Writing Webinar Thursday, January 19: 12-1 p.m.

Location: http://students.asu.edu/career/careerwebinar Cost: Free to students and alumni.

Does your resume measure up to the competition? Do you know how to best showcase your degree, past jobs and extra-curricular activities? Learn the art of writing resumes while discovering what employers are really looking for!

Job Search Strategies Thursday, January 26: 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Location: Academic Center Poly, Career Preparation Center 110G Campus: Polytechnic

Attention job seekers! Are you looking to land your first professional position or secure that perfect internship

opportunity? Come learn how to get your job and internship search started! This workshop covers everything from where to find your next position to resume writing, interviewing and salary negotiation.

Follow SLS on Twitter for daily updates on events!

Dublin Internship & Study Abroad Program

Program Dates: May 14 – June 30, 2012. If you like, you could be back home in time for second summer session classes!

Program Fee: The program fee of $7,250 for Summer 2012 includes ASU

tuition and fees, lodging, group activities & cultural events, internship placements, orientations, and some public transportation. Expenses such as airfare, passport & visa fees, meals, independent travel and miscellaneous items are not included in the program fee.

Informational Sessions Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:30-4:30pm MU 238 Apache (Memorial Union) Thursday, February 9, 2012 3:30-4:30pm MU 238 Apache Additional Information:

https://studyabroad.asu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=4061&Type=O&sType=O

YouTube VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLvxQkZyAUM

In the Know: Health and Wellness

ASU Wellness Events

Farmers Market @ the ASU Tempe campus Start off the semester with fresh fruit and vegetables and healthy

snacks. Starting January 17th , look for seasonal produce, specialty food items produced in Arizona, and ready-to-eat food and beverages at the Farmers Market every other Tuesday, from 9 a.m – 2 p.m on the Orange Mall, west of the Memorial Union fountain.

Spring 2012 Dates January 17 & 31 February 14 & 28 March 13 & 27 April 10

www.asu.edu/farmersmarket Find us on Facebook Twitter - @FarmerMarketASU

ASU Wellness Tips

Tips to Incorporate Physical Activity into Your Life

Make time to be active!

◦ Actively commute (bike, walk, rollerblade) to school, work, or the store ◦ Exercise while watching your favorite TV show, listening to music, or reading ◦ Make a weekend hike/bike/walk/run a habit

Seek social support from family and friends in the form of: ◦ An activity partner ◦ Encouragement

Take active study breaks (go for a walk with a friend or do some stretches) Train for a race or an event, and schedule your training workouts weeks in advance If you need assistance with designing an exercise program, or you need some

motivation, hire a personal trainer Join an active club (dance club, martial arts group) Sign-up for intramurals Reward yourself for reaching short- or long-term goals (new pair of running shoes,

workout clothes, or get a massage, etc.)

Visit ASU Wellness for additional fitness and active living information.

ICA: Get In The Game!

In the Spotlight

January Events

Tempe Center for the Arts Performance with a View Series presents the ASU Student Jazz Combos Tuesday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. Location: Tempe Center for the Arts,

Campus: Tempe Cost: Free Hear the jazz stars of tomorrow perform today!

This concert takes place at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. For more information visit the Tempe Center for the Arts website.

Faculty Artist Series: Steinway Chamber Music Festival 1 - Caio Pagano, piano and Emmanuele Baldini, violin Sunday, January 22, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Katzin Concert Hall Campus: Tempe Cost: $5-$9

Join Regent's Professor Caio Pagano and guest violinist Emmanuele Baldini in the first of a 2-part Steinway Chamber music series. Works feature Brahms two Sonatas for Violin and Piano, #2 and #3 plus three Brahms Sonatas. Portions of this concert will be recorded by Soundset Records.

Changing Boundaries Map Exhibit - Colloquium and Reception Thursday, January 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Interdisciplinary B, Room 165 Campus: Tempe Cost: Free and open to the public on select days (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

The School of Transborder Studies, with the co-sponsorship of the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies is pleased to present an exhibit of original maps dating from as early as 1600 that tell the story of the evolution of the US-Mexico frontier. The maps will be exhibited on the ASU Tempe campus in the new home of the School of Transborder Studies, Interdisciplinary B-1120 S. Cady Mall. The School will host a Map Exhibit and Colloquium Reception on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. RSVP to sts.asu.edu by January 6, 2012.

Summer Teaching Opportunities

The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2012 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.

The Institute is an educational service provider that teaches developmental reading

programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Our classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.

Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to: Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $700 per

week while teaching. Gain over 300 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups. Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed

in books. We hire people who: Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure Have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline Are responsible and hard working Have good communication and organizational skills Will be patient and supportive with students Have regular access to a reliable car http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/

English graduate program @ Northern Arizona University

Getting Started at NAU Explore Graduate Programs at NAU Participate in our Campus Visits at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus Access important information for Prospective Students Access important information for International Students Read Our E-newsletter to learn the latest on NAU Grad Life Become a fan of our Facebook Page

Please find information on the program at the following

website: http://www.cal.nau.edu/english/degree_programs.asp

If there are any questions about your graduate education at NAU, please feel free to contact David.Spivey@nau.edu

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Start Strong in January!