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Undergraduate Newsletter

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Semester at a Glance August 25

Classes begin

September 1

No classes/campus closed (Labor Day)

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)

December 10

Last Day of Classes

December 11

Reading Day

December 12-18

Final Exams

Click here for all Fall dates

Table of Contents

Reminders 3-6

December 2014 Graduation 7

SGPP Events 8-12

Campus Events 13-14

Internship Opportunities 15

Washington D.C. Opportunities 16-18

Announcements 19-25

Academic Advising 26

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Reminders

Spring 2015 Priority Registration Information

The Spring 2015 Schedule of Classes is now available. Students can now use their shopping carts and view their Enrollment Appointments in on UAccess.

Unit Limit During Priority Registration: To increase course accessibility to students and de-crease course hoarding during the 5 weeks of Priority Registration, a 16-unit maximum limit will be placed on enrollment via UAccess Student for all continuing students. Following the Priority Registration period, all continuing students will have access to UAccess Student to add additional units, if they wish, up to the 19-unit maximum set by their college.

Exception - Active participants in the Honors College will be permitted to add up to the 19-unit maximum throughout priority registration.

October 13 - 19, 2014 Athletes, Veterans plus their dependents using GI Bill® bene-

fits, junior Honors students, and senior Honors students - You

will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/13/14 through 8pm on

10/19/14.

October 20, 2014 Medicine, pharmacy, and graduate (degree seeking and non-

degree seeking) students – You will be able to register beginning

at 6am on 10/20/14 and will have continuous access through the first

October 20 - 26, 2014 Seniors, post-baccalaureate education certification students,

freshman Honors students, and sophomore Honors students -

You will be able to register beginning at 6am on 10/20/14 through

Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2014 Juniors and NSE students – You will be able to register beginning

at 6am on 10/27/14 through 8pm on 11/2/14.

Nov 3 - 9, 2014 Sophomores - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on

11/3/14 through 8pm on 11/9/14.

November 10 - 16, 2014 Freshman - You will be able to register beginning at 6am on

11/10/14 through 8pm on 11/16/14.

November 17, 2014 Registration open to all degree seeking continuing students for regis-

tration, adds, drops, and changes.

November 19, 2014 Registration open to all degree seeking readmits and transfer stu-

dents for registration, adds, drops, and changes.

December 19, 2014 Registration open to all non-degree seeking undergraduate stu-dents.

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Reminders

Winter course registration begins Nov. 17, 2014.

Please know that students may already add courses to shopping cart for Winter Registration.

SGPP Winter Courses

Subject

Cat # Sec

xlist Course Desc Time Start Date

End Date

Days

Cap

Instructor

PA 241 1 SOC Criminal Justice Admin-istration Online

12/22/2014

1/13/2014

ONLINE

40

Polakowski, Mike

PA 344 1 Law and Public Policy Online 12/22/2014

1/13/2014

ONLINE

40

Tryon, Bran-don

PA 419 1 POL

Governance, Security, State Formation and Ter-rorism Online

12/22/2014

1/13/2014

ONLINE

40

Cramer, Ja-cob

POL 437 1 Democracies, Emerging and Evolving Online

12/22/2014

1/13/2014

ONLINE

40

Hauser, Me-gan

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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 interview-ing 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 sen-ior 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 ac-cess?

SGPP will be requesting access for any students who have reached 60+ cred-its 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 ctryon@email.arizona.edu.

Reminders

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Reminders

NEW PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW COURSE

OFFERED TO ALL MAJORS THIS SPRING We invite you to consider an exciting opportunity for students interested in in-

ternational issues and/or law. A new Public International Law course will be offered this spring taught by Professor David Gantz, a preeminent international law scholar who has been teaching at the James E. Rogers College of Law for over twenty years. Professor Gantz has also previously served as an internation-al arbitrator, partner in various Washington D.C. law firms, and with the U.S. State Department. This course is open to all majors and has no prerequisites.

Course information and description:

Public International Law (LAW 451/551)

Tuesday and Thursday

3:30-4:45pm For many years, but particularly since September 11, 2001, international law

and international relations have had a major impact on every American, wheth-er the issue is terrorism; the use of force by the United States and its allies; ad-dressing climate change or mitigating world poverty. This course on public in-ternational law will provide an introduction to such subjects as treaties and oth-er sources of international law; international law in the United States; principal international organizations; concepts of sovereignty, statehood and territoriali-ty; the bases for jurisdiction; state responsibility; and international law and the use of force. It will explore international human rights, international environ-mental law and international economic law.

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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 initi-ate your paperwork, can be found on our degree check page.

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SGPP Events

School of Government and Public Policy

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SGPP Events

Accelerated Master of Public Administration

Truman Scholarship

Information Session

Are you interested in earning a Master’s degree while completing your

Bachelor’s degree?

Are you interested in earning a Master’s degree, but are unsure of scholar-

ship opportunities?

Interested students are invited to attend the

Accelerated Master’s Program and Truman Scholarship

Information Session

Wednesday, October 29th

Social Sciences 311

1-2 PM

Pamela Adams, Graduate Programs Coordinator, will discuss SGPP’s dy-

namic Accelerated Master’s Program requirements and opportunities.

Scholarship Advisor Emily Kotay will present information regarding the

Truman Scholarship. This scholarship provides funding for graduate school

to students who are interested in pursuing a career in public service.

RSVP TODAY!

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SGPP Events

RSVP at http://sgpp.arizona.edu/

content/speaker-series

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SGPP Events

Seats are limited! RSVP at

http://sgpp.arizona.edu/fall-2014-workshop-series

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SGPP Events

RSVP at http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/speaker-series

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Campus Events

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Campus Events

here.

Register Now!

here.

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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 Office of Federal Relations Spring 2015

Arizona Attorney General, Office of Victim Services Spring 2015 Internship

(Tucson and Phoenix Office information)

March of Dimes

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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Washington D.C. Opportunities

White House Internship Program Teleconference Information Session

All majors are welcome!

RSVP through Wildcat JobLink at

(https://www.career.arizona.edu/joblink)

Internship information at

www.whitehouse.gov/internships *Must be a US Citizen to apply*

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Washington D.C. Opportunities

http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/past-sponsored-programs

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Washington D.C. Opportunities

http://sgpp.arizona.edu/washington-dc-internships-3

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Announcements

RSVP at http://www.cvent.com/events/56th-academy-assembly/

event-summary-9fb09a970ace430b8d78c05ea483621e.aspx

http://sgpp.arizona.edu/travel-reimbursement.

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Announcements

Our Voice, Our Vote 2014

Registration, Education & Mobilization: The Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) encour-ages all voters registered in Pima County to vote in the 2014 General Elections at the ASUA early polling site.

Voters in any district of Pima County are welcome to vote October 9th through Friday, October 31st. This means come Election Day you won't have to wait in a long line to vote! You can also drop off your mail-in ballot in our offices.

The polling stations are located in the ASUA office on the third floor of the Student Union Memorial Center (Room 325W) directly above The University of Arizona Bookstore and will be operating Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Voting will be conducted on a first come first serve basis.

For further information or questions please contact ASUA at 520-621-2782

This is an element of ASUA's Our Voice, Our Vote 2014 campaign, a semester long campaign focusing on voter registration, education and mobilization.

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Announcements

Washington Semester Program - Focus on Faculty - An Opportunity for Students to Connect with WSP Professors

Students are invited to join in a series of special online chat session about American Univer-sity’s Washington Semester Program: Professor Daniel Freeman, Justice and Law: Wednesday, October 29, 2014: 4:00-5:00pm These web-based chats feature time for Q&A with the professors, so students can get direct answers to their questions about the Washington Semester Program. In addition, the pro-fessors will share details on what students will learn and experience during their WSP expe-rience as well as information on the hot-button topics in their area as they relate to Wash-ington, D.C. Students will get the inside scoop on the programs, and learn first-hand how the Washing-ton Semester Program is unlike any other learning experience. Please find log-in information for the online chat below and RSVP for the chat here: 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/meeting/join/309953677 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.United States: +1 (619) 550-0003 Access Code: 309-953-677 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 309-953-677 We recommend that students download this chat feature at least 10 minutes before the live chat begins, or earlier if so desired. I look forward to answering all your questions about the Washington Semester Program. Very best,

Heather Broberg, MBA / MA in International Communication Admissions & Recruitment Assistant School of Professional & Extended Studies, American University broberg@american.edu | american.edu/spexs To stay connected, receive updates and get alerts about upcoming events -'like' us on face-book at: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanUniversitySPExS

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Announcements

Series Brings a Feast of Hot Topics

Food is a common element that unites humanity, bringing us comfort, joy, and connection. At the same time, it is a source of confusion, stress, and environmental and socioeconomic peril. In this year's installment of our Downtown Lecture Series, held at the Fox Tucson The-atre, five UA faculty members will tackle the endlessly fascinating topic of food. From issues of sustainability to cultural traditions to modern health, each lecture will explore the com-plexities of one of our most basic human needs. More

We Eat What We Are Maribel Alvarez

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - 6:30pm Every loop in our social fabric involves food. When a friend passes or a baby is born, we gift the family with food. We gather to celebrate, reflect, and worship with food: wings on Super Bowl Sunday, birthday cake, Thanksgiving turkey, pozole de trigo for the Día de San Ysidro, Challah bread for the Sabbath. Even our everyday meals – how we prepare, serve and consume them – tell a story of who we are. Did you have cereal, miso soup, croissants, pao de queijos, or Vegemite on toast for breakfast this morning? As one of the most enduring and persuasive symbolic code systems, food is an object through which humans con-struct the powerful imaginary of belonging, nostalgia, safety, pleasure and loyalty, which in turn construct our fundamental ideas of home, family, nation and community. In this talk, Dr. Alvarez provides an anthro-pologist’s perspective on food by exploring how we define ourselves – and others – through our daily food habits, traditions, and practices.

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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.

Academic Advising