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SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 1
Undergraduate Newsletter
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
sgppcats
Semester
at a Glance August 26
Classes begin
August 30
Deadline to apply for December and
winter degree candidacy
September 2
No classescampus closed (Labor Day)
September 3
Last day to add classes without
instructorrsquos signature
September 21
Last day to drop classes without
notation on transcript
November 11
No classes (Veteranrsquos Day)
November 28-December 1
No classes (Thanksgiving Break)
December 11
Last Day of Classes
December 12
Reading Day
December 13-19
Final Exams
Table of Contents
December 2013 Graduation 3-4
May 2014 Graduation 5
Reminder 6
SGPP Event 7
Internship Opportunities 8-17
Non-SGPP Internships 18-19
Fellowship Opportunity 20
Job Opportunity 21
Volunteer Opportunity 22
Scholarship Opportunity 23
Announcements 24-35
Academic Advising 36
Receive updates posted directly to Facebook amp Twitter
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 3
December 2013 Graduation
GRADUATING IN DECEMBER
APPLICATION LATE FEE NOW APPLICABLE
If you are graduating this December you can still apply for degree candidacy but a $5000 late candidacy application fee will now be assessed For detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork please visit our degree check page
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 4
December 2013 Graduation
SBS Graduation Ceremony Information
On behalf of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean John Paul Jones III is pleased to invite you and your family to the college Convocation Recognition Ceremony to honor graduates of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our college ceremony will be Thursday December 19 2013 at 530 pm at Centennial Hall located at 1020 E University Blvd Tucson AZ 85721 (UA Campus)
The ceremony will include individual recognition of each under-graduate and graduate degree recipient in attendance The facul-ty of our college looks forward to seeing you and meeting your family and guests
While there is no charge for this ceremony tickets are required
Additional information about tickets will be available in Novem-ber Online RSVP will open 11413
Click here for full details
httpwebsbsarizonaeducollegeconvocation
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 5
May 2014 Graduation
GRADUATING IN May 2014
January 30 2014 is the dead-line to apply for you degree check if you are graduating May 2014 Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork can be found on our degree check page
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
Reminder
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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 ctryonemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
SGPP Event
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 9
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
sgppcats
Semester
at a Glance August 26
Classes begin
August 30
Deadline to apply for December and
winter degree candidacy
September 2
No classescampus closed (Labor Day)
September 3
Last day to add classes without
instructorrsquos signature
September 21
Last day to drop classes without
notation on transcript
November 11
No classes (Veteranrsquos Day)
November 28-December 1
No classes (Thanksgiving Break)
December 11
Last Day of Classes
December 12
Reading Day
December 13-19
Final Exams
Table of Contents
December 2013 Graduation 3-4
May 2014 Graduation 5
Reminder 6
SGPP Event 7
Internship Opportunities 8-17
Non-SGPP Internships 18-19
Fellowship Opportunity 20
Job Opportunity 21
Volunteer Opportunity 22
Scholarship Opportunity 23
Announcements 24-35
Academic Advising 36
Receive updates posted directly to Facebook amp Twitter
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 3
December 2013 Graduation
GRADUATING IN DECEMBER
APPLICATION LATE FEE NOW APPLICABLE
If you are graduating this December you can still apply for degree candidacy but a $5000 late candidacy application fee will now be assessed For detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork please visit our degree check page
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 4
December 2013 Graduation
SBS Graduation Ceremony Information
On behalf of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean John Paul Jones III is pleased to invite you and your family to the college Convocation Recognition Ceremony to honor graduates of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our college ceremony will be Thursday December 19 2013 at 530 pm at Centennial Hall located at 1020 E University Blvd Tucson AZ 85721 (UA Campus)
The ceremony will include individual recognition of each under-graduate and graduate degree recipient in attendance The facul-ty of our college looks forward to seeing you and meeting your family and guests
While there is no charge for this ceremony tickets are required
Additional information about tickets will be available in Novem-ber Online RSVP will open 11413
Click here for full details
httpwebsbsarizonaeducollegeconvocation
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 5
May 2014 Graduation
GRADUATING IN May 2014
January 30 2014 is the dead-line to apply for you degree check if you are graduating May 2014 Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork can be found on our degree check page
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
Reminder
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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 ctryonemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
SGPP Event
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 9
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
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Non-SGPP Internships
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Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
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Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
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Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
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Announcements
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Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
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Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
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Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
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Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
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Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
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Announcements
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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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 3
December 2013 Graduation
GRADUATING IN DECEMBER
APPLICATION LATE FEE NOW APPLICABLE
If you are graduating this December you can still apply for degree candidacy but a $5000 late candidacy application fee will now be assessed For detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork please visit our degree check page
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 4
December 2013 Graduation
SBS Graduation Ceremony Information
On behalf of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean John Paul Jones III is pleased to invite you and your family to the college Convocation Recognition Ceremony to honor graduates of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our college ceremony will be Thursday December 19 2013 at 530 pm at Centennial Hall located at 1020 E University Blvd Tucson AZ 85721 (UA Campus)
The ceremony will include individual recognition of each under-graduate and graduate degree recipient in attendance The facul-ty of our college looks forward to seeing you and meeting your family and guests
While there is no charge for this ceremony tickets are required
Additional information about tickets will be available in Novem-ber Online RSVP will open 11413
Click here for full details
httpwebsbsarizonaeducollegeconvocation
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 5
May 2014 Graduation
GRADUATING IN May 2014
January 30 2014 is the dead-line to apply for you degree check if you are graduating May 2014 Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork can be found on our 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 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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 ctryonemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
SGPP Event
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 4
December 2013 Graduation
SBS Graduation Ceremony Information
On behalf of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean John Paul Jones III is pleased to invite you and your family to the college Convocation Recognition Ceremony to honor graduates of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our college ceremony will be Thursday December 19 2013 at 530 pm at Centennial Hall located at 1020 E University Blvd Tucson AZ 85721 (UA Campus)
The ceremony will include individual recognition of each under-graduate and graduate degree recipient in attendance The facul-ty of our college looks forward to seeing you and meeting your family and guests
While there is no charge for this ceremony tickets are required
Additional information about tickets will be available in Novem-ber Online RSVP will open 11413
Click here for full details
httpwebsbsarizonaeducollegeconvocation
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 5
May 2014 Graduation
GRADUATING IN May 2014
January 30 2014 is the dead-line to apply for you degree check if you are graduating May 2014 Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork can be found on our degree check page
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
Reminder
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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 ctryonemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
SGPP Event
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
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Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 5
May 2014 Graduation
GRADUATING IN May 2014
January 30 2014 is the dead-line to apply for you degree check if you are graduating May 2014 Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork can be found on our degree check page
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
Reminder
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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 ctryonemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
SGPP Event
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 9
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 6
Reminder
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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 httpswwwcareerarizonaedujoblink 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 ctryonemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
SGPP Event
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 9
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
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Non-SGPP Internships
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Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
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Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
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Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
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Announcements
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Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
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Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
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Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
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Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
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Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
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Announcements
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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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 7
SGPP Event
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
Internship Opportunities
International Rescue Committee in Tucson
The International Rescue Committee in Tucson is now interviewing candidates for the following intern positions
Immigration Services
Cultural Orientation
Health Advocacy
Nutrition and Food Security
Case Management (Procurement and Logistics)
Case Management (Survivors of Torture)
Employment and Economic Development
Outreach and Communications
Volunteer Management
Family Mentor Program Coordinator
New Roots Agricultural Coordinator
Citizenship Preparation Instructor
Visit our internship page for additional openings and application instructions
Agency Background
Founded in 1933 the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief protection reha-bilitative assistance resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and vic-tims 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 pro-mote each refugee familys search for self-sufficiency
Andrew Jenkins Volunteer and Internship Coordinator International Rescue Committee Tucson
3100 North Campbell Avenue | Tucson AZ 85719
T 520-319-2128 x116 | F 520-319-2160
AndrewJenkinsRescueorg | RescueorgTucson
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 9
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 9
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
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Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
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Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
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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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 10
Internship Opportunities
Application deadline has been extended
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
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SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 11
Internship Opportunities Spring 2014 Internship
Office of the US Trade Representative Executive Office of the President ndash Washington DC The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is a federal government agency under the Executive Office of the President which is responsible for developing and coordinating US trade commodity and direct investment policy with other countries The head of USTR is the US Trade Representative a Cabi-net member who serves as the Presidentrsquos principal trade advisor negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues The intern program at USTR is a semester-long volunteer program in which undergraduate graduate and recently graduated students gain knowledge and experience in conducting US trade policy Assign-ments may include research analysis statistics and coordination of briefing books report preparation meeting and conference planning letter writing and covering meetings hearings andor legislative markup sessions Internships are available in all 26 departments of the Washington DC office as well as at USTRrsquos offices in Beijing China and Geneva Switzerland Click HerelthttpwwwustrgovsitesdefaultfilesUSTR20Beijing20Internship_0pdfgt for more details and instructions on how to apply to the international positions The following are the application timeframes and deadlines for each internship term Spring Internship (January ndash April) ndash November 1st Summer Internship (May ndash August) ndash March 15th Fall Internship (September ndash December) ndash August 1st Due to the fact that this is a volunteer program USTR does not provide stipends No assistance with housing or other relocation expenses are available However we can provide a transportation subsidy to cover local commuting costs to and from the DC work location Applicants must be middot US Citizens middot 18 years of age or over at the time of application middot Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university (2-4 year institution) or have graduated in the past 2 years from undergraduate or graduate school middot Selected applicants will be required to obtain a favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment For more information about the application process or internship openings within the USTR please visit wwwustrgovlthttpwwwustrgovgt
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Mrs Taiwo Erskine Office of the US Trade Representative Human Resources - Intern Coordinator Tel (202) 395-736
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 12
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 13
Internship Opportunities
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 14
Internship Opportunities
Senator Flakersquos Office
Spring and Summer Internship Program
Senator Jeff Flakersquos Tucson office is currently accepting applica-tions for their 2014 spring and summer internship program
Interns will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how a state office of a United States Senator operates Interns will as-sist the Senator and his staff with a variety of tasks including in-teracting 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 demon-strate an eagerness to learn about federal public policy and how it affects local communities Upperclassmen with at least a 30 grade point average are given priority
The office is located at 6840 N Oracle Road Students are ex-
pected to complete at least 135 hours during the semester to
receive 3 units of credit The University of Arizona offers in-
ternship credit in several departments Interested applicants
should send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 15
Internship Opportunities
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 16
Internship Opportunities
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Embassy of Japan is now accepting in-ternship applications for the spring of 2014 For internship and application information click on Embassy of Japan
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 17
Internship Opportunities
Looking for other
internship
opportunities
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 18
Non-SGPP Internships
CDCATSDR Summer Environmental Health Internship Application Period Now Open
2014 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquos National Center for Environmental Health and the Agen-cy for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEHATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the envi-ronment interested in human health and curious about how they are linked Dur-ing the course of the internship students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects experiential learning opportuni-ties environmental health presentations journal clubs field trips brown bag lunches and mentoring relationships at NCEHATSDR Interns will be based at NCEHATSDRrsquos Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program Application due date January 29 2014 Program dates June 11 ndash August 11 2014 ldquoNo two days at CDCATSDR were the same throughout my 10-week internship Eligibility requirements 1 US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card 2 Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising sen-ior by fall 2014 Note Seniors graduating in spring 2014 will not be accepted into this program 3 Minimum cumulative GPA of 30 on a 40 scale Note The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available Please visit our website for more information and application instructions 2014 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health httpwwwcdcgovncehcleh Questions Please email Jay Nielsen or James Gooch at CLEHcdcgovltmailtoCLEHcdcgovgt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 19
Non-SGPP Internships
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Fellowship Opportunity
The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2014 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of inter-national service For those who want to become Foreign Service Officers in the US De-partment of State the Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90000 over two years toward a two-year masters degree arranges internships on Cap-itol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US in-stitutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including international relations public policy public administration languages or business administration Up-on successful completion of the two-year fellowship Fellows join the Foreign Service of the US Department of State embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate pro-grams in fall 2014 must have GPAs of at least 32 and must be US citizens The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of mi-nority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with finan-cial need Information and application materials can be found at wwwrangelprogramorglthttpwwwrangelprogramorg Deadline Jan 17 2014 The Program is funded by the US Department of State and managed by Howard University 2014 Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Number of Fellowships Offered 20 Eligibility Requirements US citizenship GPA of 3240 seeking to start two-year rele-vant grad program in Fall 2014 Online Application Opens October 21 wwwrangelprogramorg Application Deadline January 17 2014 Finalists selected by the end of February Fellows selected by mid-March Contact rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Job Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 22
Volunteer Opportunity
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 23
Scholarship Opportunity
Weingartner Digital Citizenship Challenge Announcing the creation of the Weingartner Digital Citizen-ship Challenge - a competition designed to address the is-sues of democratic citizenship in the digital age Applicants are asked to submit three short essays describing their ide-as on how the internet can be used to foster a vibrant de-mocracy characterized among other things by civic en-gagement civil discourse an informed citizenry and a re-sponsible and transparent government Three awards of up to $2000 are available for the best ideas submitted by January 5 2014 Those chosen as finalists will have their ideas presented at the Weingartner Digital Citizenship Fo-rum on February 11 2014 The Challenge is an initiative created by dotDemocracy a nonpartisan organization founded by the Weingartner Policy Fellows at the College of William and Mary The application for the Challenge as well as other infor-mation on dotDemocracy and the Forum can be found at httpwwwdotdemocracyorgthe-challengehtml
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 24
Announcements
Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS)
The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AZJIS) is a student-led publication founded by University of Arizona stu-dents that strives to build bridges between arts social scienc-es humanities and science through showcasing undergradu-ate and graduate interdisciplinary work
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for publication for our Spring 2014 issue In addi-tion we are also accepting submissions for the cover art of this years issue as well as applications for editorial positions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns mailtoazjournalisgmailcom
With best regards
Sara Feld Rae Anne Martinez Olivia Valencia Co-Editors-in-Chief
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 25
Announcements
The 2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute application is now open
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President Ralph J Bunche the Ralph Bunche Summer Institutes (RBSI) goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in po-litical science by exposing them to graduate level writing research and analytical practices
The American Political Science Association is currently accepting applications for the
2014 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The application deadline is January 17 2014
Review eligibility requirements and apply today If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland at
sraglandapsanetorg
American Political Science Association 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20036-1206
Ph (202) 483-2512 Fx (202) 483-2657 E-Mail apsaapsanetorg
November 2013
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 26
Announcements
Spring 2014 GRE Workshop
The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study as appropriate to the individual For those stu-dents seeking professional assistance one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting Mr Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback
There are three components to this workshop
1 practice tests 2 group instruction 3 extra help from the instructor
Additional Information
Dates The Spring 2014 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days as noted below As new material is presented in each class students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop The workshop is held on the UA campus
Saturday February 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday February 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Saturday March 8 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday March 9 (9 AM to 1 PM)
Cost $250
To request a seat in the workshop
Pease contact Michael Flynn by email gradprosgmailcom In addition to your full name and phone number please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE
A) Current UA students indicate your year in school (junior senior graduate student etc) and ex-pected GRE test date Note you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop
B) UA alumni indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date
C) UA staff indicate your title department and expected GRE test date
D) Community members indicate your expected GRE test date
For information about the UA Testing Office visit httpwwwtestingarizonaedu
Stephanie Adamson Director of Recruitment The University of Arizona Graduate College Phone 5206260095 adamsonsemailarizonaedu Eligible students can apply to be partially reimbursed for the cost for the GRE prep course For more information please go to the SGPP website link GRE PREP COURSE
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
If you havent already submitted a proposal for a session case study or presentation at the inaugural Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Con-ference -- good news Weve pushed back the deadline to December 6 in or-der to give everyone a bit more time to pull together their ideas The organizing team is hard at work to discover and present a wide range of exciting projects happening in the Arizona and Southwest region We hope you will share your expertise with campus communities across the state David Bradshaw UA Office of Sustainability brad-shademailarizonaedultmailtobradshademailarizonaedu
[httpahescorgimgCFPButtongif]lthttpemaileremailroicomgo2shtmlRDgb23l2Kup2YL8f5d9a69835be34469fee4afd2055b577d
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 27
Announcements
Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference March 24-25 2014
Hosted by University of Arizona Tucson Arizona
AHESC announcement [httpemaileremailroicomgo2shtml
RDgb23l2Kup2YL8f08f77722d7815ed1fee4afd2055b577dbradshademailarizonaedugt
New Proposals Deadline Dec6
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SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 28
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 29
Announcements
LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language The goal of LING 114 Learning a Foreign Language is to provide students with important tools to help them be-come successful foreign language learners Students will become familiar with basic elements of language such as parts of speech and the pronunciation of new sounds as a means of enabling them to anticipate and effectively deal with problems in pronunciation vocabulary building and sentence formation that often come up in foreign lan-guage study They will also learn about the intertwining of culture and language such as how expressions of polite-ness and body language differ across cultures Additional-ly they will be exposed to different language teaching and learning styles typical mistakes language learners make and strategies for making language learning more effec-tive This information will be presented in the context of the wide variety of languages taught at the University of Arizona
When MWF at 9-950 AM
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 30
Announcements
Course Options Looking for an additional course for next semester Consider one of these
ANTH 395B Section 1 (Cultural) Energy Society Culture Instructor Thomas McGuire DayTime Online Location Online Societies and cultures throughout the world are facing increasingly difficult choices about the produc-tion and consumption of energy This course will examine societyrsquos dependence on diminishing sup-plies of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and explore the social and cultural implications of alternative energy futures Students will develop an informed knowledge of the sources and uses of energy the social and cultural factors that guide how we use energy the limitations of current energy systems and the realistic alternatives to existing energy sources and uses By the end of the semester students will be in a position to a reasoned vision for responsible energy policies and practices ANTH 495A Section 2 (Archaeological) Tree rings Documents and Oral History Instructor Tree rings Documents and Oral History DayTime WED 300-530 Location Bannister Tree Ring Building Room 110 This course is an intensive introduction to dendroarchaeology as it is applied to historic period struc-tures In class lectures are a seminar format that encourages class discussion and participation Topics include the history theory and methods of dendroarchaeology with selected readings and practical applications The course has a significant amount of reading from professional journals and it is im-portant that ALL students read all the articles Students should be able to build their own Master skel-eton plot by the end of Marchmdashwhich they will use dating the samples collected on the field trip ANTH 495A Section 3 (Archaeological) Diseases and Human Evolution (not yet posted in the sched-ule) Instructor James Watson DayTime MON 300-530 PM Location ASM 311 This course will illustrate human bio-cultural adaptations to pathogens including the origin evolution distribution and diversity of diseases and the human groups they affect We will examine a variety of topics including viral disease (Smallpox AIDS Ebola) bacterial disease (TB Plague Syphilis) parasitic disease (Malaria Chagas) nutritional disease and harm caused to the human body from human be-havior and cultural practices but focus largely on the paleopathology and physical evidence of disease processes in the past If you have any questions please feel free to contact me Ann Samuelson MA Anthropology Academic Advisor School of Anthropology UA (520) 626-6027 annsemailarizonaedu
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 31
Announcements
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
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Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
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Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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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SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 32
Announcements
SOC496 Special Topics in Sociology Poverty in American Cities MWF 1100 ndash 1150am
Dr Lane Kenworthy Tucson has the sixth highest poverty rate among major metropolitan areas in the United States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commis-sion on Poverty to identify programs that could help to reduce or alleviate poverty As part of this mission the Commission has joined with the University of Arizona and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in a year-long research project Students en-rolled in this course will participate in the data collection and analysis for this project Students will gain valuable skills such as how to develop and implement a survey how to conduct an in-person interview how to record and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data how to work as a member of a team how to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and more generally how to answer a question of interest in a systematic and evidence-based manner These skills will be useful to students inter-ested in pursuing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics marketing business and academia The course explores poverty in American cities and in Tucson in particular through a combination of in-class instruction and first-hand research experience The course will be structured in three parts Parts I and II will consist of traditional instruction in the classroom and will cover topics related to urban poverty in America and research practices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector ser-vice providers in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III students will go into the Tucson community to conduct in-person surveys that attempt to answer two key questions about the current state of poverty in Tucson First to what extent is the official poverty measure an incomplete or misleading indi-cator of the living standards of the poor in Tucson And second how can Tucson do better to alleviate poverty This will be done outside of class but the specific daystimes will be determined in collaboration with enrolled students Students bilingual in English and Spanish are especially welcome though this isnt a requirement Please note that this is an elective course
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 33
Announcements
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
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 pur-
sue 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 US Department of
State and managed by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard Univer-
sity in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic
preparation to work in international affairs the Program provides two for-credit
courses that focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to US 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 vari-
ous 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
Eligibility requirements include US citizenship a GPA of 3240 and full-time under-graduate student status Students from all majors who are interested in international affairs careers are welcome to apply The deadline for application is February 10 2014 and the application and information are available at wwwrangelprogramorg Contact information rangelprogramhowardedu 202-806-4367 (877) 633-0002 Patricia Scroggs (pscroggshowardedu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowellhowardedu) 202-806-4367
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 34
Announcements
Project SOAR Looking for ways to get involved in the Tucson community Be a role model and mentor middle school students through Project SOAR Project SOAR is a 2-unit service-learning course (HED 397B) designed for those committed to providing mentoring for students at under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson community in an effort to increase the academic achievement for these students This course provides an introduction to re-search around learning and developmental factors as well as cultural social and environmental factors that affect student academic achievement and the path to higher education Although there is an academic component to this upper-division course a ma-jority of the time (2 hrswk) is spent mentoring at a local middle school (we serve 8 middle schools in the Tucson area most of which are about a 20 min drive from campus) for a total of 25 hours per semester (this includes travel time amp prep time) Carpooling is available students DO NOT have to have a car You can enroll in HED 397B directly on UAccess Student link Check out the website at httpwwwcoearizonaedusoar or contact Mary Irwin with questions at mairwinarizonaedultmailtomairwinarizonaedugt
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 35
Announcements
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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
SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 36
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