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Important Dates 2
Announcements 3-8
Reminders 14-16
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Last Day of Classes 5/1/13
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Table of Contents
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Announcements
Announcing the SGPP
Outstanding Senior Awards for
Public Management & Policy and
Political Science,
the honors go to:
Mark Cromey (PMPC)
Jesse McCain (POL)
Matthew Russell-Cheung (POL)
Congratulations to these Outstanding Seniors and to all
graduating SGPP students!
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Announcements
School of Government & Public Policy Presents
Leadership Styles in Groups Workshop
Tuesday, April 23rd 2:00-3:00 SS 311
RSVP at http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/workshops
Seating is limited, RSVP today!
Different people lead differently, and there are many ways to
lead effectively. This workshop will help participants determine
their own personal leadership style, as well as identify ways to
integrate other styles into their own leadership.
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Announcements
Presents:
FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT)
Location: SS 311
Time: 11:00-12:00
RSVP at http://sgpp.arizona.edu/
content/evidence-response-team
Lunch will be provided, please
RSVP.
The ERT’s Program is in all 56 FBI field offices. These highly-trained and equipped
teams operate at a high level of competence to ensure evidence is collected in such a
manner that it can be introduced in courts throughout the U.S. and the world. ERTs
strive to be the model for crime scene processing from the standpoint of safety, expertise,
training, equipment, and ability.
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http://commencement.arizona.edu/
http://commencement.arizona.edu/
For the Social & Behavioral College Commencement info see
http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/convocation
Announcements
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Announcements
Sociology has a variety of class offerings for summer, click
here to see them. For questions regarding these and other
SOC classes click here.
Career Services has an upcoming event
“UA Education & Non-Profit Career Day”
Friday, April 26th
Student Union North Ballroom on the 3rd floor
10:00AM-1:00PM
For a current listing of organizations attending this event and the types of posi-
tions they are looking to fill, go to www.career.arizona.edu, click on “Students”
and then “Fairs and Events” and the “UA Education and Nonprofit Career Day”.
Loans Across Borders, the microfinance student run organization on campus is holding an event this Thursday, April 25th to support the campaign Live Below the Line.
Live Below the Line tries to raise awareness about what it is like for individuals to live below $1.50/day.
In order to raise money for our chosen organization, MILAAP (a microfinance firm in India) we are having a movie screening of Living on One Dollar. Tickets are $5! The event starts at 5 pm and will be held in Harvill 305.
Questions? Contact: loansacrossborders@gmail
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Educational Enrichment Foundation (EEF)
Internship Description
Educational Enrichment Foundation (EEF) is an inde-
pendent non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded by Tuc-
son's community and business leaders to support the stu-
dents and teachers within Tucson Unified School District
schools. Established in 1983, EEF is the oldest foundation
of its kind in Arizona and serves 56,000 USD students annu-
ally. Through its classroom grants, scholarships and pro-
grams for financially in-need and at-risk students, EEF pro-
vides direct resources to TUSD school sites, teachers and
students to ensure that all students have access to a quality
public education. EEF programs are supported by corporate and non-profit grants, payroll de-
ductions made by hundreds of dedicated TUSD employees and contributions from the general
public.
Unpaid internships at EEF are available year-round for students attending the Univer-
sity of Arizona studying public policy, communication and education. Internships are avail-
able each semester (fall, spring and summer) or year long.
This summer, an intern can assist EEF with the coordination of our annual Ray Davies
Luncheon, compiling program data based on school year reports, as well as preparing pro-
grams for the upcoming school year and participating in the general day-to-day activities at
EEF. Internships take place at EEF’s office located at St. Mark’s Church (near Speedway and
Alvernon) and typically involve a 9-15 hour per week commitment during the regular school
semester. Internships at EEF are primarily project-based and involve a combination of inde-
pendent practice and guided supervision by EEF staff. Areas of professional concentration
include:
Communications Campaigns (social networking, database maintenance, public/media rela-
tions)
Research (statistical, historical, general)
Project Administration (report writing, correspondence, record keeping)
Event Production (planning, logistics, production)
Qualifications of an ideal candidate include but are not limited to:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, personable and friendly, ability to multi-
task, proficient in MS Word and Excel, must be able to effectively work individually and as
part of a collaborative team, & strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
Interested applicants should submit a simple letter of introduction and resume to
[email protected] and follow up with a phone call (520/325-8688) after this initial submis-
sion.
Internship Announcements
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Ben Buehler-Garcia is seeking Summer & Fall Interns to help with his
Tucson City Council Campaign!
To apply submit a cover letter & resume to Greg Harris at
For Ben Buehler-Garcia’s Tucson City Council Campaign you’ll have the opportunity to gain
experience in many areas including conducting opposition research, assisting in the recruit-
ment and management of volunteers, event planning, scheduling and running events
smoothly. You can learn the basics of the ground game including operating phone banks, or-
ganizing neighborhood walks and talking to voters. Interns will also be able to practice their
skills in social media and most will have the chance to accompany Ben Buehler-Garcia to
events and meetings.
You’ll learn a lot, make some great connections, meet many friendly people, and have a lot of
fun, all while helping probably the most qualified candidate to ever run for the Tucson City
Council!
Internship Announcements
News Editor Internship The Editor is responsible for reviewing and editing all content submitted
by The Borgen Project’s team of bloggers. The internship is 260 hours
and can be completed part-time or full-time.
Edit and approve blog posts submitted by writers.
Work with writers to improve their posts.
Write several blog posts per week.
Spend 2-3 days assisting with fundraising.
Qualifications: Must have great editing skills. Must be able to work independently and meet
deadlines with very little supervision. Experience writing SEO friendly content is helpful,
but not required.
To Apply: Email your resume and 2 writing samples to [email protected] with “News
Editor Intern” in the subject line. More details here.
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Internship Announcements
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division, Office of Victim Services Section is currently accepting ap-plications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Advocates, in both Phoenix and Tucson offices, for the fall semester (July 2013 through December 2013) with 6 months total.
The mission of the Office of Victim Services is to promote justice and healing for crime victims. Our staff is small relative to the number of victims we serve. Our success, therefore, depends on mature, responsible, caring volun-teers and interns.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Advocates act as liaisons between victims and members of the criminal justice system, including attorneys, courts, probation departments, and custodial agencies. Advocates in the Attorney General’s Office of Victim Services do real, meaningful work for and with victims. This is not a clerical internship, although as with most jobs, there are clerical responsibilities. Advocates explain the legal rights of victims in layperson’s terms, accompany victims to court, offer reassurance and empathetic listening, identify, victims’ needs resulting from the crime and more. Train-ing is provided.
INTERNSHIP QUALIFCATIONS
Minimum junior status for bachelor's degree students.
Minimum of second year status for associate's degree students.
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75.
Pass a security background check.
Possess a valid driver's license or state picture I.D.
Ability to work effectively with people in sensitive areas.
Good writing, communication, and computer skills. IDEAL CANDIDATE
Past interns have come from the departments of political science, psychology, communications, sociology, pre-law, criminal justice and the International College.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you, speak with your department’s internship advisor then go to https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=O0 to apply. Contact Amy Bocks, Advocate Program Man-ager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Shannon McReynolds, Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8452 for more infor-mation. All applications are due April 30, 2013 by 5:00 p.m.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be finger-printed by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer can-not be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not auto-matically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of of-fense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.
During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the AG’s Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at [email protected]. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Administrative Services, 1275 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
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Internship Announcements
We are hosting a LeadLocal Undergrad Info
Night this Thursday, April 25th at 5 pm in
Room 101 of UA’s
Old Engineering Building.
RSVPs can be made here: http://
www.eventbrite.com/event/6328573935
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Internship Announcements
The Community Outreach and Education Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office is seeking highly motivated students from the Arizona State University School of Criminal Justice and Criminology as Spring 2013 Interns. This opportunity will provide the interns with knowledge of Arizona's statewide Crime Prevention and Education initiatives. The types of Programs include:
Identity Theft
Vulnerable Adult Abuse
Consumer Fraud/Consumer Scams
Internet Safety and Substance Abuse
Human smuggling
Civil Right Violations
Veteran Services
White collar crimes
Youth tobacco enforcement
Internet Crimes
Life Care Planning
ABOUT THE POSITIONS
These positions are non-paid. If the intern seeks University credit, the number of hours must meet the minimum established by the University. The hours will typically fall between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Mon-day through Friday. All hours and days worked are negotiable depending on each intern’s availability.
INTERNSHIP SESSIONS
SPRING: January - April
SUMMER: May - August
FALL: September – December
Intern orientations/start dates are held biweekly on Mondays unless it's a holiday. Prospective interns should select sessions based on their dates of availability.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. 2.75
Currently enrolled in college or university
Taking a course of study relevant to the internship openings
Submit to an oral interview
Applicants must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into the program
An internship offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check.Not every applicant will be accepted. All accepted interns must complete a training/orientation program and sign a letter of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the work they will be involved with.
APPLICATION PROCESS
· Submit Resume by clicking the "apply" button
During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommoda-tion, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the AG's Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at [email protected]. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been desig-nated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Administrative Services, 1275 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
Fall 2013
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Internship Reminders
Now Interviewing for Fall 2013
Internship Opportunities for the Office of
Congressman Ron Barber We are now accepting internship applications for Fall of 2013
Our internship program is open to all majors and provides an opportunity for students to learn,
first hand, how a Congressional office operates. Interns work closely with staff to create a
team that is accessible and responsive to the constituents of Congressional District 2. Our in-
ternship opportunities are unpaid, but we are more than happy to work with students to help
earn school credits. Interns are required to do at least two shifts of four and a half hours twice
a week. The shifts are from 8-12:30 and from 12:30-5 during the school year and from 8-5
during the summer. There are also full time positions available.
Interns perform a variety of duties including day-to-day administrative work, data entry, an-
swering phones, drafting constituent correspondence, helping constituents work with federal
agencies, and assisting staff where necessary. Please keep in mind that internships are com-
petitive. Prospective interns will be contacted regarding an interview following a review of
credentials. Priority will be given to those who are residents of Arizona’s 2nd Congressional
District.
Applications are accepted year round for fall, spring, and summer internships. To apply,
please call Joni Jones at (520)881-3588.
Joni Jones [email protected]
Office of Congressman Ron Barber
3945 East Fort Lowell Suite 211
Tucson, AZ 85712
Fax: 520.322.9490
Tel: 520.881.3588
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Reminders
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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.
