newsletter 11122013
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SGPP Newsletter 11122013TRANSCRIPT
sgppcats
Classes begin
Deadline to apply for December and
winter degree candidacy
No classescampus closed (Labor Day)
Last day to add classes without
instructorrsquos signature
Last day to drop classes without
notation on transcript
No classes (Veteranrsquos Day)
No classes (Thanksgiving Break)
Last Day of Classes
Reading Day
Final Exams
Reminders 3-4
SBS Graduation Ceremony 5
SGPP Events 6-10
Campus Event 11
Internship Opportunities 12-21
Non-SGPP Internship 22
Job Opportunities 23-24
Volunteer Opportunity 25
Scholarship Opportunity 26
Fellowship Opportunities 27-28
Announcements 29-34
Academic Advising 35
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
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
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
httpsgpparizonaeducontentspeaker-series
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontent
fall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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
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
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
httpsgpparizonaeducontentspeaker-series
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontent
fall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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
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
httpsgpparizonaeducontentspeaker-series
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontent
fall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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
httpsgpparizonaeducontentspeaker-series
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontent
fall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
httpsgpparizonaeducontentspeaker-series
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontent
fall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontent
fall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
httpsgpparizonaeducontent
fall-2013-workshops
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
httpsgpparizonaeducontentfall-2013-workshops
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
SGPP Students Mark your calendars for these
upcoming events with our peer mentors
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Do you want to translate your interest in Culture amp Lan-guage into your lifes work (aka a career) Find out how these panelists did just that at this unique event
Culture amp Language Career Panel amp Networking Event Wednesday November 13th
530 pm to 7 pm 3rd floor Catalina Meeting Room of the
Student Union Memorial Center A UA Student Services fee grant has made this career panelnetworking event series possible Seating is limited and food and beverage is included (free) Interested students can RSVP by clicking on the Culture and Language RSVP link on this page wwwcareerarizonaedueventspanels-mixers Walk-ins are welcome All students are invited to attend
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Arizona Attorney Generalrsquos Office Criminal Division Office of Victim Services Sec-tion is currently accepting applications for volunteers and interns to serve as Victim Ad-vocates in both Phoenix and Tucson offices for the spring semester (January 2014 through June 2014) 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 volunteers and interns
To view our Recruitment Video please follow this link httpvimeocomarizonaagoemployment
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this internship interests you speak with your departmentrsquos internship advisor then go to wwwazstatejobsgov to apply or follow this link httpsazstatejobsazdoagovltmprodxmlhttpshorturldokey=7HW
Contact Amy Bocks Advocate Program manager in Tucson at 520-628-6454 or Briana Balph Lead Advocate in Phoenix at 602-542-8454 for more information All applications are due November 15 2013 by 500 pm
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial back-ground check Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense 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 accom-modation such as a sign language interpreter by contacting the AGrsquos Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesazaggov The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orienta-tion 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 Ser-vices 1275 West Washington Phoenix AZ 85007 Phone (602) 542-8056 Fax (602) 542-8000
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Please note this internship has opportunities in both the Tucson and DC offices
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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 pro-jects 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 se-lected each semester Successful candidates will demonstrate 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 intern-
ship credit in several departments Interested applicants should
send an email to
gaby_gonzalezflakesenategov
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
httpsgpparizonaedusitessgpparizonaedufilesOasis20Program
20Spring20201420Internship20Description20FINALpdf
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Check out our SGPP
Internships page for a comprehensive list of
internships instructions on how to enroll and
more
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Life Skills Training amp Enhancement Program
The psychology clinic has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate mentors amp life skills trainers to school-aged youth with emotional andor behavioral problems The vast majority of these children are from a minority group living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavior problems We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester As a LifeSTEP (Life Skills Training and Enhancement Program) provider you would be meeting with your assigned youth about once a week for about 4 hours each time Activities might include going to the mov-ies getting an ice cream going bowling or spending time at a park etc You would receive 3 units of internship credit (293 393 or 493 depending on your U of A status) and you would have the opportuni-ty to receive training in this area If you are interested (and will be 21 years old by January 10) please complete the application amp email it back to juliefuarizonaedu by November 25 I look forward to hearing from you - Julie Julie Feldman PhD Department of Psychology University of Arizona
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Liability Claims Representative - Tucson
Job Duties amp Responsibilities
What sets GEICO apart from our competition One key factor is our ability to provide out-
standing customer service during the insurance claims process As a Liability Claims Rep-
resentative you are there for our customers when they need us most ndash after an accident
Accidents can be traumatic experiences and it takes a true professional to empathize lis-
ten and assist our customers Through our industry-leading paid training youll learn
about insurance concepts and contracts complex claims handling liability disputes and
settlement negotiation After training you will investigate and process a variety of insur-
ance claims ranging from minor fender-benders to major disasters
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelorrsquos degree
Good customer service skills or prior experience
Solid computer grammar and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail time management and decision-making skills
Demonstrated job stability
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume call center
How To Apply
Please click Apply Now to complete your application you will need an active email ad-
dress and phone number Additionally we request that you enter any work experience
that youve had within at least the past five years Once you begin your application you
can save it if you need to access it later
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer Background and credit checks hair or urine drug
testing and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
YelpInc is currently hiring for our Account Executive - Sales position
For reference please visit our Careers page for more specific role descriptions and bene-fits explanations Account Executive Sales - New Grad As an Account Executive youll help transform the local business landscape influencing how people make buying decisions from finding a dentist to where theyrsquore having dinner tonight Our fast-paced sales team has an infectiously positive attitude and drive to win If yoursquore looking for a career (not a job) a company thats invested in your personal devel-opment a solid compensation package and great training yoursquove come to the right place Task at Hand Manage your own leads utilize online and offline sources to cultivate new leads and developmaintain your pipeline Make a high volume of daily outbound sales calls to business owners across all verti-cals Drive the full sales cycle to attain new business make introductory calls assess busi-ness goals through qualifying work with business owners in Yelprsquos platform and advertis-ing packages and close the deal Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals Must-Haves Bachelorrsquos degree or 3+ successful years in high volume sales Resilience and an ability to overcome objections Positive attitude and a drive to win
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Students
We have over $20000 in scholar-ship money to award for the Spring 2014 semes-ter To read more
about the scholarships and access the applica-tion please visit our Scholarships page on our website
Application Deadline All application materials must be RECEIVED by Monday November 18 2013 800 am
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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 Capitol Hill and at US embassies and provides mentorship and professional develop-ment support Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year masters programs in US institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service including interna-tional relations public policy public administration languages or business administra-tion Upon 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 pro-gram welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial 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
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
This session for undergraduates only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Thursday November 7 10am Marshall 476 Wednesday November 13 3pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Foreign Language amp Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Graduate Student Information Sessions
This session for graduate students only Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year and Summer fel-lowships are awarded annually in Arabic Hebrew Persian and Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Arizona in any programdepartment who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies Funding is provided by the US Department of Education and awards are made through CMES Friday November 8 12pm Marshall 476 Thursday November 14 1230pm Marshall 476 httpcmesarizonaeduflas
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Please note that this course meets a general education requirement
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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 Unit-ed States In 2012 Tucsons mayor Jonathan Rothschild established a Commission 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 enrolled 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 da-ta 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 interested in pursu-ing a wide range of careers in public service nonprofits public policy politics mar-keting 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 prac-tices Students will also be introduced to various public- and private-sector service pro-viders in Tucson as well as to representatives of the Poverty Commission In Part III stu-dents 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 indicator of the liv-ing 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 deter-mined 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
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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 op-
portunities in international affairs and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue
such careers The Summer Enrichment Program encourages the application of mem-
bers 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 man-
aged by Howard University
The International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program takes place at Howard University
in Washington DC beginning in mid-June To enhance participantsrsquo academic prepara-
tion 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 mak-
ing 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 various governmental and non-
governmental institutions involved in international affairs and explores options for
graduate study fellowships and internships The program also includes various activi-
ties 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
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
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 academ-ic 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 majority 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
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Students Interested in Research
We are in search of outstanding high achieving undergraduate students from any major for the honorary research organization Moving Research into Practice (MRP) Preferably nomi-nated students are Sophomores or Juniors
Background
MRP is a student-run group founded in spring 2011 comprised of exclusively faculty staff and graduate student nominated students MRP was formed as an honorary organization with the mission of bridging research and action through community partnership MRP is affiliated with the Frances McClelland Institute for Children Youth and Families housed in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Current Work
MRP is the student-representation on a 3-year grant to University of Arizona Campus Health funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called Project Lifeline
For the Fall 2013 semester MRP is continuing its work with the SAMHSA grant as well as be-ginning the process of data collection anew ndash from conducting a literature review to sub-mitting a proposal to IRB The topic of interest remains depression and mental health in col-lege students
Every nominated student needs 1 A nomination from faculty staff or graduate student 2 A GPA of 30 (consideration can be given if a studentrsquos GPA is below 30) The DEADLINE for nominations is Friday November 15 2013
To nominate have a Faculty Staff and Graduate Students nominate you have them email MRP at mrparizonagmailcom or our advisor Jacqueline Larriva at jlarrivaemailarizonaedu with the following information
1 Your name 2 The student nominee name 3 Student major 4 Student year (Freshman Sophomore etc) 5 Any relevant informationstrengths about this student The selection process is somewhat competitive Current MRP members will review nomina-tions interview nominees and vote on which students to accept
Sincerely
MRP
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to spend one year in Germany studying interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more on this program please visit httpswwwcbyxinfo
