Statistical Consulting (Possibly the BEST RESOURCE EVER!)
(Sometimes the link changes - if that's the case, search for something like: UA UITS statistics consultants) The Research Computing Support (RCS) group at UITS offers a free statistical consulting service to faculty, staff and graduate students of The University of Arizona. Expert statisticians provide assistance with all forms of statistical analyses as well as a wide range of statistical software. Members from any discipline are welcome. More info here Pronghorn Antelope Volunteer Work March 24th, 2012 Project Location: We will be working on the west range boundary fence of Fort Huachuca southeast of Elgin, Arizona. Project Begins: Saturday March 24th. Meet at camp at 8:00AM. This is a one day project. We will all need to meet at the camp site and will then convoy onto Fort Huachuca through the West Gate as a single group. Project Activity: We will be modifying approximately 1-2 miles of existing fence, first removing aging sheep fencing, digging out earth that has been graded onto the fence bottom and then modifying to 4 strands by removing the bottom, barbed-wire stands and replacing with smooth-wire. This effort is located in proximity to a previously funded AAF and ADA brush treatment project and adjacent and east of the Audubon Research Ranch where extensive fence removal was completed by the AAF in 2001. Pronghorn Benefits: This travel corridor project will help ensure that 18 pronghorn now using the Babo- comari/Audubon ranges have access to the west range of Fort Huachuca. It will also facilitate the movement of a planned 2013 supplemental release of 30 Pronghorn into the Babocomari west pasture throughout the Babocomari/Audubon/Fort Huachuca grasslands complex. It will assist in completing the critical southeastern portion of the overall pronghorn Santa Cruz Plains pronghorn corridor improvement project. Meals: Please provide your own lunch to eat in the field on Saturday. The AAF Will provide dinner for all volunteers Saturday Night What to Bring: Workgloves (The AAF will have a limited supply), snacks, water, personal gear. Contact: Glen Dickens at (520-247-4907) for project information. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to info@azantelope.org by March 16th so we can plan to have enough food and tools. More info, map & directions: AAF Project Flyer Fort Huachuca2012-03-24.pdf UA Career Services Spring 2012 Professional Development Seminars These 50-minute career workshops are free to all UA students and alumni. The workshops schedule is subject to change. For the latest dates and times for each of these workshops, check out our up-to-date calendar at http://career.arizona.edu/Students/Workshops. Job Search for Internships and Jobs: This seminar offers information about the most effective strategies for finding a summer job, an internship during college or a career position near graduation. Learn a variety of job search methods. Federal Job Search: The U.S. Federal Government can be a rich source of career experience no matter what your field of interest or major. Thousands of positions deemed 'mission critical' will need to be filled in the coming years. "Federal Job Search” will give you the basics of federal employment, opportunities and benefits. Interviewing For Jobs and Internships: Learn what to expect and how to prepare for an interview so that you can answer questions with ease. Mastering the Federal Application Process: Unfortunately, many students are missing out on openings that might be a perfect match for their skills and interests due to lack of awareness about government jobs and how best to navigate the federal applications process. "Mastering the Federal Application Process" will offer tools to understand and effectively maneuver the federal employment process. Out on the Job Speaker Series: Out on the Job is a monthly series that brings ‘out’ professionals from campus and the community for brown bag discussions. Speakers talk about their career path and engage students in dialogue about the challenges and benefits of being out on the job. This series is designed to offer a starting point in considering issues faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) people in the workplace. Snack provided. Planning for Graduate and Professional School Admissions: Learn strategies for applying to graduate and professional schools. Seminar includes information on evaluating schools, testing, applications, personal statements, timelines, references, and admissions interviews. Resume and Letter Writing:
This seminar provides information about how to write your professional
resume and job search letters, focusing on content and format. Using DISCOVER: This streaming video will take you through the DISCOVER career exploration program in detail. Wildcat eFolio: The Wildcat eFolio system is your personal online database to document your academic, internship and other related experiences while attending the University of Arizona in a clear, professional, organized format that can be shared with potential employers. Find out how to get up and running with eFolio with this streaming video. Please request your eFolio account prior to attending at http://www.career.arizona.edu/Students/?eFolio. Note:
If students have questions or concerns about access, wish to request a
sign language interpreter or accommodations for a disability, please
contact Career Services at 520/621-2588 or email career@email.arizona.edu. SAEMS scholarship The Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society (SAEMS) is offering up to eight scholarships ranging between $500 and $4,000. The amount of the scholarships to be awarded will be determined by the Scholarship Committee following the interview process. Application Process UA Green Fund The Green Fund Committee is seeking proposals from University of Arizona
students, faculty, and staff for projects that serve the Green Fund's
goal of making the University of Arizona a more environmentally
sustainable institution. The Committee welcomes projects of all sizes,
and intends to fund multiple projects. Up to $400,000 will be allocated
across all funded projects for the 2010-2011 academic year, with a
similar amount available for the 2011-2012 academic year. Click here for more info or go to: http://www.studentaffairs.arizona.edu/greenfund/apply.php Grad Student WRITING help If you are in the middle of working on fellowship and scholarship applications, the U of A has several resources to help: Dr. Gaines directs the Graduate Writing Resource (http://www.gwr.arizona.edu/) and is willing to read applications. You can email her at kgaines082@gmail.com The SBS Research Institute has a nice page titled “Proposal Development and Submission” with a variety of helpful links. http://sbsri.web.arizona.edu/proposal_development.html The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships provides occasionally workshops on specific grants and scholarships. Their website with applicant resources is worth visiting: http://www.honors.arizona.edu/students/national.html Wednesdays, 4-5:00 p.m. -- Social Sciences 222 with Dr. Victoria Stefani This weekly series is designed to address the central challenges faced by academic writers in all fields. All workshops are free and open to everyone. No pre-registration is required; simply show up! http://wsip.web.arizona.edu/weeklyworkshop.htm#3
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Master’s Thesis or Dissertation GPSC travel grant trainings: If you can't attend the workshops, there's an online video tutorial that is also very helpful: http://gpsc.arizona.edu/travel-grants-instruction-videos The information sessions will cover the following topics: · General information such as eligibility and scope of funding · Completing the travel grant application, with tips and examples · Guidelines on how to use the online application interface For questions regarding the information sessions or the GPSC Travel Grants Program, please contact Lynsey Miller, Travel Grants Director at gpscgrant@email.arizona.edu, (520) 626-6144 or you can visit our website. Funding for Speakers and Workshops Water/energy/sustainability grant deadline has passed. More info:Call for workshops Call for Visiting Speakers Safe Zone trainings Safe Zone is a campus-wide
training program committed to making the UA a safer, more welcoming, and
inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and questioning) community. You will find a
schedule of our fall trainings at: Safe Zone or cut & paste: http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/LGBTQaffairs/safezone-training-schedule Why should you take this training? LGBTQ people still face discrimination and make up 40% of suicides in the US. In a UA survey, LGBTQ respondents reported that seeing Safe Zone signs around campus made them feel safer and more included - even if they never talked to a Safe Zone ally. By becoming affiliated with Safe Zone, you are indicating that you will be an identifiable source of support and nurturance for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff on The University of Arizona campus. Your participation in Safe Zone sends a message to campus community members that you are available to talk about their concerns, whether they are those of acknowledged members of the LGBTQ community, of people questioning their sexuality or gender identity, or concerns of fellow allies. The complete Safe Zone Training consists of two workshops, including a General Education and an Ally Development workshop: General Education Workshop—2.5 hours General Education workshops are designed to introduce participants to the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) people. This workshop will introduce definitions related to sexual orientation and gender identity, address homophobia and heterosexism, and dispel myths and misunderstandings about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender identities and communities. This workshop is a prerequisite for the Ally Development Workshop. Participants who complete this session will receive a Safe Zone button. Ally Development Workshop—2 hours The Ally Development workshop is designed to provide participants with information that will help them become allies for LGBTQ members of our community. Participants must complete the General Education Workshop prior to this workshop. Facilitators assume that participants come with an understanding of issues facing LGBTQ people, and have some understanding of the concepts of heterosexism, homophobia, and gender identity & expression. Participants who complete this session will receive a Safe Zone sign indicating that they are an identifiable source of support and nurturance for members of the LGBTQ community. Advanced Safe Zone—1 hour The advanced Safe Zone workshops are designed for participants who have completed at minimum the General Education portion of Safe Zone. The curricula are designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of specific target topics and identities. One purpose of these workshops is to allow for guided discussion and advanced thinking on what the University of Arizona can do to be a better safe space for students and what participants can do to become stronger allies. All workshops are free and open to the entire campus community. Any student, faculty, or staff member is welcome and all are strongly encouraged to attend. |