SNAC Time!
Updates From the Student Nutrition Advising Center
Please scan the SNAC TIME newsletter for important advising updates, SNAC events, and links to advising and tutoring schedules. Be sure to browse the GET INVOLVED section in the lower half of the newsletter for different opportunities to build your resume.
UPDATES FROM YOUR ADVISORS
Last Day To Drop A Class Without a W:
January 27th
Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO):
February 9, 2016 -- by 11:59 pm.
Last day to use UAccess to add classes:
January 21st
GRADUATING SENIORS: you do not need an appointment to fill out your Degree Audit Worksheet, Feel Free to drop in.
More important spring 2016 dates and deadlines: http://registrar.arizona.edu/dates-and-deadlines/view-dates?field_display_term_value=161
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pre-Health Students CAN Study Abroad Fair
RSVP Today
Friday, Jan 22, 2016, 11:30 AM
Office of Student Engagement (In the Student Union across from Sabor)
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
HELLO SPRING SEMESTER! Walk-Ins & FREE PIZZA
Schedule
Advising Walk Ins: 9:00-11:00am
Pizza at Noon
Advising Walk Ins: Noon- 2:00pm
SNAC Will Be Open from 9:00-4:00 for students to come in and study.
Monday, Jan 25, 2016, 09:00 AM
SNAC (Shantz 238)
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Guest Speaker- Terri Verason of the Dairy Council
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016, 11:00 AM
SNAC (Shantz 238)
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
SAVE THE DATE: Fit Friday - Wellness Activity
Friday, Feb 5, 2016, 11:00 AM
SNAC (Shantz 238)
SCHEDULING
SNAC Open Hours
This Week
- Wed, Jan 20: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Thurs, Jan 21: 9:00am-4:00pm
Next Week
- Tues, Jan 26: 9:00am- 4:00pm
- Wed, Jan 27: 9:00am- 4:00pm
- Thurs, Jan 28: 9:00am-4:00pm
* The hours above indicate when the advising center is open for students to come in and study; this is not a walk-in advising schedule. For advising schedule please check Wise Advising. https://sbs.arizona.edu/advising/student/login.php?k= or click the button below.
NSC Tutoring Hours by Appointment
OFFERING SUPPORT IN...
- Various Nutrition Courses
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
*Tutoring services are available on a first-come first-served basis at no additional cost to the student.
THE SNAC TEAM
Michelle Mendoza
Nita Ocansey
Jacob Fleming
Student Nutrition Advising Center
Email: nsc-snac@email.arizona.edu
Website: nutrition.cals.arizona.edu
Location: Shantz Rm238
Phone: 520-621-1187
Facebook: facebook.com/uanutritional.sciences
Twitter: @UA_SNAC
GET INVOLVED
Nutrition Club Meeting
Not yet a member? No problem! Just show up to any meeting and join on the spot. Dues and shirts can be purchased anytime SNAC is open and at Nut Club meetings.
- Club dues=$10
- Club Shirts=$15
- Water bottles=$10
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016, 04:00 PM
SNAC (Shantz 238)
MARC Program (RESEARCH EXPERIENCE)
Posted 1/19
It's time again to consider applying to the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a 3.0 GPA, will have at least 4 semesters left at University of Arizona after the current spring semester, are interested in pursuing research and aspire a graduate degree in a biomedical field, then you certainly should apply. The benefits and opportunities are MANY and there is NO prior research experience required.
The simple application and more information can be found at 2016 MARC Program Application. Please note that the application is now combined with UROC so you will have an opportunity to apply to several programs in one process. Be sure to select “Maximizing Access to Research Careers” (MARC) to ensure that your application is automatically forwarded to our office.
The financial benefits are:
paid partial or full tuition
paid health insurance (if needed)
$1800 per year to travel to science meetings
approximately $1,000 per month in stipend
The application deadline is Monday, February 1st.
If you'd like to discuss the possibilities or have ANY questions, PLEASE feel free to contact me via email (cjneal@email.arizona.edu) or by phone at 621-4667. I'd be very happy to talk with you.
Cindy Neal, Assistant Director
MARC Program
University of Arizona
UROC PROGRAM (RESEARCH EXPERIENCE)
Application due February 1st. This is an excellent program that will help you build the skills needed to get into graduate school.
See flyer for more details.
Contact Nura Dualeh with questions. nura@email.arizona.edu
The Edge (Career Preparation)
Posted 1/19
The Edge is a FREE professional development program brought to you by Career Services and Leadership Programs. It is designed to help give you the edge when seeking internships and future career opportunities. Through self-assessment, professional development workshops, networking, and action planning opportunities, the Edge program will help you develop the skills you need to become Real-World Ready.
What will I do?
Gain effective resume writing and interviewing skills
Network directly with employers
Complete self-assessments to determine your critical career and leadership development areas
Participate in a series of 8 career and leadership development workshops to prepare you for internships and the future
Participate in supplemental workshops for further development and gain hands on experience.
What will I get?
Individual advice and support from leadership and career development professionals
An opportunity to build critical job readiness skills
Opportunity to network with employers and exclusive access at the Career Fair and Diversity Mixer
Certificate of completion
Where: Career Services located in the Student Union Room 411
Register at: http://bit.ly/1PLm9xe
When: February 2nd – April 6th
Edge offers three sessions on the following days and times:
Tuesdays - 12:30pm to 1:30pm (All Majors Welcome)
Tuesdays - 5pm to 6pm (STEM Majors Only)
Wednesdays - 12pm to 1pm (All Majors Welcome)
Questions? Contact Sarah Seavey at coleycv@email.arizona.edu or call (520) 626-7562
Pre-Health Students-Rush for Alpha Elsilon Delta
Rush begins this week- See flyer for more details.
St. Andrews Communications Intern
Posted 1/19
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church – Communications Internship Job Description
Intern Duties:
- Assist with internal and external print and digital communications including, but not limited to: newsletter creation, email announcements, event publicity, social media posts, website maintenance
- Design marketing materials and internal and external communication documents when necessary.
- Disseminate flyers and advertising materials when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Will be able to tele-commute for most assignments
What you will learn:
- Design methods and practices
- Inside knowledge on small business management
- Public relations and marketing
- Time management and time-tracking methods
What we require:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Publisher and Word, as well as Adobe software including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat
- Knowledge of Hootsuite and WordPress a plus
- Professionalism and accountability
- Creativity and a willingness to “think outside of the box”
- Effective in-person and online communication skills
- A self-starter with the ability to see a project through to completion with respect for deadlines
- Friendly and genuinely enjoys working hard
Company Overview:
St. Andrew’s is the oldest Episcopal church in Tucson, and is still in its original location in the heart of downtown in Armory Park. Under the leadership of Rev. Kate Bradsen, the progressive yet traditional congregation prides itself on inclusivity and social justice. They were recently featured in an article in Edible Baja AZ magazine for their program Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, which was started by Deacon Jefferson Bailey and was originally a part of SAAF (Southern Arizona Aids Foundation). They have also done extensive work for TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV & Aids Network), the Community Food Bank, and No More Deaths among others.
Contact:
Bree Richmond
Senior Warden
(520) 461-3733