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Preparing for Stage 2 In-Person Classes
President Robbins has announced that we will increase the number of in-person classes on our campuses starting Monday, Feb. 22, in response to the continued low spread of COVID-19 among our campus community members.
All students who will be on campus for classes are required to participate in weekly mandatory testing. As we take this important step forward with our reentry plans, it is imperative we do not relax our focus on preventive measures like wearing face coverings and staying physically distanced.
Please await more information from your instructors about these upcoming changes.
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Launching Next Week: A One-Stop Hub for CALS Services (including an app!)
We’ve heard you: Knowing about – and connecting to – CALS services and resources can be confusing. Great news: that’s about to get a lot easier for you!
On Monday, February 22, 2021 CALS is launching eSMS, a web-based electronic student management system. eSMS brings together – in one location and through one url - CALS academic advising, life management counseling, career center, event RSVP, convocation registration and more. In addition to web access, you can also download the eSMS mobile app. How’s that for convenience?!
What does this mean for you? Starting on 2/22/2021 you’ll use eSMS to:
- Schedule appointments with your CALS academic advisors
- Drop-in for virtual advising hours
- Schedule appointments with the CALS Life Management Counselor
- Note: Distance/Yuma students will not use eSMS to schedule appointments with Yuma advisors. Appointments with Distance/Yuma advisors will continue to be scheduled through the existing process. Distance/Yuma students are encouraged to use eSMS to connect with all other CALS services!
Why the new system? eSMS is a one-stop hub for CALS students to connect with all CALS student services like academic advising, life management counseling, career center, event sign up, convocation registration, and so much more. Currently you use Trellis to schedule advising appointments and then a variety of channels – emails, forms, etc – to connect with other CALS services. Now, with eSMS, you’ll easily connect with CALS services from one place.
In adopting eSMS, CALS joins two UArizona colleges already using the system – the Eller College of Management (creators of eSMS) and the A Center. If you already use eSMS through Eller or the A Center your CALS profile will now be available as well.
What do you need to do? Right now, nothing! eSMS is student friendly but there’s always a learning curve with anything new. We want you to feel comfortable with eSMS and to navigate the system like a pro! Starting next week you’ll receive additional info with “how-to” tips to:
- Customize your eSMS profile
- Make advising appointments
- Drop-in for virtual advising
- Make appointments with life management counseling
What will be available starting 2/22? eSMS will launch with two core modules: academic advising and life management counseling. Throughout the semester additional CALS student services (like graduation registration, Career Center, event RSVP, and more) will be available to you through eSMS. We’ll let you know when those features become available!
We’re excited to launch eSMS for CALS students. We’re hopeful the system will make your student experience a bit easier and a bit more connected. And, of course, we’re always eager for ideas and suggestions for how we can improve things even more!
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Spring 2021
Dates listed below are for the regular academic session (15 week courses). For 7 week or 5 week courses, check dates and deadlines. View all dates and deadlines here.
February 25: Reading day, no classes
March 9: Last day to make registration changes without the dean's signature
March 9: Reading day, no classes
March 10: Instructor's and dean's signatures are required on all Change of Schedule forms to ADD or CHANGE classes
March 10: Reading day, no classes
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How are Things Going? Actually?
We ask, because we know the stress related to classes, finances, COVID, politics and protests can sometimes be overwhelming. We’re all feeling it.
If you haven’t looked into Wildcats R.I.S.E. yet, you should. It is a free support program for all UArizona students, Wildcats R.I.S.E. offers a safe place for you to connect with trained peers and talk about the stresses you may share.
Connect in a group setting or in a on-demand, one-on-one consultation. It’s completely up to you.
Talking through stress helps, especially when you’re talking to people who get it. And, they totally get it. That’s why we thought you should know that you can now get support right when you need it, for free, from people who understand.
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Happening in February & March
- Tuesday, 2/16: Student Industry Networking Event, 3 - 6 pm, View companies, opportunities & attend event
- Wednesday, 2/17: Study Abroad 101, 4 pm, Zoom (register here)
- Wednesday, 2/17: Campus Closet Clothing Distribution, 4 - 6 pm, Sonora Ballroom (Campus Pantry), SUMC first floor (in-person distribution, face covering required)
- Thursday, 2/18: CALS Virtual Club Fair, 2 – 3:30 pm, arizona.zoom.us/j/81010461109
- Friday, 2/19: Career Center Coffee Chats: FMC – An Agricultural Science company, 10 - 10:45am, Zoom - Register on Handshake
- Thursday, 2/25: UA Reading Day, No Classes
- Thursday, 2/25: Smart Enough? Intellectual Biases in Higher Education (and Life), 12 pm/Noon – 1 pm, Zoom, Register online
- Friday, 2/26: Career Center Coffee Chats: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10 – 10:45 am, Zoom - Register on Handshake
- Tuesday, 3/9: USDA Farm Production and Conservation Virtual Hiring Event for New/Recent Graduates (including May 2021), 10 am - 3 pm (MST), Advance Registration Required (download .pdf flyer for more info)
Additional Virtual Events
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CALS Ambassadors: Application Now Open!
Are you passionate about your major? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you looking for a unique professional development opportunity? If so, apply to become a student Ambassador in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)!
As the face of the College, and often of the university, Ambassadors volunteer their time to connect prospective students to academic opportunities in CALS and at the university.
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Virtual Drop-in Advising
Need help figuring out your classes this semester? Our advisors hold weekly virtual drop-in hours.
Drop-in Schedule, Week of February 15 (all hours are AZ time)
- Monday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Tuesday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
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Virtual Academic Advising: Appointments
CALS advisors are here to support you. Continue checking your UA email regularly for updates. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
General Advisors, Career & Academic Services
Schedule an appointment or view drop-in availability through Trellis. Questions can directed to advising@cals.arizona.edu or by phone during business hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at 520-621-3616.
- Amanda Armendariz, Senior Academic Advisor
- Juliana Lincoln, Academic Advisor
- Serena Valle, Academic Advisor
- Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta, Senior Director, Advising & Student Services
Zoom AppointmentsMajor Advising
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Starting 2/22/2021 all CALS academic advising is available through eSMS only (see story above).
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Student Jobs: Thrive Center
Want to help UArizona students navigate college life? Apply today for Fall 2021 student positions at the Thrive Center. Available positions include:
- First Cats: Peer Mentor
- Thrive Guides: Peer Mentor
- Fostering Success: Peer Mentor
- Financial Wellness: Peer Educator
- New Start: Peer Mentor, Resident Assistant & Tutor
- Cultural Learning Communities: Peer Mentor
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Internships: Summer 2021 U.S. Meat Animal Research
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), located in Clay Center, Nebraska, will be sponsoring a limited 2021 Summer Research Internship Program for undergraduate students. This program is an opportunity to introduce students to various fields of research associated with meat animal production.
An application form, along with a list of required supporting documents, can be found here.
How to Apply- Application packages must be postmarked February 26, 2021.
- If emailing package, ensure it is in PDF format and received before March 5, 2021.
- Letters of recommendation can be sent directly from any advisor or professor to Janel Nierman at Janel.nierman@usda.gov or mail them to Attn: Janel Nierman, USMARC, PO Box 166, Clay Center, NE 68933.
- Applications will be considered incomplete if a letter of recommendation is not received.
Student intern selections and offers will be made by March 26, 2021.
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Internship: Groundwater-dependent Ecosystems
Environmental Defense Fund is hiring a groundwater-dependent ecosystems intern for summer 2021. The intern will develop a framework and approach for conducting a statewide groundwater-dependent ecosystem assessment, including:
- reviewing empirical literature and case studies,
- conducting interviews with practitioners and academics,
- and building out a database of available geospatial and tabular data.
Environmental Defense Fund, founded in 1967, is an international environmental non-profit guided by science and economics to develop practical and lasting solutions to natural resource problems.
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Internships: Summer 2021 Marine Conservation
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) is now accepting applications for our Summer 2021 Marine Conservation Internship. Interns support REEF’s educational programming and general operations from the REEF Campus in Key Largo, Florida.
Marine Conservation Interns gain leadership experience as they engage in activities focused on citizen science, community outreach, and education. They learn skills including partnership development, non-profit operations, donor relations, communication, marketing and promotions, data management, event planning, and public speaking.
Our Summer 2021 dates are May 24 through August 13. The deadline to apply is March 14. Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate work.
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Internships: Zoetis Summer 2021
Zoetis is looking for students for a Summer 2021 virtual internship program. There are opportunities in a variety of areas within the company and students from all CALS majors will find an internship of interest.
The Zoetis Summer Intern Program offers students in the U.S. the opportunity to gain real-world experience in our award-winning culture, grounded in our Core Beliefs. Our summer internships typically occur in the May-August timeframe and openings are posted in the fall of each year.
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Internships: Financial Support for Summer Interns
UArizona, Student Engagement & Career Development
The 100% Engagement Summer Impact Award is designed to help you get the most out of your internship experience while providing financial support to do it. If eligible, you can receive $2500 awarded to your Bursar's account. In addition, you’ll receive access to on-demand, online content, live workshops and other resources to help you be successful in your new position.
How to Apply
- Submit application via Scholarship Universe
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- May 15, 2021: Final Deadline
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Job: Marketing & Sales Associate
The Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council (ACRPC) is a state agency through which Arizona cotton growers provide funding for research and applied technology to address industry needs relating to pest control and crop production.
The role of the AF36 Marketing and Sales Associate is to establish retail distribution, accelerate the adoption rate and enhance sales of AF36 from the Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council. This position will promote AF36 to agricultural distributors, retail locations, salespeople/PCAs, and growers.
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Jobs for May 2021 Grads: USDA Careers in Arizona
Are you graduating in May 2021? If so, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service is looking for more than 1,500 highly motivated and skilled conservationists nationwide. These full-time, entry level positions will fill 25 vacancies in 14 offices across Arizona.
Job announcements can be found on USAJOBS.gov over the next few months and will be open until July 15, 2021 or until the positions are filled. Positions and locations in Arizona include:
- Soil Conservationist
- Soil Conservation Technician
- Rangeland Management Specialist
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Engineer (Civil)
- Archaeologist
- Economist
- Forester
Positions are available in Avondale, Douglas, Flagstaff, Fredonia, Holbrook, Kingman, Prescott Valley, Safford, San Carlos, Sells, Springerville, Tucson, Willcox, and Yuma.
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CALS Student Professional Dress Needs Survey
The CALS Career Center is always looking for ways to support students. From initial job searches to interviewing practice to cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset, we strive to provide students with all the necessary knowledge and tools to help students be successful.
Nationwide research has indicated that there are growing numbers of students who are unable to access the professional clothing required of these interviews and positions. In order to better assess the need of our CALS students, we ask that you take the time to complete this survey.
Responses are anonymous and information collected will be utilized to provide additional resources to students in need. Please make sure you are logging in with your UA Google account.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Bridget Radcliff, Assistant Director of the CALS Career Center, at bewrad@arizona.edu. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your professional dress needs!
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USDA Direct Hire Event For New/Recent Grads!
Are you a recent grad or are you graduating in May 2021? If so, you're invited to join a USDA Farm Production and Conservation Virtual Hiring Event on March 9, 2021 from 10 am to 3 pm (MST).
Download flyer to view open positions. These are entry-level job opportunities and to qualify you must be graduating Spring 2021, be a recent graduate, or have a qualifying degree and credentials.
How to Participate in the March 9 Event - Students must register for pre-qualification for this event, please follow this link to complete a registration form.
- Complete the registration form by March 1, 2021 at 8am for your materials to be reviewed for pre-qualification.
- If you are eligible for interview, you will receive an email with the event information on the afternoon of March 5.
- Students eligible for interview may be offered a position the day of interview - this is a direct hire event.
Questions? Contact Bridget Wade Radcliff, bewrad@arizona.edu
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Scholarship: Southern AZ Environmental Management Society
University of Arizona continuing undergraduate and graduate students in the Environmental, Health and Safety field may now apply for the Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society.
- Amount: At least $6,000 in scholarships for 2021
- Deadline: March 28, 2021
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UArizona PhD in Your Future? You Might Qualify for $12,000
The Richard A. Harvill Award provides outstanding first year graduate student support. The award targets University of Arizona senior undergraduates, domestic and international, who are applying for admission to a doctoral track program at the UA.
- Award amount for 2021-22: $12,000 cash scholarship plus full base graduate tuition
- Eligibility: UA seniors, domestic and international, who are completing their bachelor’s degree at the UA in May 2021 (no exceptions, please). UA Online, JD, MD admitted students are not eligible.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Admitted to a UA doctoral track program for Fall 2021
- Deadline to Apply: March 29, 2021
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Ray Diversity Fellowship
The RAY Diversity Fellowship is a two-year (1 year with 1-year renewal), full-time position with partner conservation and clean energy organizations with the goal of increasing and facilitating environmentally-related career pathways for emerging leaders of color.
- Come from a racial / ethnic background underrepresented in conservation and clean energy, and demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Be less than one (1) year out of college and have a Bachelor's Degree by July 2021 (we are not considering individuals with graduate degrees at this time)
- Have not had a full-time job in conservation or clean energy
- Have the ability to work in the United States and commit to the entire fellowship
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$1 Million+ in Scholarships Just for CALS Students!
Did you know that CALS has a scholarship fund of more than $1 million reserved specifically for majors and programs in our college? Even better? The majority of CALS scholarships are not GPA based. That means you don’t have to have a perfect GPA to apply.
Curious what scholarships fall under your major? Check out the list here. Ready to submit your application now? Read on!
Apply now for 2021-2022 CALS scholarships- Who: All CALS students. Undergraduate or graduate, any major, any campus - CALS has scholarships that you may qualify for.
- What: Over $1 million in scholarships for 2021-2022.
- When: Apply by 11:59pm, April 1, 2021.
- How: The entire process is done online via Scholarship Universe (SU). Before you apply, be absolutely sure to follow the CALS How-To-Apply Guide. SU has a matching question quirk that this how-to document helps you to navigate in order to maximize your eligibility.
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Wildcat Support: A one-stop website
From remote study strategies to staying organized, check out these resources for student success during COVID-19.
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Cultural Learning Communities
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Campus Pantry = Free Food Distribution
The goal of the UA Campus Pantry is to reduce food insecurity in our Wildcat Community. At our distribution events, students and staff can grab important food staples at no cost. All you need is your CatCard!
Spring 2021 Hours: - Tuesdays: 2 - 6 pm
- Wednesdays: 11 am -3 pm
- Fridays: 11 am - 3 pm
- Location: Sonora Room, Student Union Memorial Center
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Study Smarter with THINK TANK
THINK TANK is here to support you from wherever you are! Many of our academic support services are now available online, and this page will be updated as additional services become available.
All online THINK TANK services are held using the Zoom video conferencing software, which is free for all University of Arizona students.
Quick Navigation – Spring 2021
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Survey: Princeton Review - Win a $50 Gift Card!
The Princeton Review requests your direct feedback about your experience at the University of Arizona. Your insights on academics, fellow students, social life, sports, clubs, school traditions, professor/student interaction, dorms, food (you’re getting the picture here) provide invaluable guidance for college bound students searching for their best fit schools. We've also included a few questions about your life and studies during the pandemic.
- The survey only takes only a few minutes to complete.
- All college students completing the survey have a chance to win one of one hundred $50 Amazon.com Gift Cards!
Your anonymous feedback drives the narrative, rankings and ratings inherent to many of The Princeton Review’s college admissions titles and website. Thanks for the time and for sharing your unique perspective on your college experience!
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Survey: Data Science Literacy
Attention all CALS students: Please help the CALS Data Science Ambassadors collect information about data science literacy within CALS by filling out THIS SURVEY! Filling out this 2-minute survey form automatically enters you into a raffle for a $30 Visa gift card.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/ekx53dhbEkVx88Nw9
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Need Research Help? Ask the CALS Data Science Ambassadors!
A main goal of DSAs is to help the CALS community find resources they need to conduct amazing research. Check out a few of the many UA data science resources below:
Contact the Data Science Ambassadors
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