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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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UArizona Career Days: Jobs + Internships + Networking ExperienceUArizona, Student Engagement & Career Development
To meet with employers, students should take these steps:
- First, view the employer list. Write down any employers you're interested in learning more about.
- Second, view what sessions are available and sign up for the times that work best for you. That includes 1:1 sessions and group sessions.
- Third, view the jobs and internships they have available.
EDUCATION CAREER DAY – February 9
SPRING CAREER DAYS – February 9 - 11
Spring Career Days is a great opportunity to explore, network or to find a summer internship or post-graduation full-time job.
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CALS Student Professional Dress Needs SurveyThe 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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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 9: Last day to change from pass/fail to regular grading or vice versa with only instructor approval on a Change of Schedule form
February 10: Instructor's and dean's signatures are required on a Change of Schedule form to change from pass/fail to regular grades or vice versa
February 25: Reading day, no classes
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Happening in February - Tuesday, 2/9: Education Career Day, 3 – 5:30 pm, Register on Handshake
- Tuesday-Thursday, 2/9-2/11: Spring Career Days, 11 am – 3 pm, Register on Handshake
- Wednesday, 2/10: My Sweet Valentine-Wildcat Events Board, 6 pm, RSVP (first 50 students to sign up receive a free cookie kit!)
- 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: ALVSCE Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series, 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
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 8 (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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Jobs: Arizona Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Job: Soil Conservationist
Do you want to work for a premier conservation agency whose mission is to "help people help the land?" The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), works in close partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest managers, non-governmental organizations, local and state governments, and other federal agencies to create and maintain healthy and productive working landscapes.
- Soil Conservationist (Direct Hire)
- Salary: $34,916.00 to $71,250.00 / PA
- Open Period: 2021-01-08 to 2021-07-15
- Locations: Seven locations in Arizona (including Tucson, Flagstaff, Wilcox and Yuma) and multiple locations in California
- Click the link to apply for the AZ or CA positions
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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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Financial Support for Summer Internships
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.
Attend an Info Session to Learn More
Join us for an informal discussion and Q & A about our Summer Impact Awards - $2500 funding to support students in unpaid or underpaid summer internships. This event will not take a full hour, please drop in when you can!
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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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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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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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