Environmental Toxicology Job and Internship Newsletter

April 23, 2014

prepared by ETX Undergraduate Advising Services

Table of Contents Category Features Page #

Announcements The Importance of Pesticides for Feeding the World 3

Sierra Institute Summer Courses 3

A Note to Graduating Seniors (Spring or Summer) 3

25th Annual Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference

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Coffee with the Dean 4

Jobs & Internships Aggie Job Link Listings 4

Public Health Intern (Saving Lungs, Saving Lives)

Health Scientist Internship

Animal Care Technician (SAIII)

Toxicologist

Field Assistant

Coroner Student Internship

Poison Control Center, Student Volunteer

Student Assistant III ­ Professor Michele La Merrill’s Lab 5

2014 EPA Great Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships

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Epidemiology Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer 2014)

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Summer Meteorology and Air Quality Internship 6

Organic Farm Internships 6

Soil Hydrology Student Assistant 7

American Cancer Society Info Session 7

Volunteer C.O.N.N.E.C.T.E.D. Clinic Volunteers 7

Help Needed With the California Museum Exhibit “Dig It: Secrets of the Soil”

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Blood & Marrow Drive 8

Davis Day of Community Service 8

GRID Alternatives: Solar 8

Relay for Life: Volunteers Needed 8

Pence Gallery Garden Tour 9

Community Service Resource Center (CSRC) 9

Volunteer Opportunities for Transfer Students 9­10

Financial Support Undergraduate Research Travel Awards 10

Osher Re­Entry Scholarship Program 10

Undergraduate & Prestigious Scholarships Listserv 11

Resources ETX Peer Advising Hours 11

Campus Workshops and Events 11

SASC Workshops 12

Internship and Career Center (ICC), A&ES Advising 12

Center for Leadership Learning 13

ETX Health/Medicine Emphasis 13

Chemistry Tutoring 13

Personal Statement Review for Graduate and Professional School

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Getting Transcript Notation 13

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Announcements

The Importance of Pesticides for Feeding the World When: Tuesday, April 29th, 12:10­1:00 PM Where: Student Community Center, Meeting Room D

Please join the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Aggie Ambassador class in welcoming Leonard Gianessi. Mr. Gianessi is a consultant for the CropLife Foundation, a research organization committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and promoting the environmentally sound use of crop protection products. Gianessi is an expert on pesticide use and agricultural biotechnology for pest management and will be giving a special presentation on how herbicides, pesticides and fungicides benefit our society and the ways in which they are vital to feeding our growing population. All CAES faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend! Sierra Institute Summer Courses

Application Due: May 2nd, 2014 Where: California Wilderness When: Summer, 2014

Are you interested in ecology, wildlife conservation, backpacking, or nature philosophy? Are you looking for a unique way to earn college credits while exploring the wilderness? Check out Sierra Institute, a wilderness and cultural field studies program at UC Davis! Sierra Institute programs provide students with personal growth and creative discovery through experiential learning, an appreciation for and understanding of nature and other cultures, and the benefits of interacting and learning with a small community of peers. This summer, choose between four different programs: ­ California Wilderness: Nature Philosophy, Religion, Ecopsychology (6 weeks, 10 units) ­ Wildlife Conservation and Maasai Culture: Kenya (9 weeks, 15 units) ­ Nature Connection and Eco­Community with Jon Young (10 days, 3 units) ­ Wilderness Retreat: Ecopsychology and Personal Growth (10 days, 1 unit) A Note to Graduating Seniors (Spring or Summer) Congratulations, you’re almost there! Before you graduate, there are a few things that you’ll need to take care of. If you have not already done so, please check the information available on our new ETX website: ­Filing to Graduate ­Registering to walk in Commencement ­Preliminary Degree Certifications ­Meeting with your Faculty Advisor to sign your Restricted Elective list http://etox.ucdavis.edu/student/undergraduate/graduating­seniors/

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25th Annual Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference You are invited to attend the 24th Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference! There will be 490 UC Davis undergraduate students from all disciplines presenting their research. The conference is free, open to the public and no registration is necessary. Poster Sessions • Friday, April 25, 2014 • Freeborn Hall • 3:00 ­ 6:00 p.m. Arts Exhibit • Friday, April 25, 2014 • Freeborn Hall • 3:00 ­ 6:00 p.m. Oral Sessions • Saturday, April 26, 2014 • Wellman Hall • 1:00 ­ 6:00 p.m. The conference is designed to acquaint undergraduates with the process and academic rigors of presenting research in a scholarly manner. The conference also stimulates interaction between students and faculty, while encouraging undergraduates to pursue advanced degrees and careers in research. Come see your peers present their current research! Additional information is located at: http://urc.ucdavis.edu. Questions may be directed to urc@ucdavis.edu. For more information, visit: http://undergraduateresearch.ucdavis.edu/urcConf/ Coffee with the Dean

When: Monday, April 28, 2014; 9:30 ­ 10:30 am Where: Buehler Alumni Center, AGR Room

All undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis are invited.

Dean Helene Dillard, the college’s new dean (she started in January 2014), will provide leadership and oversight of the college’s academic programs during her tenure. This coffee break will provide the opportunity for you to share your thoughts, and ask questions of the dean about her future plans.

Please RSVP for this free gathering by April 21, 2014. https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/108

Questions? Please contact Carrie at crcloud@ucdavis.edu.

Jobs & Internships

Aggie Job Link Listings This section of the newsletter includes the Aggie Job Link ID numbers that you can use to search for job or internship positions. If you do not already have an account, go to Aggie Job Link, hit the “register” button, and sign up to customize your profile.

Job/Internship Title Deadline AJL ID #

Public Health Intern (Saving Lungs, Saving Lives) May 1, 2014 777651

Health Scientist Internship May 1, 2014 734936

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Animal Care Technician (SAIII) May 30, 2014 776826

Toxicologist June 13, 2014 777078

Field Assistant June 30, 2014 777193

Coroner Student Intern Nov 1, 2014 762752

Poison Control Center, Student Volunteer Sep 30, 2016 768690

Position Opening: Student Assistant III ­ Professor Michele La Merrill’s Lab Dept. of Environmental Toxicology

Deadline: April 30, 2014 The Student Assistant III will be supervised to support a research program in the role of environmental chemicals in risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. The Student Assistant will 1) perform supply maintenance and the clerical work associated with it, 2) prepare media and reagents, 3) maintain cell culture 4) design and implement experiments in cell culture and molecular biology, 5) assist with rodent experiments and dissections, 6) perform routine library searches, 7) participate in lab meetings, and 8) clean lab. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e­cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. The Student Assistant must have excellent math and organizational skills, be a strong team player, interested in science research, willing to work nights and weekends occasionally, and have a desire for long­term student employment. Desired but not required: successful completion of BIS 101 or similar course, experience in cell culture methods, sophomore in spring 2014 but will consider juniors. PLEASE NOTE: MUST BE A REGISTERED STUDENT ENROLLED IN AT LEAST 6 UNITS. Hours: 30­40 hr/wk Summer 2014, 15­20 hr/wk in 2014­2015 academic year Interested students should send an email with attached resume to Professor Michele La Merrill at mlamerrill@ucdavis.edu by April 30th. 2014 EPA Great Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships

Application deadline: May 27, 2014

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the posting of the Request for Applications for the GRO Undergraduate Fellowships program. It is offering undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmentally­related fields of study, with the goal of providing support for their junior and senior years of study, and an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. College sophomores should apply; the EPA plans to award approximately 34 new fellowships in the summer of 2014. The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per academic year of support and $8,600 of support for a three­month summer internship. For more information, visit: http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2014/2014_gro_undergrad.html

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Epidemiology Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer 2014) Interviews: First weeks of May, 2014 When: Summer 2014 (June­September) Where: In and near Davis, CA

This epidemiological project aims to study up to 200 agricultural workers who tend field crops throughout inland California. Along with conducting participant interviews, the research assistant will help take physiological measures and environmental measurements. The assistant will work as a member of an 3­8 person team, but the assistant must be willing to work independently after training, and be technically capable to be trained in scientific, technical, and electronic data recording techniques. The job requires the ability to communicate well in Spanish, and be able to conduct surveys using a Spanish questionnaire. The assistant must be willing to work away from Davis during the week for up to 8­12 weeks, returning each weekend (remote accommodation and travel from Davis is covered by the study). The assistant must also be skilled in using computer programs such as Excel and Word, and have a current Californian driving license] This position is paid. Interviews will be conducted in the first weeks of May, training is in June. Please submit resume or questions to Diane Mitchell at dcmitchell@ucdavis.edu, phone (530)752­1810. Summer Meteorology and Air Quality Internship Sonoma Technology, Inc. is a well­established, employee­owned company that provides innovative, science­ and technology­based solutions for our clients' air quality, meteorological, and environmental needs worldwide. As a paid intern, you will work on a variety of projects related to air pollution and meteorology. You will handle air pollution and meteorological data (such as data gathering, processing, and quality control/quality assurance screening), analyze and graph trends and relationships in air quality and meteorology, and may assist meteorologists with air quality forecasting. The work schedule is flexible; either full­ or part­time. See attached flyer for more details on how to apply. For more information, visit www.sonomatech.com Organic Farm Internships

When: Now through summer Where: Singing Frog Farm, North of Sacramento

Are you interested in sustainable organic agriculture? Would you like to gain hands­on experience at a small organic farm? Interns are needed for several projects at Singing Frog Farm, an organic farm north of Sacramento. Projects include researching, building, and installing a solar hot­water heater for the vegetable cleaning area, setting up irrigation on three 50’x50” plots and one 100’x400’ plot for spring planting, investigating the feasibility and cost of converting a fodder­growing facility to micro­green production and working on iCiX and GAP compliance requirements (needed for selling to Raley’s). Interns are also sought for ongoing operations including planting, delivering, and staffing farmer’s market booths. Singing Frog Farm is looking for interns to start as soon as possible, but applications will be accepted all spring and summer. Students can start at any time. Please send a resume and a brief description of why you are interested in the position to Milt Whaley at whaleyheirlooms@gmail.com if you are interested in applying. Must have own transportation. Additional information about the specific positions is attached.

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Soil Hydrology Student Assistant When: Starting Now Where: Brown Lab, UC Davis

Maziar Kandelous is a PhD candidate in the LAWR department and he is looking for an undergraduate student to assist with his laboratory work in soil hydrology. The student will assist with soil physical properties analysis. Training on all equipment and methodology will be provided. Expected workload is 15­20h/wk. Flexible volunteer/internship/paid position is available. The pay will be $8.00/hour. Please send your resume to Maziar Kandelous, mkandelous@ucdavis.edu. American Cancer Society Info Session

When: Tuesday, April 22nd; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Where: Olson Hall, Room 158

Come learn about careers with the American Cancer Society. At the American Cancer Society, one purpose unites us – saving lives from cancer. Learn how you can be part of something incredible as a member of our team. We hire from a wide range of disciplines, so students interested in IT, Marketing, Graphic Design, Accounting, Event Planning, Human Resources, Business, pretty much the whole gamut, might find a career here. It’s not all lab coats and doctors! We are currently hiring in career areas all across the US.

Volunteer

C.O.N.N.E.C.T.E.D. Clinic Volunteers When: April 23, 2014; 6:15 pm ­ 7:15 pm (Info session) Where: 1003 Giedt Hall Application Deadline: April 30, 2014; 11:59 p.m.

Interested in Medicine? Psychology? Mental Health? Clinical experience? Shadowing? C.O.N.N.E.C.T.E.D. Clinic is looking for committed volunteers! C.O.N.N.E.C.T.E.D. Clinic is a mental health clinic that serves pregnant and post­partum women with mood and psychiatric disorders to better support them in forming a healthy bond with their children and with themselves. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to be a patient advocate (also known as case management) and will aid in the process of supporting pregnant and post­partum women, along with other tasks to help the clinic run smoothly. For more information, please email connectedhealthclinic@gmail.com To Apply: Please email Manpreet Kaur at mmkkaur@ucdavis.edu to obtain an application. Help Needed With the California Museum Exhibit “Dig It: Secrets of the Soil”

When: May 2014 ­ March 2015 Where: The California Museum, Sacramento, CA

The California Museum is looking for docents for the 'Dig It! Secrets of the Soil' exhibit. We'll provide you with all the materials and training you may need to give guided tours. The majority of the tours will be for 4th­7th graders. The exhibit starts this May and runs through next March, so there will be plenty of opportunity. It will be a fun experience and look good on the resume. And if you don't have a soil

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background, don't worry! A general background in earth or environmental science works too.

They will have more detailed information about being a docent soon. If you are interested or have questions please contact Andrew (ajmargenot@ucdavis.edu) or Katelin (kalldritt@ucdavis.edu). For more information about the museum and the soil exhibited, visit:http://www.californiamuseum.org/dig­it Blood & Marrow Drive

When: Wednesday, April 23rd; 9:30am – 5:00pm. Where: West Quad, UCD Campus

Donate blood and bone marrow tomorrow or Wednesday! Donors get a free t­shirt. This drive is located in the WEST QUAD on bloodmobiles, NOT at the ARC Pavillion. Aren’t up to/can’t donate blood? Then help by volunteering! Click here to access the volunteer sign in sheet. Any help is welcomed! If you have any questions, you can contact Carolina Ryklansky at ucdbloodsource@gmail.com. Davis Day of Community Service

When: April 26, 2014 Where: All over Davis!

The City of Davis is sponsoring a Day of Community Service! To view a list of projects, click here. You will have to enter an email to view the list of projects, but you do not have to create an account. For more information: Email Kellie Vitaich at KVitaich@cityofdavis.org GRID Alternatives: Solar

When: Orientation on Monday April 28th, 6­8PM Where: Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA 95616

Get hands on experience in solar! GRID Alternatives leads teams of community volunteers and job trainees to install solar for low­income families that need the savings most. Come learn the ins and outs of solar installation while making a difference for your community. Volunteers must be 18 or older to get on the roof, but no experience is necessary. You can attend the orientation on Monday April 28th, 6­8PM, at the Library (Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA 95616) or attend an online webinar orientation on Thursday April 24th, 6­8:30PM. For more information: Check out our website at www.gridalternatives.org/volunteer, or contact Alex at avolzer@gridalternatives.org Relay for Life: Volunteers Needed

When: Saturday May 3 ­ 4, 2014 Where: UC Davis Campus Volunteers Meeting: Wednesday, April 30, 8:00­8:30 PM in 119 Wellman

At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer – just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year! Relay For Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Events are up to 24 hours long, and because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. If you or your organization are interested in volunteering for the event for a couple of hours, please send an email to JJ, the volunteer coordinator at jjttoor@ucdavis.edu. There will be a Volunteers Meeting, where JJ

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will give further information on what volunteering for the event entails, on Wednesday, April 30th in Wellman 119 at 8:00­8:30. Pence Gallery Garden Tour

When: Sunday May 4, 2014; 9­11 am and 5­7 pm Where: N. Davis (NOT at the Pence Gallery)

We have a volunteer opportunity on Sunday, May 4, 2014, from 9­11 am, and then from 5­7 PM that same day. We would love to have between 4­6 people total helping us put in signs, move tables and set up equipment. Questions: Email Natalie Nelson at penceartdirector@sbcglobal.net. Community Service Resource Center (CSRC) For local community service opportunities visit https://www.facebook.com/volunteer.ucd Featured volunteer opportunities include volunteering for the UCD Student Farm, for Angels of Hope, at local elementary schools, and much more! Also check out the ICC’s list of volunteer opportunities: http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/cs/volunteers/general.htm. Volunteer Opportunities for Transfer Students: Student Panel for Transfer Students

When: Saturday, May 10. Leave around 8 AM; Return around 5 PM Where: Fresno City College

A student panel for Transfer students who identify as Chicano/a Latino/a and African and African American. Students are provided with transportation there and back, a $50 gift card (probably to Amazon or the Bookstore) and lunch. We are in need of 5­6 student ambassadors to sit at the tables to talk with the students and their families. Mostly they would answer any questions family and students may have, which would probably be about the student volunteers own personal experience at UC Davis. We also need 1 – 2 more panel speakers, preferably a males. If you are interested in either being an ambassador or a panelist please contact Luis Alberto Legaspi: lalegaspi@ucdavis.edu and 530.297.4436. Student Panel to Speak to High School Students

When: Tentative (on a Tuesday or Friday morning) Where: Dixon, CA

Martin Smith, UC Davis faculty member, is collaborating with a teacher over at Dixon High School who teaches the F.O.C.A.S (Future Opportunities Created Through Academic Success) class. This class is made up of ninth graders who have been identified by the district as being at­risk for not graduating. They are putting together two panels of college students, all with different college journeys, to come and speak to the class in a few weeks. The panels would be in a few weeks (the exact dates are not yet set) one would be on a Tuesday from 8:24am­9:17am (first period), and the other on a Friday from 11:23am­12:19pm (fourth period). If interested, please contact McCall Olson at mcolson@ucdavis.edu. SRRC Collective Looking for Transfer Students for Panel

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When: Either May 2 or May 3 (Exact time is to be decided) Where: UC Davis Campus

Transfer Weekend, aims to provide resources and information for current community college students from all across California. Student Recruitment and Retention Center (SRRC) is putting together a panel of students to educate community college students and prospective UC Davis applicants on the transfer experience. Transfer Weekend is taking place on May 2­3; the exact time allotted for the panel has yet to be decided. If you are interested please contact Rebekah Roh at rroh@ucdavis.edu.

Financial Support

Undergraduate Research Travel Awards

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 8, 2014; 5:00 PM

The Undergraduate Research Center has funds to support UC Davis undergraduate students travel to undergraduate research conferences and meetings of nationally and internationally recognized professional societies to present their research. There are three opportunities to apply for travel during the academic year and summers preceding and following. Funds are disbursed to the sponsoring PI (UCD Faculty) who will be responsible for handling the travel reimbursement.

For students who may be interested in applying for travel funds, the next deadline date is May 8, 2014. The website includes eligibility, updated instructions and the application form. http://undergraduateresearch.ocp.ucdavis.edu/travel_awards.html This is a competitive award. All applications will be reviewed and ranked by the College awards committee affiliated with the applicant’s major. Funding decisions will be announced by e­mail in June. Questions? Contact Tammy Hoyer at tahoyer@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 7523390.

Osher Re­Entry Scholarship Program Application Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2014 (for continuing students)

The Bernard Osher Foundation, based in San Francisco, was established in 1977 to provide support for the arts, education, the environment, health care, and social and community projects. In July, 2008, the Foundation recognized the value of the UC Davis Re­Entry Program and awarded the campus a $1,000,000 endowment to fund a scholarship program for students 25­50 years old. The Osher Scholarship represents the largest award for reentry students on the UC Davis campus. This year, the campus awarded nine (9) $5,000 scholarships to entering and continuing re­entry students. The application for the 2014­2015 scholarships is now open and between 8­10 $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to UC Davis re­entry students. TO APPLY: The application and instructions are available ONLINE MORE INFO: Please contact Victor M. Garcia at 530­ 752­4441 or vmgarcia@ucdavis.edu NOTE: Make sure you give your professors plenty of time to write your Letter of Recommendation. Each year many students are not evaluated because of missing documents; it is your responsibility to verify receipt of all supplemental documents.

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Undergraduate & Prestigious Scholarships Listserv Join the scholarship­opportunities listserv to receive regular updates about the campus­based scholarship program, outside scholarship opportunities, and prestigious undergraduate and graduate scholarships. To sign up, send an email to sympa@ucdavis.edu and indicate “subscribe scholarship­opportunities Firstname Lastname” in the subject line (be sure to type your actual name for Firstname and Lastname); leave the body of the email blank. As with any listserv, you can unsubscribe at any time.

Resources

ETX Peer Advising Hours Just a reminder, both ETX peer advisors, Rebecca Belloso and Kirsten Pearsons, are here to answer any questions you may have about four­year plans, major requirements, important forms, and more! Come stop into the Peer Advising room (4204 Meyer Hall) and say hello! Please note: We have new office hours for Spring Quarter. Kirsten Pearsons kapearsons@ucdavis.edu Monday/Wednesday 3:30­5 p.m. Tuesday 1­4 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. ­ 2 p.m. Rebecca Belloso rabelloso@ucdavis.edu Monday 10 a.m.­12 noon and 2:30­4:30 p.m. Wednesday/Friday 10 a.m.­12 noon Campus Workshops and Events Pass Times for Summer Session are Assigned Check SISWEB to see when your summer session pass times are! Wednesday 4/23:

Summer Session Workshop Come learn the basics, including information regarding financial aid and any other concerns or questions you may have. 12:00­1 pm located in 114 South Hall. (Repeat from Tuesday).

How to Get An A This workshop provides information, resources, and strategies that will help you reach your goals and thrive at UC Davis. 12:10­1:00 pm located in 114 South Hall.

Networking and LinkedIn Find out how to access the "hidden job market" through strategic communication with professionals and use of LinkedIn. 2:10­3 pm located in 229 South Hall.

Thursday 4/24:

Interview Basics Learn about different types of interviews and strategies to respond to questions and best demonstrate your knowledge and qualifications for the position you want. 2:10­3 pm located in 229 South Hall.

Resume Basics Learn the essentials of how to write a resume and cover letter that get you noticed. 3:10­4 pm located in 229 South Hall.

Friday 4/25:

20­Day­Drop Deadline 25th Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference: Art &

Posters The conference is designed to acquaint undergraduates with the process and academic rigors of presenting research. 3­6pm located in Freeborn Hall.

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Saturday 4/26:

25th Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference: Oral Sessions The conference is designed to acquaint undergraduates with the process and academic rigors of presenting. 1­6pm located in Freeborn Hall.

Monday 4/28:

Summer Registration Begins Launching Your Career Search Learn strategies for conducting a career­level position search.

1:10­2 pm located in 229 South Hall. Career Exploration This workshop will provide students with tools to identify majors and career

fields they might pursue. 3:10­4 pm located in 229 South Hall. Tip of the Week: Now that your FASFA has been processed, start applying for some scholarships! It’s never too early to invest in your future! Student Academic Success Center (SASC) Workshops Reference the General Study Skills workshop schedule and information about various other services offered by the Student Academic Success Center during fall quarter. A complete set of workshop schedules are available at http://lsc.ucdavis.edu/workshops.html and http://success.ucdavis.edu/study­skills/index.html.

SASC workshops are free and students are not required to register. Questions? Contact Arnette bates at 530­752­9301 or call the service desk at 752­2013.

Internship and Career Center (ICC), A&ES Advising Searching for a quick resume tune­up? The UC Davis Internship & Career Center (ICC) offers drop­in student advising Monday through Friday from 10a.m.­ 4p.m. Stop by between class for a quick one­on­one advising session with a peer adviser in your particular field of study. We offer resume editing , general counseling on all ICC resources, help with our online job database Aggie Job Link, group­advising sessions on interviewing, resume writing, job searching and more! Event Schedule Need Agricultural and Environmental Science advising? The ICC has peer advisers specifically catered to your major; drop­in and uncover a wealth of career­oriented information Schedule available HERE. ICC’s A&ES Student Advisors hold drop­in hours at the ICC in 2nd Floor South Hall. Their hours are Mon, Wed, Fri at 10am­3pm, Tues from 10am­1pm, and Thurs 2pm­4pm. Some of the services student advisors offer include: ­ Advising related to Agriculture & Environmental Science careers ­ Aggie Job Link help and Job or Internship searches ­ General ICC Services ­ Interview Practice and Mock Interview (@AJL) help ­ Preparing for career fairs ­ Resume & Cover Letter coaching ­ Transcript Notation questions Need more help? See an ICC’s A&ES Program Advisor. Drop­in Mon and Thurs, 2­4pm, 2nd Floor South Hall. Program Advisors can provide in­depth career exploration and referrals, internship and job search strategies beyond Aggie Job Link, and information on transcript notation. They can also critique your resume and cover letter. To schedule an appointment, call reception at 530­752­2855 (option 7) or email iccaes@ucdavis.edu Quick Questions can also be addressed to: iccaes@ucdavis.edu Read more at http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/AES/index.htm

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Center for Leadership Learning The Center for Leadership Learning offers several programs designed to support you in improving your skills that will give you an extra edge when applying for jobs, internships and graduate school or taking on current leadership roles on campus! Our development programs are designed for all undergraduate students from all majors, class levels and levels of experience with leadership. CLL’s development programs can especially help students who may be interested in developing their leadership potential, their professional skills, and competitive edge on the job market. They can also help students take leadership roles on campus. Remember, leadership is a solid foundation that will enhance your academic, professional and personal lives for many years to come! Get involved and let us help you start building that foundation! ETX Health/ Medicine Emphasis If you are considering or are currently focusing on health and medicine as your ETX major emphais, or if you are considering applying to pharmacy, dental, or medical school, sign up for the health sciences listserv (hsb@ucdavis.edu), at https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/ListServSignup.htm. You will find many postings for health related volunteer opportunities and internship opportunities. We will include some things in the newsletter but for more comprehensive resources, consider signing up for this listserv. Good luck! Also, if you are interested in healthcare, bioscience, or research fields you should go see the Student Advisors for Health & Biological Sciences at South Hall in Room 205! Their drop in­hours are Monday – Friday, typically from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (slight schedule variations can be found here). The advisors can help you find internship/job opportunities and help you with resumes, cover letters, interview basics, and more! Chemistry Tutoring Would you like tutoring from a UC Davis Chemistry Graduate student? Check out the complete listing on the Chemistry department website: http://chemistry.ucdavis.edu/Undergraduate/Tutors_in_Chemistry.html Personal Statement Review for Graduate and Professional School UC Davis students and alumni can have their personal statements (PS) for graduate and professional schools reviewed by one of the Pre­Professional/Pre­Grad Staff Advisors. Workshops on writing personal statements are offered by Staff Advisors throughout the academic year. These workshops are announced on the Pre­Health Events and Pre­Graduate School listservs. To utilize Personal Statement Review service, follow the steps at the Student Academic Success Center: http://success.ucdavis.edu/grad­prof/personal­stmnt.html Getting Transcript Notation Want Transcript Notation (TN) for your internship? Want TN for doing research with a professor? Many students who participate in internships or research at UC Davis are not aware they can receive Transcript Notation (TN). The Internship & Career Center offers Transcript Notation to students who work at an approved and supervised internship for at lleast 40 hours per quarter. With just a bit of online paperwork, you can have your internship title, location and quarter taken noted on your official UC Davis transcript. Instructions on how to file TN online: http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/pdf/2011AJLStudentTN.pdf Want academic units instead? See http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/AcademicCredit.htm

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