The Engage Change Dispatch

April2012 Edition

Academic Updates

Important Dates

April 24 - Complete Session Withdrawal Deadline: Session B/C

As part of a complete session withdrawal a student must withdraw from all classes in a

session. Beginning the first day of classes, undergraduate students are required to work with a

Student Retention Coordinator to facilitate the withdrawal process. For more information see

http://students.asu.edu/StudentRetention

April 24 - Classes End/ Last Day to Process Transactions: Session B/C

April 26 to May 2 – Finals Week

Student Success

Graduate School Test Preparation

MCAT Follow-up Strategy Session Tuesday, April 03, 2012, 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. Location: Language and Literature Building Room 60 Campus: Tempe Now that you have taken the practice MCAT find out what your scores mean and how you can improve. If you have not taken a practice MCAT test you are still welcome to attend this seminar. Free and open to the public. To RSVP by phone at 1-800-273-8439 ext. 5219. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Verbal Accelerator for the GRE & GMAT Saturday April 7, 2012 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Coor Hall (COOR), Room 184 Campus: Tempe Verbal Accelerator (VA) is a FREE session for those wanting extra verbal help before taking the GRE and GMAT. Learn the basics of active reading, passage organization, the topic of argument analysis, claims, evidence, assumptions, tone, purpose & point of view. Review the author's focus, attitude, and much more. Free and open to the public. To RSVP by phone at 1-800-273-8439 ext. 5219. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preparing for the LSAT Wednesday, April 11, 2012 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. Coor Hall (COOR), Room 120 Campus: Tempe The ASU Graduate College & the Princeton Review offer this workshop that will explain the LSAT exam's history, administration, structure, scoring and question types as well as offer students suggestions on how to prepare for the exam. This seminar will cover the most useful strategies and give you the opportunity to see one or more of each problem type. Free and open to the public. To RSVP by phone at 1-800-273-8439 ext. 5219. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Getting Into Graduate School Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Coor Hall (COOR) Room 184 Campus: Tempe This seminar is a general overview about applying to graduate school. It is intended for all majors and does not focus on one particular program. It will provide tools and resources on how to decide if graduate school is right for you, how to choose schools and what's needed to market yourself to graduate programs as a desired candidate. RSVP: http://graduate.asu.edu/events_rsvp/6959

Lavender Convocation

Arizona State University LGBTQA Services Student & Cultural Engagement invite you to the: Lavender Convocation Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Reception 4:30 - 5:30 pm Ceremony 5:30 - 7:00 pm Memorial Union-Ventana Ballroom (MU 241) 1290 S. Normal Ave. Tempe, AZ 85287-0901 Deadline - APRIL 8,2012:

https://students.asu.edu/lavenderspring

Student Technology Challenge: Transforming Health Care Professions Education for Collaboration and Teamwork

Four awards of $2,000 each will be given for innovative ideas to improve how we educate health professions student about working effectively in groups and teams. Two awards are available for Arizona State University students. Two awards are available for University of Arizona students. Undergraduate and Graduate Students from any profession or discipline may apply. The goal of this challenge is to generate new ideas about how to use any widely available technology, like smart phones, webinars, video-conferencing and others to educate health profession students (nurses, physicians, pharmacists, social workers and others) about working together effectively in teams. We are interested in your ideas about the creative use of any current technology, including social networking technologies, smart phones, video conferencing, webinars, e-mail prompts, education video games, virtual reality exercises, simulation, and beyond. The technology may: Be designed for students in the health professions who are in virtual contact at the same time (synchronous) or at different times

(asynchronous). Help students in the health professions achieve either general or specific knowledge or skill in teamwork and collaboration. Be an application where health care professionals are expected to work together. Examples might include involving patients and

families in planning their care or coming up with a plan to help a patient achieve their own goals, like losing weight or exercising more.

Deadline for receipt of application: April 16, 2012, 6 p.m. MST Application info: http://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/node/8203

Outside of the Classroom

Free Career Services Events

Exploring Entrepreneurship - Online Webinar Tuesday, April 3, 12-1 p.m. Thinking about becoming an entrepreneur? This session will cover common characteristics shared by successful entrepreneurs and identify resources for obtaining professional advice, developing a plan, locating funding, and interning with entrepreneurs who are in the process of launching their own ventures. Join the webinar by logging into: http://students.asu.edu/career/careerwebinar ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 'Net-Etiquette' Webinar Tuesday, April 10, 12-1 p.m. Do you know how employers are using social networking sites to their advantage? Do you have a profile on Sun Devil CareerLink? What is your online presence really saying about you? Attend this workshop to learn how to professionally utilize sites such as LinkedIn, Sun Devil CareerLink, Twitter, and Facebook as well as understand the dos and don’ts of phone and email etiquette. Log in at: http://students.asu.edu/career/careerwebinar _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Successful Interviewing Wednesday, April 11, 5-6 pm & Tuesday, April 17, 4-5 p.m. Location: Academic Center Poly Campus: Polytechnic

Discover how to succeed during those all-important interviews. Learn everything from types of interviews, what you should be wearing and even questions you could be asked. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Job Search Strategies Wednesday, April 4, 5-6 pm and Tuesday, April 17, 2-3 p.m. Location: Academic Center Poly Campus: Polytechnic

Attention job seekers! Are you looking to land your first professional position or secure that perfect internship opportunity? Come learn how to get your job and internship search started! This workshop covers everything from where to find your next position to resume writing, interviewing and salary negotiation.

Summer Program in Spain (LEON-Barcelona)

The León, Spain program is four-weeks long, focusing on Spanish language, literature and culture. The four weeks are spent in the city of León, with a weekend field trip to Barcelona to discover some of the city's most admired architecture, painting, and cultural achievements by figures such as Gaudi and Picasso. For more information, including eligibility requirements and deadline for applying to the program, see the link below: https://studyabroad.asu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=3740&Type=O&sType=O

In the Know: Health and Wellness

ASU Wellness Events

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month The goal of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. ASU Wellness invites members of the ASU community to participate in two events, Denim Day and attend Take Back the Night.

Denim Day April 3, At all four campus locations Wear jeans and a Denim Day sticker as a visible sign of protest against the myths that still surround sexual assault. Visit https://students.asu.edu/wellness/events/all to find specific campus locations to pick up Denim Day stickers on or before Denim Day.

Take Back the Night April 6, 5 – 10pm, Downtown Phoenix; Civic Space Park Advocates speak out against the violence that occurs against women and other target groups. Event features a rally, march and entertainment. Wear ASU Gold! For more information about these events visit https://students.asu.edu/wellness/events/all or email wellness@asu.edu. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Free Massage Available at Late Night Finals Breakfast April 25, At all four campus locations Free, 5-minute chair massages, stress information and bubbles will be featured during the Late Night Finals Breakfast at the ASU Wellness Stress-Free Zones. Visit https://students.asu.edu/wellness/events/all to find specific campus Stress Free Zone locations and times or look for the ASU Wellness Stress-Free Zones signs at the finals breakfast.

ASU Wellness Tips

A note on staying focused for semester projects and final exams

Many students sacrifice sleep, physical activity and good nutrition to make time to finish projects and study for midterms or finals. Some will pull all-nighters, using soda, coffee or energy drinks to help them stay awake. A few will risk using stimulant medications, such as Adderall, as study aids.

The best advice is to stay ahead of your studies throughout the semester. Even then, the pressure to perform can be challenging. Still, you’ll be able to think more clearly if you get enough sleep so that you feel rested, and fuel your brain with healthy foods and beverages. Stay ahead of the pressure of midterms, finals and final projects by taking good care of yourself and spending the time you need to study, sleep, move and eat in a way that supports your success. If you or someone you know needs helps finding ways to stay focused, or is using prescription drugs without a prescription, ASU Counseling services are available at each campus to provide the help and support needed. Tips for staying focused on finals Avoid all-nighters. Eat small, frequent meals. Drink plenty of water. Limit your caffeine and energy drink intake. Avoid using stimulant drugs to stay awake. Focus on one subject at a time. Limit your cell phone use when studying. Log out of Facebook and Twitter. Study for 50 minutes than take a 10 minute study break. Stretch, walk or dance during your study breaks.

ICA: Get In The Game!

In the Spotlight

ASU Tell-a-Devil Network (TDN)

NOW HIRING UNIVERSITY COLLEGE/ SCHOOL OF LETTERS AND SCIENCES’ STUDENTS! The ASU Tell-a-Devil Network (TDN) is looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to join the team.

As a TDN team member from the University College/School of Letters and Sciences you’ll enjoy: Professional career experience Numerous opportunities for advancement to management Competitive pay and bonus structure Goal based incentives Networking opportunities Resume-builder, great communication experience Fast paced, exciting competitive environment Make a difference and help all ASU students. Significantly enhance your ASU experience Positions are filling up quickly--apply online today @ asufoundation.org/telladevil Questions? Call David Bowers @ 480.965.3896

Here’s to April showering you with success!