Dear SGSUP students,

Would you like to gain experience in research for course credit, either as an internship or independent research with a faculty member in the spring? If so...

Submit an application <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpRAMQCwWtdyeXNcrTrO5BM5zPHl-jI4wJSVBwXU0pewf7g/viewform__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!YpZ-VpJDWte2gyRLSZCSnPArp1CKMtULoOYub08X_doHMch8JgWOG0Mlj7O38GIYNU4sCn0d-ZOsf2mLGC6GT6vU96QtoKF7$ > for one or more of 22 research projects<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13uInTbvcOkATPbCLg7JpHYZAolIKrUwN/edit*slide=id.p1__;Iw!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!YpZ-VpJDWte2gyRLSZCSnPArp1CKMtULoOYub08X_doHMch8JgWOG0Mlj7O38GIYNU4sCn0d-ZOsf2mLGC6GT6vU9xblq8IA$ > offered by ASU faculty, which address urban planning and environmental governance, water and energy sustainability, and ecosystems and biodiversity conservation, among other topics. No experience necessary for most projects. 

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Dear SGSUP students,

Sustainability Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)<https://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu/student-life/student-research/sure-program/> Projects Now Open for Applications

Deadline: Sunday, October 16. Submit an application <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpRAMQCwWtdyeXNcrTrO5BM5zPHl-jI4wJSVBwXU0pewf7g/viewform__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!YBkTz4ta3cNWaJM1eDI0LluNarM67VD1Y_ewXgL-Q2gXn5Dapd4uoUtuJ9mzTrWY35t2km5d6HT9dS5pO8AtDnkOCU4pGddu$ > for one or more of 22 research projects<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13uInTbvcOkATPbCLg7JpHYZAolIKrUwN/edit*slide=id.p1__;Iw!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!YBkTz4ta3cNWaJM1eDI0LluNarM67VD1Y_ewXgL-Q2gXn5Dapd4uoUtuJ9mzTrWY35t2km5d6HT9dS5pO8AtDnkOCZARfvJ6$ > offered by ASU faculty, which address urban planning and environmental governance, water and energy sustainability, and ecosystems and biodiversity conservation, among other topics. No experience necessary for most projects. 

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The Department of Atmospheric Sciences (DAS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is delighted to announce that abstract submission for the 6th annual edition of the Midwest Student Conference on Atmospheric Research (MSCAR) is now open! MSCAR will be held as a hybrid of in person and virtual attendance on October 1-2. There is no fee to submit an abstract. Registration is $35 for in-person attendance and $5 for virtual attendance. Students must register in order to attend and present. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

I hope you've had a wonderful Summer! It's hard to believe, but the Fall semester is starting soon starting soon, so we wanted to send you some important reminders for you.

Important Dates

* Fall Registration is almost over! To register, go to your MyASU page, click the Fall '22 tab under "My Classes" and click "Class Search"
* Summer Session B classes end August 9th (please refer to your course syllabi for specific dates)
* Fall Session A and Session C classes start August 18th 

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GCU/GPH/GIS/PUP 484
Fall 2022 internship course application deadline:
August 1, 2022

Have you secured an internship for this fall and would like to earn academic credit for it? If so, submit your Internship Plan<https://sgsup.asu.edu/student-life/careers/internships/484-or-584-internship-credit-application--internship-plan> by August 1, 2022 to be reviewed for potential enrollment into the GCU/GPH/GIS/PUP 484 internship course. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

Please see the message below from the Provost Office...

Since March 14, 2022, ASU has required face coverings in only a few select locations. Effective immediately, face coverings are not required in any courses or locations.

Please note that anyone (faculty, staff, students and visitors) on an ASU campus location may continue to choose to wear a face covering at any time. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

As we head towards the end of the Spring semester, we hope that you had a wonderful and successful semester! Here are some important reminders for you.

Important Dates

* Summer and Fall Registration has begun!! To register, go to your MyASU page, click the Summer '22 or Fall '22 tab under "My Classes" and click "Class Search"
* Spring Classes end April 29th (finals may go until 05/7, please refer to your course syllabi for specific dates)
* Summer Sessions A and C start May 16th! 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

The Dean's Office within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is inviting students to the Vision Talks of two candidates for the Dean of Social Sciences position.

Flyers with all relevant information are attached, if you would like to attend (virtually or in-person) the events. 

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Dear Urban Planning majors and minors,

Please join us for our "Planning Your Career In Planning" presentation series this week. Listen to planning industry professionals talk about career opportunities and specializations in the planning field.

The presentations are held via Zoom and will be taking place today, tomorrow and Friday. You'll see representatives from both private and public sectors. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

I hope you are having a great start to the Spring 22 Session B semester! Because we want to make sure we're providing the best support to all of our students, we'd like to get feedback from you. I hope you can take a moment to answer a few questions. Your responses are confidential, however there is a spot on the survey to leave your name and contact information if you would like to. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

SGSUP scholarship and award applications for 2022 are now open! Visit the SGSUP Awards<https://sgsup.asu.edu/awards> page to learn more about these opportunities and how to apply. Please note that the deadlines have been extended until March 13th (the webpages will be updated soon!)
I strongly urge you to take some time today and apply if you haven't already!
Sincerely,
Melanie Saridakis (she/her)
Assistant Director of Academic Services
School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
Arizona State University
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Hi all,

I'm pleased to announce that we'll have two planning scholars visiting us from Corvinus University in Budapest this week: Dr. Géza Salamin and Dr. János Kocsis. Dr. Salamin and Dr. Kocsis have extensive experience related to planning practice and scholarship in Europe (see bios below). They also are recently elected partners of our NEURUS program<https://sgsup.asu.edu/student-life/study-abroad>. They are excited to meet you and learn more about planning in the U.S. and Arizona. 

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ASU President Crow and Tami Erwin, Executive Vice President and CEO-Verizon Business, announced a new partnership<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-5g-future-learning-arizona-state-university__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!Me6gWQsvwLWtigGVp7D_tuGy2CeXwdAAgcRu3nlojgPhrJFiweOtrwaMYMsxiA$ > to bring Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband to the university. Telehealth, remote farming, XR learning, and digital equity are among the leading concepts enhanced by the 5G network Verizon is bringing to the university. As an ASU student, you are invited to be among the first to explore how we can leverage this cutting-edge technology to create solutions that directly impact our communities.
ASU's Learning Futures, now powered by Verizon 5G, is hosting a two-day Verizon 5G and MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) Digital Equity 

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This spring, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will recognize outstanding teachers by presenting the Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award, the Outstanding Lecturer Award and the Outstanding Instructor Award.

Given the continuing challenges and opportunities in instruction and learning during COVID-19, these awards are especially important for recognizing excellence in teaching. If you are a current student or recent graduate of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please consider nominating an instructor who inspired you or who you believe deserves recognition. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

I hope you had a wonderful Fall semester! Because we want to make sure we're providing the best support to all of our students, we'd like to get feedback from you. I hope you have a moment to answer a few questions. Your responses are confidential, however there is a spot on the survey to leave your name and contact information if you would like to. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

As we come to the end of the Fall semester and 2021, we hope that you had a wonderful and successful semester and year! Here are some important reminders for you.

Important Dates

* Spring 2022 Registration has begun!! To register, go to your MyASU page, click the Spring '22 tab under "My Classes" and click "Class Search"
* Classes End December 3rd (finals may go until 12/11, please refer to your course syllabi for specific dates)
* University Closed: December 24-27th and December 31st 

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(1:30-2:30pm in the Turquoise Room #220 - Memorial Union,

doors open at 1:00pm)

List of Presenters:
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: Matt Pace, Meteorologist
Arizona State Land Department: Jenna Leveille, Deputy State Cartographer
City of Buckeye: Randy Proch, Senior Planner & Rob Busick, Planner I
Salt River Project (SRP): Bohumil (Bo) Svoma, Staff Scientist/Meteorologist
Withey Morris, PLC: Hannah Bleam, Land Use Planner
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The Arizona Geographic Information Council (AGIC) is launching their first mentoring program and you have the opportunity to participate! AGIC is proud to provide the professional development opportunities for Arizona geospatial students, professionals, and those with industry interest in the form of one on one mentoring.
In-Person and/or Remote Opportunity - If you're interested in participating but live out of state from Arizona, that's okay! You have the option to include your interest in meeting virtually when submitting the application. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

We have been asked to share with you this survey on Consumer Attitudes and Behavioral Implications in the New Era of Shared Mobility, which is funded by the US Department of Transportation through TOMNET (Center for Teaching Old Models New Tricks).
Participation in this survey is voluntary and if students complete the survey, they will be entered in a raffle to win free AirPods.
Click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5thNbBCh5zeeTI__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!JHWis0OApbgfu5d_76xTQeOfo_ju5lZtJsz2zQSlh_Hu9Jo5OA8xTmfJN5yoMA$ > to take the survey. Please complete the survey before September 27th.

Hello SGSUP,

Please see email below and nomination form attached.

Kind regards,
Vonnita

Vonnita Ruiz
Asst. to Director
School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning
Arizona State University
Mail Code: 5302
Coor Hall Office #5526
p: 480-965-0759<tel:480-965-0759>
email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

From: Paul LePore
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:21 AM
To: Richard Amesbury <[log in to unmask]>; Nina Berman <[log in to unmask]>; Krista Ratcliffe <[log in to unmask]>; Patricia Rankin <[log in to unmask]>; Donatella Danielli <[log in to unmask]>; Steven Neuberg <[log in to unmask]>; Meenakshi Wadhwa <[log in to unmask]>; Jennifer Fewell <[log in to unmask]>; Tijana Rajh <[log in to unmask]>; Tijana Rajh <[log in to unmask]>; Paul Carrese <[log in to unmask]>; Christopher Stojanowski <[log in to unmask]>; Scott Brooks <[log in to unmask]>; Sarah Tracy <[log in to unmask]>; Irasema Coronado <[log in to unmask]>; Camilla Fojas <[log in to unmask]>; Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

I hope your summer has been going well. It's hard to believe it's almost over and the Fall semester will be starting soon! We look forward to catching up with you.

In the meantime, here are some reminders:

Graduating in Summer 2021? Submit your Graduation Application!
If you're completing all of your requirements and graduating in Summer 2021, make sure you submit your Graduation Application. You won't graduate or get your diploma without doing this! 

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GCU/GPH/GIS/PUP 484: Internship Course Applications Due August 1st
If you have an internship secured for fall 2021 and would like to earn credit while completing your internship, then you need to submit your application for enrollment to be reviewed by August 1, 2021.
General information about GCU/GPH/GIS/PUP 484:
* The student is responsible for finding and securing placement in their desired internship experience. SGSUP does NOT place a student in an internship.
* Students cannot earn internship credit for duties performed as part of their current full-time position.
* Students must have both an approved internship and completed Internship Plan
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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) undergraduate students, I was asked to share the following message regarding the Race, Ethnicity and Place conference (REP). If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Wei Li ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) directly.

The Race, Ethnicity and Place conference (REP), (whose information was circulated previously and pasted below) is the prime international and interdisciplinary conference focusing on race/ethnicity, with active participation among BIPOC and other geographers. Per SGSUP tradition, the JEDI committee decided to cosponsor this conference. In return, we get some slots for free registration in both in-person 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

I hope you had a wonderful end to the Spring semester! Because we want to make sure we're providing the best Academic Advising services to all of our students, we'd like to get feedback from you. I hope you have a moment to answer a few questions. 

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ASU is playing a crucial role administering the busiest and highest-volume vaccination sites in Arizona (especially State Farm stadium and Phoenix Municipal Stadium). These sites rely heavily on volunteers, and there is currently a strong need for more volunteers to fill shifts in order to keep the sites operating at capacity. 

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Dear Urban Planning BSP students,

There is a wonderful series of presentations being offered this week by prominent tribal speakers discussing planning issues in Indian county. The workshop flyer is attached and I will also put the information below.

Zoom Room: HTTP://LINKS.ASU.EDU/MKWORKSHOP2021
Passcode: 403945

* March 10, 2pm: Kim Kanuho - Fourth World Design Group LLC 

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Dear SGSUP students,
SGSUP scholarship and award applications for 2021 are now open! Visit the SGSUP Awards<https://sgsup.asu.edu/awards> page to learn more about these opportunities and how to apply.
This year the following awards are open for application (so far):
Undergraduate and Graduate students

* Matthew G. Bailey Scholarship (Geography and Meteorology-Climatology majors)
* Gage Davis Associates Urban Planning Travel Scholarship (Urban Planning majors) 

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Dear SGSUP students,
SGSUP scholarship and award applications for 2021 are now open! Visit the SGSUP Awards<https://sgsup.asu.edu/awards> page to learn more about these opportunities and how to apply.
This year the following awards are open for application (so far):
Undergraduate and Graduate students

* Matthew G. Bailey Scholarship (Geography and Meteorology-Climatology majors)
* Gage Davis Associates Urban Planning Travel Scholarship (Urban Planning majors) 

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Dear SGSUP Students,

This spring, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will recognize outstanding teachers by presenting the Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award, the Outstanding Lecturer Award and the Outstanding Instructor Award.

Given the unprecedented challenges and opportunities in instruction and learning during COVID-19, these awards are especially important for recognizing excellence in teaching. If you are a current student or recent graduate of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please consider nominating an instructor who inspired you or who you believe deserves recognition. 

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Students,

You are invited to join in a discussion about our search for a new Director for the School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning, on Monday, November 9, from 1:00 - 1:45 pm. To participate, please RSVP here<https://forms.gle/bbogM22Nwjc5Rq2D9>. The morning of the forum, you'll receive an email note giving the Zoom link for the session. 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) students,

We have been asked to share with you this survey on Consumer Attitudes and Behavioral Implications in the New Era of Shared Mobility, which is funded by the US Department of Transportation through TOMNET (Center for Teaching Old Models New Tricks).
Participation in this survey is voluntary and if you complete the survey you will be entered in a raffle to win free AirPods. If you could submit the survey within two weeks, that would be very helpful!
Click HERE<https://asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TUT29k96MxglZX> to take the survey.
Sincerely,
Academic Advising Office
School 

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Planning students,

In line with the decision to hold classes online for the rest of the semester and due to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to limit large gatherings, the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning has cancelled the Spring 2020 Planning Career Fair.

We have emailed professional participants about the cancellation and asked them to share any internship or job information with us. Keep checking the Friday On the Map newsletter for more information. Please note that alumni are always welcome to join us for future career fairs. 

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Dear Students-

In line with the decision to hold classes online for at least the next two weeks, the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning has decided to postpone the Urban and Environmental Planning Career Fair originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26th. If health concerns have resolved by then, the fair will take place Wednesday, May 6th, from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. 

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Planning students: Mark your calendars for these events, all focused on preparing you for career opportunities in urban planning!
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And here's more information about the semester's signature career event, the Planning Career Fair<https://sgsup.asu.edu/urban-and-environmental-planning-career-fair-2020>:
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More information: http://sgsup.asu.edu/planning-fair

Student Planning Association 2019-2020 Board Positions Announcement

Congratulations to the new Student Planning Association (SPA) board officers!
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Call for board officer positions took place from April 15 to 19th, 2019.
Voting for board officer positions took place from April 22nd to April 28th, 2019.

It was a very close election but the winners are announced below! 

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Dear School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Students,

We hope you're all doing well! As we draw closer to the end of the Spring semester, we want to remind you to check the Academic Calendar<https://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar#spring19> for important dates (Complete Session Withdrawal Deadline, Degree Conferral, etc...) Please also refer to your course syllabus or contact your instructors for questions regarding important dates related to your specific courses. 

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Dear ASU Student, Faculty, or Staff,
Have you ever ridden an e-scooter or been near someone else riding one on campus or around Tempe? If so, we want to hear about your experiences! I’m working with Dr. Rebecca Sanders, an assistant professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, to survey ASU students, faculty, and staff to better understand the benefits and challenges of accommodating e-scooters on campus. The survey should take about 10 minutes and will involve questions about your experiences riding e-scooters, walking, and bicycling, including what you like and don’t like about those modes and 

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Good afternoon students-

Voting is now open for the Student Planning Association 2019-2020 board members!

Please vote by filling out the form here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_nm3aR6BmXoyu2Ude6&d=DwMFAg&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=1Dg5gy2WII46-CX_ewd5FkNF4mfpBAtL_YUV4ltdSlo&m=I2GRH2sqSsxzb-u7rVlo2xJmWrU3CvRt8Qy5KtCp-9s&s=oGtBBc1ZFf7Sy2M04824DfKdu5cuCIdMpK2qTnLigww&e=>.

Some positions such as Treasurer and Secretary are still open! Enter your name in the appropriate section of the form if you would like to run for that position.

Voting ends on this Friday, April 26th, 2019. Any student majoring in planning or in the MUEP program can vote. 

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The Student Planning Association is Now Accepting Officer Nominations!
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SPA is a student chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) and a student organization at ASU. We receive administrative and financial support from a variety of sources for on and off-campus events, projects, and initiatives. The best part is, you're already a member! This organization belongs to all undergraduate and graduate planning, sustainability, engineering and architecture students who have joined us in bridging these disciplines. Thank you for your support. 

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Do you have an interest in doing an internship in a congressional office in Washington DC? If so; you'll want to attend the Congressional Internship Fair, scheduled this Friday, April 12 from 11am-2pm in Armstrong Hall (flyer attached). This is a great opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to explore possible DC internship opportunities. 

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School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning students,

We would like to remind you that it's not too late to apply for the Regents' Cup competition. Below are the details with a link to more information.

Apply to participate in the Regents' Cup

A celebration of free speech, civil discourse and democratic engagement at Arizona's public universities, the Regents' Cup engages students in rigorous debate anchored by respect and civil discourse. The Regents' Cup provides an opportunity for students to compete through debate for scholarships and course credit in an engaging competition showcasing the commitment of the universities to upholding 

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Our annual Urban and Environmental Planning Career Fair is tomorrow! It serves as your opportunity to meet and network with employers and learn about what different organizations do. Come prepared with copies of your resume to hand out. Not graduating this year or looking for an internship? We still recommend you join us to hear tips, tricks and suggestions from the panel on what you can do to stand out from the crowd as well as better prepare yourself for the career fair next year. 

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Undergraduate geography, GIS and urban planning students,

Whether you're nearing graduation or thinking ahead to your post-graduation career, here are two events with lots to offer - No RSVP needed - and some other resources that can help you!

ASU University Wide Career Fair

The 3-day University Wide Career Fair<https://asu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/8543/student_preview> is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 2, 3, 4 in Tempe, from 11 am - 3 pm each day. This the largest career event of the year and will include over 200 different employers recruiting for internships and full-time career opportunities. The third day will also include part-time positions. 

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Urban Planning Students:

Mark your calendar now --Tuesday, April 2nd - three weeks from today -- is the Planning Career Fair! This is one of the most important events of the year. It serves as your opportunity to meet and network with employers and learn about what different organizations do. Come prepared with copies of your resume to hand out. Not graduating this year or looking for an internship? We still recommend you join us to hear tips, tricks and suggestions from the panel on what you can do to stand out from the crowd as well as better prepare 

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Urban Planning Students:

Mark your calendar now --Tuesday, April 2nd - three weeks from today -- is the Planning Career Fair! This is one of the most important events of the year. It serves as your opportunity to meet and network with employers and learn about what different organizations do. Come prepared with copies of your resume to hand out. Not graduating this year or looking for an internship? We still recommend you join us to hear tips, tricks and suggestions from the panel on what you can do to stand out from the crowd as well as better prepare 

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Dear undergraduate planning students-

As a student in our planning program, you are gaining the skills and knowledge to make a difference in your community. To help you succeed in the planning profession, the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) has created an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students studying for a Bachelor in Planning degree to complete the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) degree in just one additional year. Students are eligible to apply during their junior year and must apply by March 15, 2019. 

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Dear undergraduate planning students-

As a student in our planning program, you are gaining the skills and knowledge to make a difference in your community. To help you succeed in the planning profession, the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) has created an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students studying for a Bachelor in Planning degree to complete the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) degree in just one additional year. Students are eligible to apply during their junior year and must apply by March 15, 2019. 

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Dear undergraduate planning students-

Are you interested in learning more about urban and environmental planning events, internships and other announcements?

Subscribe to the Plan-IT Newsletter here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSeXaMfWeDaP3xHQbZ194q1jvaR3PURwN6hDtjqjP-5F4juiqA7w_viewform&d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=u_EFpF5HTiiSFBeMVyk3y9q2rpXZBCYCKlQ4JfSD-Gk&m=_Y-WIvEC2k2zs1S93HumQ8azo7e8sFSbStW7qwuIL_s&s=2P5a5jJVkKM9lrq4AlRATMy2IGm-MaheU3-ZJQNpDBQ&e=>.

The most recent issue of the newsletter is at the end of this note -- Many issues include notices of national opportunities, as well as opportunities at ASU Tempe. 

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If you've been hoping to set up an internship for spring, here are several opportunities; five centered on the Phoenix area, and one virtual internship that can be done from any location. Application deadlines are in the next 1-3 weeks; so if you're interested, begin planning your applications soon.

If you'd like advice on preparing an application, or any other aspect of an internship search, feel free to make an appointment<https://webapp4.asu.edu/advsched/?acad_org=CGEOGRAPHY> with me (phone or in-person); or send a note to me ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). 

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Here are all the details you need for next Tuesday's Planning Career Fair!

Location: Memorial Union Ventana Room (241)

4:00-5:00 pm: Panel Discussion on developing a career in planning

Hear 5 planners share their insights on the work of a planner, and how to build your career as a planner:
* Cara Bellavia, Office Director (Phoenix and Tucson), SWCA Environmental Consultants
* Maja Brkovic, Planner II, City of Phoenix
* Ian Dowdy, AICP, Program Director, Sonoran Institute
* Noel Griemsmann, AICP, Senior Urban Planner, Snell & Wilmer
* Alex Lestinsky, Planner II, City of Goodyear 

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Planners,

Today! Come to Coor 5536 to hear about what it's like doing private planning!

SPA Speaker Series: Gage Davis, Lessons Learned in Private Planning Practice
Thursday, March 22nd
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Coor Hall<https://maps.asu.edu/?id=120&mrkIid=62879> Room 5536
Event on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/events/2052109341697718/>
Event on OrgSync<https://orgsync.com/67150/events/2322824/occurrences/5559903>
Pizza and soda for snacking before event

TODAY the Student Planning Association (SPA) Speaker Series is hosting consultant, planner, and designer Gage Davis to talk about his career in private planning and development. Mr. Davis's firm, Gage Davis Associates, focuses on resort-hotel and resort master plans, such as the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Resort in Hawaii, 

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Planning students, Mark your calendar for the Planning Career Fair, to be held Tuesday, April 3, from 4:00-6:30 pm. Students do not need to RSVP - just show up, ready to learn from professional planners either through the panel discussion or by 1-on-1 conversations. If you'll be available for a job or internship at the end of the semester, bring your resume, but even if you're not, this is a great opportunity to learn about planning careers. 

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Please see note below from Professor Deborah Salon for details about this opportunity:

From: Deborah Salon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 4:08 PM

David King and I are conducting research to better understand urban freight in downtown Tempe. We are hiring students to help us with data collection and entry. The main job will be to record physical movements of trucks, cars, and people on the street at pre-determined locations in downtown Tempe for 2-3 hour blocks of time. We may also need help surveying local businesses. If you enjoy watching downtown street activity, this is a great fit 

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If you have an interest in environmental planning, here are excellent opportunities to gain real-world experience with a full-time, paid summer internship. Rate of pay is $550/week for undergraduates and $620/week for graduate students. If needed, airfare is covered and housing can be arranged.

The flyers attached give details about HNIP and describe two positions that are available in Lake Havasu and Yuma, Arizona. Other positions are available elsewhere, too. 

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Here's a research opportunity working with our own Dr. Kelli Larson --

Are you interested in landscape design, environmental management, and/or urban planning? Are you looking for research experiences? If so, this paid job could be for you!

I am looking to hire a student ASAP to assist with research examining how cities across the U.S. are regulating residential yards in ways that affect ecological and human outcomes and urban sustainability broadly. The specific tasks will involve helping a small research team with coding and analyzing landscaping laws. Additional opportunities involve learning about urban planning and landscape design and potentially 

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Do you have a yearning to travel internationally, to see and experience cities outside the US?

If so, the Gage Davis Travel Scholarship may help fund your vision, with an award of approximately $700. It is specifically for ASU urban planning students.

Here's eligibility criteria:

* Scholarships are to be used to provide funds for U.S. citizens or permanent residents to travel outside the United States.
* Recipients shall be full-time graduate students or undergraduate students at the junior or senior level.
* Students are expected to return to ASU for a minimum of one semester prior to graduation so 

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Do you have a yearning to travel internationally, to see and experience cities outside the US? If you're a junior or senior planning major at ASU, the Gage Davis Travel Scholarship may help fund your vision, with an award of approximately $700.

Here's eligibility criteria:

* Scholarships are to be used to provide funds for U.S. citizens or permanent residents to travel outside the United States.
* Recipients shall be full-time graduate students or undergraduate students at the junior or senior level.
* Students are expected to return to ASU for a minimum of one semester prior to graduation so 

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Planning & geography students,

Are you getting stir crazy in Tempe? Would you like to spend the fall or spring semester exploring an issue related to cities or regions in Europe? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, consider participating in the Network for European and United States Urban and Regional Studies (NEURUS) program. 

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A reminder for students who are interested in doing an internship and would like to hear several planning students share their experiences -

A panel discussion on internships will take place this evening from 6:00 to ~7:15 pm, in Coor 186.

Have you been thinking about doing an internship, wondering what opportunities are out there and what the experience is like? 

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The below message is from Brian Goehner. Please contact him directly with any questions.

BSP students:

The AZ Young Planners Group has a mentoring program which you can participate in. YPG will match you with an Arizona planning professional to give you career guidance and help build your professional network. The application<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSdPkZwLFgjJbnQiU7tGsIMwomA3m6Ts5zCWYXfz5GRI1nmrCA_viewform&d=DwMFAg&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=2Z80yl1kks8iW8v6MQFMmdhZP7b1XEzXWfU-7gXo3Hw&m=MTwZLiyEBzYaPwle5V6L9_S3OYrnE-NlIoka-VwNvPE&s=xAME1c-1mX8HMfBlxf_ORDEdLmXroygtVabireWhxcc&e=> is an online form and must be completed by October 20th. All of the matches will be formalized in October, and the program runs from October to May. 

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fyi: 5 positions, new grads & alumni encouraged to apply

From: Howard, Wendy@DOT [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 9:02 AM
Subject: Caltrans Hiring Recruitment for Transportation Planner/Associate Transportation Planner

Good Morning,

Caltrans District 5 has vacancies for Transportation Planner/Associate Transportation Planner. We encourage interested graduating students and alumni to apply. Please share this job posting to applicable job boards and/or distribution lists. The application deadline is July 17. 

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You've wrapped up the spring semester, but the start of Summer B and Fall classes are right around the corner! If signing up for classes is are still hanging out on your to-list, cross it off by saving yourself a spot in one of these SGSUP in-person and iCourse classes:

Planning students: Remember, the Planning Career Fair is tomorrow!

Here are all the details:

Time: 4:00-6:30 pm (Drop in when you're available - you don't need to stay for the whole event.)

4:00-5:00 pm - Panel: Developing a Career in Planning
5:00-6:30 pm - Mixer: Professional organizations will be at tables, ready to talk with you! 

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Is there a planning professor that’s made a real impact on you? That you think is an outstanding teacher?

Help that person know they’re appreciated, by nominating them as our Geography Professor of the Year.

It’s simple – just complete this very short form: Planning Professor<https://goo.gl/forms/qNwgj8x6VPdeuJKX2> of the Year<https://goo.gl/forms/qNwgj8x6VPdeuJKX2><https://docs.google.com/a/asu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSZG_OpYtJccLwoNhFTYiWx9QBGd9NinxiEyVekzB2BvFHjQ/viewform><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_a_asu.edu_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSdSZG-5FOpYtJccLwoNhFTYiWx9QBGd9NinxiEyVekzB2BvFHjQ_viewform&d=DQMFaQ&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU&r=Y1op_LJmLOK3mG0AqeZkiL6mGrOwNqg6ZgEGnU6opEU&m=nn_0QQwguSZX5RKBcK2ODDGsjnsMPnWjMlbafMQDIRM&s=xxenHYjOyCTTaB5KVdahyYkqPmxAlbRA7aJ7xsELOeI&e=>

The professor selected will be announced in the GeoPlan Bulletin the first week of April. 

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Sun Devil Giving Day
A few days ago, we shared stories about our efforts to foster the talent of local high school students<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__geoplan.asu.edu_experience-2Dyouth&d=DQMFaQ&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU&r=JXZe0b4rfW3SukmFewbMqEuhLM8FeJLsZAgMAnTeUoc&m=P5lgErgdqFZBABfhGQsg36zfiEQTtPMXciL35Bul8VY&s=R3iKvFMpXIrCkM2DkIAX9bIT3xuMvvuBtCibYimRciE&e=> and the work our faculty are doing to make the I-10 a safer interstate <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__geoplan.asu.edu_study-2Dhelps-2Di-2D10-2Dkeep-2Dtruckin&d=DQMFaQ&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU&r=JXZe0b4rfW3SukmFewbMqEuhLM8FeJLsZAgMAnTeUoc&m=P5lgErgdqFZBABfhGQsg36zfiEQTtPMXciL35Bul8VY&s=QjHYLoFeB561K4YrnYpg6Gpt7n5t7hDnr6HBM6fPHY8&e=> - both of which have the potential to make significant impacts in Phoenix and across Arizona. 

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March 17th is a big day for Arizona State University and the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning - it's Sun Devil Giving Day, a 24-hour effort to raise critical funds to support our work.

Our students, faculty and staff have been hard at work creating innovative solutions to real-world planning, climate and community development problems and they could really use your support. In advance of the big day, here's some information about just a few of the exciting things going on! 

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Hit the trails on Saturday, March 18 for a special hike with Dr. Malcolm Comeaux and Dr. Beth Larson!

Dr. Comeaux has agreed to lead a GTU hike to the Superstitions. Over the years, he has spent a lot of time hiking around and exploring the mountains. You will never hear more interesting stories than on a fieldtrip with Dr. Malcolm Comeaux! Don't miss this great opportunity! 

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Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG,) the metropolitan transportation planning organization for the region, is conducting an important survey of regional travel choices and mobility patterns. Data collected in this survey will be used to develop long range transportation plans for the region.

MAG is seeking 2,500 households that include students to participate in the study. If you're an ASU student who lives in Maricopa or Pinal County, do NOT live in a dorm, and everyone in your household has a smart phone, your household is eligible to participate. If you complete the study requirements, your household will receive $100 for 

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ASU's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning present the 16th Annual Malcolm L. Comeaux Lecture:

"Big Data for Healthy Places: Building Healthier Environments through Opportunistic GIScience" by Harvey Miller

A healthy city is a built environment that encourages physical, mental and social well-being. Few neighborhoods and communities in the United States, and increasingly elsewhere in the world, are healthy places. The development and deployment of sensors connected to location-aware technologies are improving the scientific understanding of built environment characteristics that facilitate healthy and safe physical activity. 

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The deadline for the Gage Davis Associates Travel Scholarship has been extended two weeks, to Wednesday March 1:

Consider applying – you might find yourself exploring a place you never dreamed you’d be able to visit as a student!

The Gage Davis Associates Urban Planning Travel Scholarship provides travel scholarships for students enrolled in the urban planning degree programs in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, in accordance with the following criteria: 

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A last-minute notice! If you’re thinking about what you’d like to do after graduation, this information fair may be worth a visit:

sustainability after school

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Opportunities for Learning and Adventure

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Freshmen to senior students are invited to get information from ASU schools who offer concurrent graduate programs, our School of Sustainability 4+1 degree plan, Walton Study Abroad, Office of National Scholarships, and our regional Peace Corps recruiters. Each representative will share details about their exciting opportunities to enhance your educational experience. Drop by and discover the possibilities! 

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This Spring, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will recognize outstanding instructors and advisors by presenting the Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award, the Outstanding Instructor/Lecturer Award and the Excellence in Advising Award.

The College especially invites nominations from students - this is a great way to recognize someone who's inspired you or guided you through your studies! 

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On behalf of the faculty and staff at the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning I want to wish you a very Happy New Year and hope that you had a peaceful and restful holiday season. As one of our valued undergraduate students we will be doing more than ever during 2017 to reach out and include you in the life of the school at events such as our Inaugural Distinguished Alumnus Lecture and our new director’s first State of the School address. 

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Undergraduate planning majors:

AZAPA (the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association) and SPA (the Student Planning Association at ASU) are kicking off the 2016-2017 Mentorship program this Thursday, November 17, 2016!
Get professional advice, and make contacts for internships and jobs.

Where: Gordon Biersch (420 S. Mill Ave. #201 Tempe, AZ 85281)
When: 5:30-7:30pm 

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Just a reminder: Here’s an opportunity to see a side of the Phoenix area that you most likely haven’t explored before, led by a gifted guide and storyteller.

GTU Cemetery Tour, Saturday, Sat Nov 12, 9-1 pm
Join Gamma Theta Upsilon on their first field trip of the semester. This will be a tour of several cemetery types in Phoenix, including Hispanic, historic, and modern. The group will be led by Dr. Malcolm Comeaux, whose expertise is in the realm of cultural and historical geography. Participants will walk away with a greater understanding and appreciation of burial grounds and their 

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The American Planning Association invites all ASU planning students to join its Early Career Membership Program. If you're a full-time planning student and have never belonged to APA before, you're eligible for a free year in this program!

Being a member entitles you to participate in all events sponsored by both the national organization and your local APA chapter, at a discounted student rate. For Arizona residents, APA AZ is the local chapter, and regularly hosts workshops, social hours and other events in the Phoenix metro area. Here are some other opportunities: 

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The American Planning Association invites all ASU planning students to join its Early Career Membership Program. If you're a full-time planning student and have never belonged to APA before, you're eligible for a free year in this program!

Being a member entitles you to participate in all events sponsored by both the national organization and your local APA chapter, at a discounted student rate. For Arizona residents, APA AZ is the local chapter, and regularly hosts workshops, social hours and other events in the Phoenix metro area. Here are some other opportunities: 

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Here's an update from the previous invitation! Join our school director Dr. Trisalyn Nelson for coffee on Tuesday, October 18 - the week after ASU's spring break. All faculty, staff and SGSUP students are welcome!

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Hello All,

Please view the Course Flyer for fall 2016.

Thank you.

Mark Barrios, M.Ed.
Academic Success Specialist
Arizona State University
School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning
Lattie Coor Hall, 5th Floor
Phone: 480/965/7533
Fax: 480/965/8313
Http://geoplan.asu.edu<http://geoplan.asu.edu/>
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Hello All,

Please view course Flyer for fall 2016.

Thanks.

Mark Barrios, M.Ed.
Academic Success Specialist
Arizona State University
School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning
Lattie Coor Hall, 5th Floor
Phone: 480/965/7533
Fax: 480/965/8313
Http://geoplan.asu.edu<http://geoplan.asu.edu/>
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Don't forget! Anyone affiliated with the School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning is welcome to attend the Annual End-of-the-Year Picnic ... This includes undergraduates of all majors, graduate students, staff and faculty and their families!

When: Friday, April 22, 4:30-8:30 pm

Where: Clark Park, about a half-mile west of campus. (see map<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clark+Park,+Tempe,[log in to unmask],-111.9482876,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x872b08ce7efd6451:0xd974c7f97bc12f60>) 

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SGSUP Faculty and Students:

On behalf of the School and its awards committees, I would like to announce the winners of 2016 planning and geography student awards in the attached document. Winners will be acknowledged at the formal Awards Ceremony on May 6 at Karsten Golf Course Clubhouse. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to awards committee members for their hard work and sage advice. 

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You're welcome to attend this event, whether or not you'll be attending the APA meeting. Don't forget to RSVP!

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You’re invited! A gathering of friends, faculty,
students and alumni of ASU.

Please join us for an evening of building professional networks, reconnecting with
classmates, and discussing the next great planning ideas for Phoenix and beyond. 

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All ASU planning students are welcome to attend this event!

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You’re invited! A gathering of friends, faculty,
students and alumni of ASU.

Please join us for an evening of building professional networks, reconnecting with
classmates, and discussing the next great planning ideas for Phoenix and beyond.

Monday, April 4 | 6 – 9 pm
Chambers on 1st<http://chambersphx.com/about/> | 705 N 1st Street, Phoenix AZ 

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I hope many of you have heard about this panel discussion, and plan to attend! To help us plan for seating and refreshments, it will be very helpful if you RSVP by filling out this two-question form<http://goo.gl/forms/AMxSpQsnqO> by tomorrow at 8 am.

This is a great opportunity to hear professionals' insights on how to make connections with the people you'd like to work with after you graduate. After the discussion, enjoy refreshments and a chance to talk with the panelists informally! 

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You’re invited! A gathering of friends, faculty,
students and alumni of ASU.

Please join us for an evening of building professional networks, reconnecting with
classmates, and discussing the next great planning ideas for Phoenix and beyond.

Monday, April 4 | 6 – 9 pm
Chambers on 1st<http://chambersphx.com/about/> | 705 N 1st Street, Phoenix AZ 

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Planning students: SPA will be holding an important meeting next week:

SPA Meeting - Tues March 15, 3:30 pm, Coor 5536
Join SPA for a general meeting this coming Tuesday, 3/15/2016 at 3:30pm in COOR 5536. There will be important information on elections for next year's executive board, a upcoming professional forum, and SPA's spring BBQ.

The deadline for two travel-related scholarships has been extended two weeks, to Tuesday March 15:

Consider applying – you might find yourself exploring a place you never dreamed you’d be able to visit as a student!

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The Gage Davis Associates Urban Planning Travel Scholarship provides travel scholarships for students enrolled in the urban planning degree programs in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, in accordance with the following criteria: 

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Good Afternoon Geography, GIS, and Urban Planning Majors:

The class schedule for the Fall 2016 semester is now live and can be accessed directly through your myASU page. The specific day and time that you can begin registering for Fall classes is also posted on your myASU page. Just click on the "Fall 2016" tab to find out when you can begin signing up for Fall classes! 

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Planning students,

For any of you who have never been a member of the APA, and would like to take advantage of the opportunity of a free year of membership in 2016:

The deadline to apply for free membership is this Thursday, Feb 18. To apply, please complete this form<http://goo.gl/forms/5vV6gLQG4f>.

Benefits of membership include: 

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From Professor Deirdre Pfeiffer – Here’s information about a volunteer and networking opportunity.
Correction from first note: the event is Saturday, March 23.

From Professor Deirdre Pfeiffer – Here’s information about a volunteer and networking opportunity:

The City of Scottsdale's Transportation Planning group has a three-month internship that starts as soon as possible, and lasts until April 29, 2016. They hope to have the intern start in a couple of weeks.

This is a paid internship (around $15) in which a student may work up to 20 hours/week. This person needs to be at a junior or senior level or a graduate student, a self-starter, good with Excel and have familiarity with ArcGIS desktop. The first project is analyzing transit ridership statistics and trends; and there is lots of GIS work to be done, too! 

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BSP students,

Here's one more opportunity to request a year's free membership in the American Planning Association, which will enable you to register for the organization's national conference that will be held here in Phoenix from April 2-5.

To request free membership, complete the form here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NWeqg1_21vi0Q_TK_I-85HCzgfFNobnxuCzafD63OXc/viewform?c=0&w=1> by noon on Monday, Feb. 1. 

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This spring, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) will recognize outstanding instructors and advisors by presenting the Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award, the Outstanding Instructor/Lecturer Award and the Excellence in Advising Award.

If you would like to nominate someone, please go to: https://clas-forms.asu.edu/clas/nominate-outstanding-instructor-or-advisor to complete a short nomination form. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Friday, February 19th. 

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BSP students,

Here's a reminder: If you're planning to go to the APA national meeting and would like to maximize your opportunity to volunteer, the first step is to be sure your membership is current for 2016.

* If you've never been a member of the American Planning Association, please complete the attached application form and return it to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by TOMORROW. 

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Planning students,

Here at ASU we have a special opportunity this spring – the American Planning Association (APA) will hold its national conference here in Phoenix, from April 2-5. More than 5,000 planners from across the country will be in our city and this is a fantastic opportunity to network and learn more about your profession first hand! 

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Good Morning,
We hope that you are having a fun and successful first week back in classes for the Spring 2016 semester. If you are graduating at the end of this semester (or in summer) and are thinking about applying for law school there is an amazing opportunity currently available. The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is for the first time offering a program titled the ASU Achievement Program. This program essentially waives the LSAT requirement for admission to their program. If you have been thinking about applying to law school we highly encourage you 

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Hello from the academic advisors in the School of Geographical Science and Urban Planning. We hope that you have had a productive and restful Winter break and are excited to start Spring 2016 classes on Monday! To help make sure you have a strong start to your classes we wanted to make sure you had some important information about the upcoming semester. Please review the below information, enjoy the last weekend of the Winter break, and get ready to start classes on Monday! 

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Hi all,

We will be holding two open houses for Public Participation in Planning to showcase the students' ideas for new technologies to overcome persistent problems of public participation. The events will be held from 1:30p to 2:45p in SCOB 150 on Monday 11/16 and Wednesday 11/18. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite idea, and the poster displaying the idea will be showcased on the 5th Floor of COOR for one year. Light refreshments will be served. Please stop by if you're interested, 

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This is an excellent opportunity, with several internships that are a great fit for geography and urban planning majors.

Please see details below. Attending a pre-application workshop is a critical step of the application process - so if you're interested, be sure to look at details on the sessions taking place this week Tuesday and Friday here at the Tempe campus. 

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Good afternoon.

As I communicated a few weeks back, there's been changes in SGSUP's advising team and now that Bryan Eisentraut and Mark Barrios are on board I wanted them to share a quick welcome with you. Before their blurbs, remember that if you would like to come in to see either of them about an advising related matter please visit our advising website at geoplan.asu.edu/advising. The page will list our current walk-in advising schedule and link to our online appointment scheduling system. 

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Reminder - deadline is Thursday!

Gloria Jeffery

From: Gloria Jeffery
Subject: FW: Connect to the APA Community - for free!

Dear Students,

Good news! The American Planning Association has invited you to join its Early Career Membership Program. Even better, there's an excellent chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free! 

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There are several events and opportunities especially for planning students in the months ahead - here's a listing:

AZ Young Planners Group Mixer, Sat Sept 12 at 7 pm - Angel's Trumpet Ale House, Phoenix
Mingle with young planners and planners-to be -- join the AZ Young Planners at Angel's Trumpet Ale House<http://www.angelstrumpetalehouse.com/Angels_Trumpet/ATAH.html>, then take a short walk to live music at The Lost Leaf<http://www.angelstrumpetalehouse.com/Angels_Trumpet/ATAH.html>. The AZ Young Planners Group is an initiative of the American Planning Association, Arizona Chapter (APA AZ) -- learn more about the group here<http://www.azplanning.org/young-planners-group.html>.
(Angel's Trumpet Ale house is at 810 North 2nd Street, Phoenix.) 

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Dear Students,

Plan to attend the Student Planning Association Meeting!

The meeting is September 1st from 4-6pm in COOR 5635.
This is the informational meeting where we will be discussing the benefits of membership and the activities that SPA will be participating in for the fall 2015 semester.

Everyone is welcome.

Gloria Jeffery
School of Geographical Sciences
& Urban Planning
Arizona State University
COOR 5576
P:480-965-8675
F:480-965-8313
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From: Nicholas Ray
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 11:54 AM
Subject: Academic Advising changes in SGSUP
Hi, and welcome to the Fall semester. I'm in my 3rd week as the new Managing Director of Operations for the school and am very happy to be here. I'm writing to say hello, to encourage you to bring to my attention matters you think we need to be addressing and also to let you know about some upcoming changes to our undergraduate staffing. 

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Dear Students,

Good news! The American Planning Association has invited you to join its Early Career Membership Program. Even better, there's an excellent chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free!

All full-time planning students who have never belonged to APA are eligible for a free year in APA's Early Career Membership Program. Signing up is easy-just fill out and return the attached application to me by e-mail, fax (480-965-8313) or in person at my office. Please return your completed membership application to me no later than September 10, 2015. 

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Urban Planning Seniors and MUEP Students:

Tribal Community Planning ( 3 credits)
Monday 4:30 - 7:15 (Class time will be flexible for MUEP Students)

Offered for the second time at ASU this innovative, interdisciplinary, and timely course combines expertise and knowledge from two different disciplines -American Indian Studies and Urban Planning. Theories, methodologies, issues and professional practice experience from each discipline will come together to inform each other and the students from each respective discipline. Today, there is an urgent need for effective and comprehensive development and planning in many Indian communities. This course brings together the key topics from 

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This position will ideally be filled by mid-May, so if you're interested and feel you're a good fit, contact Dr. Larson as soon as possible.

Urban Planning Seniors and MUEP Students:

Tribal Community Planning ( 3 credits)
Monday 4:30 - 7:15 (Class time will be flexible for MUEP Students)

Offered for the second time at ASU this innovative, interdisciplinary, and timely course combines expertise and knowledge from two different disciplines -American Indian Studies and Urban Planning. Theories, methodologies, issues and professional practice experience from each discipline will come together to inform each other and the students from each respective discipline. Today, there is an urgent need for effective and comprehensive development and planning in many Indian communities. This course brings together the key topics from 

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Hi all,

I'm writing to invite you to check out our students' research projects from Geographic Research Methods (GCU496) this spring semester at our end-of-semester poster session!

Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 10:30-11:45 am
Location: Coor 5536 (conference room)
Poster Session Theme: Geography of Transportation in and around Phoenix, AZ

Not only will there be fun student research to check out, but we'll also have breakfast treats! I realize it's a busy time in the semester, but please do stop by if you can make it. 

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Dear Students,
There has been an admission change to the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law - if you think you might be interested, please follow this link:
http://innercircle.engineering.asu.edu/2015/04/28/law-school-anyone/

Gloria

Gloria Jeffery
School of Geographical Sciences
& Urban Planning
Arizona State University
COOR 5576
P:480-965-8675
F:480-965-8313
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This annual event begins tomorrow!
Phoenix Urban Design Week 2015 (http://www.phxudw.org/)
Phoenix Urban Design Week convenes and engages people making the future of Phoenix–from architects, urban planners, designers, landscape architects, and policy makers to entrepreneurs, artists, and placemaking specialists. The design of our rules, our built environment, and our culture are essential ingredients of economic growth, sustainability, and community empowerment. We are collaborating to design and build a city we all want to live in. This year we’ve added more kid-friendly events so the whole family can participate. Join us!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 22
MORNING TOUR + BUILDINGS: Luhrs City Center 

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STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF & COMMUNITY MEMBERS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND A PRESENTATION OF THE

DRAFT
ASU Bicycle Master Plan

A project of the

Master of Urban and Environmental Planning - Capstone Class

On

Wednesday, April 29th

@ 5:30PM, MU 207

This planning process was undertaken to create a comprehensive bicycle master plan to define ASU's goals related to bicycling and sustainability, and to provide a roadmap to achieve those goals. It utilizes the six E's of bicycle planning: engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, evaluation and equity. A bike plan can no longer be solely about signing and striping bike lanes and 

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Dear Students,
Attached please find a flyer for an interesting Fall elective...

Gloria Jeffery

Hello!
I am pleased to announce that the 2015 SGSUP Professor of the Year is Dr Jason Kelley!
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This award was voted on by the student population in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. This award recognizes Dr. Kelley as a professor that has shown exemplarily teaching and motivation in the classroom. 

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Plan to Attend!
Brown Bag — Jeff Gibbs
Coor 5536
Tuesday, April 14 — noon

The Role of Community General Plans in Planning Water Sustainability

Jeff Gibbs is a leader in the Phoenix area in planning for water sustainability. He has significant regional sustainability planning experience in Oregon along with considerable post-graduate course work in Urban Systems at Portland State University. He recently lead a multi-disciplinary team in a bid for the Arizona Prize competition for increasing water consciousness in Arizona. Jeff writes a weekly column for the Arizona Republic on growth and planning issues.

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Hi all,

I am ASU's coordinator for the Network for European and United States Regional and Urban Studies (NEURUS). For those of you who are unfamiliar, the NEURUS program is an opportunity for all SGSUP students to conduct fieldwork pertaining to any urban studies/planning issue in Europe this fall.

In short, the program is a collaboration among five universities in the US (ASU, U of FL, UC Irvine, and UIUC) and three in Europe (Humboldt U, U of Groningen, and Vienna U). The organization runs a student research exchange program, which allows for American students to spend the fall semester 

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Dear Students,
Attached please find a flyer for a Fall class that might be of interest.
Best,
Gloria

Gloria Jeffery

APPLY TO URB PLANNING HONORS SOCIETY!
Reasons to apply:
-Looks great on a resume
-Involvement in community service
-Recognizes academic excellence & achievement
-Will receive a certificate of acceptance

Requirements are:
3.6 GPA for undergrad
3.8 GPA for graduate/PhD
9 credits in planning classes
Letter of recommendation

To successfully apply for URB you need to:
-Fill out application and turn it in (electronically to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or in person to Sue Mahalov at the front desk at COOR Hall 5th floor)
-Pay a one-time application fee of $15 to Sue
-Submit a letter of recommendation from a planning professor 

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Upcoming Event: Mapping Power

JSI Spring Colloquium, cosponsored by the Ethnic Studies Working Group and Humanities Behind Walls

When: March 27th, 2015 starting at 10:00 AM
Where: ASU Tempe Campus, Payne Hall Room 129

Friday, March 27
What is radical cartography? How do you organize a social justice hackathon? Learn about creative applications of mapping, data visualization, and new media in order to address pressing social justice issues. 

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From: Brandee Popaden-Smith <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:22 AM
Subject: CIA Visit to ASU

Hello-

We are reaching out today to invite you to an upcoming info session hosted by the Central Intelligence Agency-National Clandestine Service. This info session is specifically geared to students, faculty, and staff in the areas of graphic design, urban planning, cartography, and geographic information science. Please share with your networks an encourage those interested to attend! 

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At 7:00 PM next Wednesday, March 25th, Urban Planning masters students will be holding a public meeting to gather information that will influence their decisions regarding the ASU Master Bike Plan for Tempe campus. The group of planning students is responsible for collecting any and all public opinion relating to the future of cycling on Tempe campus and is open to any and all input. Anyone and everyone is invited so come voice your opinion and help create an amazing master bicycle plan! 

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From: Terri Hogan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Subject: Student Tshirt Design Contest

STUDENT T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Students, here’s a chance to put your creativity and design skills to a fun test. AZAPA will be hosting a mini-conference in Flagstaff, AZ in September 2015. We are inviting students from all three universities to participate in a T-Shirt Design Contest. The winner will receive a complimentary conference registration and of course bragging rights and a cool T-shirt. Here are the rules: 

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Free Film Screening:
Paolo Soleri, Beyond Form

[Global Institute of Sustainability]

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Showtime 7:00 p.m.

Harkins Valley Art Theater
509 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

This cinéma vérité style documentary presents a fresh look at the genre and ground-breaking architect Paolo Soleri. He remains largely unknown outside of architectural circles, but his legacy as an artist, builder and urban theorist is staggering. Narrated by actor-activist Peter Coyote, Aimee Madsen’s documentary takes a close look at Soleri’s origins and lifelong 

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In the next two weeks there will be two career-related events that may be of interest to many of you:

* Geospatial Career Fest, Monday, March 23, 1-4 pm - Details at http://issrweb.asu.edu/careerfest

* Planning Career Fest, Tuesday, March 31, 4:00-6:30 pm - Details at http://geoplan.asu.edu/career-fair

These are not hiring fairs, like the events hosted by ASU's Career Services. For both, the professionals are attending to help you learn about the types of skills and experiences you should gather while in school so that you're well prepared for the job market when you graduate. As an added bonus, some of 

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Apologies for the last-minute notice about these sessions If you think you might be interested in doing a paid, full-time internship with a Maricopa County agency next Fall, attend one of these sessions if possible. Information about the program is online at https://publicservice.asu.edu/mcleaps; but the information sessions provide valuable tips on how to submit a strong application.

Planning students: The Planning Career Fair is just 3 weeks away! All the details are in the announcement below, and on our web site at http://geoplan.asu.edu/career-fair<http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=13393&id=5osiwssyayizdatmq4qh9cuv70w55&id2=gp1fk0f8e7ntccoq8xdivo0c65wm4&subscriber_id=bkolgpaehypjkozzfualqhvvxdewbhc&delivery_id=cajtnwlblsschqrcupebdqfotakjbcd&tid=3.NFE.BCxXxA.Gtfs.AfUhUA..AxMJXQ.t....a.Uye9Ow.Uye9Ow.2b9xcQ>. Here are answers to some questions you might have:

How can I use the Career Fair to learn about post-graduation opportunities in planning?

1. Attend the panel discussion from 4-5 pm. The panelists will have very relevant insights.
2. Before the Career Fair, look over the list of professional participants, linked to the Career Fair web page here. Choose the organizations or companies that especially interest you, and during the Mixer from 5:00-6:30 pm, 

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Planning students:

Thinking about study abroad? The 3-week Brazil program offers the opportunity to earn 6 credits in just 3 weeks. Students can earn 6 credits in Urban Planning, or can earn geography or Portuguese language credit. All courses receive the "G" General Studies designation, and the GCU-323 Latin American Geography course also has an "SB" General Studies designation. 

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Urban Planning Honors Society
Reasons to apply:
-Looks great on a resume
-Involvement in community service
-Recognizes academic excellence & achievement
-Will receive a certificate of acceptance

Requirements are:
3.6 undergrad
3.8 graduate/PhD
9 credits in planning classes
Letter of recommendation

To successfully apply for URB you need to:
-Fill out application and turn it in (electronically to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or in person to Sue Mahalov at the front desk at COOR Hall 5th floor)
-Pay a one-time application fee of $15 to Sue
-Submit a letter of recommendation from a planning professor 

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Information Meeting - Summer Study Abroad, 2015
Wednesday, February 25 @ 12:00pm in DS 127 (Design South)
Mediterranean Cities & Landscapes, Spain/Italy-May 16-June 4
European Cities & Landscapes, Germany/Netherlands/France-June 4-21

Students interested in more information about the Mediterranean Cities and Landscapes or European Cities and Landscapes programs should attend this meeting. The programs are open to all students. If you are unable to attend the meeting and are interested in one or both programs, you can contact, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and you can also follow the links below for more information. 

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Sustainability Series

Fixing Climate Change with Air Capture

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Klaus Lackner

Director, Center for Negative Carbon Emissions
Professor, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, ASU

Lackner, a physicist by training, has made many contributions to the field of carbon capture and storage, including early work on the sequestration of CO2 in silicate minerals, zero-emission power plant design, and being the first to suggest and research the artificial capture of CO2 from air to manage carbon emissions. He has held appointments at Columbia University and Los Alamos National Laboratory. 

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All students: Deadline to apply for this program is this Sunday, March 1. If you'd like to know more, email Dr. Larson, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

International students: Earn 6 geography or urban planning credits in just 3 weeks, paying the same tuition as in-state students.

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Benefits of the program:

· Earn 6 credits in Geography, Urban Planning and/or Portuguese, in just 3 weeks 

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Planning students: Here's an internship opportunity with a local zoning and land use law firm, Sender Associates. They're looking for a qualified student to complete an independent zoning research project that will give an opportunity to learn about private-sector planning work relating to zoning issues in real-estate development.

This is an unpaid internship, but eligible for internship credit. The intern should be able to devote some time to the project beginning in March, and complete the majority of the work by the end of May. 

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Wrigley Lecture Series

Sustainability as Freedom

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Thomas Friedman

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author

New York Times Columnist

In celebration of Julie Ann Wrigley’s global leadership in sustainability, we are honored to announce that Pulitzer Prize winning author, Thomas Friedman<http://asu.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=101249eb2aaa6ee585a1f2792&id=45fb9cf031&e=ad552a7d08> will be speaking at ASU.

In this talk, "Sustainability as Freedom," Friedman will argue that what freedom was to our parents' generation, sustainability is to this present generation. 

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STUDENTS!! Remember to Vote!
Deadline is February 14th!

2015 SGSUP Professor of the Year Award!

The Planning and Geography honors societies are teaming up together to present the FIRST SGSUP Professor of the year award voted by the student population.
We are looking for ALL undergrad, graduate, and PhD students in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning to vote for their favorite professor/advisor/committee member/mentor. 

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Dear SGSUP Seniors,

It's that time of the semester when Seniors need to think about applying for graduation. The application deadline for Spring 2015 graduation is February 15th.

To apply for graduation click on the "Graduation" tab under the "My Programs and eAdvisor" section on the right side of your myASU. Follow the prompts. It has a lot of information included so please read it carefully. Also, be sure to read the detailed information under the "Ceremony Information" link for details on the dates and time for convocation and commencement ceremonies. It also explains in these links what the difference 

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STUDENTS!!

Be a part of:

2015 SGSUP Professor of the Year Award!

The Planning and Geography honors societies are teaming up together to present the FIRST SGSUP Professor of the year award voted by the student population.
We are looking for ALL undergrad, graduate, and PhD students in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning to vote for their favorite professor/advisor/committee member/mentor. 

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Reminder: Deadline is Monday! February 9, 2015
Dear Students,

Good news! The American Planning Association has invited you to join its Early Career Membership Program. Even better, there's an excellent chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free!

All full-time planning students who have never belonged to APA are eligible for a free year in APA's Early Career Membership Program. Signing up is easy-just fill out and return the attached application to me by e-mail, fax (480-965-8313) or in person at my office. Please return your completed membership application to me no later than February 

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Dear All,

Oh behalf of APA, I invite you to share the following resources with your students about our upcoming National Planning Conference<https://conference.planning.org/conference> in Seattle, April 18-21. We have created a robust set of programs and networking events<https://conference.planning.org/search/?keyword=&tags=EMERGING&section=EMERGING_PROFESSIONALS> for students and other emerging professionals to help them grow and connect within the APA community. 

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People-Powered, Low-Carbon Communities

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Greg Searle

President and Founder, BioRegional North America

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Peter Byck

Professor of Practice, School of Sustainability and
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Director/Producer, Carbon Nation™

In this conversation, Peter and Greg will discuss what the experts aren’t telling us about the root causes of manmade climate change, as well as beacons of hope for the future—including communities on an accelerated path to true sustainability. These two sustainability thinkers and doers will explore how green lifestyles are just as important as green buildings and that radical changes to 

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In late 2014, the Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities was formed. The partnership has the goal of getting 25 healthy community projects off the ground in low-income communities statewide by 2020. They are comprised of a diverse set of actors, ranging from the Arizona Housing Alliance to St. Luke's Health Initiative to ADOT to the Arizona Community Foundation. 

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Dear Students,
You are invited to an information meeting for two study abroad programs in Europe during summer 2015. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29 in DN (Design North) Room 64 at 6pm. These programs will be of particular interest to undergraduate or graduate students of urban and environmental planning.
Links to the study abroad web sites for each program are listed below.
Mediterranean Cities and Landscapes - Spain and Italy (Barcelona, Spain and Rome, Cinque Terre, Florence, Venice, Italy) May 16-June 4, 2015
https://studyabroad.asu.edu/?go=MediterraneanCities
European Cities and Landscapes - Germany, Netherlands and France (Munich, Berlin, Germany; 

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Dear Students,

Good news! The American Planning Association has invited you to join its Early Career Membership Program. Even better, there's an excellent chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free!

All full-time planning students who have never belonged to APA are eligible for a free year in APA's Early Career Membership Program. Signing up is easy-just fill out and return the attached application to me by e-mail, fax (480-965-8313) or in person at my office. Please return your completed membership application to me no later than February 7, 2015. 

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Please see corrected dates below:

If you've seen the fliers or notices about the 3-week study abroad program in Brazil this summer, and are curious to learn more - mark your calendar and attend one of these two informational meetings:

* Wed, Jan 21 at noon - Coor 5501

* Thurs, Jan 22 at 5 pm - Coor 5536 

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If you've seen the fliers or notices about the 3-week study abroad program in Brazil this summer, and are curious to learn more - mark your calendar and attend one of these two informational meetings:

* Wed, Jan 20 at noon - Coor 5501

* Thurs, Jan 21 at 5 pm - Coor 5536 

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Hi All,

After discussing the Bhopal Disaster in my Intro to Human Geography class this semester, two students, Emily and Trino, said they wanted to help raise awareness and money for the people of Bhopal. This December 3rd marks the 30th Anniversary of the world's worst industrial disaster
​ ​
and the most infamous example of social and environmental injustice. We proposed the film screening event to GIOS, invited discussants, and it's now it's actually taking place on Dec. 9th! 

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Dear Students,
If you are looking for an elective course dealing with China for this Spring then you might consider SGS 311.
See attached syllabus if interested.
Best,
Gloria
Gloria Jeffery
School of Geographical Sciences
& Urban Planning
Arizona State University
COOR 5576
P:480-965-8675
F:480-965-8313
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If you are interested in study abroad in Guatemala, please see above flyer.

Reminder: If you are interested in study abroad, plan to attend the Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, November 18 from 11-3.

Hi all,

We will be holding an open house for Public Participation in Planning to showcase the students' ideas for new technologies to overcome persistent problems of public participation. The event will be held from 6:15p to 7:45p in COOR L1-20 on Wednesday 11/19. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite idea, and the poster displaying the idea will be showcased on the 5th Floor of COOR. Light refreshments will be served. Please stop by if you're interested, 

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You are invited to an information meeting for two study abroad programs in Europe during summer 2015. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13 in DS (Design South) Room 127 at 4pm. These programs will be of particular interest to unergraduate or graduate students of urban and environmental planning. 

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2014 Scholarship Announcement
The WTS Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter is Pleased to Present
its 2014-2015 Scholarship Program

Each year the Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter of Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), with the support of its members and sponsors, invests in the future the transportation industry. Over the years the scholarship program has grown from modest beginnings to now provide scholarships at both graduate and undergraduate levels. This year WTS Metropolitan Phoenix is proudly offering five local scholarships, totaling $10,500. 

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fyi:

Post Date: 10/17/2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is seeking a qualified Engineering or Planning student for a paid Transportation Planning internship. Undergraduate students in their third or fourth year as well as graduate students are encouraged to apply. The primary duties of the internship will be creating new and modifying existing custom databases, maps, spreadsheets and applications, assisting in the preparation of planning and performance reports to be used for website content and publications. Secondary responsibilities will include general transportation planning support. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of MS Windows, MS 

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Hi everyone,

Great news! If you did not have time to apply for URB there is still time! We will now be accepting applications until November 10th.

The requirements to apply are:
-Have at least 9 credits in planning
-A minimum GPA of 3.6 (undergraduate students)

To successfully apply for URB you need to:
-Fill out the application and turn it in (electronically to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or in person to Sue Mahalov at the front desk at COOR Hall 5th floor)
-Pay a one-time application fee of $10 to Sue
-Submit a letter of recommendation from a planning professor 

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Here is an opportunity to network and get your name and face known in the local area… ☺

To Interested Volunteers:

The City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department will host the PlanPHX Summit 2014 at the Phoenix Convention Center on Saturday, November 15.

A Day-Long Event: The PlanPHX Summit celebrates the great places, programs, and diverse people and cultures that make Phoenix a distinct, world-class city. This day-long event will engage residents, public officials, and community partners in an interactive, educational, and inclusive experience that will enable Phoenicians to provide feedback on the 2015 General Plan, while also empowering 

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The City of Phoenix has contacted us, requesting that we circulate the attached internship announcement, for a position that they hope to fill as soon as possible. Deadline for applications is next Tuesday, Oct. 21.

The position will require 15-20 hours’ work per week. The position was originally advertised for the Fall semester, but because it will start later than planned, it will probably continue through January. The student hired will be paid a $3500 stipend. 

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Greetings Geography and Planning Majors,

Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is the international geography honor society, and also serves as the geography club at ASU. As an honor society, membership is based on some criteria for GPA, number of semesters, and number of geography courses you have taken (https://geoplan.asu.edu/opportunities/activities-and-organizations/gamma-theta-upsilon-asu-chapter/gtu-membership). Note that there is no requirement to be a geography major - only that you have completed at least 3 geography courses. However, as a geography club, most of our activities are open to all geography and planning majors, including grad students. We hope you will apply to join, and if not 

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Here's a newly-announced internship opportunity; with an application deadline of October 15. These internships are part of a Spring 2015 course offered by the School of Sustainability, but because geography and urban planning students may be interested and qualified, they've asked us to spread the word in our school, too. If one of our students is selected to participate, the student will register for the class as 'PUP 484' or 'GPH 484' so that it can count towards a planning or geography major. 

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Hi all,

The Upsilon Rho Beta Urban Planning Honors Society is accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate students!

Reasons to apply:
-Looks great on a resume
-Involvement in community service
-Recognizes academic excellence & achievement

The requirements to apply are:
-Have at least 9 credits in planning
-A minimum GPA of 3.6

To successfully apply for URB you need to:
-Fill out application and turn it in (electronically to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and in person to Sue Mahalov at the front desk at COOR Hall 5th floor)
-Pay a one time application fee of $10 to Sue
-Submit a letter of recommendation 

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Here are 3 internships we just learned about today. Detailed descriptions are attached, but here's some key information:

- Internships are unpaid, but eligible for academic credit, and provide excellent professional experience.

- For more information about earning credit from our school, see http://geoplan.asu.edu/interncredit. Students who are offered these internships may either do a late enrollment for Fall 2014 or a Spring 2015 enrollment. 

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Subject: Connect to the APA community - for free!
Dear Planning Students,
Did you know that you're invited to join the American Planning Association's Early Career Program? Even better, there's a good chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free!
All full-time planning students who have never belonged to APA are eligible for a free year in APA's Early Career Program. Signing up is easy-just fill out and return the attached application to me by e-mail, fax (480-965-8313), or in person at my office. Please return your completed membership application to me no later than 

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The Southwest Fair Housing Council, a Phoenix-based organization, is in need of an individual to fill the position described below as soon as possible. If interested, submit a resume by Friday, Sept. 5 at the latest.

Subject: Connect to the APA community - for free!
Dear Planning Students,
Did you know that you're invited to join the American Planning Association's Early Career Program? Even better, there's a good chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free!
All full-time planning students who have never belonged to APA are eligible for a free year in APA's Early Career Program. Signing up is easy-just fill out and return the attached application to me by e-mail, fax (480-965-8313), or in person at my office. Please return your completed membership application to me no later than 

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Job Description:
The Rob and Melanie Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiative (an initiative through the Global Institute of Sustainability) has an exciting opportunity available for a student worker to assist with sustainability solutions projects and research. As a sustainability solutions researcher, the student worker will have the opportunity to assist with some or all of the following:
* Conduct sustainability research and analysis in any of the following areas:
o Community development baseline data collection, protocol, projects and strategies,
o Sustainability best practices, benchmarking and reporting,
o Sustainability tools, metrics and indicator development.
* Develop Sustainability Solutions initiatives in these same 

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Not graduating yet, but interested in an on-field seat & being part of the Commencement program?

Dear BSP students,
Attached are fliers for two new courses this Fall.
The first is for PUP 494 Qualitative Research Methods - this is a cool new class that can be taken in place of GIS 470 Statistics for Geographers. It is geared more for Planners and doesn't use as much Math.... Check it out! 

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For students interested in health and planning, this opportunity is worth considering. Deadline to apply is this Sunday, May 11.

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On behalf of the Well Devil Coalition, ASU Wellness invites students to apply to be a Well Devil Coalition Director or Assistant Director for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Well Devil Coalition is a student led organization made up of four chapters housed on each of the ASU locations that work together to promote a well mind, body and community. The Well Devil Coalition focuses on community engagement, programming, education and policy. To learn more and 

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From: Tracie Mulvin [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 12:24 PM
To: John Shaeffer; Gloria Jeffery
Subject: SGSUP is Invited to the End of the Year Picnic! 4/18 at 5pm

Happy Monday to everyone!

I hope this email finds everyone well. It's almost the end of another school year, so we want to get everyone from SGSUP together at Daley Park to celebrate another year well spent! Whether you're a current student completing your degree or continuing on next year, we hope you'll be able to join us. 

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Geography and planning students: Please consider helping out with this study, which impacts everyone who lives or spends time in Tempe:

Planning students: The Planning Career Fair is a little less than 2 weeks away! All the details are in the announcement below, and on our web site at http://geoplan.asu.edu/career-fair<http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=13393&id=5osiwssyayizdatmq4qh9cuv70w55&id2=gp1fk0f8e7ntccoq8xdivo0c65wm4&subscriber_id=bkolgpaehypjkozzfualqhvvxdewbhc&delivery_id=cajtnwlblsschqrcupebdqfotakjbcd&tid=3.NFE.BCxXxA.Gtfs.AfUhUA..AxMJXQ.t....a.Uye9Ow.Uye9Ow.2b9xcQ>. Here are answers to some questions you might have:

How can I use the Career Fair to learn about post-graduation opportunities in planning? 

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The Glendale office of the US Bureau of Reclamation has two openings for Student Trainees, open to current students who are U.S. citizens. Deadline to apply for these positions is this Friday, March 21.

The complete job anouncement and instructions on how to apply are at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364058000.

Here's a short explanation of the positions, from the announcement: 

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Planning students, Mark your calendar for the Planning Career Fair, to be held Tuesday, April 1, from 5-7:30 pm. Students do not need to RSVP - just show up, ready to learn from professional planners either through the panel discussion or by 1-on-1 conversations. If you'll be available for a job or internship at the end of the semester, bring your resume, but even if you're not, this is a great opportunity to learn about planning careers. See schedule and panelist details here<https://geoplan.asu.edu/news-and-events/events/planning-career-fair2014>; full list of professional participants to be added soon. 

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Looking for a cool class for Fall? Check out the flyer attached. PUP 294 Planning and Climate Change - online!
Gloria
Gloria Jeffery
School of Geographical Sciences
& Urban Planning
Arizona State University
COOR 5576
P:480-965-8675
F:480-965-8313
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Need extra credits over the Summer? Check out the attachment for PUP 394 Sustainability Planning on Film.
Gloria

Gloria Jeffery
School of Geographical Sciences
& Urban Planning
Arizona State University
COOR 5576
P:480-965-8675
F:480-965-8313
[log in to unmask]

Hello SGSUP Students,

For those of you who are trying to register for GPH 300 - 400 and GCU 495 courses in the fall 2014 semester onward, please be advised that many of the course prefixes and numbers will be different starting in the fall. See the list and the screen snapshot below to get an idea of the new course numbering. 

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Student Paper Competition on Planning Technology

The APA-Technology Division is seeking outstanding student papers on the topic of technology and planning. This award will recognize student scholarship completed for courses in accredited masters and undergraduate planning programs.

Deadline: March 2, 2014 at 5 p.m. ET

The prize for the best student paper is $300. The winner will be announced at the APA National Conference in Atlanta on April 26-30, 2014. Summary of the winning paper will be published in the APA-Technology Division Newsletter, Planning & Technology Today. The Technology Division also will submit a summary of the winning paper for 

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This position has an application deadline of Thursday, Feb 27, 2014. If interested, see details below:

The City of Goodyear has one part-time internship opportunity available in the Planning & Zoning Division of the Development Services Department. The City of Goodyear is a fast growing community located 18 miles west of downtown Phoenix and 28 miles west of the ASU Tempe campus. 

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Marsha Ritzdorf Award for the Best Student Work on Diversity, Social Justice and the Role of Women in Planning

Submissions must not exceed 35 double-spaced pages.
Those pages should be in 12 point or larger font with at least 1" margins.
The paper should include: a cover sheet (showing the student's full contact information, the name of the student's program and university, contact information for the faculty nominator, the student's signature, faculty nominator's signature, and an indication that this paper is not being nominated for any other ACSP award); and a letter of nomination from a faculty member.
Please note, 

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THE ROBERT A. CATLIN/DAVID W. LONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The $2,000 scholarship is available to Black undergraduate students who are applying
to, or have been accepted and plan to enroll into, an urban planning program for
graduate studies and Black graduate students majoring in urban planning or a related
field (environmental studies, geography, urban studies, urban policy etc.). Students
applying to graduate programs must show proof of acceptance and intent to enroll if
awarded the scholarship. The applicant should be in good academic standing and active
member of their communities. The scholarship will be awarded to the student to cover
costs 

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"Mosaic Taiwan" is a newly invented program at the Taiwan Foreign Ministry that intends to invite distinguished young American people, at the age of 20-35 years old, to visit Taiwan on 6/15~7/5 later this year. Through this program, we hope that these
American young leaders will have the opportunity to immerse into Taiwan's culture and society. 

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From: gtu-geog - listserv [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tracie Mulvin
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:13 AM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Amazon Warehouse Tour - RSVP by tomororow

Hi Everyone!

As some of you may remember, GTU is planning a tour of the Amazon Warehouse in Phoenix. In order to get this scheduled, we need details for those people who are planning to attend. I've included details of the trip as well as some other links that might help you decide if this seems like something you want to check out. The inside of the warehouse looks pretty impressive, so if 

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Looking for a fun way to spend the summer and earn more credits?

Attached please find the flyer for the SGSUP travel abroad to BRAZIL for this Summer.
This class can be taken as a GCU or PUP prefix.

From: nader afzalan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Subject: Student Paper Competition on Planning Technology
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Student Paper Competition on Planning Technology

The American Planning Association-Technology Division is seeking outstanding student papers on the topic of technology and planning. This award will recognize student scholarship completed for courses in accredited masters and undergraduate planning programs. 

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BSP and MUEP students:

This local conference has a $75 registration fee, but planning students have an opportunity to volunteer in exchange for free conference registration. Volunteers are needed for the afternoon shift, from 12:30pm-5:30pm.

There are several different volunteer roles still available. Please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for more information or to request to be a volunteer. 

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You are invited to an information meeting for two study abroad programs in Europe during summer 2014. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4 at 5pm in CDN (Design North) Room 64. These programs will be of particular interest to unergraduate or graduate students of urban and environmental planning.
Links to the study abroad web sites for each program are listed below.
Mediterranean Cities and Landscapes - Italy and Greece (Venice, Cinque Terre, Rome, Italy and Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos, Delos and Athens, Greece) May 17-June 6, 2014
https://studyabroad.asu.edu/?go=MediterraneanCities
European Cities and Landscapes - Germany, Netherlands and France (Munich, 

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Dear Students, if you did not join APA last semester - here is your second chance.

Subject: Connect to the APA community - for free!

Dear Planning Students,

Did you know that you're invited to join the American Planning Association's Early Career Program? Even better, there's a good chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free! 

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Here are details about the first 2014 event sponsored by GTU, the Geography Honor Society. All geography and planning students are welcome to participate.

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Geographers and Planners,

Still trying to figure out what to get that special geography lover for the holidays? Give a GTU t-shirt and solve your gift problems, fight geographic illiteracy, and support your local honor society all at once. See attached flyer to see the shirts front and back. $12 each, $10 for GTU members, 3 for $30 for anyone. Stop by Prof. Kuby's office next week to pick one up, or ask at the front desk. 

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Francisco Lara-Valencia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, School of Transborder Studies
Arizona State University

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> : (480) 965-9179
Interdisciplinary B Bldg., Room 164-A
1120 S. Cady Mall
Tempe, AZ 85287-6303

You are invited to an information for two study abroad programs in Europe during summer 2014. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26 at 5pm in CDN (Design North) Room 64. These programs will be of particular interest to students of urban and environmental planning.
Links to the study abroad web sites for each program are listed below.
Mediterranean Cities and Landscapes - Italy and Greece (Venice, Cinque Terre, Rome, Italy and Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos, Delos and Athens, Greece) May 17-June 6, 2014
https://studyabroad.asu.edu/?go=MediterraneanCities
European Cities and Landscapes - Germany, Netherlands and France (Munich, Berlin, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands 

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Gloria Jeffery
School of Geographical Sciences
&Urban Planning
Arizona State University
COOR 5576
P:480-965-8675
F:480-965-8313
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Just a reminder for students with a focus on transportation: this is a great scholarship opportunity.

The formal deadline to apply is tomorrow, but applications will be accepted up to the end of the day this Friday, Nov. 15.

From: Geoplan [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:30 AM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Women's Transportation Seminar Scholarship Opportunities 

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A new internship opportunity for planning students:

The City of Tempe Planning Division is seeking to fill 2-3 internship positions. The positions will begin in December and continue into the spring semester or longer if desired. Internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic credit.

The department is especially interested in students who are currently studying in the field of planning or an interdisplicinary study that also involves Urban Planning, and who are self-motivated, eager to learn, and are comfortable with providing basic entry level work while gaining experience and knowledge along the way. 

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See below or attached PDF for all the details about this trip. To RSVP or for questions, email Dan Barusch, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

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Barbara Trapido-Lurie
Research Professional
School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning
Arizona State University
ph (480) 965-7449 - fax (480) 965-8313
email [log in to unmask]

The Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association would like ASU students to know that it welcomes student contributions to APA Arizona VISION, the group's weekly e-newsletter.

A recent copy of the newsletter is below. Like the announcements here, summaries of a paragraph or two work well. To share a longer report, it works well to submit a brief summary, and provide a link to the full report. 

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It's a new year and we have another round of Phoenix WTS scholarships for the 2013/2014 year!

WTS (Women's Transportation Seminar) is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. WTS seeks to help women find opportunities and recognition in the transportation industry. Our Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter is comprised of local planners, engineers, aviation specialists, and other transportation professionals, both men and women. One of the ways that our chapter helps to promote women in the industry is to offer scholarships to undergrad and graduate female students pursuing a degree in a transportation-related field. 

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Students of Urban Planning: the deadline for applications for Upsilon Rho Beta Honor Society have been EXTENDED until Wed, October 16th. We know it's a busy time of year and professors need the extra time to write your recommendation letters. Please turn your complete application into Sue Mahalov at the 5th floor COOR info desk or contact Sigma Dolins ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) if you have any questions!

Please see below for information about this newly-formed society, being organized right here at ASU.
Applications for admission are available at the School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning front desk on the 5th floor of Coor, and also at http://geoplan.asu.edu/urb.

Please see flier attached, and note below, for information about this session, which will take place on campus at 6:00 pm this Monday.

My understanding is that the company is interested in recruiting both interns and full-time employees.

Barbara

From: Ashley Welton (Student)
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:10 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: JOBS for Students 

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Here are details of this newly-available position:

Description
This Research Assistant positions will involve working on a project aimed at understanding water use trends and management strategies in Sunbelt states of the U.S. Duties will include: gathering information on water management strategies and human adaptation to climate change; developing and maintaining databases and research notes; and creating tables, maps, and figures to present results and describe trends in the study areas of Arizona and North Carolina, in particular. 

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Last reminder - one more week-end to send your application for your free year of APA membership to me.
Do not go to the APA web site. The application is attached. Either fill it out and return to me - check to be sure the typing stays in the application - it has not for about ½ of the students - or just send the information requested on the application in an email to me. 

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Michael E Gorton
AICP

HDR Engineering, Inc.
Senior Transportation Planner

3200 E Camelback Road, Suite 350 | Phoenix, AZ 85018
602.474.3916 | c: 602.722.8955
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | hdrinc.com<http://www.hdrinc.com/>
Follow Us - Architizer | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr

HDR Job Board - Planning Intern<https://prod.fadvhms.com/hdr/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*AA91CF96B192834B&__SVRTRID=9EED844F-F6F5-4A24-AB01-37DD2E855AF3>

Job Code

132426

Title

Planning Intern

Job Family

Interns

Location

USA - AZ - Phoenix

Company

HDR Engineering, Inc.

Minimum Experience

0

Description

HDR Engineering, Inc., is offering a three to four month part-time planning internship opportunity. This planning internship will assist with the Southern Greenlee County Trails Study. This ADOT-funded study effort will establish 

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Just a reminder - one more week to send your application for your free year of APA membership to me.

Gloria Jeffery

From: Gloria Jeffery
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 10:29 AM
To: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; Lisa-Marie Pierre (Student) ([log in to unmask]); [log in to unmask]
Cc: David Pijawka; Jay Stein
Subject: APA Free Student Membership

Subject: Connect to the APA community - for free! 

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Subject: Connect to the APA community - for free!

Dear Planning Students,

Did you know that you're invited to join the American Planning Association's Early Career Program? Even better, there's a good chance you're eligible to receive your first year of membership-with full benefits-for free!

All full-time planning students who are younger than 35 and who have never belonged to APA are eligible for a free year in APA's Early Career Program. Signing up is easy-just fill out and return the attached application to me by e-mail, fax (480-965-8313), or in person at my office. Please return your completed membership 

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AACPD Scholarships for the 2013 APA AZ Conference

The Arizona Association of County Planning Directors is pleased to announce that the group will pay the registration fees of 10 students for the 2013 APA AZ Conference. Planning Directors from all of Arizona's 15 Counties participate in AACPD. The group hopes that this program will help young Planners to jump start their careers. 

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A heads up on this position:

Transit Planning Intern, City of Tempe / Public Works Department - Transit Division
This is a part-time position that involves assisting staff in transit planning, evaluation and database update. Applicants must be a current student or recent graduate with major coursework in urban planning, transit/transportation planning, public administration, or statistics. Rate of pay $10/hr. 

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"Well, there ain't no cure for the summertime blues!"

Whoever wrote that song might have been describing an AZ summer. But what they didn't have back then was an APA AZ Workshop to help them make it through the long, hot summer. This August we have an especially cool workshop for everyone who is tired of 100 degrees: 

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Here's a new part-time work opportunity with a short deadline to apply:

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The Southwest Fair Housing Council <http://www.swfhc.com/> (SWFHC) is interested in recruiting undergraduate and graduate students in planning and related areas for paid positions helping us research fair housing practices in the Phoenix area. The research assistants would be helping us with our enforcement work by helping us gauge current fair housing practices in the Phoenix valley. 

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Arp Consulting Group, a Tempe-based land brokerage company, is recruiting applicants for two summer internships. The internships will be unpaid, but will provide experience with applying GIS to the realm of private-sector land development.

The internships involve a commitment of 140-160 hours, and are eligible for credit in GCU, GPH or PUP 484. For more information about earning credit, see http://geoplan.asu.edu/interncredit. 

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The attachment describes two internships with the Arp Consulting Group, a Tempe-based land brokerage company. The internships will be unpaid, but will provide experience with applying GIS to the realm of private-sector land development.

The internships involve a commitment of 140-160 hours, and are eligible for credit in GCU, GPH or PUP 484. For more information about earning credit, see http://geoplan.asu.edu/interncredit. 

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From: Byerly, Margaret [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
The Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association is pleased to announce that it is accepting application submissions from planning students and law students for its 2013-14 Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship. We look forward to receiving applications from your school's students.
Best Regards,
Meg Byerly
Secretary/Treasurer
APA Planning & Law Division
Staff Attorney
Land Use Law Center<http://www.law.pace.edu/landuse> [LULC Logo Leaf] <http://www.law.pace.edu/landuse>
Pace University School of Law<http://www.law.pace.edu/>
78 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
t: 914.422.4620
f: 914.422.4011
e: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Valley Metro is accepting applications for up to 2 planning intern positions that will begin in July and last for a year. The paid internship is designed to provide an introduction into the transportation planning field at a public transportation agency. To be eligible, you should be enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program -- in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a related field -- for the period of employment. For a full description of this opportunity, use the link below, or choose "Planning Internship" from the list of positions at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/valleymetro/default.cfm. Deadline 

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Looking for an interesting summer course??
Take a look at this....

PUP 445/598: Women in the Environment
#41866 & #41867
Summer First Session - A 2013

Dr. Katherine Crewe
[log in to unmask]

If interested, apply as soon as possible for this internship opportunity with the Tempe Police Department's Strategic Planning, Analysis & Research Center. Due to the nature of the work, applicants will need to go through a background check and polygraph, but this process will be done as quickly as possible in order to allow selected interns to work over the summer. 

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Have you heard about these two new courses being offered next Fall? If you're not able to see the images below or attached, go to:
PUP 294: Planning and Climate Change @ http://geoplan.asu.edu/files/courses/PUP294_PlanningClimateChange.pdf
PUP 394: Planning Healthy Communities @ http://geoplan.asu.edu/pup394

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Dear colleagues, students, and staff,

As you may already know, we received the sad news on Tuesday that of one of our undergraduate students, Jared Millet, died from an accidental fall while hiking the icy mountains in north Wales. He was spending the semester in an exchange program at the Universityof Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Jared was a senior double majoring in both Urban Planning and Sustainability. He was a very involved student, and actively participated in his classes and his other endeavors, which included strong interests in urban gardens & sustainable food production. We know that some of 

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTERS’ POSTER SESSIONS ON URBAN
AND REGIONAL PLANNING HISTORY

The Society for American City and Regional Planning History (SACRPH)
will be holding its biennial conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in
Fall 2013. The conference will be based at the Toronto Downtown
Courtyard Marriott Hotel and will run from Thursday, October 3 through
Sunday, October 6. 

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Planning students: Several interns with the City of Tempe have accepted jobs or are planning to conclude their internships in May - which opens up opportunities for other students. The Department is looking for students who would like to work through the summer and the fall semester at least. Positions are unpaid but provide valuable experience in a planner's work in a city setting. 

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Watch for this in Friday's GeoPlan Bulletin, but because the deadline is short, here's a heads up for students with a focus on transportation planning:

Enrollment to participate in this year's Transportation Intern Program is now open. The posting will remain on the State job board until Friday, April 19, 2013. The anticipated hiring date for new State Government Interns is scheduled for the first week of June. 

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Just a reminder – this event is a week from today, beginning at 5 pm:

Planning students: The Internship Mixer is an opportunity for you to network, build professional contacts, and learn about internship opportunities. It will begin with a panel discussion by a diverse group of panelists with valuable insights on building your career. During the second part of the event, you can talk with professional planners one-on-one. Some are recruiting interns and would like your resume. 

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Graduate students pay the same fees as undergrads.

Greetings Students - Do YOU Want to Spend Three Weeks in Brazil this Summer -- You will get 6 credits in Geography, Urban Planning, and/or Portuguese.

The cost of the three-week program, which includes 6 credits, all internal travel, accommodations, breakfasts, entrance fees to any group activities, and some dinners and some lunches is $5480.00, based on 18 students. 

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sustainability after school
Food Systems: Sustainability
and Opportunities
:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wrigley Hall, Room 101
(refreshments will be provided)
The U.S. food system, from field to table, is at a crossroads for change. Improving the sustainability
of this complex system requires a thorough understanding of the relationships between food
consumption behaviors, processing and distribution activities, and agricultural production practices. 

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Are you:

· A student with 3.5 or better GPA?

· A junior in the BSP with 90 credits completed by the end of Spring?

· Dreaming of getting a master’s degree ?

· Interested in having a professional masters degree in just one year instead of two?

If this is your profile, then you could join the BSP/MUEP 4+1 program<http://geoplan.asu.edu/fasttrack>, and earn both your BSP and Masters of Urban & Environmental Planning<http://geoplan.asu.edu/muep> with just one year added to your studies. 

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This is important information for students or recent graduates who have an interest in working with the US Forest Service or for any branch of the US federal government.

The federal government has a newly-developed program called Pathways, under which internships and jobs for recent graduates are offered. The attached PDF file explains the program in detail, and how to search for and apply for positions offered under this program. 

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Mark your calendars for this event that's held especially for undergraduate and graduate students in urban planning.
More details will follow!

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Subject: Fulbright Canada Programs

I am writing today to draw your attention to some very exciting scholarship and fellowship opportunities available. Fulbright Canada, a member of the prestigious worldwide Fulbright family, offers a wide range of residential exchange opportunities for American undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars.

Canada is an excellent option for students at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Students are able to study at low cost at internationally accredited academic institutions that adhere to rigorous standards of scholarship and offer easily transferable course credits. For scholars, Canada offers world-class research facilities and networks, along with unique opportunities to 

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Dear Planners,
As Enrique Peñalosa is such a renown figure in Planning, the breakfast invitation has been expanded to include more planners. :)
If you are interested in attending the breakfast on Monday over in Wrigley Hall, please reply ASAP and I will reserve your spot.
Thanks!
Gloria

Breakfast with Wrigley Speaker, Enrique Peñalosa<http://sustainability.asu.edu/events/rsvp/enrique-penalosa>
Monday, February 18th
9am-10:15am (breakfast will be provided)
Wrigley Hall 481 

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wrigley lecture series

[Global Institute of Sustainability - logo]<http://asu.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=101249eb2aaa6ee585a1f2792&id=b43dcb9a56&e=4d7e81c253>

Equity, Mobility, and the Quality of
Urban Life

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Enrique Peñalosa

President
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Former Mayor
Bogotá, Colombia

An accomplished public official and "new urbanist," Enrique Peñalosa developed a model for urban improvement based on the equal rights of all people to transportation, education, and public spaces. While mayor of Bogotá, his sustainability initiatives gave priority to children and public spaces, building hundreds of sidewalks, bicycle paths, pedestrian streets, greenways, and parks. 

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Monday, February 11, 2013 6:30 PM
How Do We Rebuild Neighborhoods After Foreclosures?

Moderated by Fernanda Santos, Phoenix Bureau Chief, The New York Times

While the foreclosure crisis is starting to ease across Arizona and the country, neighborhoods still must reckon with the damage. Homes that once were owner-occupied are now owned by outside investors who rent them out. Homeowners who managed to stay in their homes lack resources. And neighbors who were the glue of some communities are gone. The result: neighborhoods have lost not only wealth but also have suffered declines in the quality of their built environment 

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An accomplished public official and new urbanist, Enrique Peñalosa will visit Tempe next Wednesday, February 18. See details and RSVP link below:

Dear Students,

One of the advantages of choosing Arizona State University for education in your field of study is that you are eligible to join the American Planning Association free of charge. APA, the only national organization dedicated to creating better communities through good planning, offers you a year of free student membership with full benefits. As an APA free student member, you can: 

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Are you considering graduate studies? If so – Here's some key information about ASU's program for the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP):

* The MUEP is an interdisciplinary, professional degree designed to prepare students for leadership roles in planning in the public and private sectors. If you are interested in working on transportation plans; housing and community development projects, long term neighborhood plans, or coordinating urban designs, building new urban communities and centers, or working on urban economic projects among others, this program is for you.
* The program is nationally-accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board 

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Planning students: Here $B!G (Bs information about two newly-announced internships, both outstanding opportunities:

Aging Services Intern (Paid) - Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) - Phoenix, AZ
MAG $B!G (Bs nationally-recognized aging services program has a paid opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student who $B!G (Bs enthusiastic, capable and a team player. The intern will assist with planning and facilitation of focus groups, special events, a video, and communication efforts relating to the City Leaders Institute on Aging in Place and the Enhancing Age-Friendly Cities Initiative. This part-time position is available from January to July 2013. Full details here<http://geoplan.asu.edu/files/MAG-HumanServicesIntern-Aging.pdf>. 

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Apply to be a CLAS Residential College Peer Mentor<https://clas.asu.edu/current-students/clas-residential-college-peer-mentors>

Peer Mentors are upper-class CLAS students who provide leadership to first year CLAS students. Peer Mentors provide academic and social programs designed to facilitate first year students' transition into ASU. They live in the CLAS Residential College and help create a full supportive collegiate experience. Peer Mentors receive housing. For 2013-14, the CLAS Residential College will be located in Manzanita, McClintock, PV East and San Pablo. 

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This internship was advertised for Fall 2012 but is still available, with a goal of hiring someone to begin as soon as possible. It's a paid position for a graduate student or upper-level undergraduate student, with responsibilities to plan for a January 2013 count of the homeless in shelters and on the street. 

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Dear Students,
Dr. Pfeiffer has forwarded these links for help on preparing Academic Papers and Research Proposals.

GLORIA JEFFERY

From: Alvaro Huerta <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Subject: Notes On Preparing Academic Papers & Research Proposals
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Dear All:

The following sources represent expertise advice from planning scholars for college / university students (e.g., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) on preparing academic papers and research proposals. 

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Remember to turn in your membership forms by Tuesday!

Subject: APA offers you a complimentary membership

Dear Students,

One of the advantages of choosing Arizona State University for education in your field of study is that you are eligible to join the American Planning Association free of charge. APA, the only national organization dedicated to creating better communities through good planning, offers you a year of free student membership with full benefits. As an APA free student member, you can: 

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The links were missing from this announcement in the GEOPLAN BULLETIN. Here's a corrected version:

ASU Career Services is hosting the Career Fiesta Job and Internship Fair, September 18 - 20 from 12:00 - 4:30 p.m. each day on the 2nd floor of the MU on the Tempe campus! Students and alumni are invited to interact with more than 160 employers who are looking to fill their available job and internship positions in all academic areas. Here's a description of the event and how to prepare for it<http://prezi.com/ekiqkv7jqobe/2012-career-fiesta-job-and-internship-fair-promo/> and a list of participating employers<https://asu-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=CF12>. 

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Subject: APA offers you a complimentary membership

Dear Students,

One of the advantages of choosing Arizona State University for education in your field of study is that you are eligible to join the American Planning Association free of charge. APA, the only national organization dedicated to creating better communities through good planning, offers you a year of free student membership with full benefits. As an APA free student member, you can: 

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FYI

The City of Scottsdale is accepting applications for an internship with its Current and Long Range Planning group. Details are both below and in the first PDF attached. The selected intern will work for up to 140 hours over the course of the semester, and will register for 2-3 credits in PUP 484, Internship, or will work exactly 140 hours and register for 3 credits in PUP 584, Internship. For more information about these courses see http://geoplan.asu.edu/interncredit. 

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Please see the attached flier for details about this 400-level course, which can be taken as either JUS 494, APA 494, TCL 494 or AFR 494.

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Maureen Roen
Communications Specialist
School of Social Transformation
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Arizona State University
PO Box 874902, Tempe, AZ 85287-4902
Wilson Hall 374, Ph: 480-965-7203, Fax: 480-965-2357
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