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CASC Announcements
Registration for SW 305: Spring and Fall terms
To register for SW 305 for Spring 2014 you MUST complete this form. Completing this form is the only way to receive an override into SW 305 for the Spring 2014 term.
To register for SW 305 for Fall 2014 you MUST complete this form indicating your preferred section of SW 305. Completing this form is the only way to receive an override into SW 305 for the Fall 2014 term. **Please note that the only open section of SW 305 is Tuesday evenings, 5 pm - 8 pm**
Please make sure you complete the form for the correct term. Permissions will be given to current CASC students in order of class standing. If you haven't already, you will receive permissions this week. If you have any questions, contact Alice.
REGISTRATION FOR SW 401
SW 401 is the CASC Capstone course. It is only open to CASC seniors. You can take SW 401 in the fall or winter term of your senior year, but you must take SW 305 prior to taking SW 401. There are three options for SW 401 in the fall term. Please note, there will be similar options for SW 401 in the winter term.
SW 401 FALL OPTIONS
Tuesday, September 9th, 5 pm - 7 pm: Mandatory Orientation for ALL Fall SW 401 Students
Tuesday, December 2nd, 5 pm - 7 pm: Mandatory Showcase for ALL Fall SW 401 Students
Sec 1: Tuesdays 5-7 pm. Dates: 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18
Sec 2: Saturday, September 27th and Saturday, October 18th, 12 pm - 5 pm
Sec 3: Friday, October 31st and Friday, November 14th, 12 pm - 5 pm
To register for SW 401, you must complete this form. You will receive permissions this week.
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Additional CASC Courses
LACS 321: Indigenous community and identity in the neoliberal andes
Responding to the recent economic reforms know as "neoliberalism," individuals and communities in the Andean region of South America claim ownership of an indigenous past by asserting continuity with Inca and other pre-columbian culture and demanding rights over important archaeological sites and artifacts. This class will Skype with guest speakers from Peru and is helpful in better understanding study abroad experiences in South America.
Soc 489:
Organizing: People, Power, and Change
Many students want to understand the roots of social problems, and they value this knowledge, at least in part, because they believe that it can help them to become more effective in addressing these problems. Students in this course will intern for 10 hours each week with a Southeast Michigan nonprofit. Learn more here.
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Announcements
Two Taboo: A Dialogue About Drugs and Consent
Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and SAPAC have collaborated to bring U of M a neutral dialogue about sex, drugs, and consent where we will explore complicated, realistic questions about sex and drugs. The event will feature two short presentations and will open up the floor to open and honest discussion of a wide variety of topics.
When: April 16, 7 pm
Where: Palmer Commons
Transgender Documentary Screening
Join University of Michigan's RCSSCI 360, in collaboration with the Residential College and Transgender Michigan, as we screen the short documentary "Toilet Training: Law & Order (in the bathroom)." An interactive educational dialogue will follow where everything bathrooms can be discussed. Admission is free to the public, and food/beverage will be provided!
When: April 16, 8 pm
Where: G127 Angell Hall
The Case of Emergency Management
Join this panel for a discussion about Emergency Management in Allen Park! Panelists include Joyce Parker, emergency manager for Allen Park, Kathy Milberg, a current resident of Allen Park and member of the Allen Park Advisory Committee, and three MSW students. Register HereWhen: April 17, 5-7 pm
Where: Educational Conference Room, SSW
Education Inequality Panel
Join us for a panel discussion addressing the effects of inequality in high school education on college readiness. Speakers include participants of the Bridge Program, a high school teacher, and a representative from a program that works with disadvantaged youth and college prep.
When: April 17, 6-7:30 pm
Where: The Merit Store, 1113 South University
Come learn about Deaf Culture and American Sign Language (ASL)! The ASL Club is hosting a screening of the documentary "Deaf Jam", which chronicles a group of Deaf high school students, one young person in particular, as they explore being Deaf in a majority hearing world and the problems this can present- all while perfecting ASL poetry. The documentary climaxes with the presentation of the poetry at a hearing poetry slam. Learn more here.
When: April 17, 7:30 pm
Where: Great Lakes Central Room, Palmer Commons
Voices for Votes
YAWE is a youth-led leadership and professional empowerment program for high-school aged women in Southeast Michigan. YAWE is hosting a crowd-funding event where 3 finalists will have a chance to pitch their organization, and then event attendees will vote to chose who will receive the grant. Learn more or register to attend here. Please register by April 15.
When: April 25, 7:30-9 pm
Where: Pendleton Room, Michigan Union
Participate in a Study on Food Accessibility on Campus
CASC students from the Program in the Environment are studying food accessibility on U-M's campus. Students who may have struggled to afford food, had issues getting to a grocery store, and/or may have skipped a meal because of lack of access are encouraged to participate. Contact [email protected] to participate in their focus groups!
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Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
Undergraduate Research Award
In recognition of the extraordinary academic achievements of our undergraduate students, the University Library announces the fourth annual U-M Library Undergraduate Student Research Award for excellence in library research conducted in support of an undergraduate student project. Students who have written or participated in a research paper/project from Spring 2013-Winter 2014 term should submit their work for consideration. Students need a faculty sponsor. Learn more and apply here. Applications due May 1.
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program for US students offers students and recent alumni the opportunity to work and conduct research in over 140 countries. There are academic, arts, and teaching assistantship grants available. Learn more and apply here.
Application Deadline: September 2014
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Jobs and Internships
Strategic Corporate Research Summer School
The AFL-CIO and Cornell University are sponsoring a Strategic Corporate Research Summer School from June 8-13 in Ithaca, NY. Learn more and apply here. Applications due May 2.
Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters' field staff trains and mentors students in grassroots organizing. We also provide materials, offer presentations from our extensive Speaker's Bureau, and give on-going support and guidance to student organizers. DM students attend a yearly National Student Summit where they meet experts in the field of pro-democracy reform. Learn more and apply here.
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University of MichiganSchool of Social Work1080 South University AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Phone: (734) 763-5733
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