Note from the CASC staff:
Happy Monday!
If you have any announcements you would like to include in the newsletter, please send them to
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Best,
The CASC Staff
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Stress to Impress
The CASC student advisory board is hosting its second "Stress to Impress: The Glorification of Busy" event! We'll talk about the college culture of stress and being busy, while also learning and applying fun stress management skill-building. We will also feature free, healthy food and fun, de-stressing activities such as meditation, coloring, cookie decorating, Twister and more! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend!
When: April 16, 5:30 - 7:30PM
Where: SSW, B780
ADDITIONAL COURSES
CASC Course Guides
The CASC course guides are now live for the
spring
,
summer
, and
fall
2015 semesters! Classes are still being added, so check the links for any new updates!
Registration for SW 305 and SW 401
Registration for SW 305
To register for SW 305 for Fall 2015 you MUST complete one of these forms indicating your preferred section of SW 305. Completing this form is the only way to receive an override into SW 305 for the Fall 2015 term. Please make sure you complete the form for your preferred section. Permissions will be given to current CASC students in order of class standing. Permissions will not be issued until the beginning of April. If you have any questions, contact Alice. You will be notified the week of April 21st if you are granted permission into the course. Thank you for your patience as the CASC office processes the requests.
Registration for SW 401
SW 401 is the CASC Capstone course. It is only open to CASC seniors. You should take SW 305 prior to taking SW 401. There are two options for SW 401 in the fall term, listed below:
Sec 1: Tuesdays 5:00-8:00 pm. Dates: October 6 - November 3
Sec 2: Tuesdays 5:00-8:00 pm. Dates: November 10 - December 8
To register for SW 401, you must complete one of these forms. Please make sure you complete the form for your preferred section. If you have any questions, contact Alice.
Registration for SW Courses
CASC students may petition to take social work courses. Once you receive permission to enroll, you can find the courses on Wolverine Access by searching under "Schools and Colleges" and then "Social Work."
Register for a social work course.
SW 400
This fall course is an undergraduate elective designed to familiarize students with the profession of social work and the MSW program. The particular social problems selected for discussion is dependent on the faculty and student interest. There will be a brief overview of the social context for the kinds of roles, interventions, and fields of service that the profession generally operates from, before exploring in depth the professions response to each selected social problem. Themes include multicultural sensitivity to various diversity dimensions, empowerment, prevention, and value based intervention.
Register for this course by searching under Schools and Colleges, then Social Work, on Wolverine Access.
SW 400 is an elective for the context cluster of the CASC minor.
IGR Capstone Course
Consider enrolling in the IGR Capstone course: Social Justice in the Real World (UC/SOC 471, PSYCH 411). This course is offered to seniors only and will focus on social justice and social change in the United States and on individual participants' own values, skills, and future plans. This course explores alternative meanings of social justice, theories and strategies of social change, roles of change agents in traditional career environments, costs and benefits of careers of social activism, discussions with local social justice advocates and organizational representatives, and practice in multicultural teamwork and coalition building. This course meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 - 11:30AM. Registration is by permission of instructor only.
SW 799, Section 008
This spring
civil rights mini-course will focus on strategies to protect and promote civil rights as part of equality and social justice movements in society. A highly diverse group of activist scholars and reflective practitioners will participate in the instructional process. Students can take this course as pass-fail or for a letter grade. This course is a one-credit elective for the context cluster of the CASC minor.
SW 877
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Social Work and Psychology," is a fall seminar that provides a foundation and overview for students interested in understanding the intersection between social work and psychology. This course includes activities such as guest speakers, works in-progress discussion, readings, and presentations. This course is an elective for the context cluster of the CASC minor.
SW Mini Courses
The School of Social Work offers numerous one-credit mini courses that do not require pre-requisites for CASC students to enroll in for the fall semester. All of the courses listed here are electives for the context cluster of the CASC minor, except SW 799.003, which is an elective for the diversity cluster.
Check out the mini-courses!
SOC 489/RCSSCI 461
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Organizing: People, Power and Social Change," is a fall course designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of organizing for social justice. Topics covered include the nature of organizing, the role of the organizer, leadership development, strategy and tactics, and more. This three-credit seminar is an elective for the action cluster of the CASC minor.
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AnnouncementS
SPO Mass Meeting
The Sigma Phi Omega
Gerontology Honor Society is holding a mass meeting for anyone interested in learning more about what SPO does on campus and in the community. At this meeting, they will be planning for Whitehall's Spring Fling Dance. Any questions about SPO and the events they work on can be directed to co-presidents Gift Chowchuvech and Megan Evans.
When: April 13, 5 - 6PM
Where: School of Social Work 2733
Fight for 15
April 15 is a national day of action for Fight for 15, the national group dedicated to raising the minimum wage to $15/hour. At U-M, the FF15 coalition is holding a rally and protest to increase the minimum wage. All are welcome to join! Direct questions and learn more by
contacting CASC student Rob Dickinson.
When: April 15, 12PM
Where: Michigan Union, Basement
Speaking from Silence
Content warning for sexual violence. The Third Annual
Speaking from Silence Speak-Out addresses intimate partner violence, sexual violence, family violence, and trauma in queer and trans communities and communities of color. They invite people of these communities to come together and share their narratives and experiences in a space intentionally constructed to prioritize safety, affirmation, and communal healing. Allies and supporters are welcome, with the understanding that this is a space for solidarity.
Learn more about the event.
Inquire about performing a creative work at the event if you are queer or trans and/or a person of color.
When: April 16, 7 - 9PM
Where: Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room
University of Melbourne Information Session
U-M students have the opportunity to spend a semester or year abroad at the University of Melbourne, one of the most prestigious universities in Australia. The University of Melbourne's Student Mobility Program Manager will be visiting from Australia to
facilitate an information session for interested students.
When: April 17, 2 - 3PM
Where: Angell Hall, CGIS office, room G155
ONE Campaign
The ONE Campaign is hosting a leadership training as part of a larger series of nationwide leadership and activism trainings. There will be professional activists and organizers coming to the U-M campus to lead a day long workshop on activism and leadership. All are welcome to attend and can
contact Rob with any further questions.
When: April 18, 10AM - 5PM
Where: School of Social Work, room B780
Magnify
This spring, the Center for Positive Organizations is launching a brand new program called Magnify. Magnify is an immersive academic and action-learning experience that introduces students to the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship, a field within management science that focuses on enabling people to thrive in the workplace. Earn up to 6 Ross credits and work with partner organizations such as Cascade Engineering, DTE Energy, Henry Ford Health System, Menlo Innovations, or Neutral Zone.
Apply and submit your resume today!
Green Corps
Seeking summer internships around the environment or activism? Green Corps has over 350 U-M alumni working with groups like Greenpeace, Food & Water Watch, the Sierra Club, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, National Wildlife Federation, Union of Concerned Scientists, and more. Many alumni will be seeking spring and summer interns. Learn more about these internships opportunities by
adding your name to a mailing list.
Contact Margaret Kran-Annexstein with any questions.
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Jobs and Internships
U-M CEO Summer Programs
The Center for Educational Outreach is seeking responsible, dedicated, and passionate students interested in joining the staff for their summer residential programs. Their programs are dedicated to serving Michigan youth with their main goal to ensure that their participants are exposed, educated, and inspired to pursue higher education. They hire U-M students to serve as Student Leaders who mentor, supervise, and advise youth ages 12-16. Student leaders are provided a stipend, food, and lodging for their participation and are expected to attend mandatory trainings to prepare for the programs. Learn more and apply before April 13.
U-M Challenge Program
The U-M Challenge Program is an exciting activity-based team-building and leadership development program using interactive activities to work with clients from U-M, corporations, and community groups. Programs include their high ropes course or climbing tower. They are currently hiring facilitators. Facilitators are responsible for designing and delivering their team-building programs. This includes choosing and leading activities appropriate for the group and guiding discussions on relevant issues. Facilitators will learn facilitation and debriefing skills, presentation skills, theories of group development, program design, group management, and safety. No experience is necessary! Learn more and apply before April 20.
Ginsberg Fellows Program
The Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning is now accepting applications for their Community Engagement Leadership Fellows program. This year-long undergraduate fellowship seeks to provide junior and senior U-M students with an opportunity to expand their existing knowledge, skills, and leadership experiences around civic engagement and apply these in the development of a project in one of five areas: Alternative Breaks, Community Engagement and Allyhood, Literacy, Social Media, and Student Organization Engagement. Fellows will participate in ongoing training and mentorship, connect as a cohort, and engage in intentional reflection. Upon successful completion, each fellow will be awarded a $1,000 stipend at the end of both fall and winter semesters. Learn more about the project areas. Apply before Wednesday, April 22.
Union Research Summer School
DART
The Direct Action and Research Training (DART) is seeking individuals interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic, and racial justice. DART hires and trains organizers to lead campaigns on a broad set of justice issues including plugging the school-to-prison pipeline, expanding access to primary health and dental care, and education reform in low-performing public schools. Fluent Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
Learn more and apply.
Contact Hannah Wittmer with any further questions.
Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters Institute (DM) is a non-partisan, non-profit student organization committed to giving students a voice in pro-democracy issues. They are offering paid part-time internships during the academic year from September through May. Under the mentorship of the DM staff, interns will build coalitions, organize teach-ins, run workshops, coordinate with other colleges, lobby and educate elected officials, and run petition drives. A $500 stipend per semester is provided. Applicants should have a commitment to social change and some organizing experience. Expertise in campaign finance reform is not required. Learn more and apply.
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