Note from the CASC staff:
Happy Monday!
If you have any announcements you would like to include in the newsletter, please send them to
Bri
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on Friday.
Please include a brief blurb, no longer than 3-4 sentences, and attach any flyers to the email as a
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Best,
The CASC Staff
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CASC Senior Brunch
Are you interested in networking with peers to hear about their future plans? Do you enjoy playing games or taking pictures in a "photo booth"? Anyone like
waffles?!?! The
brunch will include delicious food, artistic performances, a photo booth, a last chance to participate in the senior video, and a great opportunity to network with your peers based on areas of interest and geographic moves.
When Sunday, April 12, 12 - 2 pm
Where: ECC, School of Social Work
Please RSVP by April 6th to [email protected]. If anyone would like to perform during the event, please let us know!
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 by 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.
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
"
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
"
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.
IGR Courses
Intergroup dialogues are three-credit courses carefully structured to explore social group identity, conflict, community, and social justice. Trained student facilitators and student participants explore similarities and differences among and across groups and strive toward building a multicultural and democratic community.These courses count towards the Diversity cluster for CASC.
Learn more about enrolling in an IGR course.
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AnnouncementS
Careers in Aging Week The School of Social Work has many exciting events coming up for those interested in working with older adults. Careers in Aging Week is an annual event sponsored by the Gerontology Learning Community, with Sigma Phi Omega, the honors society for aging students. All events are open to the public. When: April 6 - 9 Where: School of Social Work
Students of the Afroamerican and African Studies course, "Black Art, White Cube," are hosting a student reception for the internationally recognized artist Shani Peters's exhibition, "The Crown: Contemporary Construction of Self in America." This exhibit is a space to explore topics raised by Peters's work: self-determination, identity, and autonomy. The opening will feature student speakers, musical performances, and pizza. When: April 7, 7 - 9PM Where: GalleryDAAS, Ground Floor, Haven Hall
Beyond the Racial Checkbox
Join CASC students from Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. as they host, "
Beyond the Racial Checkbox." This dialogue will address the issues that negatively affect many minority communities, specifically people with biracial, multiracial, and multiethnic identities who may have a difficult time finding a community on campus.
When: April 9, 6 - 8PM
Where: School of Social Work, B780
The Hunting Ground
Students associated with It's On Us, Culture Shift, I Will, SAPAC, and Central Student Government will host a
free screening of and talk back panel about
The Hunting Ground, a documentary about sexual assault on college campuses. Panelists include Holly Rider-Milkovich, Director of SAPAC, Paul Blavin, Executive Producer of the film, Annie Clark and Andrea Pino, founders of End Rape on Campus, Detective Margie Pillsbury from the U-M Police Department, and Ann Forringer-Beal, SAPAC Volunteer Co-Coordinator. Trigger warning for sexual assault.
When: April 9, 6 - 9PM
Where: Rackham Amphitheater
LSA Mentorship Program
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
DART Information Session
The Direct Action and Research Training (DART) Center will host an online information session to discuss careers in community organizing with individuals interested in uniting congregations and work 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.
Engelhardt Family Fellowship
The Center for Engaged Academic Learning, with support from the Engelhardt family invite individuals passionate about making Detroit a better home to its 700,000 residents to apply for a fellowship. Fellows will work with Detroit organizations that address the issue of poverty or severe under-resourced communities in distinct ways. Areas of focus this year are health and human services, environmental justice, and food access. Learn more about the details of this fellowship and apply. Application deadline is April 6 by 5PM.
Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
IPVS is an academic internship program held in Washington, DC for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. The Institute combines hands on professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience worth between 3 and 9 credit hours from George Mason University. Scholarships are available. Application deadline is April 7
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Union Research Summer School
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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