Note from the CASC staff:
Hi Everyone,
The CASC office has a new online appointment system for advising!
Make an appointment here, or drop by our advising hours on Thursdays from 1 pm - 4 pm.
Best,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
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When: February 15 and February 22,
12 - 2PM
Where: 2752, SSWB
CASC Minor Release for Seniors
In order to complete your senior audit and prepare to graduate, you need to complete a release for both your major and minor.
You should complete your major r
elease
before you complete your minor
release
.
Once you have completed your major release, please complete this form to help us complete your minor release.
You may notice that the courses you have taken for CASC do not show up correctly on your Academic Requirements Checklist on Wolverine Access. Because of the way our system works, these courses may not show up until after you complete your minor release.
If you would like to discuss your
minor release
please contact Joe.
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AnnouncementS
Social Change Media Interviews
A doctoral student is conducting a study exploring how students who care about social justice use social media in their social change work. Participate in a one-on-one interview to share your experiences using social media as a tool for talking about the issues you are passionate about. It will be a great opportunity to think more deeply about how social media can be used for social justice and help contribute towards research in this area. Interviews will be 1 hour and scheduled during your availability.
E-mail Dan Lane
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f you are interested in participating.
Social Identities and Service Experiences
Through this workshop, participants will deepen their understanding of their own social identities, explore how they engage in service, and discuss how their identities inform their journeys toward positive social change.
Learn more about this event and RSVP by February 11.
Where: Ginsberg Center
Blackballed
Student Life offices are hosting Lawrence Ross, author of "Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on Americas Campuses." Blackballed is a call to action for universities to make radical changes to their policies and standards to foster a better legacy for all students.
Learn more about the follow-up conversation regarding the lecture on February 21.
Where: Michigan League, Ballroom
Northern Slavery, the Art of Dissection, and a Doctor's Fortune
This talk examines the relationship between medical knowledge generation and White uses of Black bodies by looking to long-standing, northern roots and routes of White professional reputation and capital production. Professor Gabrielle Foreman will examine the mortuary politics and anatomical entrepreneurialism at work when human remains are used as artifacts that serve to amass multi-generational professional standing.
When: February 18, 4 - 6PM
Where: Tisch Hall, room 1014
Why Are They Angry With Us?
This book talk with Larry E. Davis will address the unresolved questions and conflicts about race in America from the author's personal and professional perspectives. Davis relates racial incidents, observations, and issues to explain the workings of race and racism in America, confronting taboo topics such as race and prison, immigration, and internalized racism. Lunch provided.
Learn more and RSVP.
When: February 19, 12 - 1:30PM
Where: School of Social Work, ECC
Social Justice Paint & Pour
The Washtenaw ID Project invites anyone to any evening of free painting where participants will paint their own paintings related to themes of social justice. The evening will be facilitated by social work professor Dr. Lorraine Gutierrez and local artist Robert Peyser, who will discuss the ways art can be used to advocate for social justice.
RSVP by February 12, for space is limited.
Where: Paint & Pour, 220 S. Main St.
Women of Color Task Force
The Women of Color Task Force 34th Annual Career Conference is designed to support the professional and personal development of all U-M staff, faculty, and students. Choose from over 20 professional development workshops, attend a networking luncheon, and hear from the keynote speaker, former President of Brown University, Dr. Ruth J. Simmons.
Learn more and register for this conference.
When: March 4, 8AM - 4PM
Where: U-M Campus
Magnify Immersion Program
Magnify is an academic and action learning program that applies Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) principles and practices toward strengthening the workplace culture. Students will earn six credits of classroom work and gain on-site business experience with Magnify's organizational partners. Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply.
Learn more and apply today.
CEW Programs
The Center for the Education of Women has numerous programs available to all U-M students, staff, and faculty, as well as the general community.
Learn more about upcoming events.
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Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
Funding for Student Organizations
CASC students are involved in many activities around campus and we receive multiple requests for funding. CASC has a limited pool of money that CASC students are eligible to apply for. In order to apply for a CASC grant, you must be part of a registered student org and have an SOAS account. There are four funding deadlines throughout the year- October 1, December 1, January 15, and March 15.
To apply for funding, students must submit a funding proposal.
Contact the CASC office with questions.
Youth Dialogues Fellowship
Engelhardt Fellowship
This fellowship through the Center for Engaged Academic Learning provides students and community organizations the opportunity to continue a partnership together during an 8-week internship in May and June. Students and organizations will create a project and Fellows will receive a $2000 stipend.
Submit a proposal by February 17.
Learn more and attend an info session.
Islamic Studies Program Fellowships
Grants up to $3000 for summer domestic or international projects in the field of Islamic studies is available to undergraduate students at U-M. There is a competitive preference for students with an Islamic Studies Program minor and cannot be used toward a language study.
Learn more and apply by March 15.
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Jobs and Internships
Impact America
City Year
City Year is an education focused nonprofit that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service to keep students in school and on track to graduation. Members serve in schools as tutors, mentors, and role models. Learn more and apply by February 15.
Environment America
Challenge Program Facilitator Position
The U-M Challenge Program is hiring facilitators who are dynamic and ready to learn. Facilitators are responsible for designing and delivering team building programs. No experience is necessary and both students and non-students are eligible to apply. Apply by March 14.
Milan Seniors for Healthy Living
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Program Coordinator is needed to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and activities fitting with the Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (MSHL) mission and purpose. They will also assist in seeking resources to further support and grow MSHL programs and services. Email resumes and cover letters to
[email protected].
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