Note from the CASC staff:
Welcome back!
We hope you had a great summer and are ready to begin the school year! The CASC office has some great programming, new courses, and other exciting ways to engage with the CASC community.
Drop in advising hours resume this week. Come see us Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm and Wednesdays from 10 am - 1 pm in room 3831 and 3833.
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!
Best,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
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Ice Cream Social
Join CASC students and staff for a welcome back event! Eat free ice cream (dairy-free included), get a brand new CASC t-shirt, reconnect with the CASC community, get important updates on upcoming CASC programming, and soak in the last days of summer! RSVP for this event.
When: September 17, 2 - 3PM
Where: School of Social Work Courtyard and ECC
So Cool, So Just Pre-Fair
The So Cool So Just pre-fair will provide info for groups participating in the fair, but its primary focus will be creating a space for student orgs to connect with one another, share best practices, address needed resources, and plan with one another. Any orgs interested in participating need to register before the pre-fair.
Email Alice with any questions.
When: September 21, 5:30 - 7PM
Where: School of Social Work, ECC
Come check out the amazing student orgs on campus dedicated to social change. Over 30 orgs representing a diverse array of social justice causes and movements will be there. Find the group that speaks to you and start making change! The application for So Cool, So Just closes on Friday. Register now!
When: September 24, 11AM - 3PM
Where: Central Campus Diag
Save the Date: Senior Night
All CASC seniors are welcome to attend our senior night! This event will deliver content and create networking opportunities for CASC students. Content includes a brief overview of 401 registration, senior audits, graduation, and more. The remainder of the evening will provide an opportunity for students to connect with each other over shared interests and future plans.
When: October 1, 6:30 - 8:00PM
Where: School of Social Work, ECC
Facilitator Training Workshop
This is a new initiative to offer facilitator training workshops for CASC students. The day will offer basic facilitator best practices, strategies, and more, and will use activities from DECLARE as a model and practice for facilitation. A great opportunity for anyone interested in learning facilitation skills! To register for this workshop, please complete this form.
When: October 3, 9AM - 5PM
Where: Trotter Multicultural Center, 443 Washtenaw Ave.
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.
CASC Survey
All CASC students are invited to participate in a
survey about the CASC minor. This survey will help us to understand your experiences in the minor and your social justice learning. This survey is completely voluntary, and your responses will be recorded anonymously. You will need to log in to your google account to access the survey, but your username will not be recorded. Your responses will be used for research by the CASC team. Be in touch with
CASC director Katie Richards-Schuster with any questions.
Additional CASC Courses
DECLARE
You can now register for DECLARE as a 1-credit course!
DECLARE is a two day retreat that will allow you to dive deeply into thinking about your identities, your social justice work, and how you can work to implement change. The retreat is open to all declared CASC minors, and students who have met with a CASC advisor and plan to declare the minor. Students interested in registering for DECLARE for credit should
complete this form. Students interested in participating in DECLARE without registering for credit should
complete this form.
IGR Course
The Program on Intergroup Relations is still accepting override request forms for the fall Intergroup Dialogues Course, UC/PSYCH/SOC 122. Email IGR Program Assistant, Kendra Hentschel with questions or concerns.
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AnnouncementS
Ginsberg Literacy Teams Info Session
Through GLT, students participate in semester long volunteer service program centered on literacy and social justice.
Apply for various opportunities to serve. Attend an info session to learn more.
When: September 15 or 16, 7 - 8PM
Where: Ginsberg Center, 1024 Hill St.
Social Change Media Interviews
PhD student
Dan Lane is conducting 1 hour interviews exploring how socially engaged college students use social media as changemakers. Scheduling is flexible and snacks will be provided.
Sign up to participate.
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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 that includes the following information: student org name, contact info, SOAS account number, event name, summary of event, date of event, complete budget.
Contact the CASC office with questions..
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Jobs and Internships
Office Assistant at Turner Senior Center
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