Note from the CASC staff:
Happy Monday!
The CASC office has some great programming, new courses, and other exciting ways to engage with the CASC community.
One way we engage is through the
CASC Facebook page
, which is nearly at 500 likes!
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 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!
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, 6:00 - 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.
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.
Discover Research: Identity, Community and Social Change
Students taking UC 270 section 004 will learn about research opportunities with faculty while working primarily with Latino/a and African American communities or in diverse spaces related to topics on inclusion, diversity and social justice. Students meet and connect with several faculty across fields.
Latina Oral History Course
Professor Maria Cotera is teaching a capstone seminar on Latina Oral History. The course meets Tuesdays 1-4PM.
Learn more about the course.
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AnnouncementS
Dawn Farm Education Series
The Dawn Farm Education Series
is a free annual series providing helpful, hopeful, practical information about chemical dependency, recovery, family concerns and related issues. The Education Series is designed to reduce the misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent people with addictions and their families from getting help and getting well.
Michigan GIVErs
Michigan GIVErs is an organization seeking students interested in volunteering in developing communities in Nicaragua, Tanzania, Thailand, and Laos, through completing projects focused on education, sustainable development, public health, and international relations.
Email Kerri
or peruse their website for more information.
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.
International Studies Orientation
All students are welcome to attend the
International Studies Orientation to l
earn more about the International Studies major/minor and additional majors/minors offered at the International Institute. There will be a brief presentation followed by an informal Q & A.
When: September 16, 12PM
Where: School of Social Work, 1644 International Institute
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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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