note FROM the Staff

Happy Monday, CASC Students!

  

If you would like to include anything in upcoming newsletters, or have comments or suggestions please send them to Ashley by Sunday at 5 pm.

 
CASC Events 

CASC Mass Meeting

Know anyone who might be interested in the CASC minor? Send them to our upcoming mass meeting. This is a great opportunity for interested students to learn more about the minor and think about declaring. Pizza will be provided! 

When: Wednesday, February 5, 6 - 7 pm 

Where: B770, School of Social Work

RSVP or send questions to Alice.

 

 

Activism in Detroit 

Interested in learning more about Detroit? Come join students from across the University as we engage with the city through dialogue with community members and activists, explore city businesses and organizations on a walking tour, eat delicious, locally catered food, and use the new Connector shuttle between Detroit and the University of Michigan. The day is sponsored by Semester in Detroit, Michigan Community Scholars Program, and CASC. 

When: Friday, February 7, 10 15 am - 4:45 pm 

Where: Meet at Michigan Union at 10:15 am and Return to Ann Arbor at 4:45 pm 

Register here.

 

CASC Community Dialogue 

Interested in learning more about dialogue? Want to explore your social identities? Join the CASC community for a student-sponsored dialogue on power, privilege, and social identity. Together we'll explore how our social identities impact the classroom and our work in the community. We'll also practice better communication skills for speaking across conflict. 

When: Sunday, February 16, 5 pm - 8 pm

Where: Educational Conference Center, School of Social Work 

Register here.

 
Announcements

The Body Monologues

The Body Monologues (inspired by the Vagina Monologues) provides a platform for members of the University of Michigan community to share their diverse experiences and stories focused on body image, embodiment, and acceptance in the face of societal and media messages that tell us our worth is tied to our ability to fit the impossible ideals of beauty, ability, race, gender, age, and more.

When: Tuesday, February 4 at 7 pm 

Where: Mendelssohn Theater, Michigan League

 

A New Trotter: Mass Meeting

A New Trotter is a student-led initiative for a new, centrally located Trotter Multicultural Center. Join us and be a part of shaping the vision for a new Trotter! 

When: Thursday, February 6 at 7pm

Where: Trotter Multicultural Center

 

Building a Better Michigan

Building a Better Michigan (BBM) is a movement and student group to ensure that students' voices are heard in the upcoming renovations of the Rec Sports Buildings and University Union Buildings, and is looking for more Core members to work alongside university officials. If you are interested in joining the Core group please fill out this form. Email [email protected] with questions.


Social Justice Art Show: Call for Art

We are now accepting social justice themed visual or performance artwork of all kinds for the 4th annual SSW Social Justice Art Festival. Submit art here. Volunteer here.
When:  March 29, 2014 from 12:00-5:00pm
Where: School of Social Work. 

 

Blood Battle

The annual Michigan vs. Michigan State blood battle is currently under way! The blood drive is now through February 24. This year's goal is to donate 12,000 pints. To see a schedule of on-campus locations to donate and to set an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code "goblue."

 

Detroit Community Based Research Program

Want the opportunity to live and work in the city of Detroit? The Detroit Community Based Research Program offers students an opportunity to work 35 hrs/week for 10 weeks in Detroit over the summer. Learn more here. Apply here. Application due February 14.
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunity

Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for the Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarships meant to assist students who aim to reduce tobacco use among certain priority populations set by the American Legacy Foundation. Learn more here. Application deadline is April 30, 2014.
Jobs and Internships

Michigan United Seeks Community Organizers

Michigan United is seeking community organizers to lead our community campaign to raise the minimum wage in Michigan. Organizers will oversee a volunteer-focused petition-drive to put a question to raise the minimum wage on the ballot in 2014. To learn more, click here. Contact Ryan Moody for an application. Applications due February 4.

 

CapCorps Midwest

Cap Corps volunteers work full time with a non-profit in one of these areas: immigration, food justice, poverty, literacy, education, community development and more. Cap Corps volunteers live with other people interested in building intentional, social justice and faith-focused communities and are given room, board, health insurance, transportation, and a small stipend during their 12-30 month commitments. To learn more, click here. Contact Shelly to apply.

 

SOS Community Services Seeks Volunteers

SOS Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County. We are looking for volunteers to support our food and children's programs. If you are interested, please call or e-mail Cheryl Majeske at 734-961-1210 or [email protected]. 

 

GEAR UP Student Leader Job Posting

GEAR UP aims to provide an opportunity for underprivileged students to discover first hand, the potential of a college education. Student leaders are responsible for facilitating and developing workshops, guiding campus tours, and working with high school and undergraduate students. Interested students must be enrolled during Fall 2014 and should contact Assistant Director, Vanita Sanders.

 

2014-2015 Overseas Exchange with University of Cape Town in South Africa 

Michigan Branch Telluride Association (MBTA) is pleased to announce an informational meeting regarding the 2014-2015 Overseas Exchange with University of Cape Town in South Africa.  This is a fully funded opportunity that sends a UM student to UCT for the fall term (July - November, 2014). To apply or learn more, click here..

 

Train to Teach with Aspire Public Schools While Earning a Credential and Master of Arts in Education

Aspire Public Schools, California's top-performing large, high-poverty school system, changes the odds for low-income students. Learn more and apply here. Applications due March 7, 2014.

 

Blue Engine Job Opportunities

Blue Engine is looking to connect the future leaders of the social profit world with the opportunity to combine direct service and professional development for one year in New York City high schools. Learn more here.

 

The National Institute on Drug Abuse Summer Research Program

Under this program, students underrepresented in the biomedical, social, clinical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research. Students receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses. To apply or learn more, click here. Deadline to submit is February 14, 2014. 

 

Additional Internship Information

International:

University-based:

National: Community Organizing

Ginsberg Center:

U of M Internship Database: This website has great resources and databases of internship opportunities.

University of Michigan Career Center: This website is for Michigan students only and you can hone in on the areas and internship types that interest you. 

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship

Public Service Intern Program (PSIP)

Idealist: This website compiles Human/Social Services Job, Internship, and Volunteer opportunities.

 

 

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