Note from the CASC staff:
Hi Everyone,
The Environmental Justice event sponsored by the CASC Student Board was covered by the Michigan Daily!
Check out the story here.
Feel free to stop by drop in advising hours Thursdays 1-4PM.
Best,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
|
|
Peer Facilitators for CASC "DECLARE" Retreat
CASC is looking for facilitators for the DECLARE Retreat" We are seeking 2-3 undergraduate students to work as facilitators and social justice mentors during the 2016 winter term. Students will be responsible for helping to plan, lead, and recruit for retreats focused on critical social identity reflection, community engagement, and self-development. Facilitators will be eligible for a stipend. If you are interested, please
read the full job description and apply
, or contact
Alice
.
DECLARE Retreat
Interested in participating in the DECLARE retreat? This is a great opportunity for students to dive deeply into thinking about social identities, social justice work, and how to work to implement change. Participants can now receive 1 credit toward the diversity cluster of the CASC minor. Learn more and apply today!
CASC Student Advisory Board
Interested in assisting with advising, recruitment, and events for the CASC minor? Consider applying to become a member of the CASC Student Advisory Board!
Apply today.
CASC COURSES
Fall 2016 Course Guide
The fall 2016 CASC course guide is now live! Remember to check the course guide each week because there are still classes being added.
SW 300, Section 2/SOE 311
"Home, School & Community: Realities, Interventions and Policies for Young Children in Poverty" takes an ecological perspective on the experiences of young children in poverty (ages 0-8) in the U.S. and examines the educational, social, and economic services and policies meant to support them and their families.Through readings, classroom lectures and activities, and assignments focused on local agencies, students will learn about the lived experience of the children, the systems and interventions available to them, and how the gaps in programs contribute to inequalities and disparities in opportunities. We will offer career models for undergraduates to learn about how to get involved in making a difference for low income children and their families. This course can be substituted for the Context cluster of CASC.
SW 305
We are continuing our new registration process for SW 305. If you are officially declared with a CASC minor, you are eligible to register through Wolverine Access on your registration date and do not need to complete a petition form. If you have not officially declared the CASC minor, then you must complete
one of these forms
indicating your preferred section of SW 305. If you are unsure whether or not you are officially declared, please consult Wolverine Access. Email
[email protected]
with any questions. If you are a rising senior and/or have advanced social justice experience, see below for information about SW 513, which may be substituted for SW 305 in some cases. Please note: Permissions will not be sent until after April 15th.
This 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 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. You must petition for enrollment in SW 401 by completing one of these forms. Email [email protected] with any questions. Please note: Petitions will be issued on a first come, first served basis.
SW 513, Section 2
"Doing CASC: Issues, Skills, and Strategies" is a
special course exploring Community Action and Social Change in practice, including engaging with current issues and opportunities for community action work. It will involve advanced discussion of issues and skills needed in organizing and planning for community action and social change. Department permission is required.
This class can be used toward CASC requirements.
Some seniors may be eligible to take SW 513 in place of SW 305, and other students should consult with the CASC offie to determine which cluster they will use the course for. You can apply to enroll in the course here. Permissions will be sent in April.
IGR Capstone Course
"
Social Justice in the Real World" focuses on social justice and social change in the United States and on individual participants' own values, skills, and future plans. This course is only open to seniors. This course counts toward the diversity cluster of the CASC minor.
|
AnnouncementS
ADHD and Learning Disabilities Workshops
The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is hosting free workshops to engage in discussions about ADHD and learning disabilities, while sharing ideas, further resources, and community support.
Learn more and register.
When: April 12, 7 - 8:15PM
Where: 500 E. Washington St., Suite 100
Are We There Yet?
"Are We There Yet?: The Promise, Perils, and Politics of Prison Reform" is a talk with leading corrections policy reform expert, Dr. Marie Gottschalk. Her presentation will examine why the carceral state, with its growing number of outcasts, remains so tenacious in the United States.
When: April 13, 4PM
Where: Ford School, Annenberg Auditorium
Access to the Courts
The Center for the History of Medicine presents the 15th Annual Horace W. Davenport Lecture in the Medical Humanities, "Access to the Courts, Justice for the Poor: A Case Study of Medicaid." All are welcome to attend.
When: April 14, 3 - 5PM
Where: School of Public Health, Lane Auditorium, room 1690
Movie Screening
Join Students for Choice at their free screening of Trapped, a feature-length documentary from director Dawn Porter.
View the trailer.
When: April 14, 7PM
Where: Rackham Amphitheatre
Waste-to-Plate Cooking Workshop
The Waste-to-Plate Project is a platform to produce knowledge, sustenance, pleasure, community, and political agency from food waste. They are having a workshop where a local chef will lead the class in exploring the gastronomic potentials of consumable matter typically treated as waste.
When: April 12, 4 - 6PM
Where: Washtenaw Food Hub
Pathway for Social Change
The "Finding Your Pathway for Social Change" workshop allows students to engage with a panel of community members in Washtenaw county as well as faculty and staff at U-M about their experiences working for positive social change in their careers. RSVP by April 8 for the last workshop in the Learning in Community series.
When: April 12, 6 - 7:30PM
Where: U-M Museum of Art, Multi-Purpose Room
|
scholarships and funding opportunities
Rosalie Ginsberg Scholarship
Two of the $3,000 Rosalie Ginsberg Scholarship for Community Service and Social Action
scholarships will be awarded this year to support U-M students holding junior or senior standing for fall '16, are enrolled full-time, demonstrate a commitment to community service or social action and demonstrate financial need.
Preference is given to students from Cuyahoga County, Ohio; thereafter to students from Ohio; and thereafter to any student. Inger and William Ginsberg established the Rosalie Ginsberg Scholarship Fund in honor of William's mother.
Scholarship candidates must demonstrate strong community service or social action involvement, as well as financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Application deadline is May 13.
Shuyi Li Scholarship
Two of the $1,000 Shuyi Li Scholarship for Community Service and Civic Engagement will be awarded this year to support U-M students holding first or second year standing in fall '16, will be enrolled full-time, demonstrate commitment to community service or civic engagement, and who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Scholarships are funded by a gift from Ginsberg alum Shuyi Li (LSA, '12). Application deadline is May 13.
|
Jobs and Internships
Yahel Social Change Program
The Yahel Social Change Program is
seeking young, energetic college graduates for their 2016/17 cohort, beginning in October 2016. Live and work alongside members of the Ethiopian-Israeli and Arab-Israeli communities in Lod and Rishon LeZion. Learn about social change initiatives through meetings with grassroots activists, social entrepreneurs and community members.
Create and build your own vibrant community that learns and works together, forming the basis for individual and mutual growth. Learn more and apply before May 12.
Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters is a non-partisan, non-profit 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.
Learn more and apply today.
Fellowship Opportunities in Detroit
Intern with UCCF
The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is a psychological clinic on campus that focuses on psychotherapy and testing for kids and adolescents. The clinic has openings for interns interested in clinical experiences as well as gaining administrative skills. The internship is generally 10 hours per week. If interested,
please email [email protected].
ProBAR
ProBAR is a national effort to provide pro bono legal services to asylum seekers detained in South Texas by the U.S government. They are hiring several paralegals for its Immigrant Children's Assistance Project. Joining the team of ProBAR paralegals means becoming a professional advocate for detained immigrant children who are in danger of deportation. They are seeking applicants who are fluent in Spanish, have a four-year degree, and a strong work ethic. Learn more about employment opportunities.
Research Opportunity
Alice leads an Arab-Jewish dialogue research project and is looking for students who are interested in joining the team over the summer or in the fall. Students will learn qualitative research skills including coding, data analysis, interviewing, etc. Contact Alice at [email protected] for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
