Note from the CASC staff:
Hello Everyone,
We hope that you had a restful and fun break and feel refreshed for the final month of the semester!
As a reminder, tomorrow CASC will hold a community conversation and lunch to provide a space for us to learn about and discuss topics happening both domestically and globally. Our conversation will focus on building community and coalitions in the face of difficult events and climates. We hope you'll be able to join us.
Best,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
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CASC Community Conversation
Join us for a community conversation and lunch to discuss topics happening both domestically and globally, and how we can work to build community in the face of difficult event and climates.
RSVP here or just drop in.
When: Tuesday, December 1, 12 pm - 1 pm
Where: Room B770
Winter 2016 Course Guide
Registration for SW 300
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. It is once again being offered for one credit toward the diversity cluster. To register,
complete this form.
Registration for SW 305
The registration process for SW 305 has changed.
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.
Registration for 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. There are four options for SW 401 in the winter term. You
must
petition for enrollment in SW 401 by completing
one of these forms
.
Email [email protected]
with any questions.
Registration for SW 490
CASC is launching a new mini-course! The
Social Work Speaker Series will feature student conversations with a different Social Work Faculty member each lecture. This course can be substituted for one credit toward the context cluster. To register, go to the course guide in Wolverine Access.
Registration for SW 503
Social Work and Sports is a two day mini-course that discusses how social work values, concepts, and interventions on both the micro and macro levels can enhance sport activities. This course can be substituted for one credit toward the context cluster. There is limited space available for CASC students.
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.
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.
CASC 5th Year Anniversary
We are excited to be celebrating our Fifth Year Anniversary! Join us for a celebration on December 9 from 4 - 6PM in the ECC. RSVP today and we look forward to seeing you there!
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.
Social Change Media Interviews
PhD student
Dan Lane is conducting a study exploring how socially engaged college students use social media as change makers. Please join them for 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. The interviews will be 1 hour and scheduled during your availability. Snacks will be provided!
ADDITIONAL CASC COURSES
Art and Design for Community Change Course
Through this mini-course, students will engage in readings and discuss topics related to arts and community change, dialogue with artists doing this work, and participate in a local arts based community project. Learn more about this course. This course can be substituted for the context cluster.
Law and Social Justice Course
History 235 is a course that examines the evolution of cause lawyering in the United States and how some lawyers have used law as an instrument of social change.
Learn more about this course. This course can be substituted for the context cluster.
Intergroup Dialogue Course
UC/PSYCH/SOC 122 is a three-credit course carefully structured to explore social group identity, conflict, community, and social justice.
Learn more about this course
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AnnouncementS
Tri-Campus Summit Call for Proposals
Proposals are now being accepted for the Tri-Campus Community Engagement Summit on February 6. The theme of the summit will be #WhoWillBeNext and poses the question of "who will be next to suffer from injustice, and likewise, who will be next to lead and carry the waters of justice."
Learn more about the summit and submit a proposal by November 30 at 5PM.
The View From Here
Sigma Phi Omega is sponsoring a photo exhibit regarding the reflections from and about older adults. Stop by and learn more about the perceptions surrounding older adults and explore human narratives around aging.
When: November 30 - December 4
Where: School of Social Work, hallway across from the ECC
Surviving Eugenics Screening
Students for Choice will screen "Surviving Eugenics" in hopes of beginning a deeper conversation on reproductive justice.
Learn more about the event.
When: December 1, 7PM
Where: Rackham Amphitheatre
Redesigning ResEd Experience
The Residential Programs Innovations and Tools Subcommittee within the Digital Innovation Advisory Group would like to field thoughts and reactions to redesigning the residential education experience. They would like feedback on the
new, innovative proposal they are developing. RSVP and direct any questions to
Erin McCann.
When: December 2, 1PM
PhotoVoice Exhibit Opening
PhotoVoice uses photography focused on a theme or issue to share individual and collective experiences to the community and decision makers. The theme of this exhibit will be on educational inequity, cultural identity, food and nutrition, and environmental justice.
When: December 4, 6PM
Where: School of Social Work, Atrium
Michigan In Color
Michigan in Color is a section of the Michigan Daily that focuses on the experiences of students of color at U-M. All mediums of expression for submission are acceptable including but not limited to a poem, narrative, song, a photo series, or a short film. The only essential is sharing something about your experiences on campus as a person of color, but can include how this identity influences or affects other identities.
Submit a piece and learn more.
SiD Announcement
Semester in Detroit is now accepting applications for the spring and fall 2016 programs on a rolling basis. The first 15 applicants accepted for fall 2016 will receive a $500 stipend. Spend a semester taking urban studies classes while interning with a community organization or public official in Detroit.
Learn more and apply today.
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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.
The Ashley Adams Innovation Awards
FLAS Student Funding Info Sessions
Learn more about the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for undergraduate students by attending an info session. A FLAS fellowship provides tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer. Learn more about the fellowships and info sessions.
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Jobs and Internships
City Year Detroit has a great opportunity to serve students and their community for half a year. The Mid Year position begins January 19 and will present an opportunity to apply for a Full Year Senior AmeriCorps member position for the 2016-2017 service year. Mid Year members receive the same benefits as a Full Year member.
Apply before December 1.
University Library Fellows Needed
The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service offers a chance to make an impact through four or eight weeks this summer taking action while getting hands-on learning experience in the nation's capital. This internship will put you on the front-lines working to solve local and national issues.
Learn more and apply before the December 10 early deadline.
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Georgia, Indiana, and New Jersey. The Fellowship also works to change the way top teachers are prepared, partnering with colleges and universities that have agreed to provide Fellows with innovative, year-long classroom experiences, rigorous academic work, and ongoing mentoring.
Learn more and apply today.
Intern in Eastern Europe
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