Note from the CASC staff:
Hi Everyone,
Like many of you, we are reeling from the horrific moments both nationally and internationally over the last few weeks. It feels difficult to take in the scope of violence and oppression throughout the world. We've seen police brutality and ongoing gun violence in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis, Dallas and Orlando; violent attacks in Iraq, Bangladesh and Turkey; the deadly teachers' strike in Mexico; and burgeoning civil war in South Sudan. We know that this does not begin to encompass the suffering happening throughout the world,
and that each of us is connected to and experiencing these tragedies in different ways.
We are all looking for ways to better respond from a place of compassion and justice with a commitment to social change and human rights.
We will hold a community conversation this Thursday at 3 pm in room B798 SSWB, and hope that many of you will be able to join us. You can also see below for opportunities to get involved in social justice work this summer, including two rallies in support of Black Lives Matter.
In Solidarity,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
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CASC Community Conversation
Join the CASC community for a conversation about ongoing national and international violence. This is a space to come together to process, and to think about how we can work towards a more just and peaceful world. The conversation will be peer-facilitated, and we welcome all students.
When: Thursday, July 14, 3PM
Where: B798 SSWB
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 fall 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 special studies credit. If you are interested, please
read the full job description and apply, or contact
Alice.
This course examines academic literature in critical pedagogy, bilingual, and multicultural education and contextualizes this information with hands-on experience in educational settings with Students of Color. Students will examine the historical, social, political, and economic forces that shape disparate outcomes along the educational pipeline, by race, gender, class, and language. Students will also volunteer in local school-settings three hours per week to contextualize their academic knowledge with K-12 practice.
This course can be substituted for the action cluster.
RCIDIV 351, Section 2
This two-credit mini-course is designed for students who have learned some of the basics about
race and racism, either in classes or in life, and who are eager to discuss, in an open-minded
atmosphere, how race and racism figure in today's "post-racial" climate.
This course can be substituted for the context cluster.
"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 office to determine which cluster they will use the course for. You can
apply to enroll in the course here.
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AnnouncementS
Rally Against Violence
Come together to grieve the recent shootings and take action against racism and gun violence.
Learn more.
When: July 12, 5:30PM
Where: Liberty Plaza
Black Lives Matter Protest and March
Ann Arbor community members are organizing a
peaceful Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest and march. Students, staff, faculty and organizations from U-M, Eastern Michigan University, and Washtenaw Community College will participate in this movement to show love and compassion for those who were victims of police brutality, and solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
When: July 13, 6:00PM
Where: Michigan Union
Detroit Initiative Fundraiser
Join the Detroit Initiative (DI) for their fundraiser to support Detroit nonprofit organizations. Bring a DI fundraising flyer to Mongolian BBQ and part of the bill will be donated. All interested in learning more can connect with CASC alum Christina Castillo, the site liaison for the DI or Lorraine Gutierrez, faculty for the DI.
When: August 4
Where: Mongolian BBQ, Ann Arbor
Crossing Water Volunteers Needed
Crossing Water is a service opportunity for those interested in partnering with Flint in doing intensive and meaningful relief work. Be a part of a humanitarian effort that is touching the lives of many, and can change your life too. People from all walks of life and skill level are welcome. Learn more today.
Caregivers Needed
The Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County (CSSW) is seeking non-medical caregivers for their Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver Program. Volunteers will assist with families that are caring for a loved one and need a break or home-bound seniors who would like someone to talk to and spend time with. Caregivers must be 21 years of age or older and willing to commit to 2-4 hours a week for 6 months. To learn more or get started, contact Samantha Larsen.
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Jobs and Internships
Caregivers Needed
The Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County (CSSW) is seeking non-medical caregivers for their Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver Program. Volunteers will assist with families that are caring for a loved one and need a break or home-bound seniors who would like someone to talk to and spend time with. Caregivers must be 21 years of age or older and willing to commit to 2-4 hours a week for 6 months. To learn more or get started,
contact Samantha Larsen
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Neighborhood Housing Services
The Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Chicago is a non-profit neighborhood revitalization organization. Their mission is to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods. They are currently hiring for two VISTA positions, a
Housing Specialist Post-Purchase position and a
Housing Specialist Financial Capabilities position. Both positions will run August 2016 - December 2017.
Communities Coordinator Position
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is seeking a full-time
Communities Coordinator. Responsibilities include coordinating educational and community-building activities in partnership with local governments and community organizations; facilitating local committees of volunteers to implement Welcoming Michigan's goals and activities; conducting outreach, and developing
relationships with community leaders. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with immigration issues and immigrant communities as an organizer.
ELI Summer Student Employment Opportunity
The English Language Institute (ELI) is seeking students to serve as Undergraduate Consultants in ELI 994, a summer intensive training program for new international GSIs in LSA. These paid positions are open to students with and without work-study and offer participants a fun and interactive intercultural experience.
Learn more and apply today.
Campaign Analyst
Sierra Club is seeking someone with a strong quantitative research background to be their movement building analyst, working to determine best organizing strategies. This position is based in Washington D.C.
Learn more and apply today.
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 for more information. Please note that this is an unpaid position, but students may be eligible for independent study credit.
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