Note from the CASC staff:
Greetings all,
After a great Fall Break, there is no better way to transition back into school than connecting with fellow CASC students! Hosted by the student board, come join the CASC social and study with donuts, cider, and coffee from Washtenaw Dairy. Stop by and say hi or stick around and study with us this Friday, October 21st from 2-5pm.
We look forward to connecting with you through our upcoming CASC events!
CASC Programming Team
**If you have an announcement you would like in the newsletter, please send it to [email protected] by Friday at 5PM
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Master's of Social Work Info Session for CASC Students
Interested in learning more about receiving a master's degree in social work? Come to this event to learn more! Please note, this event is only open to declared CASC minors who are interested in the preferred admissions program. RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Light refreshments provided!
When: Wednesday, October 26, 12:30PM-1:30PM
Where: B780, SSW
CASC Social & Study with Cider & Donuts
After a great Fall Break, there is no better way to transition back into school than connecting with fellow CASC students! Come meet up with other CASC students while enjoying free donuts, cider, and coffee from Washtenaw Dairy. Stop by and say hi or stick around and study with us. Share our
Facebook event with other CASC friends!
When: Friday, October 21, 2PM-5PM
Where: B770, SSW
MSW Application Writing Workshop
All current CASC students who are applying to the MSW program are welcome to attend this event to have your application essay reviewed by a current MSW student and CASC alum. To get the most out of the session, please bring at least a rough draft or ideas of what you will write about in your essay. Slots are limited, so sign up today. To select a slot, ensure you scroll to November 1.
When: Tuesday, November 1, 12PM - 1PM
Where: 1794, SSW
CASC Info Session
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and available opportunities for CASC students after graduation!
When: Friday, November 4, 5:30PM - 8PM
Where: 1804, SSW
CASC 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. Please allow 2-3 weeks for a response.
Have a question about a major or minor? Want to ask a few more things about CASC before deciding to declare? Come check out CASC on November 8 and many other majors and minors on all of the meetup days.
When: November 2 & 14, 2:30PM - 4:30PM; November 8, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Where: Hatcher Library Gallery
CASC Course Guide
The CASC Course Guide is now available on our website for Fall 2016. If you would like to petition a course to count for CASC, please email the syllabus, what cluster it should count for, and a short paragraph about why it should count to [email protected].
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CAMPUS AnnouncementS
Investing in Ability events explore the interconnected nature of disability and diversity.
The School of Social Work co-sponsors events each year. Please join us
in celebration of the Diversity of Disabilities. All events are free and everyone is welcome. Review the
calendar of events for more information on events that will take place throughout October.
When: Beginning Tuesday, October 4
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Launch
The University of Michigan will host a day-long launch of their new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic plan. There will be a variety of interactive events, beginning at 9AM. Read more details on the University of Michigan's
diversity website.
When: Thursday, October 6, Beginning at 9AM
Students for Choice will be hosting their fourth annual Abortion Speakout. The purpose of this event is to provide a safe space for anyone who is a member of the Michigan community to share their personal abortion story in a non-judgmental environment. This event is meant to constitute a step toward ending the stigma, shame, and silence that some individuals who have had an abortion experience. View the
Facebook event for more information.
When: Thursday, October, 20, 8PM
Where: Anderson Room, Michigan Union
Can 'Baby Bonds' Eliminate Racial Wealth Gap?
Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan is proud to sponsor the first in a new series of interactive talks, Fighting Poverty in 2017 and Beyond. The featured speaker will be Darrick Hamilton, PhD. Darrick is a stratification economist, who focuses on the causes, consequences, and remedies to racial and ethnic inequalities in economic and health outcomes. Participants must
RSVP by October 19.
When: Friday, October 21, 12PM - 1:30PM
Where: B780, SSW
Detroit School Series
The Detroit School series seeks to stimulate an interdisciplinary conversation on how research on Detroit-a city often seen as an extreme outlier of decline-can produce knowledge that is original and relevant to urban studies globally. This year, our series has two guiding questions: "What topics can't we understand without grappling with Detroit?" and "What must we know in order to understand Detroit itself?" Learn more today.
When: First event, Friday, October 21, 4:30PM
Where: 1110, Weill Hall
Destination Detroit - The Creative Arts
Remember the
Culture Bus?
Well, it's back with a new twist. Each semester, the Detroit Center will sponsor an excursion to Detroit to learn about its rich and diverse history, people and institutions. This semester's topic will focus on the Creative Arts.
Register today.
When: Friday, October 28, 9AM - 10:30PM
Where: University of Michigan Detroit Center, 3663 Woodward Avenue, Suite 150
Detroit Environmental Tour
This year's Detroit Environmental Tour: A Tour of Toxic Sites in Detroit will include a
free bus tour of neighborhoods in southwest Detroit during which participants will learn about various environmental hazards and restoration activities. Learn more and register today.
When: Saturday, October 29, 9AM - 4PM
Where: Detroit, Michigan
Museums and Social Justice Lecture Series
Social justice and transparency are not new concerns in museums practice or museum studies. However, there is a renewed urgency in today's political climate and a new generation of activists are working to make change. Speakers in this series will address their work, and the challenges, opportunities and results in expanding the relevance, impact and value of museums in today's world.
Learn more today.
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Scholarships and funding opportunities
Boren Award Information Session
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). This information session will give you more information about scholarship and fellowship opportunities.
When: Monday, October 24 4PM - 5PM
Where: 1644, SSW
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Jobs and Internships
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Internship
The central mission of the CFPB is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans, and empower consumers to take more control over their economic lives. CFPB is looking for students from a wide variety of graduate and undergraduate backgrounds. Visit the website to learn more about the
application and hiring process. Applications will be accepted beginning October 20.
Impact America provides an opportunity for recent graduates to engage with communities of need in a meaningful way, broadening their perspectives and making a real impact in their communities. This AmeriCorps Member positions combines services with our nationally unique initiatives. Applications due Tuesday, November 1.
Learn more and apply today.
Available Positions with CIL
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