Note from the CASC staff:

Greetings CASC Community!

We hope that your semester continues to engage our campus community in dialogue and action through social change efforts, and look forward to your participation in CASC courses and programs. As we continue to collaborate with students to improve our communications and outreach efforts, we want to formally invite your participation as current and prospective students in CASC Website Focus groups. If you are interested in sharing your feedback, reflections, and advice, sign up to join us in discussion, over lunch. The details are listed in CASC announcements.

Additionally, we are recruiting students to join the SW 300 DECLARE Social Justice retreat. This course  is a two day retreat that allows students to explore their motivations, pursuits and pathways toward social justice engagement in multiple contexts. The details on how to get involved are listed below in CASC announcements.

Best,
CASC Programming Team

**If you have an announcement you would like in the newsletter, please send it to cascminor@umich.edu by Friday at 5PM
casc announcements
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 for which CASC students are eligible to apply up to $250. 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.  To apply for  funding , students must  submit a funding proposal .  Contact the CASC office with questions.

CASC Drop-In 
For the 2017 Winter Semester the drop in hours for CASC are on Wednesdays from 1PM-4PM in rooms 3833 and 3831 in the School of Social Work. Stop by if you have questions related to academic advising regarding the minor, course planning, senior audits, declaring the minor and any other general questions regarding CASC! 

CASC Website Focus Groups
The CASC Programming team is seeking your feedback, inquiry, and support updating the existing CASC minor website. If you are a current or prospective CASC student, we encourage your participation in a focus group to help us transform the website. Your direct feedback will ensure that the virtual spaces we develop reflect the needs and desires of our diverse student body. We hope you consider joining us! Lunch will be provided, and the sessions will be held in the School of Social Work Room B770. Sign up today!
  • Current Student Focus Group: Tuesday January 31st, 12 - 1PM
  • Prospective Student Focus Group: Thursday February 2nd,  12 - 1PM
CASC Info Sessions
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! RSVP to  cascminor@umich.edu. Info Sessions will be in room 1794 in the School of Social Work building on the following dates
  • Thursday, February 16, 2017  12PM - 1PM
  • Thursday, March 9, 2017  12PM - 1PM
  • Thursday, April 6, 2017    12PM - 1PM
CASC COURSES
CASC Course Guide
Start planning your Winter 2017 CASC course load in time for backpacking/registration. check out the School of Social Work course catalog for more details about Winter 2017 offerings. For a listing of additional courses that count toward the minor available in the Winter of 2017, check out the CASC Course Guide available on our website.To petition a course to count for CASC, please email the syllabus and a short paragraph about which cluster you think it should count for and why to cascminor@umich.edu.

SW 300, DECLARE: A Social Justice Retreat
DECLARE is a two day retreat that allows you to dive deeply into thinking about your identities, your social justice work, and how you can work to implement change. The retreat is open to all declared CASC minors and students who have met with a CASC adviser and plan to declare the minor.   Registration : In order to receive a permission to enroll, please complete the DECLARE Petition Form . You must complete a course permission no later than December 9th If you have any questions, contact Amber . You will be notified by December 10th if you are granted permission into the course.
Sec 001: February 11th - 12th, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
CAMPUS Announ cementS
Living and Working Around the World: Conversations with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
This event, sponsored in conjunction with the International Institute and the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, will feature Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have served all over the world. Students will divide into small groups based on their regional interests and get to hear stories RPCVs who served there. This event is for those interested in serving in the PC and interested in living or working abroad. Dinner will be served. Register for this event . 
When: Wednesday, January 18, 6:30PM - 8PM
Where: International Institute, Room 1636

Galvanizing Social Justice Through Comics (Co-sponsored by CASC)
Leading graphic historical novelist Joe Sacco (Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt, Footnote in Gaza, Safe Area Gorazde) will chronicle how and why he uses the graphic novel format to catalyze social justice and human rights struggles in the U.S. and around the world. This presentation is part of a series on social justice-oriented graphic novels organized by the International Institute's Enterprise-funded Conflict and Peace Initiative.
When: Thursday, January 19, 5PM - 7PM
Where: Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St

SAAN Conference: Meridian 2017
The South Asian Awareness Network (SAAN) is holding their annual conference titled: "Meridian 2017: Exploring Intersections, Challenging our Perceptions, Reaching New Heights." Participants will be part of a two day conference of entertainment, workshops, and speakers from all over the world who incorporate social justice into their everyday lives.This year's speakers include Azmat Khan and Babbu the Painter. Tickets are $25. Find out more and register.
When: Friday & Saturday, January 20 & 21
Where: Michigan League

Shaun King: A Talk On Activism And Movement Building
Shaun King, writer and #BlackLivesMatter activist, will speak on his experiences and student activism. This event will gather and unite individuals to dream about movement building, activism and what that means for the 21st century. Tickets are free and required for entry. Find out more. 
When: Monday, January 23
Where: Rackham Auditorium, Rackham Graduate School

Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win The Space Race
Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures, talks about race, gender, science, the history of technology, and much else. She shows us the surprising ways that women and people of color have contributed to American innovation while pursuing the American Dream. There is a fireside chat and book signing to follow the presentation at 7PM in the Stamps Auditorium. 
When: Tuesday, January 24, 4PM - 5:30PM
Where: Rackham Auditorium, Rackham Graduate School

Spectra: Call for Performers
UMMA, in partnership with Arts at Michigan, Michigan Community Scholars Program, Michigan in Color, and WCBN invite performers to join in a night to share our voices with one another. Whether through tone, pitch, meter, or rhyme, spoken art and song express our humanity. Please submit a short written proposal of your performance not exceeding ten minutes. Contact Briannon English at briannon@umich.edu by January 26 if you are interested.

Sports Study Abroad Programs
CGIS is offering a variety of new opportunities to study sports and sport culture abroad. Explore your passion for sports with new lenses including cultural studies, ethics, business, social science, and more. These programs are designed for students with internships, student athletes and students with tight summer schedules. All programs are taught in English and last 3-6 weeks.The deadline for each program is February 1. Learn more and apply now.
Jewish Communal Leadership Program
For incoming MSW students, the Jewish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) at the University of Michigan School of Social Work is now accepting applications for next fall. JCLP is a leadership program that integrates Jewish communal learning with social work practice and an emphasis on social justice. Generous program funding is offered. Regular deadlines are February 1 and March 1.  Learn more and apply now. Contact Paige Walker at  vpwalker@umich.edu with questions. 

Hijabi Monologues: Halfway Hijabi
In light of the escalation in hate crimes targeted against Muslim veiled women (Hijabi's) following the 2016 Presidential Election, there will be an event called the "Hijabi Monologues: Halfway Hijabi." The organizers of the event ask any Hijab-wearing women interested in performing at the event to please email at either alyiaha@umich.edu or fshaidar@umich.edu. Performances can be anything pertinent, i.e. your hijab story, poetry, art. This is an indispensable opportunity to learn about the hijab - its history and its modernity - as well as provide a safe space for Hijabi's to share their unheard experiences with a compassionate audience. 
When: Friday, Febuary 3, 7PM - 9PM
Where: Amphitheater Auditorium, Rackham

LSA Social Impact Fair
The LSA Social Impact Fair will host several nonprofit organizations (mostly from southeastern Michigan) for students to learn about internship and volunteer opportunities in a variety of fields. Develop your own professional skill set while working to better the community.
When: Monday, Febuary 6, 6PM - 8PM
Where: Pendleton Room, Michigan Union
Scholarships and funding opportunities
U-M Library Mini-Grant
U-M Library is offering mini-grants (up to $1,000) to support innovative and collaborative projects that make a real-life impact. Projects must strengthen community partnerships, enhance global scholarship, and/or advocate for diversity and inclusion. Open to all students, teams, and student organizations.  Applications due Friday, January 20 . Find more information and apply . 

Davis Projects for Peace
The Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning is pleased to announce the Davis Projects for Peace initiative. Projects for peace  summer-long projects designed and implemented by undergraduate students who are passionate about peace. The initiative prepares students as ethical global leaders by providing the resources to execute innovative grassroots project ideas. The selected project proposal will be funded up to $10,000 and implemented during summer of 2017. Proposals due midnight on Monday, January 23. Learn more and apply now. 

Bonderman Fellowship Information Session
The Bonderman Travel Fellowship offers 4 graduating LSA seniors an  8-month  international trek. Each spring, 4 fellows receive  $20,000  to travel to at least  6 countries  in 2 regions of the world where they'll immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations. Want to learn more? Come to an info session.  Application due Monday, January 30. 

Boren Award for International Study
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).  Applications due January 31. Learn more and apply today.

Geriatric Joy Video Contest
We know that you are creative, have good ideas, and can use a thousand dollars. So don't miss this opportunity.  The Gerontology Learning Community is holding a video contest, titled " Geriatric  Joy," with a top prize of $1,000. You will create a less than three minute video portraying joy in the aging adult population.  Entries due January 31 . Enter today.

Leadership Engagement Scholarship
The Leadership Engagement Scholarship is a new scholarship initiated by the Central Student Government (CSG) that addresses the financial burden of students with cost barriers to engaging co-curricular activities. This fund supports student leadership in any and every avenue of campus life, such as Greek Life, student government, club sports, and the performing arts sector. Questions about the scholarship can be directed to leadershipscholarship@umich.edu.

International Institute Fellowships
The International Institute and its affiliated centers offer a number of awards for U-M students (of all academic levels and from all colleges and schools) wishing to participate in internships or conduct research outside the U.S. Maximum funding amounts range from $2,500-$10,000, depending on the award.  Learn more and apply today.
Jobs and Internsh ips
Arts Ambassador
The Arts Ambassador Program is designed to increase student awareness of the arts on campus and connect with other students who share an interest in the arts. They are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing students who have interest in the arts and are living in a Residence Hall or living community (fraternity/sorority house, co-op, etc.). Arts Ambassadors are unpaid volunteers who serve within their living communities as a resource for arts opportunities on campus. Applications for Winter 2017 are due January 20. Learn more and apply now.

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program
The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (DDCSP UM) is a two-year research and internship opportunity for undergraduate students interested in conservation, nature, and the environment. The program is aimed at bringing more undergraduates currently underrepresented in the environmental field into the conservation arena. Accepted students receive a stipend, room, board and travel expenses. Applications due February 8. Learn more and apply today. 

Success By 6 Internship
The Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative vision is that every child in Washtenaw County enters school healthy and ready to succeed. The internship includes a mix of these projects depending on time available and interest: administrative support for Great Start Smile program, support in the planning of Community Events and assisting with Action Team projects related to our strategic plan. The internship is 10 to 12 hours per week with a stipend of $11/hour available. Reliable transportation is required. For more information contact Margy Long at mlong@washtenawisd.org. 

Impact Campaign
If you're interested in joining a team of passionate people to make an impact on issues like global warming, clean water, big money's influence over our democracy, consider a job with Impact. Impact is a non-profit project that runs action campaigns. Their mission is to create the grassroots action, energy and power it takes to make an impact on issues that matter. They are expanding hiring graduating seniors and recent college graduates for two-year commitments beginning in the fall of 2017.  Learn more and apply now . For more information email  jobs@weareimpact.org .

Campaign and Event Aide at Greater Cleveland Food Bank
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank's mission is working together to ensure that everyone in our communities has the nutritious food they need every day. They are searching for a campaign and event aide to help plan events, securing donations, and providing support at committee meetings. Learn more and apply today. Contact CASC alum Leah Backo with questions.

President's Advisory Committee for Labor Standards and Human Rights (PACLSHR)
The PACLSHR is now soliciting applications to put together a research team to conduct a follow up study which will focus on the two select categories of food and electronics to a) assess labor standards and human rights issues, b) identify external partners (e.g., FLA / WRC or other sector specific organizations) to assist the university, c) identify select universities who share similar perspectives and are willing to work with us, and d) identify feasible pathways for improving labor standards in these two categories that outlines necessary resources (internal and external) and an organizational structure, as well as appropriate (direct and indirect) cost impacts. The final deliverable will be a presentation to the PACLSHR and a final report. For more information about the application and application process, email  PACLSHRApplications@umich.edu.

University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Phone: (734) 763-5733