Note from the CASC staff:
Greetings all,
The CASC community is committed to the development and implementation of social justice programs and events that promote understanding and awareness about wide ranging national, global, and local issues. If you are interested in planning, organizing and implementing events for the larger CASC community and much more, apply to join the CASC Student Advisory Board. The details on how to get involved are listed in CASC announcements.
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 cascminor@umich.edu by Friday at 5PM
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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.
When: Friday, December 2, 12PM - 1PM
Where: 1794, SSW
Join The CASC Student Advisory Board
Interested in getting more involved with CASC? The CASC Student Advisory Board serves this amazing community by hosting events, recruiting students for the minor, engaging in research opportunities, and more. They are currently seeking students to join the board, especially students with current first, second and third year standing. They strive to be an inclusive space, welcoming to all identities, and do hope that you will help the CASC community grow.
Apply now
.
Applications due December 15.
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.
To apply for
funding
, students must
submit a funding proposal
.
Contact the CASC office with questions.
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
SW 305: Theories and Practices for Community Action and Social Change
This foundations course for the Community Action and Social Change Minor is designed to prepare students to be informed and active participants in the process of community building and social change. The course uses a multidisciplinary framework to develop competencies that will help students envision what community action and social change look like, identify and implement steps towards social change, build on positive sources of power, indigenous knowledge and experiences of individuals, groups, and communities who are engaged in social change efforts.
Registration: CASC minor students can independently enroll in the SW 305 course. If you are not a declared CASC minor student, to register for SW 305 you MUST complete a
CASC Course Petition Form indicating your preferred section. Completing this form is the only way to receive an override for the semester. Permissions will be given to students in order of class standing. 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.
Section 001: Tu/Th 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Section 002: Fri 9:00AM - 12:00PM
SW 401: Community Action and Social Change
Integrative
Capstone Experience
This one credit course is the capstone course for the undergraduate minor in Community Action and Social Change. The course is designed as to help students integrate their learning from the different component areas of the minor and to develop an e-portfolio that captures the core learning, Students will meet in small groups to engage in generative interviewing to facilitate the development of philosophy statements and artifacts. Students will use the M e-portfolio software to input their philosophy statement and artifacts. Students will present their e-portfolios in a showcase at the end of the semester.
Registration: CASC minor students must receive a permission in order to enroll. Please complete a CASC Course Petition Form in order to receive an override to register. If you have any questions, contact Amber.
Sec 001: Tue, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sec 002: Thurs, January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sec 003: Fri, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sec 004: Wed, January 25, February 1, 8, 5, 22, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Emerson Service Learning Opportunity
This is a 1 or 2 credit opportunity for independent study for CASC students interested in helping resource and implement a service-learning initiative at Emerson Middle School in Ann Arbor. Some availability to do prep work in December is desirable, along with a flexible schedule around Martin Luther King Day. Please email cascminor@umich.edu with "Emerson" in the subject line for further details.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Community Action in Contemporary London
With
Lorraine
Gutiérrez of the Department of Psychology and the School of Social Work, explore theories of empowerment and multiculturalism and learn about the diversity and cultural contributions of various communities in London in
Community Action in Contemporary London
3 credits; counts toward CASC minor and Race and Ethnicity requiremen
t). Visit
MCOMPASS, for more information on how to register and get involved.
Not Just Words: Rhetoric, Campus Activism, and Social Change
2-credit mini-course
This course invites students to design and implement projects aimed at working for social justice on campus and in the broader community. Students set their own project goals; projects can be individual or collaborative and can draw from multiple disciplines.
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To enroll through DAAS, select
:
- AAS 290.001 for first session
- AAS 290.002 for second session.
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To enroll through English, select
:
- ENG 221.005 for first session
- ENG 221.006 for second session.
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JUVENILE (IN)JUSTICE - A Documentary Viewing & Discussion
Are you passionate about youth? Human rights? The fight against mass incarceration and the school-to-prison pipeline? Please join us for our event "JUVENILE (IN)JUSTICE," as we view the documentary "Natural Life" and discuss the need for Juvenile Lifer Reform in the United States. Complimentary popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
When: Wednesday, November 30, 12:10PM - 2PM
Where: B780, SSW
Global Citizenship in Practice Conference
Global citizenship is a popular idea among many students and educators, yet we do not always conceptualize or actualize it in the same ways. This conference is an opportunity to share interdisciplinary approaches to global citizenship, with emphasis on how we put this idea into practice.
by Wednesday, November 30
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Ethics of Eating
This is an interactive presentation given by two members of the Ethical Choices Program. This is a group that goes to high schools and colleges and presents on different aspects of veganism, such as nutrition, environmental impact, and animal ethics. The presentation will be a combination of all three subjects.
Find more information here
.
When: Wednesday, November 30, 7PM - 8:30PM
Where: 1028 Dana Building
Self-Defense Strategies Workshop
Wish you felt a little safe? Wish you know what you could do if you were attacked? Come to the CEW's self-defense workshop. Sensei Wright will share strategies and moves that might help you protect yourself in an unsafe situation. Space is limited so
registration is required. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to move. Email Connie Hansen at cchansen@umich.edu with questions.
When: Thursday, December 1, 3PM - 4PM
Where: CEW Conference Room
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. Priority deadline is December 1. Regular deadlines are February 1 and March 1. Learn more and apply now. Contact Paige Walker at vpwalker@umich.edu with questions.
Google Nonprofit Workshop
Google is hosting a free workshop to learn about how Google tools can be used to grow your nonprofit organization online. There will be a review of all the free Google tools available to nonprofits as well as assistance in setting up Google products like Gmail and Google Ad Grants accounts. Contact
Google Community Leaders Program with questions.
RSVP here.
Where: 2300 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor MI, 48105
Hillel Event With Justice Richard Bernstein
Hillel will be hosting Justice Richard Bernstein of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Justice Richard Bernstein became the first blind justice elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2014. Prior to being elected to Michigan's highest court, Justice Bernstein was known as a tireless advocate for disabled rights as an attorney. Justice Bernstein is invited as part of the University's Diversity and Inclusion initiative.
When: Sunday, December 4, 6PM
Where: Hillel, 1429 Hill St
Gender Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Gender affirming care for transgender youth will be discussed, including a review of recent health research and the updated primary care guidelines from the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health. Health care providers and students from a variety of health disciplines are encouraged to attend. Contact Laura Jadwin-Cakmak with any questions.
When: Monday, December 5, 5:30PM - 7PM
Where: 1240, School of Nursing Building, 426 N. Ingalls
Trip To
Detroit
Institute of Arts
Join the Center for Campus Involvement for an afternoon of fun as they travel to the Detroit Institute of Art. Space is available for 50 students on a first come, first serve basis. The bus will leave the Michigan Union at 1:30pm promptly. Tickets are $5.
Sign up here.
When: Saturday, December 10, 1:30PM - 6PM
CommonGround Application
IGR
CommonGround
is a part of The Program on Intergroup Relations developed for students across campus to learn about prejudice, stereotyping, power, privilege, and oppression through one-time workshops.
Workshop Facilitators
undergo an intensive training, develop the curriculum for workshops, facilitate 2-3 workshops per month, and attend weekly meetings.
Student Coordinators
are the primary source of innovation and feedback for the program's growth. IGR CommonGround Winter 2017
Workshop Facilitators
and
Student Coordinators
application available
here. Applications due Wednesday, December 20, 2016.
This is a rolling application.
Understanding and Improving The U.S. Healthcare System
Students have an opportunity to gain a survey of the US healthcare system in an inter-professional campus-wide, massive open online course (MOOC) focused on U.S. health policy. All U-M students are welcome at all learning levels. This course will bring principles and challenges of the U.S. healthcare system to learners in an accessible way, and will encourage them to examine their own assumptions and experiences..The winter 2017 program begins on Monday January 16, 2017 and runs through Friday, February 24, 2017.
Find out more and register.
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Scholarships and funding opportunities
Fellowship for Social Innovators at Harvard Kennedy School
We are seeking students who would like to advance their work on a social problem while earning their master's degree at Harvard. This program was established to support advancement of progress against a pressing social or public problem while in school.
Selected students will pursue an independent social innovation project alongside their Harvard degree program. Their work will be informed by a curated sequence of co-curricular sessions, practitioner visits, individualized coaching/mentorship, and up to $30,000 of financial support.
Lean more and apply today.
Humanity in Action Fellowships
T
he Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of college students and recent graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance- including the political foundations of racial hierarchies, antisemitism, Islamophobia and colonial domination as they affect different minority groups today. The Fellowship seeks to educate, connect and inspire the world's future leaders in the fields of human rights and social justice. There are programs in both Europe (multiple locations) and Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more and apply today. The deadline to apply is January 4, 2017.
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 10. Learn more today.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
FLAS Fellowships provide 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 in the U.S. or abroad. Interested in learning more? Attend an
info session and apply today
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Applications due January 15.
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.
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.
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AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
The AFL-CIO Organizing
institute runs an intense and selective, classroom and paid apprenticeship program to match individuals from a variety of backgrounds who want to be union organizers. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are recommended to be hired by local and national unions. Learn more and apply today. Reach out to Patrick Scott at pscott@aflcio.org with any 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 deeper dive 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
English Language Institute Undergraduate Consultants
The English Language Institute is recruiting undergraduate students for paid consulting positions in a Winter 2017 GSI teacher preparation course. As consultants, students participate in mock office hours held by a prospective GSI and in practice teaching sessions as they would in a regular class and give feedback on the quality of the instruction in terms of language use and lesson delivery.
Applications due December 5, 2016
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Apply now. Contact Christine Feak at
cfeak@umich.edu with questions and for more information.
Summer 2017 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
Hosted in Washington D.C, this community leadership and engagement program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with an nonprofit organization in the Washington, DC metro area and fully furnished on-campus housing in the heart of Washington, DC.
Apply by December 6 to receive a 5% tuition discount.
Find out more and apply today. Contact Carly Chafey at
cchafey@tfas.org with questions.
North Mississippi VISTA Project
The North Mississippi VISTA Project, which is a program housed under the McLean Institute, has a mission that is dedicated to fighting poverty through education. VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members commit to year of national service with community-based organizations working to create sustainable solutions to addressing poverty. In addition to a modest living stipend, VISTA members receive health insurance and an end-of-service education award (or cash stipend).
Learn more and apply now.
Applications due Monday, December 12.
Oakland Literacy Center Tutor Coordinator
The Oakland Literacy Center is seeking a tutor coordinator. The Tutor Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and training new tutors and is responsible for supporting and providing professional development opportunities to existing tutors. The ideal candidate will be high-energy, friendly, helpful, flexible, and passionate about improving adult literacy.
Learn more.
Apply by January 4, 2016
. Submit resume and cover letter to Lisa Machesky at
lisa.m@oaklandliteracy.com
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Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum Social Media and Communications Internship
The Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum (DISC) is currently seeking a Social Media and Communications Intern for Winter 2017. This position is open to University of Michigan undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in world religions or international studies and exceptional social media skills. Interns must be culturally sensitive and exercise good judgement in social media use. Interest in Islam and the Muslim world preferred, but not required.
Learn more today.
Applications due by
5pm on January 10, 2017. Submit a cover letter and resume to
digital.islam@umich.edu.
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