Note from the CASC staff:
Greetings CASC Community!
There are many programs, initiatives, and fellowships to build your awareness about various forms of social justice engagement campus wide. Take a look at the diverse array of opportunities available in the announcements, below.
Developing a project, program, or initiative related to social justice through a student organization? Apply for CASC funding by submitting an application through the funding proposal form.
The details on how to request funding are listed 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
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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 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 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.
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Activating Sounds of Change: Learning from Student Activists
Student activist alumni from education, the arts, immigration, and other social justice areas will lead a conversation about how students can activate change on campus and beyond. Refreshments will be provided following the panel and you must RSVP to attend
When: Friday, January 27, 3:30 - 5:00PM
Where: Keene Auditorium, East Quad
CSG Mental Health Town Halls
The Central Student Government's Mental Health Taskforce town halls they will be discussing our findings and listening to the comments, concerns, and ideas people have about recommended policies and programs. Get a free Mental Health Semi-Colon project T-Shirt and enjoy snacks.
When: Wednesday, January 25 & Monday, January 30, 5PM - 6:30PM
Where: Michigan League Ballroom (Jan 25) & Pierpont Commons East Room (Jan 30)
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.
MDetroit Student Service Workshop III
Come and learn about opportunities for how to get involved in Detroit from different Detroit-based organizations and campus programs, hear from students about their experiences and advice for Detroit engagement, and get information about possible funding opportunities. This workshop is open to all students.Dinner available. Seating is limited, please RSVP. For more information contact: detroitcenter@umich.edu
When: Tuesday, January 31, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: Hatcher Library Gallery (Room 100)
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.
Failure Factories: When Education Policies Desert Our Children
The Livingston Award winning team of investigative reporters and an education policy expert discuss "Failure Factories," the Tampa Bay Times investigative series about what happened after a Florida school board voted to abandon racial integration in favor of a neighborhood school system, and the policy changes prompted by the reports. Free and open to public.
When: Wednesday, February 1, 4PM
Where: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Annenberg Auditorium, Weill Hall 1120
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, February 3, 7PM - 9PM
Where: Amphitheater Auditorium, Rackham
7th Detroit Revitalization & Business Conference
This conference's theme is "Responsible Revitalization" and will explore how impact work in the city might be optimized. Students will connect with change makers working at multiple levels of Detroit's revitalization, hear from community and business leaders, and discuss what responsible revitalization means in a time of rapid change for the Motor City.
Learn more today.
When: Friday & Saturday, February 3 & 4
Where: Detroit Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St, Detroit
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, February 6, 6PM - 8PM
Where: Pendleton Room, Michigan Union
ALA 270: Social Justice: Liberal Arts Learning and Professional
In this mini course, students will explore how to strengthen their commitments to social justice as they pursue their professional careers. Students will engage with UM alumni and receive advice about internship applications, global experiences, resume writing and interviewing.
Register today.
ALA 284: Global Understanding
This course offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in intercultural communication with college students in other parts of the world without having to leave the classroom via online chatting and video conference. Students will learn about how social identities can influence communication and discuss various topics with their non-UM partners such as: college life, culture/traditions, religion/spirituality, and stereotypes/prejudices.
Register for this course.
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Scholarships and funding opportunities
Bonderman Travel Fellowship
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.
Summer Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity in Metropolitan Detroit Program
All University of Michigan students are invited to become a University of Michigan Social Justice Fellow and facilitate the Summer Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity in Metropolitan Detroit Program (SYD) in an extended program. SYD increases dialogue among high school age youth in metropolitan Detroit, the nation's most segregated metropolitan area. Young people of African, Asian, European, Latino/Latina, and Middle Eastern descent participate in structured dialogues, metropolitan tour, campus retreat, and community projects that increase dialogue, challenge discrimination, and create change.
Applications due February 13 by 5pm.
Find more information and apply today.
Wallenberg Summer Travel Awards
The Wallenberg International Summer Travel Award will allow 4-6 students to take part in a community service project or civic participation anywhere in the world. This $2000 award will support experiences such as volunteering, clinic, and aid programs or the exploration of humanitarian issues not well understood in the United States. Projects should be at least four weeks in duration and take place outside of the U.S. in May - August of the current application cycle. Applications due February 13. Apply today.
Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe & Eurasia
The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) is pleased to make available grants for summer research projects or internships for current undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Funding is intended to be used within Europe/Eurasia.
Engelhardt Social Justice Fellowship
This fellowship through the Center for Engaged Learning (CEAL) is meant to provide students and community organizations the opportunity to continue a partnership together during an 8-week internship in May and June. They ask for students and organizations to co-create a project with a $2000 stipend.
Proposal due on Friday, February 17 by 3 pm.
Find out more and apply 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.
Community Engagement Mini-Grant
The Community Engagement Mini Grant is open to any University of Michigan student group (with or without an organization affiliation) and provides financial support (up to $250) for small-scale initiatives. Funding supports partnerships between UM students and external community organizations or agencies who are working together to collectively address a community-identified need.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Learn more and apply.
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Community Learning and Service Internship
The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service (IPVS) is an eight week summer academic internship program in partnership with George Mason University. The program offers undergraduate students a first-hand look at national nonprofits and service through a
n internship placement at an international, national or local nonprofit organization, c
ourses for credit in behavioral economics for nonprofits & ethics and leadership, e
xclusive lectures, briefings, behind the scene tours & professional development seminars and c
ampus housing in the heart of Washington, DC. Priority application deadline is February 8. Find more information 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
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