Note from the CASC staff:
Greetings CASC Community!
Recent societal events and changes have inspired wide spread community based mobilization at a local and national level. Join CASC in an effort to promote dialogue about social issues, and organize tools
for change.
Commit:
In honor of World Social Justice day, join CASC (Monday, February 20th) in celebrating community action by sharing personal narratives of your experience as a change agent.
Commit to joining
CASC for a day of social justice promotion
Engage:
Participate in a CASC co-sponsored program, February 22nd from 6 - 7:30PM for a moderated discussion
about existing social divisions, the complexities of unity, and the importance of social change. Details about the event are listed in CASC announcements below
Act:
If you are 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.
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.
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 OUT
Celebrate World Day of Social Justice with CASC OUT! Look of CASC minors all over campus celebrating social justice passions and social change work. Want to join in on the fun? All CASC minors are invited to wear your CASC shirt and talk with friends and classmates about your experience with the minor. You can also participate in social media challenges, visit our photo booth, win prizes, and more.
Commit to participating in CASC out today.
When: Monday, February 20, All Day
Where: Wherever the CASC Students are!
Destress Series: First Monday Yoga
As part of our Destress Series, join us for our first yoga night le
d by CASC student board member and yoga instructor, Anouk. This is a great chance to relax and get to know your CASC community! Bring your own mat or towel and a water bottle, no experience needed. RSVP on Facebook.
When: Monday, February 6, 6PM - 7PM
Where: B798 SSW
Destress Series: Valentines & Cookie Decorating
As part of our Destress Series, come do some Valentine card making and cookie decorating just before Valentine's Day! Hang out with fellow CASC minors and relax to some music and crafts.
When: Monday, February 13, 6PM - 8PM
Where: 1804 SSW
University Musical Society "Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identities
Co-sponsored by the University Musical Society and the CASC Undergraduate Minor Program, we invite your participation to attend the "
Beyond Sacred, Voices of Muslim Identities" performance and workshop series. The
Beyond
Sacred performance explores the diverse experiences of young Muslim New Yorkers who came of age in post-9/11 New York City at a time of increasing Islamophobia through documentary theater. If you are interested in learning more about the intersection of art, community based activism, and performance, join the CASC community in attending the UMS sponsored workshop series and performance. Tickets for the Beyond Sacred performance are sponsored by UMS and the CASC Minor. If you are interested in reserving a sponsored ticket and attending a workshop
RSVP (descriptions and logistics are included in the RSVP form)
Understanding Social Action in a Contested Environment:
A Post Presidential Inauguration Discussion on Social Division, Unity, and Change
The following co-sponsored program will offer insight about existing social divisions, the complexities of unity, and the importance of social change. Through a moderated interview, presenters will also share knowledge about emergent policy changes and its effect on national and campus climate, discuss multiple levels of social action in challenging contexts, and offer strategies for coalition building.
The program will be held at the School of Social Work, Room 1840 Educational Conference Center.
Light dinner provided
.
When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:00 - 7:30PM
Where: School of Social Work, 1840 Educational Conference Center
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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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
Out of the Darkness Walk & Recruitment Meeting
The Out of the Darkness Walks organized by the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevision (AFSP) are walks for raising suicide awareness by fundraising for suicide prevention programs and allowing people to open up about their own struggle or loss. For more information on how to get involved and help plan the walk, join the recruitment meeting Thursday, Februrary 2nd, 7 - 8PM RSVP to attend.
MLK Health Sciences Book Dialogue: Student Activism in the Health Professions
This book dialogue will be centered around the book March (book one). It is not necessary to read the book! Come to this great discussion facilitated by staff and faculty across campus who have experience in activism! Pizza, salad, and beverages will be provided!
Click here to RSVP
Where: Hatcher Graduate Library (The Gallery)
When:February 16, 6 - 8PM, Hatcher Graduate Library
Community Wise! An Art Exhibition and Fish Bowl Conversation
Community Wise! is a multi-level intervention designed to address social determinants of health at all levels to build on critical consciousness. Through dialogue, guided by thematic paintings (art as a form of intervention), participants challenge the forces of oppression identified in the paintings and begin to channel their feelings into motivation for civic engagement and community organizing.
When: Thursday, February 9, 4PM - 6PM
Where: Lower Atrium, School of Social Work Building
On the Power of Shared Song Leading and Silence in Mass Protests
Based on her observations in the Black Lives Matter protests and an Anti-Trump project called BrickxBrick in NYC, Dr. Gaunt poetically and creatively shares a love song to the world. She will provide insights from her research of systemic intersectional biases on YouTube and Wikipedia.
When: Tuesday, February 14, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: 1405 East Quad, Residential College
2017 Women of Color Taskforce
The Women of Color Task Force is hosting its 35th annual career conference. Attendees select from over 20 workshop sessions designed to support professional and personal development. This event is open to all U-M personnel (staff, faculty, and students) and general public. The featured keynote speakers are Ms. Jane Elliott, Diversity Scholar and Pioneer, and Mr. Roland S. Martin, Host & Managing Editor of News One Now who will have discussion on "Race, Gender & Identity in the Workplace" moderated by Professor Robin Means Coleman. More information and registration.
When: Friday, March 3, 8AM - 4PM
Where: Hill Auditorium, Michigan League and Modern Languages Building
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 an 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
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.
LSA Democracy in Action Fund
Have an idea to promote democratic engagement on campus? Want to promote real dialogue and inclusive action? Want to put your liberal arts education in motion? The Democracy in Action Fund provides grants ranging from $500 to $2500 to support students, faculty, and staff to do the challenging work of advancing genuine democratic engagement on campus. Info sessions on the fund will be held February 16 & 17 from 4PM - 5PM in 1807 East Quad.
Find out more and apply.
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.
The Century Foundation Internship
The Century Foundation is a progressive, nonpartisan think tank based in New York City that creates policy reports on issues like economic inequality, education reform, workers' rights, America's social safety net and foreign policy. Interns will be responsible for a major project, write blog posts for TCF's website, participate in regular skills workshops and help organize networking opportunities to connect with other young professionals working at progressive organizations.
Applications due February 14.
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.
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