Note from the CASC staff:
Greetings CASC Community,
Whether through social interactions or interpersonal time spent in solitude, we hope that spring break serves as a vital time to engage in
radical self care. Upon return from break, w
e encourage you to continue participating in CASC and campus wide community programs that promote social justice and cultivate your role as a change agents on campus and beyond.
CASC Funding Opportunities
Plan to intern for a social justice based organization over the summer? Apply for the CASC Social Justice Internship Fund. The fund provides support for students seeking internship, field, or volunteer opportunities in community settings with a social justice emphasis. The application deadline is Thursday, March 30th. Details can be found below.
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.
Warm Regards,
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 Social Justice Internship Fund
The CASC Social Justice Internship Fund provides funding for students seeking internship, field, or volunteer opportunities in community settings with a social justice emphasis. We recognize that many students face barriers participating in summer programs without compensation, stipends, or awards. Supported by the generosity of CASC alumni and friends, The CASC Social Justice Internship seeks to offset a portion of students' cost of living to encourage participation in social justice efforts in community settings. CASC Minor students are eligible to apply for grants of up to $500 to support their engagement in a social justice internship for
Summer 2017.
Apply
for funding! Email cascminor@umich.edu for questions
CASC Drop-In
For the 2017 Winter Semester the drop in hours for CASC are
Mondays from 10AM - 1PM, and Wednesdays from 1PM - 4PM and 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, March 9, 2017 12PM - 1PM
- Thursday, April 6, 2017 12PM - 1PM
CASC Alumni Mixer
Not sure what you want to do after graduation? Come mix and mingle with CASC Alumni to ask questions and hear about how they use CASC in their post-grad lives. Ask about fellowships, grad school, for-profit, non-profit, travel, and more. Appetizers will be provided.
RSVP here.
When: Friday, March 10, 5:30PM - 7PM
Where: Pizza House, 618 Church Street, Ann Arbor
CASC Talk
The CASC Student Board is hosting a event to talk about issues surrounding refugee settlement, immigration, and Islamophobia. The event will include presentations from two speakers working with these issues in the community and dialogue in small groups. Food will be served. Please RSVP here and contact cascboard@umich.edu with questions.
When: Tuesday, March 14, 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Where: ECC, SSW
Senior Brinner
Attention CASC Seniors! You are cordially invited to attend our annual senior celebration. Come enjoy breakfast for dinner, celebrate with classmates and CASC staff, and leave your legacy by recording a clip for the CASC Senior Video. All seniors should attend. Please
RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, March 22, 6PM - 8PM
Where: ECC, SSW
Know Our Rights: A Day of Workshops
The goal of these workshops is to educate students about their individual rights and the rights of their peers and allies. The workshops are specifically tailored to address the rights of those whose identities are actively under threat, and foster the confidence in both the affected individuals and their allies (on and off-campus) to understand and assert their human and civil rights. Find more information, and register for the workshops. CASC is co-sponsoring this program.
When: Saturday, March 11, 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: School of School Work Building
Destress Series: First Monday Yoga
As part of our Destress Series, join us for our 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
and contact the cascboard@umich.edu with questions
.
When: Monday, March 6, 6PM - 7PM
Where: B798 SSW
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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Open in Emergency: Asian American Mental Health
The Critical Ethnic & Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Working Group welcomes you to a series of events about Asian American Mental Health between now and March. They hope to build community and space for critical, creative dialogues on mental health, a topic often silenced or stigmatized. Their approach in understanding Asian American mental health is connected to the matrix of activism, resistance, and well-being of all communities of color. View the events.
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. Learn more and register here.
When: Friday, March 3, 8AM - 4PM
Where: Hill Auditorium, Michigan League and Modern Languages Building
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student Forum
The DEI office organized a forum for students
to discuss the School's DEI Strategic Plan. At this
event, students will learn more about the history of the DEI plan, what is
currently being done, and provide feedback on the plans moving
forward. Food will be provided. RSVP here.
When: Tuesday, March 7, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where: School of Social Work, ECC
Growing Allies Retreat
Growing Allies is an opportunity to explore what it means to be a social justice ally. The Winter 2017 Retreat will focus on race, ethnicity & sexuality. It is free of charge to all students, staff and faculty. Food will be provided
.
Applications are due March 10. Learn more and apply today.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 25 & 26, 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Where: Couzens Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room
Wolverine Wellness: St. Patrick's Day Annual Sober Skate
Go green with Students for Recovery and Wolverine Wellness as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day with free pizza and ice skating. There is free admission, and ice skate rentals are $3.Learn more information here
When: Friday, March 17, 8:00PM - 10:50PM
Where: Yost Ice Arena, 1116 State St
Exotic: Human Rights & Erotic Labor in Guam Documentary:
Sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender"Exotic" documents migrant labor practices in the adult entertainment industry in Guam. Using the island's strip clubs and massage parlors as a lens to explore U.S. militarization, immigration, and race and discrimination, the film helps audiences understand the link between labor rights abuses and sex trafficking. Free and open to the public. First come, first served. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Learn more information here
When: Saturday, March 18, 7:00PM
Where: North Quad, Space 2435
Advancing Healthcare Transformation through Policy Efforts
The IHPI Research Seminar Series is designed to share innovative health services research, studies, and programs, with clinicians, faculty, research staff, and students. Lecture will be given by Kimberlydawn Wisdom, M.D., M.S., Senior Vice President of Community Health & Equity and Chief Wellness and Diversity Officer at Henry Ford Health System. Learn more information here.
When: Monday, March 20, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) Building 10, Research Auditorium
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Scholarships and funding opportunities
The Welcoming Project Scholarship
The Welcoming Project will award a $500 scholarship to one undergraduate student who provides outstanding contributions to LGBTQ activism. Applicants must be enrolled in degree-granting institutions in August 2017.
Applications due March 1.
Learn more and apply today.
CSS Fellowships
Fellows will work with CCS Fundraising and select clients on a range of projects in the Chicagoland area, potentially including special events, feasibility studies, development audits, leadership trainings, and campaign management services. Fellows will be paid with a stipend of $5,000.
Applications due March 3.
Learn more and apply today.
Spiritual Ecology Fellowship
This fellowship is designed to offer an experience of deep study and practical application of the principles of spiritual ecology. You will develop and implement pilot projects with potential to be catalysts for change. There will be 8 selected participants who receive full tuition scholarships and a $10,000 stipend to assist with project development. All travel, food and lodging for retreats will be provided at no cost.
Applications due March 15, 2017
.
Learn more and apply today
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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.
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.
Learn more and apply today.
LSA Internship Scholarships
LSA Students with demonstrated financial need are eligible for scholarship support for up to $5000 for internship opportunities during the spring and summer terms. Final applications are due Thursday June 15th, and award decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Learn more and apply today
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Semester in Detroit
Semester in Detroit (SiD) seeks to provide opportunities for all students at the University of Michigan to engage with and learn from Detroit and its communities. Through an intensive urban studies curriculum that explores 20th century Detroit history, urban planning, the non-profit sector, creative writing, and more, SiD students learn about the city in a comprehensive way while living in Detroit and interning with a community-based organization.
The deadline for the Fall 2017 program is March 1.
Learn more and apply today.
MICHR Summer Immersions Program
The Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR) invites you to apply to their 10-week summer immersions program. This program is full time and includes workshops as well as a hands-on research experience for everyone enrolled. The experience is designed to engage students in clinical, translational, and health disparities research and inspire them to choose a career focused on research. Students will learn the fundamentals of research through individual and team-based learning experiences. Application deadline is March 1. Learn more and apply.
University Center For The Child and Family Internships
The University Center for the Child and Family is pleased to offer two undergraduate internship opportunities designed to provide clinical training in children's mental health. Ideal applicants are advanced students with interests in psychology, medicine, education, or social work who are able to make a two semester (fall, 2017, winter 2018) commitment of 10 hours per week. Students may begin in May, 2017 or September, 2017. Application deadline is March 3. Find more information.
Impact
Impact is a non-profit project of leading advocacy organizations that creates the grassroots action and power needed to make an impact. They're hiring a team of organizers for a two-year program. Impact organizer Annalise Dobbelstein will be interviewing graduating seniors on campus on March 9th, in advance of their March 13th priority application deadline. If interested, Learn more information and apply here.
Growing Hope
Growing Hope helps people improve their lives and communities through gardening and increasing access to healthy food. They educate, inspire, and empower the community - in schools, at urban farms, at farmers markets, in their Ypsilanti retail shop, and around southeast Michigan. They are offering a range of paid and unpaid internships/volunteer positions for spring and summer, including Farm Assistant and Nutrition Educator Intern. Learn more information here.
The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
The AFL-CIO
OI provides an intensive training program for candidates interested in becoming a union organizer. The process begins with a three-day training where candidates learn and practice basic union organizing skills (housing and meals provided). Applicants selected participate in a 12-week, paid field training with an AFL-CIO affiliate union, where they learn union-building skills and gain experience on a union organizing campaign firsthand. Upon successful completion of the AFL-CIO Apprenticeship Program, apprentices are recommended by the Organizing Institute to be hired by local and national unions. Find more information here.
SAGA Innovations
SAGA Innovations is a program in under performing school districts of New York City and Chicago helping students reach new academic achievement through a high-dosage tutoring model. SAGA offers a fellowship for recent college graduates, in which the fellow works with two students for one class period per day for an entire school year. During this class period fellows develop lesson plans specially tailored to each student's learning style and curriculum. Learn more and apply today.
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