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A Note from the
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Greetings CASC'ers,
We hope you are staying warm in the midst of the Snowpocalypse this week!
While you are bundled up inside, grab some hot chocolate and give us your feedback about the Community Art Instillation. We want the CASC office to reflect you all, so help us design the space by completing the google doc.
Please note a few program date changes due to inclement weather. Stay safe out there!
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Course Planning and Registration
If you are still looking for CASC courses to take this semester visit the
CASC online course guide for a full list of available courses in the minor. For a listing of SW CASC course offerings, review the list of offerings here. January 29th was the last day to add or drop courses.
CASC Ford Luncheon:
Policy and Social Justice
Join the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Minor to learn about the importance of social justice in Public Policy. This event provides you with an opportunity to network with current and prospective CASC students in the Ford School of Public Policy and is h
osted by CASC-Ford student, Caroline Kelly.
RSVP
When:
Wednesday, February 6*
Time: 11:30 - 2:00 PM
Where: Ford School of Public Policy, Rm 2120
*Date change due to inclement weather |
We are thrilled to introduce two new professors to CASC, Abigail Eiler and Justin Hodge who are teaching SW 305 this semester.
Abigail Eiler is a Clinical Social Worker in the Department of Family Medicine's Ambulatory Care Unit at the University of Michigan Health System. Eiler is also a field instructor for MSW interns, and a medical social worker for United Home Health Services with a goal to improve health outcomes for patients who are homebound per Medicare guidelines. Her clinical and macro experiences are driven by her commitment to child welfare and include family support services, trauma-informed care, treating children with attachment disorders, cultural humility, and reducing recidivism in the juvenile justice system.
Justin Hodge, Clinical Assistant Professor, promotes socially just policies through his engagement in governmental and political organizations. He was elected to serve the Washtenaw County community as both the Chair of the Eastern Washtenaw Democratic Club and the Vice-Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Washtenaw County Democratic Party. Hodge is dedicated to mental health services on both a policy and individual level. He has provided therapy to children and families, case management to individuals with developmental disabilities, and has coordinated clinics for children in crisis.
Whether you enroll in their courses, or attend office hours, get to know our new CASC Faculty!
Inside this newsletter, you will find information about CASC advising and programming, campus news and events, student employment, and funding opportunities.
Have a great week!
CASC Staff
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CASC Minor Advising
Drop In Hours: Wednesdays, 1-4PM in SSWB 3640
If you need advising, please schedule an appointment by clicking below.
Academic Advising
Seeking support to finalize your course planning, petitions, senior audits, or other advisory items? Stop by for drop in hours with CASC Academic Adviser and faculty member.
Preferred Admissions
Declared CASC students are eligible to apply to the MSW preferred admissions program.To learn more, read below or contact the Office of Student Services at (734) 936-0961 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment.
Preferred Admissions. Additionally,
Prospective applicants are required to complete an info form, prior to submitting a preferred admissions application.
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CASC Academic Planning
Review classes that count toward the minor on the
CASC Course Guide
. Looking for undergraduate course offerings in
Winter 2019? Visit the
Senior Audit
Please fill out your
senior audit
as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment or visit drop-in to speak with CASC Academic Advisor Joe Galura.
Course Enrollment Petitions:
Students must submit a petition found on the CASC website to enroll in SW 300, 305 (section 1 & 2), and SW 401.
If there are any questions or concerns, please email
[email protected]
.
CASC-MSW Preferred Admissions Program
Students pursuing a Community Action and Social Change (CASC) minor may apply to the Office of Student Services (OSS)
in the School of Social Work for the Preferred Admission Program leading to a Master of Social Work (MSW) as early as their junior year.
For admissions criteria and additional information, visit the preferred admissions
website.
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CAS
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News
CASC Community Art Installation
In order to inspire engagement, reflection, and and community, a group of CASC minor students and staff are organizing to create an art piece that reflects the experiences of students in the minor. As a part of the creation of an art piece, we need your feedback. Take five minutes to share your experience in the minor, what "CASC" means to you, and what your thoughts on a dynamic piece to add to the space, by completing the google doc below. We value your support, contribution, and feedback! Community Art Feedback.
CASC Student Spotlight
This is your opportunity to tell your story about your CASC work that will eventually be shared with the greater CASC community. You can discuss why you joined CASC, how you CASC, your passions, your background, and beyond. Email [email protected] with questions. We're looking forward to reading your story! To participate
fill out this form.
Give CASC Feedback
We would love to hear from you about your CASC experience. Please fill this form to give your input.
SSW Room Reservations
CASC Ford Luncheon:
Policy and Social Justice
Join the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Minor to learn about the importance of social justice in Public Policy. This event provides you with an opportunity to network with current and prospective CASC students in the Ford School of Public Policy and is h
osted by CASC-Ford student, Caroline Kelly.
RSVP
When:
Wednesday, February 6*
11:30 - 2:00 PM
Where: Ford School of Public Policy, Rm 2120
Join the CASC Minor Senior Celebration Brinner (Breakfast For Dinner)! Graduating seniors will participate in community building and networking activities, get information about graduation and graduation tickets, and celebrate your journey as a CASC Minor student. Participating students will also have an opportunity to record a statement about their experience in the minor, which will be featured at the CASC Minor graduation ceremony, May 3rd. Join us for an opportunity to connect with others and celebrate!
RSVP.
When: Tuesday, February 12, 6 - 8:00 PM
Where: SSWB 1840 (Educational Conference Center)
Student Org Grants
Opportunities for CASC students to apply for funding for their student organizations are now available. The deadline to apply is
Friday, February 22nd.
CASC Info Session
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Join an info session to learn more about the CASC community, requirements for the minor, course offerings, the msw preferred admissions program, and other opportunities to get involved in programs and events. Each session is held in the School of Social Work Building, Room 3661 (on the third floor).
Wednesday, February 13, 12-1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 13, 12-1:00 PM RSVP
Wednesday, April 10, 12-1:00 PM RSVP
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Campus News & Events
Connect to Community Portal
When trying to find community service opportunities, don't forget about the Ginsberg Center's Connect to Community portal. The Connect to Community website provides students with an easy platform to search hundreds of ways to get involved within Washtenaw County. The Ginsberg Center empowers students by connecting them with engagement opportunities in
the community, along with the support of faculty. Check out the listings, join us, and engage with your community.
Learn more.
Latinidad Magazine
Latinidad Magazine is a platform for Latinx artists and writers, many from the University of Michigan, to reclaim their voice and foster a more accurate representation of the Latinx community. Check out the first issue of the print/online magazine.
Learn more.
Mentality Magazine
Mentality Magazine
is the first student-run publication educating the community about mental health on the University of Michigan campus. It openly discusses and prioritizes mental health through writing. Interested in submitting content, learn more and reach out here!
Affordable Housing Panel
Affordable Michigan is hosting a panel on housing in the Ann Arbor area. Panelists will specifically focus on the influence of the University on the local housing market.
When: Wednesday, January 30
, 7:00pm
Where: The Ford School - Betty Ford room
Juliana Huxtable: Live Performance
The University of Michigan School of Social Work is pleased to present Juliana Huxtable live in performance for the 2019 Martin Luther King Symposium. Huxtable is a NYC-based artist, DJ and poet whose work probes the perception and presenta
tion of identity, history and online communities. FREE. First come, first enter.
Learn more.
When: Wednesday, February 6, 2018 4:30PM
Where: Lydia Mendelssohn Theather
James Boggs at 100: A Legacy and Lineage of Radical Social Change in Detroit
To mark what would be James Boggs 100th birthday, the the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center in Detroit revisits his writings and activism, exploring the ways his and Grace's efforts to bring about revolutionary change continue through a powerful lineage of thought and activism in contemporary community work in Detroit.
Learn more.
When: Monday, February 18, 7-8PM
Where: Literari Book Store, 124 E. Washington, Ann Arbor
Leah Lakshmi: LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week Keynote Speaker
The U-M Spectrum Center Presents: Dialoguing with Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. Leah is the Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (she/they) is a queer disabled nonbinary femme writer and cultural worker of Burger/Tamil Sri Lankan and Irish/Roma ascent. In 2010, she was named one of the Feminist Press' 40 Feminists Under 40 Shaping the Future, and she is a 2013 Autostraddle Hot 105 member.
When: Wednesday, February 20, 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Museum of Art, Ann Arbor
University Musical Society Las Cafeteras Performance (Sponsored tickets)
The University Musical Society (UMS), the School of Social Work and Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor Program (CASC), are excited to invite student participation in the
Las Cafeteras UMS performance.
Join us in a lively performance, followed by a question and answer discussion about art, activism, music, and social change. Limited tickets are free of charge for MSW, Doctoral, and CASC Minor students. To reserve a ticket, please complete the RSVP form listed below.
The deadline to
is Friday February 8th, 2019
When: Wednesday, February 20, 7:30PM
Where: Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
Health Equity High School Summit
The summit's mission is to introduce high school students to the discipline of public health and health disparities. As a Small Group Facilitator, your role will consist of working with a small group (~6) of high school students for the entire duration of the summit. If you are interested in being a Small Group Facilitator, please fill out the short
interest form below by Friday, January 25th at 11:59 PM and check out our
website for more information. We will notify you on decisions by Wednesday, January 30th.
When: Saturday, February 23, 9:00AM-4:30PM
Where: U-M School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
2019 Depression on College Campuses Conference
Join us for the 17th Annual Depression on College Campuses Conference to learn about new research findings, model programs and policies which highlight evidence-based approaches to identify and determine the level of intervention required to best match student need to improve health outcomes. Register.
When: Wednesday, March 13 + Thursday, March 14
Where: U-M Rackham Building, Ann Arbor
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Jobs and Internships
Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four week programs for US undergraduate students. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. Deadline is February 6.
Learn more and apply.
2019 Summer Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity in Metro-Detroit
U-M students (undergraduate and graduate) are invited to become a
University of Michigan Social Justice Fellow
to join an educational team and facilitate the
Summer Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity in Metropolitan Detroit Program (SYD)
in an extended program.
Fellows will have the opportunity to enroll in a for course credit for graduate and undergraduate level, as applicable. The deadline to apply is
February 8, 2019.
Learn more here
Apply today for a paid summer internship with Michigan Library Scholars!
Michigan Library Scholars is an engaged learning opportunity through the University of Michigan Library, which is designed to allow undergraduate students to gain real world professional experience, as they collaborate with library mentors to complete a project with a global or international focus. Deadline to apply
is Monday, February 25, 2019.
Learn more here
Archival Research - Graduate or Advanced Undergraduate Student
The Ella Sharp Museum / Cell Block 7 in Jackson, Michigan seeks a graduate student or advanced undergraduate student in History, Information Science / Archives, or Museum Studies to fill a key role in a project titled "Uncovering Jackson's Prison History." This project will identify, collect, and analyze oral and written evidence of Jackson's prison history.
Learn more and apply
Students Helping Honduras (SHH): Teaching Opportunity
SHH
mission as an organization is to alleviate
extreme poverty and violence in Honduras through education and youth empowerment.
If you're looking to live abroad to make an impact on the lives of at-risk youth
look no further. SHH is looking for native English speakers with a bachelor's
degree to teach English for 12 months. Learn more and apply.
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Funding Opportunities
The American Indian Foundation (AIF) Clinton Fellowship
AIF's Clinton Fellowship is an immersive volunteer service program training and placing young professionals to support development organizations in India. Through service and fieldwork, Fellows learn about inclusive leadership in the fields of education, livelihoods, and public health. Fellows support grassroots organizations at a crucial moment of scalability through capacity building and skill sharing.
CRCC Asia 2019 Inclusion Initiative Scholarship
CRCC Asia, an international internship program that places students in internships in China, Japan, Vietnam and the UK, has announced five scholarships as part of their 2019 Inclusion Initiative to help students achieve internships abroad.
Learn more and apply.
CEW+: Student Emergency Fund
CEW+ workS to break down barriers and increase access through funding. For U-M students, staff, faculty, and surrounding community, they offer opportunities for scholarships, emergency grants, sponsorships, fellowships, and more for a range of situations and life circumstances.
Learn more.
Luce Scholars Program 2019-2020
Boren Fellowship
Boren Fellowship are awarded to graduate students for the purpose of overseas language study, academic study, research (either Master's or Ph.D. level), an academic internship, or any combination of the above. In addition, Boren Fellowships can provide limited funding for domestic language study that will supplement the overseas component. Deadline is January 30. Learn more and apply.
International Institute Student Fellowships (IISF)
I
SSF
are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Deadline is February 15. Learn more and apply.
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