Ramadan 2019 Community Iftars-- Open to All!
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U-M’s Muslim Students’ Association and Islamophobia Working Group invite Muslims and non-Muslim allies to join our Ramadan iftar meals at sunset throughout May and early June. Ramadan is the Islamic holy month, when Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Come to break bread, to show solidarity, and to learn more about each other.
IFTAR SCHEDULE:
Most iftars will be at Trotter Multicultural Center (428 South State Street), unless otherwise listed. All addresses are in Ann Arbor.
8:54pm, Monday, May 20: Trotter (hosted and sponsored by IGR)
8:56pm, Tuesday, May 21: Muslim Community Association (2301 Plymouth Rd.)
A shuttle bus will depart for MCA from the Central Campus Transit Center at 8:30pm and return to central campus by 10:30pm. More details will be provided by email to those who RSVP.
8:57pm, Thursday, May 23: Trotter
9:00pm, Monday, May 27: Trotter
9:02pm, Wednesday, May 29: Trotter
9:06pm, Tuesday, June 4: LSA Building #2001 (500 South State Street)
To ensure that there is plenty of food, please RSVP for each of the iftars you intend to attend.
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International Coffee Hour
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International Coffee Hour is continuing throughout the summer! Join us for some snacks and meet both international and U.S. students!
While walk-ins are welcome, early registration is appreciated so we can better prepare for the event.
Where
: Friday, May 24, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
When:
International Center Conference Room
RSVP Below!!
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Come join Graduate Rackham International for a night of fun and games. There will be plenty of pizza and drinks.
When:
May 29th, 2019, 5-8 pm
Where:
Dunderstadt 1160 (North Campus)
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Globally-Focused Learning in Other Departments
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Interested in Globally focused courses in other departments? Feeling like you want to broaden your social work lens? Check out our website below for course offerings in other departments. Be sure to read the course descriptions and requirements for each course before registering.
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U-M Library: Staying Health Abroad Electronic Book Now Available
U-M Library has added "Staying Healthy
Abroad : A Global Traveler’s Guide"
to their collection of education abroad information resources:
Staying Healthy Abroad gives straightforward and easy-to-follow recommendations for those traveling for pleasure, study, business, or volunteer work; for short- or long-term stays; and to destinations ranging from rural areas to large cities, in both developing and industrialized nations. Physician and educator Christopher Sanford provides succinct overviews and commonsense advice on how to prevent common illnesses. Staying Healthy Abroad also covers concerns unique to women, men, children, LGBTQ individuals, and travelers with chronic illnesses. The majority of health and safety risks for travelers can be avoided with sensible pre-travel precautions, such as immunizations, and attention to safe behavior while away. From altitude sickness to Zika virus, the clear and concise information in Staying Healthy Abroad helps make global travel less stressful and more enjoyable.
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Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities
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Peace Corps Prep Graduate Student Advisor
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The international Center is hiring for Fall 2019.
This position is situated in the Global Engagement and Education Abroad (
GEEA
) team. GEEA team promotes and facilities the International Center's signature programming, develops relationships with campus partners, and serves as the programmatic function of the International Center.
For more information on how to apply see website below.
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Technical Advisor Position
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The Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Program is currently hiring technical advisers in Chad!
If you're interested in getting back to the field, working for a fast paced program with a very focused, tangible objective that is on the verge of eradicating the first disease without the use of a vaccine, then definitely apply!
In this position, you will be responsible for a team of roughly 20-30 public health agents covering ~100 villages to ensure that every case of Guinea worm is found. RPCVs encouraged to apply.
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Jewish Family Services- Temporary Case Aide in Refugee Services
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Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is seeking a temporary summer case aide to work in the Refugee Resettlement Department. The summer case aide will assist the resettlement case worker in providing case management, outreach, and support to newly arrived refugees. JFS will consider both full-time and part-time schedules, dependent on the candidate’s availability. This is a temporary position.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Shrina Eadeh, Director of Resettlement Services (
shrina@jfsannarbor.org
)
Organization:
Jewish Family Services
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
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International Rescue Committee- Positions Available
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The International Rescue Committee r
esponds to the world’s humanitarian crises in a great variety of roles. Positions are available in a variety of locations in the U.S. and other countries.
Organization:
International Rescue Committee
Location:
Multiple
See website below for more details.
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The Financial Analyst will be responsible for managing the annual revenue plans, assisting with annual grant making budgets and overseeing the contracts and grants to ensure compliance with reporting and legal requirements, fulfillment of contractual and budget obligations.
Organization:
Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Deadline:
Until filled
Location:
Oakland, CA, USA or flexible
See website below for additional details on how to apply.
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Educational Summer Program Facilitator
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Make a Difference
Work full-time with CAN over the summer (June 17 - August 9) to operate our free 6-week educational summer camp programs.
Organization:
Community Action Network (CAN) in partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
See website below for additional details on how to apply.
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The English Language Institute employs students in a variety of roles. All positions are open to students with and without work/study awards. Students with international experience or foreign language skills—or an interest in these areas—are encouraged to apply.
English for Business Studies | June 24–July 26 (JOB ID #28329)
Provide language practice and insights into U.S. culture to international students who have been accepted into Michigan’s Ross School of Business or another competitive MBA program for the fall term. Participate in engaged learning opportunities outside the classroom on campus and in the local community.
English for Academic Purposes | July 1–August 9 (JOB ID #28329)
Provide language practice and insights into U.S. culture to international students who have been accepted into undergraduate and graduate students who have been accepted to the University of Michigan or another U.S. university for the fall term. Participate in engaged learning opportunities outside the classroom on campus and in the local community.
ELI 994 Undergraduate Consultant | Dates: July 24–August 14 (JOB ID #32429)
Provide feedback on teaching and insights into U-M undergraduate culture to prospective GSIs GSIs who speak English as an additional language. You will participate in practice office hours and teaching sessions, as you would for a regular class and give feedback on the quality of instruction.
Front Desk Office Assistants Year-Round (JOB ID #20340)
Provide office assistance in a lively, dynamic, multicultural environment. Greet students and scholars from around the world and help them access ELI’s courses, clinics, and other resources. Support ELI faculty and administrative staff with student services, social media outreach, and general administrative duties.
More information and links to job postings, visit the
ELI website
below.
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Sanctuary Hosting is a small Oxford-based charity working across the Thames Valley to match homeless refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants with people who offer a rent-free spare room for an agreed period of time.The program is looking for someone to help expand and consolidate the service in the Reading area.
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his is a part-time post for 16 hours a week for six months. Salary £21,000 pro rata.
To apply please visit the website below to fill in the application forms and reference the job description. It is optional to complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form.
Your completed form(s) should be sent to sarah.wahby@sanctuaryhosting.org
Organization:
Sanctuary Hosting
Deadline:
Monday May 27th, 2019 at 5pm
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Register Your Travel for Spring/Summer
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If you are studying, interning, volunteering, or just traveling abroad for leisure this summer, remember to:
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