Volume 22 | July 2019
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OGA Weekly Newsletter
The Office of Global Activities is dedicated to connecting MSW students to international social work opportunities through  funding ,  special programs , academic resources, internationalized curriculum, and  arranging faculty and student exchanges  at partner institutions.
Events
IC/MLC Summer BBQ
Sunday, July 14, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
New Shelter, Island Park (1450 Island Drive, Ann Arbor, MI)
Come celebrate summer in Ann Arbor with a BBQ at Island Park! There will be American BBQ food (vegetarian options will be available) and games to play. Open to all!

This even is cosponsored by the International Center and the  Michigan Language Center .
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Webinar
Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 12-1 pm
At this webinar, U-M Fulbright U.S. Student Program Advisors (FPA) will provide an overview of the 2020-2021 year and provide basic details related to the application and U-M campus process. 

The Fulbright application deadline is August 30 for the 2020-2021 grant cycle. 

Contact  iifellowships-fulbright@umich.edu  with questions.
Turkish Community Meal
Friday, July 26, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
921 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Join  International House Ann Arbor  (IHAA) for a Turkish Community Meal cooked by IHAA residents. The menu will include Turkish Kofta, Kisir (vegetarian), Lentil Kafta (vegetarian), Turkish Tzatziki (vegetarian), Shepherd's Salad (vegetarian), and Baklava.

Food is first-come, first-serve! Free and open to all!
Travel Resources
Global Michigan: Identities Abroad

The University of Michigan is committed to the values of  diversity, equity, and inclusion ,  and encourages all Wolverines to go abroad. In the 2016-2017 academic year, U-M sent 5,200+ students abroad to over 135 countries. As you consider international travel, it’s important to recognize that different social identities may impact your experience abroad in unique ways. 

Global Michigan provides information that helps you explore how your social identities may influence where you choose to travel and affect the way you experience life in another country.

Read stories by students with similar identities, review recommendations for how to find and prepare for international travel, and explore links to resources for a deeper dive. Researching opportunities, learning about your host country, and leveraging available resources can help you take greater ownership of your international experience.
Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities
Peace Corps Prep Graduate Student Advisor
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.
 
This position will focus 85% of their time on working on the Peace Corps Prep Program and 15% of their time on GEEA programming initiatives.

Deadline:  Until Filled
Department:   U of M International Center

For more information on the position and how to apply, click the link below.
German Bundestag Internship Program
Want to intern for the German Parliament? This internship program provides the opportunity for American graduates to learn first-hand about German politics by working in the office of a member of the German Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag). The program runs from March 1 to July 31. During this time, participants are enrolled as students at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Click the button below for more information.

Deadline:  July 31, 2019
Location:   Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

For additional details on how to apply, see website below.

Note that if you need English translation, you will need to allow the Google Translate option one the webpage.
Travel Tips of the Month!
Scan your important documents and email them to yourself,
Pack only what you need,
&
Bring a lock!