Congratulations to the Winter MSW class of 2019. May your go out into the world and make a difference! Commencement will take place on
May 4th at 1:30 pm at the Power Center.
See you there!
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IRB on the Road
sessions strengthen relationships with researchers while helping to create an enhanced understanding of both the IRB process and the eResearch submission process.
Deb Schild
is our current liaison at the IRB and is available for consultation to faculty, students or project staff .
These sessions are typically well attended, so please register for a 15-minute time period ahead of time by
emailing Deb
.
The next session is:
Date:
Monday, May 13th, 9 AM-12 PM
Location:
SSWB Room 3002
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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.
8:39pm, Monday, May 6: Trotter
8:40pm, Wednesday, May 8: International House (921 Church Street)
8:42pm, Thursday, May 9: Trotter
8:47pm, Monday, May 13: Trotter
8:49pm, Wednesday, May 15: Weiser Hall 10th Floor (500 Church Street)
8:50pm, Thursday, May 16: Trotter
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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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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Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
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ELI 391/591: Topics in ESL
Fundamentals in Teaching English as a Second Language Internationally
Interested in a challenging global experience teaching English as a Second Language? ELI 391 introduces the principles of second language learning and communicative ESL teaching practices. You will learn how to design and develop appropriate teaching materials and prepare to teach multiple age groups and levels, in different cultural contexts.
The course explores all skill areas (speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary) and examines the cultural challenges facing ESL teachers around the world. You will practice and refine your classroom skills by teaching mini-lessons, observing U-M foreign language classes, and carrying out a project targeting a culturally-specific context and age group. Ideal preparation for Peace Corps, Fulbright, JET, or other international teaching experiences.* (3 credits)
ELI 591 is for GRADUATE students who are admitted upon instructor's approval (Spring term only).
Meets:
Spring 2019
May 8–June 10
Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1096 East Hall
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Spring 2019 Conversation Circle: Facilitator Sign-up
Registration Open until Thursday, May 2
Are you looking for a fun and different way to get involved with life on campus? Interested in meeting new people from around the world? Consider facilitating a
English Language Institute
(ELI) Conversation Circle!
Facilitating a Conversation Circle is a great way to:
gain intercultural experience
strengthen leadership and relationship-building skills
help international students participate more fully in the life of the university
contribute to a more positive campus climate
have fun!
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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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PACLSHR 2019 Summer Internship Opportunity - Fair Labor Association
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The Fair Labor Association (FLA) seeks to provide a current graduate or undergraduate student of the University of Michigan with an opportunity to learn about labor and human rights issues in agricultural and apparel supply chains. The intern will support the FLA’s efforts to address supply chain challenges in food procurement in collaboration with universities and large institutional food buyers.
Preferred Start Date:
May 15, 2019 (negotiable)
Duration of Internship:
10 weeks
Compensation:
Funding provided by PACLSHR; intern will receive a stipend of $5,500.
Deadline to Apply:
May 3rd, 2019
Application Process: Applicants are to submit materials by email to PACLSHRApplications@umich.edu. Enter “PACLSHR FLA Internship” as the subject line and do not include any additional text in the email.
Include as attachments in PDF format:
- A current CV/resume
- A 150-300-word statement explaining your interest in this internship
- Current transcripts. Wolverine Access (un)official copies are acceptable for this purpose
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International Rescue Committee- Position Available in California: Volunteer & Donations Coordinator
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The Volunteer and Donations Coordinator will recruit volunteers and interns and design effective volunteer opportunities to support core IRC programming while maintaining donations through procurement, management, delivery and attainment of 'in-kind' contributions from our community of supporters.
The Volunteer and Donations Coordinator will also direct the HOME program which provides funding, in-kind donations, and volunteer support to newly arrived refugee families.
Organization:
International Rescue Committee
Location:
Oakland, CA
See website below for more details.
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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 Research Consultant
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Seefar is looking for a short-term international research consultant based in, or willing to travel to, Iraqi Kurdistan (Erbil and Sulaymaniyah) to conduct research around challenges the LGBTQ community faces in accessing services in KRI.
Specifically, the research aims to:
● map existing support services to the LGBTQ community in KRI;
● assess the accessibility of local services;
● assess the extent to which discrimination impacts on migration decisions;
● identify the communication channels and referral pathways used by this under-served target group.
To excel in this role, you will have a postgraduate degree and at least three years of experience in conducting primary research on human rights, sexual orientation, gender, gender nonconformity, and discrimination against minority groups, with a focus on KRI as highly desirable. You have strong interview and data analysis skills and complete fluency in written and spoken English. You are highly organised, have the ability to prioritise and are highly productive.
This role will be for a 1-month period, beginning in May, 2019, all deliverables will have to be finalised by June, 2019.
If you are interested, please request the terms of reference (ToR) from Simonetta Bozhinova at
simonetta.b@seefar.org
Organization:
Seefar
Location:
Iraqi Kurdistan (Erbil and Sulaymaniyah)
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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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Ross School of Business Global Initiatives Program Coordinator
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Job position available for Winter 2019 graduates.
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business has an opening for a Global Initiatives Program Coordinator. This position advises students regarding academic and co-curricular global learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom at Ross. The Global Initiatives Program Coordinator will also have responsibility in the applications and admissions process of Global Initiatives programs, program development, intercultural learning development, health and safety compliance, and on-site leadership of programs. This position may have supervisory responsibility.
For more details and how to apply, visit the website below.
Deadline to apply: May 12th, 2019
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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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