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A Note from the
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Happy spring break CASC'ers,
We hope that you are as excited as we are that the CASC Social Justice Internship Fund applications are out! We look forward to hearing about the amazing work you will be up to this summer and how we can continue to support you.
Th
e 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 in a community setting.
Check out the story of CASC Minor Internship Fund recipient, Sophee Langerman below!
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Declared CASC Minor students are eligible to apply for grants of up to $500 during the Spring/Summer of 2019.
Click here
to review the terms of the application, and apply.
The deadline to apply is
Friday, March 29th.
Supported by CASC alumni, students, staff, faculty, and community members.
We look forward to hearing about your spring break, and we hope you find a little rest and relaxation.
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, go to Preferred Admissions or contact the Office of Student Services at (734) 936-0961 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment.
Additionally, p
rospective applicants are required to complete an info form, prior to submitting a preferred admissions application.
Poverty Solutions Certificate
Are you interested in the Poverty Solutions Certificate? Schedule an appointment or drop by the CASC office during academic advising. Information on
the requirements can be found on the
CASC Minor website
.
For more information about the Poverty Solutions Center, visit
poverty.umich.edu
.
The partnership between CASC and Poverty Solutions, a university-wide interdisciplinary initiative, allows students to engage in curricular and co-curricular opportunities promoting action-based strategies related to poverty prevention and alleviation. Participating students will be able to both attend and participate in Poverty Solutions engagement events, research projects, and volunteer opportunities. Six of your CASC credits will focus on structural inequality and social action related to socioeconomic status. The six credit hours will be counted toward the total sixteen credits required to complete the minor program. In order to enroll in the certificate program, students must declare CASC minor and fulfill all of the minor's requirement.
If you are not a declared minor student, complete the
CASC Minor declaration form
,
and express your interest in the certificate program.
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CASC Academic Planning
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.
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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Nikkita Oliver: Guest Lecture and Workshop
The School of Social Work, Community Action and Social Change Minor, and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion proudly welcomes Nikkita Oliver to the University of Michigan!
Guest Lecture - Community Participation in Policy and Politics
Where: School of Social Work ECC (Rm 1840)
When
: March 21th, 12pm-1:30pm
Lunch provided*
Workshop - Political Grassroots Organizing and Social Action
Where: School of Social Work ECC (Rm 1840)
When: March 22nd, 9am-12pm
Breakfast provided*
Must RSVP to both events, here
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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 cascminor@umich.edu 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 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 3rd floor).
Wednesday, March 13, 12-1:00 PM RSVP
Wednesday, April 10, 12-1:00 PM RSVP
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Campus News & Events
Happy Women's History Month!
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 their health outcomes.
Register here.
When: Wednesday, March 13 + Thursday, March 14
Where: U-M Rackham Building, Ann Arbor
An annual performance in which students share their personal stories and struggles with mental illness. We meet throughout the semester to develop and practice the performers' pieces, which are 5 minutes and can be in any form the individual chooses (poem, rant, short story, song, etc.). No performance experience is necessary! To learn more about the show and see past performances, go
here
.
We are currently recruiting both performers and planning committee members! For anyone and everyone interested in participating, our first workshop is this
Saturday,
March 16th from 2:00-4:
00pm. If you are interested in performing and/or planning this year's show sign up
here.
The Jewish Future is Feminist
The world is changing and so is Jewish feminism.
Join the University of Michigan School of Social Work's Jewish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) and April Baskin, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann and Sarah Hurwitz as we relate the legacies of Jewish feminism to what it means to confront today's opportunities and challenges. These pioneering women are bringing together traditional and innovative approaches in order to create communities that center women, Jews of Color, gender nonconforming people, and other marginalized peoples.
Where: School of Social Work, ECC (Rm 1840)
When: Sunday, March 17th, 12pm-3pm
African Women Film Series
Film:
L'Arbre sans Fruit (Fruitless Tree) by Aïcha El Hadj Macky (Trailer is available
here)
Where: Michigan Theatre
When: March 19th, 6pm-8pm
Arab Heritage Month: Silenced Experiences & Mental Health in the Middle East
This event is a part of Arab Heritage Month which is celebrated mid-February to mid-April. For a full list of events, please visit MESA's website:
here
.
Where: School of Education, Tribute Room (1322)
When
: March 20th, 5pm-7pm
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Jobs and Internships
Impact America!
Current seniors and recent graduates interested in working with a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit fighting poverty in America should apply.
Impact America provides an opportunity for recent graduates to engage in communities of need in a meaningful way, broadening their perspectives and making a real impact in their communities.
Priority deadline is March 3, 2019.
Learn how to apply here
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Impact America Corps - A Professional Experience
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Congressional Black Caucus Internships
CBCF's internship programs prepare college students and young professionals to become principled leaders
, skilled policy analysts, a
nd informed advocates by exposing them to the processes that develop national policies and implement them - from Capitol Hill to federal field offices. Deadlines to apply range between March 29 - 31, 2019.
Learn more here
!
U of M First Year Experience Program (FYE)
Change it Up! is looking for students to facilitate a 90-minute workshop that introduces first-year and transfer students to bystander intervention skills for the purpose of building inclusive and respectful communities. During the Fall 2019 semester Change it Up! will host over 50 workshops with audiences of approximately 100 students, each facilitated by two student facilitators in collaboration with the University of Michigan Educational Theater Company (UMetc). For more information please review the
job description
.
Applications
are accepted on a rolling basis. Please email
changeitup@umich.edu
if you have any questions.
C-SED Summer Studio Internship
The C-SED Summer Studio facilitates the transformation of cutting edge research into design innovations that have capacity to change the world. This summer, we are working on the Safe Drinking Water Initiative. We are hiring interns in: (1) Design Research, (2) Experience Design, and Business Design.
Apply now!
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.
Census Jobs
Join the 2020 Census worker ranks! There are lots of jobs available, over 34,000 in the state of Michigan alone! The pay is $16 to $19/hour, full-time and part-time jobs are available. Requirements are US citizenship and 18 years or older. If you are interested, you can find out more here.
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Funding Opportunities
Fulbright: Information Sessions
The Institute of International Education (IIE), on behalf of the U.S. State Department, administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program,
which makes fellowships available to approximately 1,900 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 140 countries worldwide. This competition is administered on campus by the International Institute.
Information sessions will be held on March 12, 20 & 27.
Learn more here!
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.
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Volunteer Opportunities
47th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow
Volunteer applications are now available to support this year's Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, March 30 & 31, 2019. The event is hosted by
U-M NASA, U-M OAMI, and EMU NASO.
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 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.
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!
Interested in Volunteering with Children?
MSPAN is currently looking for volunteers to help assist with HomeFront Strong's Children's Program. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work one-on-one and in small groups with children from military families. The groups help children build resiliency through developmentally appropriate activities that are fun and engaging. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with children in a group format, military families, and the principles to foster resilience.
Time Commitment Requested: 4-8 hours per week. Evening work is required. Transportation and meal is provided for all volunteers
Qualifications of Student:
Volunteers must be reliable, organized, and have an interest in working with children.
Prior experience working with children is strongly preferred. Individual interviews with Child Team Coordinator and in-person training will be required.
Interested applicants, please send an updated resume and a brief description of your interest to lambjm@med.umich.edu
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