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A Note from the
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Greetings CASC'ers,
Join us
today at the So Cool, So Just Social Justice Org Fair from 11-2PM in the Diag!
The fair is a great opportunity to connect with organizations on campus engaged in social justice efforts. Come learn about more about ways to get involved SCSJ Organization Fair!
Additionally, drop in will be cancelled today from 1-4PM.
Regular drop in hours will resume the following week.
Seeking funding for programs, projects, and events this semester? The CASC student organization grant is now open for applications.
For more information checkout the CASC News section 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
Wednesday's from 1 - 4PM, SSWB Room 3640. You can also sign up for an advising appointment on the
CASC Minor website
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
In support,
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.
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CAS
C Classes
Review classes that count toward the minor on the
CASC Course Guide
. Looking for undergraduate course offerings in Fall 2018? 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
cascminor@umich.edu
.
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
So Cool, So Just Student Organization Fair
So Cool, So Just is a space
for students to learn, connect, and network with social justice organizations. Each year, more than thirty organizations and departments gather to inform students about ways to get involved, share resources, and build community.
When: Wednesday, September 19 11-2PM
Where: The Diag
CASC Info Session
Interested in learning more about the CASC? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation!
RSVP.
When: Wednesday, September 26, 12-1PM
Where: RM 3661 SSWB
Opportunities for CASC students to apply for funding for their student organizations are now available!
Deadlines for this academic year are October 5th and November 2nd.
Apply here . Email
cascminor@umich.edu
with any questions.
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
Did you know CASC students can reserve space in the SSW building for CASC course projects, org meetings or events?
Learn how to reserve a space.
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
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Campus News & Events
Latinx Heritage Month 2018
Nationally, September 15 to October 15 is the month to recognize history, culture and contributions of people from Central and Latin America in the U.S. The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) has partner with various student organizations and academic departments to carry out month-wide social and educational programming celebrating Latinx heritage. For a full list of events visit the MESA
website.
Trans Care at University Health Service (UHS)
The Trans Care Team is a group of health care providers at UHS specifically trained in providing affirming care to trans and non-binary patients. To learn more and schedule an appointment, visit the UHS website
Learn more.
Poverty Solutions Fall 2018 Speaker Series
Real World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions introduces the key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through a lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. The first lecture "Improving Health and Strengthening Communities" will be led by Michele Heisler. For a full list of speakers
click here.
When: Wednesday, September 19 4-6PM
Where: 2427 Mason Hall
Teach - In: Listening to Puerto Rico One Year Since Hurricane Maria
Join The Office Academic Innovation to hear powerful stories of the events that occurred during and after the the Hurricane Maria. The event will feature a panel discussion with UM faculty and collaborators from Puerto Rico and you will have the opportunity to share your own experience about the hurricane or Puerto Rico.
Register.
When: Thursday, September 20, 6-8PM
Where: Pierpont Commons
Freedom Riders: Film + Panel Discussion
The Michigan Community Scholars Program (MSCP) and Ann Arbor District Library are hosting a film screening and panel discussion of the film "Freedom Riders". Freedom Riders tells the story six months in 1961 where more than 600 black and white Americans traveling together on a buses and trains toward the south to deliberately challenge Jim Crow laws.
When: Thursday, September 20, 6PM
Where: Ann Arbor District Library (343 S.5th Avenue)
Detroit School Series
This series promotes an interdisciplinary conversation on how research on Detroit can produce knowledge that is original and relevant to urban studies globally. The first lecture "Why there is no Detroit in Canada?" will be presented by Jason Hackworth.
When: Friday, September 21 4:15-6 PM
Where: Rackham East Conference Room (4th Floor)
The University of Michigan Detroit Center are looking for individuals who are interested in volunteerism, organizational capacity building, problem solving, research, or project development in the city of Detroit.
Learn more and register.
When: Friday, October 12 8:30-4PM
Where: Detroit (Pickup at Fleming Administration Building)
My Latinx is
Join University Musical Society (UMS), The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) and UM Library as they are hosting an open mic night with poets, musicians, singers, dancers, storytellers, and food.
When: Thursday, October 25, 7-9PM
Where: Hatcher Gallery
FATE Program Volunteering
FATE is a 4 year program for high school students in Detroit. It's mission is to provide resources and opportunities for undeserved youth to embrace education and become world-class citizens. The program is looking for volunteers to serve as mentors for the 2018-2019 academic year. Mentors will help facilitate workshop activities where students will learn skills in business, marketing, and design. If interest contact Rachel Mazzaro (MSW) at rmazzaro@umich.edu.
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Jobs and Internships
2018 CommonGround Workshop Facilitat
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The Workshop Facilitator position is an exciting way to spark change on campus and promote conversation with other students about social identities. We welcome both new/inexperienced and experienced facilitators to join CommonGround. This is an opportunity to develop your facilitation skills and to join a community of undergrad and graduate students committed to pursuing social justice through education at UM.
Deadline is September 19.
Learn more and apply.
2018 CommonGround Curriculum Specialist
Curriculum Specialists will primarily s
upport CommonGround and its workshop facilitators by improving and diversifying workshop content and activities. They will also work collaboratively with CommonGround staff to analyze feedback from workshop evaluations, research current pedagogy/curriculum trends, develop new resources, and improve facilitator training. Deadline is September 19. Learn more and apply.
Public Service Intern Program
PSIP is for undergraduate students who are interested in interning in Washington, DC during the 2019 summer. During the summer, interns network with U-M Alumni and attend briefings at DC organizations.
Deadline is September 27.
Learn more and apply.
Mass Meeting
When: Thursday, Sept 20
Where: 1120 Ford School
U-M Peace Corp Prep
Peace Corps Prep is a certificate program open to undergraduate students of all majors with sophomore status or higher, and aims to prepare students for the Peace Corps or other international service.
Deadline is October 28.
Learn more and apply.
When: October 5, 2PM
Where: Palmer Commons, Great Lakes North Room
Behavior Technician
The University Pediatricians Autism Center is looking to hire students who are interested in learning behavior intervention technique with children (birth to 21) who have autism. Positions are part-time and flexible. Work locations include Novi, Detroit, and Macomb.
If interested call 2480305-6172 or email nandrusi@dmc.org.
Learn more.
Democracy Matters Fall internship
The Democracy Matters Institute (DM) is a non-partisan, non-profit student organization offering a paid internship in "Organizing for Reform" to an undergraduate student on your campus beginning in the fall semester, 2018. They provide undergraduate interns
with a stipend of
$500 per semester
, professional
support, a wide range of materials, funding for
campus activities, and opportunities to participate in
regional and national conferences.
Learn more and apply
Engagement Fellows
The U-M Library is hiring undergrad and grad students as Engagement Fellows.
The Student Engagement Program provides and supports transformative student experiences, enabling practical opportunities for students to explore, experiment, create, lead, and reflect - capacities and skills that are critical to addressing 21st century problems in any field. Learn more and apply. Learn more and apply.
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Funding Opportunities
Luce Scholars Program 2019-2020
The Luce Scholars Program
is a nationally competitive fellowship program that provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia each year. Applications should be from seniors, graduate students, and young leaders in a variety of fields (other than Asian studies) who have had limited experience of Asia.
Application deadline is October 1
.
Learn more and apply.
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. Application deadline is January 30. Learn more and apply.
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