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A Note from the
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Greetings CASC'ers,
The Mid-term election is only
6 days away! To be prepared to vote on November 6 we highly encourage to checkout the
Michigan Secretary of State Office website for voter information like location of polling place and a sample ballot.
If you are interested in future volunteer work with CASC's today is deadline to submit your feedback to the CASC S
tudent Advisory Board. The board will create volunteer opportunities for CASC students based on interests and
availability
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Additionally, w
e are currently offering an opportunity for students to engage the life, legacy and work of James and Grace Lee Boggs by being part of the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center Tour visit in Detroit on November 2. For more information check out the CASC News section below. We hope you can make the events. Don't miss out!
Lastly, CASC is currently looking to hire Media Assistant. For a job description, eligibility and more information on how to apply checkout the CASC news section below.
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, read below or contact the Office of Student Services at (734) 936-0961 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment.
Preferred Admissions. Additionally,
Prospective applicants are required to complete an info form, prior to submitting a preferred admissions application.
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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
[email protected]
.
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
Mind Matters: Head Talks
Head Talks is a Ted Talk style seminar about mindfulness, mental health/wellness and positive psychology.
Lexi Dubreuil, senior Business Student, President of Mind Matters Mental Health Initiative and Community Action and Social Change minor, is bringing in professionals to speak on the amazing work they have done in the mindfulness, mental health, and positive psychology space. This event is cosponsored by the CASC Minor.
When: Thursday, November 1, 6-8PM
Where: Jeff T. Blau Hall, Ross School of Business
Volunteer with CASC
We invite you to participate in our new volunteer initiative, led by the CASC Student Advisory Board! If you are interested in future volunteering opportunities we ask you to fill out
this form
to get a gauge of the volunteer projects CASC students want to be a part of.
The deadline to submit your responses is Friday, October 31
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Boggs Center Visit
Hosted by Semester in Detroit, Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor, and the School of Social Work, the Boggs Center visit will explore Detroit based grassroots organizing efforts and the history of community centered activism. The visit will begin with a short bus tour of the Boggs Center, Boggs School, and conclude at the Cass Commons with a panel discussion among local community organizers. Students who plan to attend must RSVP to join.
When: Friday, November 2, 8-12PM
Where: James and Grace Lee Boggs Center (Transportation will be provided)
Funding for Student Orgs
Opportunities for CASC students to apply for funding for their student organizations are now available!
Deadline for this semester is November 2nd.
CASC Media Assistant Position
The media assistant position will be employed by
CASC
in the School of Social Work in order
to
lead the
minor
's virtual outreach, and enhance our co-curricular efforts. In this role, student staff will serve as primary lead for weekly newsletter communications, social media, and broader digital outreach. Additional responsibilities include developing graphic design materials and video editing. The media assistant must also be available
to
attend and support events organized by
CASC
Minor
staff, faculty, and students. This is a work-study only position but opened to both undergraduate and graduate students. 7-10 hours per week commitment.
Deadline is November 5. If interest email a cover letter (2 paragraphs) and a resume to [email protected].
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, Nov 14, 12-1PM
Where: RM 3661, SSWB
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 [email protected] with questions. We're looking forward to reading your story! To participate
fill out this form
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Campus News & Events
UM Big 10 Voting Challenge
The voting challenge aims to increase the number of student voters across the country, and encourage participation at polls for election.For more information, visi
t
UM Big Ten Voting Challenge
In addition to the pledge, the School of Social Work staff, faculty, and students have coordinated a number of activities to encourage voter turnout among students. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the designated events, please sign up on the SSW Volunteer spreadsheet, and contact
Gabriela Romero - Santiago
(
[email protected])
for information on how to get trained.
90% Challenge Volunteer Spreadsheet
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 practi
ce from across the nation. For a full list of speakers
click here.
When: Wednesday, October 31, 4-6PM
Where: 2427 Mason Hall
Preparing for Mutually Beneficial Peace Corps Service
Learn from Ginsberg Center staff and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about what it means to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships with global communities. This workshop will be open to Peace Corps Prep students as well as any U-M students interested in international service.
When: Thursday, November 1, 5:30-7:30
Where: Room B760, SSWB
2018 Veterans Week
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is proud to offer a week of events that educate and celebrate the experiences and sacrifices of those who have served our country.
All events are free and are open to the entire university community and to the general public.
List of full events.
When: November 5 - November 9
Where: Various Locations.
Criminalization and the Carceral State
The Carceral State Project 2018-19 Symposium
is the first major undertaking hosted by the University of Michigan Carceral State Project. The Symposium series will feature six roundtable discussions that interrogate the meaning of the carceral state-broadly defined-and its intersection with criminalization, policing, containment, surveillance, activism, and community building.
When: Wednesday, November 7, 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery
International Internship Showcase
This is a drop-in event for students interested in interning abroad in Summer 2019. Students will be able to talk to past interns, explore available opportunities, and learn how to apply.
When: Thursday, November 8, 6-7:30PM
Where: Hussey and Vandenburg Rooms, Michigan League
Michigan University- Wide Sustainability and Environment (MUSE) Conference
The MUSE Conference provides a unique venue for sharing research, building new connections, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among all members of the University of Michigan community engaged in the broad range of sustainability and environment-related research. Considering submitting an abstract for the conference. Deadline to submit is November 8
Michigan Affordability and Advocacy Coalition (MAAC) Statement Piece
MAAC is partnering with the Michigan Daily to produce a Statement piece on internship funding. MAAC is looking for students to submit an 800-1200 word article about experiences having an unpaid (or insufficiently paid) internships. Deadline to submit articles is
November 15. Submit articles to:
[email protected]
Gender Revolution in the Trump Era: Transformations in Consciousness and Gender Relations
Explore the rapid transformation in gender consciousness and gender relations during this workshop with Dr. Pamela Aronson. Attendees will discuss changes stemming from three primary sources: the rise of women running for political office in 2018, the emergence of new social movement activism, and the creation of the "#MeToo" movement, which has sparked a new public discourse on sexual assault and harassment.
When: Thursday, November 15, 1-2:30PM
Where: Center for the Education of Women
Building Power: Organizing Effectively Against White Supremacy Conference
The goal of this conference is to equip individuals with knowledge and strategies to engage in community organizing and individual action to resist white supremacy. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from action-driven leaders in social justice, participate in small and large group discussions, and develop action plans for adopting social justice lifestyles. Register.
When: Friday, November 16, 9-5PM
Where: Mason and Angel Hall
Raise the Bar Volunteers
The University of Michigan Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center (SAPAC) is loo
king for new volunteers to facilitate and evaluate workshops for their Raise the Bar program, which is designed to decrease the incidences of sexual and gender-based violence among University students within the Ann Arbor community, by providing tailored two-hour interactive workshops to bar staff on the subjects of sexual misconduct and bystander intervention. Learn more.
Global Scholars Program (GSP)
GSP is an interdisciplinary academic living learning community that brings together international and U.S. sophomores, juniors, and seniors to engage in social justice education on a global level. Students of all academic concentrations, backgrounds, and levels of intercultural experience are encouraged to apply. Deadline is December 7. Learn more and apply.
**Info sessions**
When: Monday, November 5, 5-6PM + Tuesday, November 27, 6-7PM
Where: RM 2175, North Quad
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Jobs and Internships
Hands of Hope is Casa de Esperanza's internship program which recruits recent college graduates and other highly qualified young adults, from throughout the United States. These interns have a desire to help abused, neglected and HIV positive children through work with their agency. Learn more and apply.
International Internships
Applications for a collection of curated, high-quality global experiences available exclusively to LSA students will open in the LSA Opportunity Hub beginning in October. The program's transformative opportunities include structured support from the beginning of the application process through the end of the internship.
Learn more.
Impact America
Impact America provides an opportunity for recent graduates to engage with communities of need in a meaningful way, broadening their perspectives and making a real impact in their communities.They are currently looking for individuals to apply to their full-time positions beginning in July 2019. Learn more and apply.
Design for Global Health Academic Program
The Design for Global Health Academic Program is sponsored by the University of Michigan Global Health Design Initiative and provides students with an opportunity to address global health challenges through clinical immersion and design coursework. Deadline is November 11. Learn more and apply
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The Semester in Detroit mission is to engage U-M undergraduates in substantive, sustained and reciprocal relationships with the people and communities of the City of Detroit. Combining a semester-long residence in the city with rigorous academic study and a comprehensive community-based internship, SiD students become deeply involved in - and committed to - the life, challenges, and promise of this important American city.
Development Summer Internship Program (D-SIP)
D-SIP) provides you with a 12-week engaging summer experience comprised of a meaningful work project in philanthropy, academic coursework, and valuable professional development experiences. Through these 3 components, you will build a professional network of colleagues and establish lasting friendships with a cohort of interns hailing from a variety of schools and colleges on the U-M campuses. Deadline is January 19.
**Info Session**
When: Wednesday, November 14 and December 5, 7PM
Where: Room D, Michigan League and Kalamazoo Room, Michigan League
UM Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)
SEP is an 8-week summer internship program for undergraduate students committed to eliminating racial, ethnic and socioeconomic health disparities. SEP has been placing students in health care organizations in Southeast Michigan.
Deadline is January 25.
Learn more and apply.
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Funding Opportunities
Center for Socially Engaged Design
(C-SED)
C-SED recognizes design teams that demonstrate substantial attention to social, cultural, economic, and environmental contexts in their design process and presentation with the Socially Engaged Design Awards. Any student project team participating in Design Expo is eligible to enter their project for consideration. All design teams from across campus are invited to participate in Design Expo.
Win $500 for your project.
Deadline is November 1.
Learn more.
International Institute Student Fellowships (IISF)
I
SSF
are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Deadline is February, 15, 2019. Learn more and apply.
Luce Scholars Program 2019-2020
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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