Welcome our visitors to a new semester at SSW!
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Cecilie Sudland
Ph.D. Candidate
Oslo Metropolitan University
Office: SSWB 4640A
Email: csudland@umich.edu
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Yulian Zhang
Associate Professor
Shanghai Normal University
Office: SSWB 3851
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Madhurbain Singh
Master of International Social Welfare & Health Policy
Oslo Metropolitan University
Email: madsingh@umich.edu
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Abigiya Tilahun
Lecturer, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia;
Doctoral student, Martin Luther University, Germany
Office: SSWB 3831
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Professional Opportunities
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AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service in India
Deadline: Monday, January 20
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The American India Foundation's (AIF)
Clinton Fellowship for Service in India
is an immersive and interdisciplinary experiential learning program that places young professionals in service with communities across India. AIF selects, trains, and supports Fellows through professional development and mentoring. In partnership with local NGOs, Fellows learn about inclusive leadership in poverty reduction. The program is fully funded by AIF.
Learn more about the AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service in India here
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Volunteer to be a Conversation Circle Facilitator for Winter 2020
Sign-up Deadline: Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Consider facilitating an ELI Conversation Circle. Many current U-M students, faculty, and staff are invited to volunteer to facilitate a Conversation Circle. No previous experience is required. You just need to be a fluent speaker of English who is very knowledgeable about U.S. culture and be willing to commit an hour a week of your time. First-time facilitators are asked to attend a one-hour orientation session.
Learn more about the Conversation Circle Facilitator here
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C.K. Prahalad Grand Challenge looking for student teams
Deadline: Friday, January 31
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As part of the
Michigan India Conference
, a student-run conference that India and C.K. Prahalad Initiatives sponsor, the ‘C.K. Prahalad Grand Challenge’ is organized in order to give students the opportunity to build a business plan for value creation at the base of the pyramid. This case competition honors the legacy of the late Professor C.K. Prahalad and his vision for how innovation can balance the relationship between profit generation and social value creation for the base of the pyramid.
Achintya Saxena
, a student at the Ross School of Business and organizer of the CK Prahalad Grand Challenge, is looking for students interested in using their voice to create an innovative and impactful change in the world. All teams should have up to four members and can win cash prizes totaling up to $8000.
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Graduate Student Summer Travel Fellowships
Deadline: Friday, January 31
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These fellowship awards provide financial and logistical support of $5,500 to fellowships focused broadly on addressing, evaluating, or improving global labor standards and monitoring. Two fellowships will be awarded. The University of Michigan President's Advisory Committee on Labor Standards and Human Rights (PACLSHR) helps support fellowships that contribute to the University's effort to improve international labor standards.
Learn more about the Graduate Student Summer Travel Fellowships here
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Brazil Initiative Scholarship for Portuguese Language Studies
Deadline: Friday, January 17
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The Brazil Initiative at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is pleased to offer scholarships of $500 - $1,000 for Portuguese language study at U-M for the 2019-20 academic year.
More information about this scholarship here
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Global Information Engagement Program (GIEP)
in Cape Town, South Africa
*Only apply to 20-month students* | Deadline: Sunday, January 26
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The Global Information Engagement Program (GIEP) partners South African-based non-profit organizations with teams of interdisciplinary graduate students from the University of Michigan. The objective of GIEP is to leverage appropriate technology and information management skills and tools to address a contemporary social concern.
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Alumni Board of Governors (BOG) Practicum Award
Deadline: late January
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International Institute Individual Fellowship
Deadline: mid February
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The International Institute Individual Fellowships 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. To be eligible for this award students must spend at least 1 month abroad, with a 30-hour-per-week time commitment. Award amounts are up to $5,000.
Learn more about the International Institute Individual Fellowship here
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Latin American and Caribbean Studies Tinker Field Research Grants
Deadline: Saturday, February 15
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OGA Global Conference Grant
Deadline: mid February
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The Office of Global Activities (OGA) offers funding every other year to MSW and PhD students who
submit an abstract
and are
accepted to present
at either the Joint World Conference on Social Work Education and Social Development or the IFSW Global Social Work Conference. Students who apply to this grant are required to be enrolled students at SSW during the global conferences.
Learn more about the OGA Global Conference Grant including overview and eligibility here
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CEW+ Scholarship
Open now and will close on April 1, 2020
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The CEW+ Scholarship Program, which today serves women and underserved students, was established in 1970 to honor the academic performance and potential of women whose education has been interrupted and to commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of the admission of women to the University of Michigan.
Learn more about the CEW+ Scholarship here
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Jan. 13 - Jan. 31 | M-F, 9am - 5pm
Institute for the Humanities
202 S. Thayer
An installation by Tania El Khoury. Three asylum seekers in Germany shoot a day in their lives in refugee camps. Together they produced three videos, presented in this installation and viewed from bunk bed barracks in the gallery.
Learn more here
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Thursday, January 16 @ 5pm EST
Unspecified Location
This interactive workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways--with an emphasis on working with communities in Washtenaw County.
Learn more here
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Sunday, January 19 @ 12pm EST
Munger Resident Hall
Stop by Munger this Sunday to learn how to make delicious dumplings and learn about food justice initiatives going on at U-M.
This event is co-sponsored by GRIN,
UAAO, and GEO.
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Thursday, January 16 @ 5pm EST
Unspecified Location
Join GRIN (Graduate Rackham International) as they dance around the world. Every month they will explore a new region of the world through dance. Beginners are welcome! Feel free to come alone or with friends!
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Monday, January 20 @ 9:30pm EST
Jewish Community Center
This event provides families with elementary-aged kids the opportunity to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with hands-on activities relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, compassion, and our understanding of one another.
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Circle of Unity
Monday, January 20 @ 2pm EST
U-M Diag
Join hundreds of University and community participants for this annual event celebrating the life of Dr. King and his legacy of racial justice, nonviolence, and unity. We honor Martin Luther King Jr. through song, dance, and spoken word, joined by local musician favorites, Joe Reilly and Julie Beutel, in addition to performances by the Michigan Gospel Chorale, Smile Bringer Singers, and spoken word artists.
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Thursday, January 23 @ 6pm EST
1010 Weiser Hall
Bilingual representatives from Ikigai Conections, Hinoki Foundation, Grassroots Exchange Network Japan, and the Shiga Prefetural Government will be speaking and advising students on the job search process. Bring your resume!
RSVP here
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Friday, January 24 @ 1pm EST
International Center, Conference Rm
This is a dedicated time and space for you to stop by and bring your laptop! There will be cookies, coffee, and space for you to begin searching for funding while receiving guidance from International Center advisors.
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MESA & the Spectrum Center back to Michigan Union
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Wolverine Support Network (WSN)
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Wolverine Support Network (WSN) empowers University of Michigan students to create an inclusive community and support each other’s identity, mental well-being, and day-to-day lives through peer-facilitated groups and bi-weekly community events.
Check out the WSN website and sign-up for support groups here
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This Week's Ending Notes ...
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“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.”
– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The influence of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is local, national, and global. We highly encourage you to check out the
MLK Symposium 2020
. Join the University in honoring the life and work of Dr. King and promoting social justice and social change.
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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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