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A Note from the
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Greetings CASC'ers,
We hope all of you who were eligible to vote did so during the midterm elections yesterday. Exercising your right to vote is an important aspect of democracy.
Additionally, CASC will be participating in the
5th Annual Giving Blueday at the University of Michigan.
For 24 hours, the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses encouraged supporters to help make donations of all sizes to the cause of their choice. All of the donations for the CASC Minor on November 27 will go toward our Social Justice Internship Fund that provides funding for students committing to a social justice related internship in the summer. Considering and invite others to donate for our cause on Givingblue Day.
Additionally, Drop in hours will be cancelled today.
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.
Poverty Solutions at Drop In
Interested in learning more about the Poverty Solutions Certificate? Meet a Poverty Solutions representative during our CASC Drop In hours next week!
The Poverty Solutions certificate is co-sponsored by the School of Social Work's
CASC Minor program
and
Poverty Solutions
, a presidential initiative that seeks to leverage the intellectual assets and academic scope of the university toward preventing and alleviating poverty.
When: Wednesday, November 14, 12-1PM
Where: CASC Suite SSWB 3640
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
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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]
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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
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
CASC Engineering Lunch: STEM & Social Justice
Join the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Minor to learn about the importance of social justice in STEM. This event provides you with an opportunity to network with current and prospective CASC students in the School of Engineering and is hosted by CASC-Engineers, Sabrina Kim and Rickey Shackelford.
RSVP.
When: Wednesday, November 14, 12-1PM
Where: Boulevard Room, Pierpont Commons
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
Native American Heritage Month
Each year, the office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors had lived in North America for hundreds of years. MESA and the Native American Student Association (NASA) have collaborated with campus partners to bring an exciting range of events that celebrate Native American culture with the University of Michigan campus community. Check out the
full list of events.
U-M Veterans of Color Symposium
The Veterans of Color Symposium recognizes and reflects on the experiences and contributions of Veterans of Color. The symposium consists of a speaker/panel, and or a documentary screening followed by a reception. This year the symposium will focus on the experiences of Arab-American veterans through a documentary screening and discussion.
When: Wednesday, November 7, 11-2PM
Where: Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery Room
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, November 7, 4-6PM
Where: 2427 Mason Hall
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
Join the Arab American Heritage Month Committee
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) will be coordinating the Arab Heritage Month Planning Committee that will develop a theme for the celebration, pull together a calendar of all events on campus, plan or assist with an opening and closing even, create programs as needed and market the events to the broader U-M community.
Deadline is November 12 .
Learn more and apply.
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
Fulbright: A Pathway to an International Career
Go hear and learn from the Executive Director for the Fulbright Luxembourg, Belgium, and Schuman Programs about how the Fulbright experience can lead to a global career.
When: Thursday, November 15, 4:30-6PM
Where: 1330 Mason Hall
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: Tuesday, November 27, 6-7PM
Where: RM 2175, North Quad
U-M Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) Art Auction
PCAP invites you to an art auction that will help finance
The 24th Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners. The auction will feature donated artwork by incarcerated artists, PCAP curators, University of Michigan faculty and community artists. Admission is free.
When: Saturday, December 8, 6:30-9PM
Where: Hussey Room, Michigan League
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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.
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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College Access and Success Ambassador (CASA)
The Center for Educational Outreach is seeking qualified candidates to serve as CASA members to support and advance the University of Michigan's commitment to educational outreach and academic excellence. They will partner with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement programs that inform, engage, and inspire a diverse community of scholars.
Deadline is November 12.
Learn more and apply.
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
Daring Dance Student Fellowship
The Daring Dances Student Fellowship is intended to support students or student organizations at the University of Michigan interested in both dance and social justice. Both financial support and community-based mentorship are offered for performance-based student projects and/or professional development.
Foreign Language and and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS)
FLAS Fellowships provide tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer in the U.S. or abroad. Deadline is January 15. Learn more and apply.
**Info Sessions**
When: Tuesday, November 14, 4-5PM
Where: 555 Weiser Hall
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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