Volume 40 | January 2020

OGA Weekly Newsletter

The Office of Global Activities (OGA) is dedicated to connecting MSW students to international social work opportunities through  funding ,  special programs , academic resources, internationalized curriculum, and  arranging faculty and student exchanges  at partner institutions.

Spotlight of the Week

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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 events and watch the live recording of the MLK Symposium featuring keynote speaker Angela Davis , and join the University in honoring the life and work of Dr. King and promoting social justice and social change.

Professional Opportunities

More information for Rackham Program in Public Scholarship: Mellon Public Engagement and the Humanities Workshop Deadline: Friday, January 31 This is an opportunity for 20-month students as the workshop dates are between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays between May 8 and June 26, 2020. Stipend is $8,000.

Submit a proposal for the Forum on Education Abroad's conference “Best Practices for Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management" Deadline: Friday, January 24

C.K. Prahalad Grand Challenge looking for student teams Deadline: Friday, January 31

Learn more about the Graduate Student Summer Travel Fellowships Deadline: Friday, January 31

Grant Opportunities

Learn more about the OGA Event Grant Calling for Winter 2020 events!

Learn more about the Global Information Engagement Program *Only apply to 20-month students* Deadline: Sunday, January 26

Learn more about the Alumni Board of Governors (BOG) Practicum Award *Applicant must be admitted into a SSW approved national or global field placement site or a global independent study project for which they are seeking support.* Deadline: Monday, February 3 @ 5 pm EST

Learn more about the International Institute Individual Fellowship Deadline: Saturday, February 15

Learn more about the Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Award Deadline: Saturday, February 15

Learn more about the OGA Global Conference Grant including overview and eligibility *Applicants must submit an abstract to a global conference and are accepted to present.* Deadline: mid-February

Upcoming Global Events

Taste of Cultures: Lunar New Year (no RSVP required) Thursday, January 23 @ 1- 4 pm EST International Center Stop by the International Center to enjoy some snacks and learn a little bit about the culture and traditions of the Lunar New Year!

RSVP and more information for Japanese Jobs 101 Thursday, January 23 @ 6 pm EST Weiser Hall 1010

RSVP and more information for Navigate Funding for International Internships Lab Friday, January 24 @ 1 pm EST International Center Conference Room

RSVP and more information for the International Center Coffee Hour Friday, January 24 @ 3 pm EST Sweetland Center for Writing Peer Writing Center (Shapiro Undergraduate Library, Room 2160)

Gender Inclusivity in Study Abroad (no RSVP required) Monday, January 27 @ 3 pm EST Transfer Student Center (1180 LSA Building)

RSVP and more information for CEW+ × AIESEC: Volunteer Abroad Information Session Tuesday, January 28 @ 12 pm EST CEW+ (330 E. Liberty Street)

RSVP and more information for Trotter Distinguished Leadership Series Event: Leadership in Public Health - Advocacy in Times of Crisis | A Discussion with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Tuesday, January 28 @ 3 pm EST Multipurpose Room at the Trotter Multicultural Center

RSVP and more information for Cultural Q&A: Folklore and Fairy Tales Wednesday, January 29 @ 6 pm EST International House Ann Arbor, 921 Church St., Ann Arbor

To find previous OGA Newsletter volumns, clink the OGA Newsletter Archive . Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.