60 Minutes Around the Globe: China
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60 Minutes Around the Globe is an opportunity for international students to present a variety of topics they choose (e.g. food, music, sports, politics, religions, etc.) from their home countries. Through an informal presentation, followed by questions and answers, it promotes awareness and discussions among those attending the events.
Cultural food tastings provided. While walk-ins are welcome at the event, early registration is appreciated so we can better prepare for the event.
Date:
Thursday, February 28, 2019 , 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location:
International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street)
Room:
Community Room
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Global Perspectives in Social Work Research
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We will also discuss interdisciplinary methods, approaches and theories we have used to conduct global research, and we will develop research plans for the future.
Date:
Monday March 11th, 8:30 AM - 11 AM
Location:
School of Social Work Building
Room:
Educational Conference Center
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Globally Engaged Career Panel
Come Gain new perspectives and job search insights from three distinguished professionals: 1)
Fernando Snowden-Lorence
, Vice President, JP Morgan Chase Global Philanthropy, 2)
Amber Forbes
, Senior Advisor, Inter-American Foundation, and 3)
Courtney Meyer
, Communications Specialist, International Food Policy Research Institute.
Date:
Tuesday, March 19 ,12-2pm
Location:
Weiser Hall 10th floor
*Catered reception will follow
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Entering, Engaging & Exiting Communities: March
Part of the Learning in Community (LinC) Series
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. This workshop is open to all students, including ones in classes of less than eight students or student organizations.
Date:
Tuesday Mar. 19th, 6:30 - 8 pm
Location:
Ginsberg Center
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Academic Freedom at a Global University: A Transnational Perspective
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What is academic freedom? Is it relevant in this day and age? What does it mean at a global institution like the University of Michigan? How does the internationalization of higher education affect it? What does it mean to those who hail from abroad? Does academic freedom globalize? How do scholars and students who move across the world attend to its intricacies, obligations, and limitations? These are some of the questions that we will attempt to answer as part of our conversation. Please join us!
Speakers:
Omolade Adunbi (Political Anthropology and African Studies)
Fiona Lee (Psychology and Organizational Culture)
Ronald Suny (History and Political Science)
Date:
Wednesday, March 20th, 12:00 pm
Location:
West Conference Room, Rackham (4th floor)
Lunch will be served
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Global Opportunities/Funding
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Graduate Student Summer Fellowship Travel Award
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This award provides financial and logistical support of $5,500 to summer 2019 fellowships focused broadly on addressing, evaluating or improving global labor standards and monitoring. The University of Michigan President’s Advisory Committee on Labor Standards and Human Rights (PACLSHR) helps to support (applied) research that contributes to the University’s effort to improve international labor standards.
Students are responsible for sourcing their own projects, but some connections to organizations and help can be provided.
Fellowship length should be at least 10 weeks with flexible start and end dates.
The award will cover the costs of airfare, housing, visa fees, immunizations, international health insurance and a living stipend that is intended to cover meals, ground transportation, and incidentals.
Students graduating in April 2019 are not eligible.
Enter
“PACLSHR Travel Fellowship” as the subject line and do not include any additional text in the e-mail.
1. An up-to-date CV/resume
2. A brief (less than 2 page) statement in PDF format explaining your proposed work
3. One faculty letter of recommendation sent by the faculty member
4. Current transcripts. Wolverine Access copies are acceptable for this purpose.
Deadline Friday, March 1 (11:59 PM)
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Thai Studies Graduate Research Grant Competition
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Center for Southeast Asian Studies
is hosting the Thai Studies Competition for Graduate Students. The Center is accepting proposals for conference travel support funds, research fellowships, and internship support.
Preference will be given to those who have not received funding in the past and who enroll in Thai language courses at U-M.
Competition deadline: March 15.
All application materials must be submitted to
cseas@umich.edu
by 5:00 pm on that date.
For additional information/funding opportunities check out the website below.
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Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities
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Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs is Hiring!
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MESA
is very excited to announce two opening positions for a
Program Manager
and
Supervising Program Manager
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These two positions are critical in MESA to maintain the level of student programming, support, advisement, engagement, and collaboration work. Click below for details to both job postings:
STARTING DATE FOR JOB POSTINGS:
First-second week of May 2019
APPLICATION POSTING DEADLINE:
Thursday February 28th, 2019
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Public Policy Coordinator
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Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource center for immigrant communities across Michigan with offices in Ypsilanti, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. This position will be based in our Ypsilanti or Kalamazoo offices. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities experience equity and belonging. The Welcoming Michigan initiative is also a program of MIRC. MIRC is seeking a Public Policy Coordinator to advance key priorities identified by our clients and immigrant community leaders. For more information visit website below.
TO APPLY:
1. Complete this online application
form:
2. Submit your resume, a list of three references, and cover letter by email with “MIRC Public Policy Coordinator Position” in the subject line to
jobs@michiganimmigrant.org.
Applications received by February 28, 2019, will receive priority.
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Teach in China After Graduation
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The China Educational Association of International Exchange (CEAIE) program provides an opportunity for teachers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America to live and work in China for
twelve months
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The aim of the program is to promote language exchange and mutual understanding among young people at home and abroad, and to improve foreign language education in Chinese schools. Visit the website below for more information.
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 28
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Language and Culture Assistant in Spain
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The Language and Culture Assistants program gives college graduates an opportunity to visit Spain and become acquainted with the Spanish education system, teachers, and students, while sharing with them aspects of their own language and culture.
Assistants will spend a full academic year in Spain from October 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020 (Madrid: October 1 to June 30). They work for 12-16 hours a week.and receive full medical insurance and a monthly stipend of €700-€1,000 (tax-free) to cover for accommodation and food expenses.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 10
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CRCC Asia's International Internships
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CRCC Asia
is an international internship program that places students in internships in China, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, and the UK. Students can apply for their programs through the
LSA Opportunity Hub
or directly through the CRCC Asia website.
Rolling Application Deadlines
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Stepping off the plane for the first time in a new country is scary enough without the ATM eating your debit card. Make sure to talk to your bank before your departure and let them know where and when you’ll be traveling. It's also good to get details on international fees and what to do if you lose your card while abroad.
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