U-M Library Research Guide
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U-M Library Research Guide for Refugees and Migrants: Information Resources for a Global Crisis is
now available on the Global Activities page of the School of Social Work website. Click the link below to explore this excellent resource.
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Being a Foreign Student in a Foreign Land: Exploring the Academic Lives of International Graduate Students at U-M
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Please join us for a panel discussion about the role and importance of international graduate students, and help us bring awareness to the issues that international graduate students face.
Date:
Monday, April 15, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location:
West Conference Room, 4th Floor, Rackham Building
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Exploring Culture & Respectful
Community Engagement
During your international experience this summer, you will likely be exploring a new culture and engaging with a new community. This workshop will cover a range of topics, including:
- Understanding and dealing with culture shock in your host country and reverse culture shock after returning back home.
- Navigating your social identities abroad.
- Entering and exiting your community respectfully.
- Ethical photography and social media considerations.
This workshop is open to all students!
Food will be provided
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Date:
Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location:
LSA Building, Room 2001
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Mental Health Abroad Panel
We know that mental health concerns are only increasing among college students around the country, with many students at UM experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges on a daily basis.
The Center for Global
and
Intercultural Study (CGIS) student ambassadors
are leading this presentation/panel discussion event in hopes to increase pre-departure awareness of this important topic.
This panel is geared toward our students going abroad or thinking about going abroad. We will have resources on how to navigate yourself abroad and will also be featuring a returnee panel who will be sharing their experiences from around the world.
Date:
Thursday, April 18, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Hatcher Library Gallery (1st Floor)
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International Coffee Hour
The last International Coffee Hour of the semester will be held at the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA). Come for some snacks and meet both international and U.S. students!
While walk-ins are welcome, early registration is appreciated so we can better prepare for the event.
Date:
Thursday, April 18, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location:
International House Ann Arbor (921 Church St.)
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Fulbright Info Sessions
The Institute of International Education (IIE), on behalf of the U.S. State Department, administers the
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
, which makes fellowships available to approximately 1,900 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 140 countries worldwide. This competition is administered on campus by the International Institute.
Eligibility: Enrolled students are required to apply through U-M. Recent alumni (those who last attended no more than 3 years ago) may also apply through U-M.
- U.S. citizen or national at time of application
- Conferred bachelor's degree by the start of the grant
- Demonstrate language skills necessary to complete the proposed project
*Additional eligibility may apply.
How to Apply: The online application opens April 1, 2019. Applications are due just over a year before grants begin.
Application Deadline:
August 30, 2019
Info sessions:
“How to Design a Winning Fulbright Application” (for English Teaching Assistantship)
Wednesday, April 17
All information sessions will be held
12 PM - 1 PM in 447 Weiser Hall.
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Global Opportunities/Funding
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The Israel Travel Award is designed to financially support students who will be engaging in educational travel to Israel. Educational travel is defined as study, internship, volunteer, or research opportunities, as well as conference attendance.
Awards will be made in the amount of at least $1000 to cover expenses such as program fees, conference registration, transportation, room and board, and/or local excursions made in connection with the project.
For more information about the award, including eligibility and how to apply,
click here
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Application Deadline: April 15th
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Mark and Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship
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The Mark and Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship is designed to support students who will participate in study, internship, volunteer, or research programs abroad.
Awards will be made in the amount of at least $750 to cover expenses such as program fees, transportation, room and board, and/or local excursions made in connection with the project.
For eligibility criteria, the application process, and more information,
see here
or visit the website below.
The application deadline for Spring/Summer funding is
Sunday,
April 28th, 2019
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Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities
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International Rescue Committee
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The International Rescue Committee in New Jersey is recruiting for a number of positions listed below. Please click on each link to find more information about the position.
Organization:
International Rescue Committee
Location:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
See website below for more details.
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International Research Consultant
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Seefar is looking for a short-term international research consultant based in, or willing to travel to, Iraqi Kurdistan (Erbil and Sulaymaniyah) to conduct research around challenges the LGBTQ community faces in accessing services in KRI.
Specifically, the research aims to:
● map existing support services to the LGBTQ community in KRI;
● assess the accessibility of local services;
● assess the extent to which discrimination impacts on migration decisions;
● identify the communication channels and referral pathways used by this under-served target group.
To excel in this role, you will have a postgraduate degree and at least three years of experience in conducting primary research on human rights, sexual orientation, gender, gender nonconformity, and discrimination against minority groups, with a focus on KRI as highly desirable. You have strong interview and data analysis skills and complete fluency in written and spoken English. You are highly organised, have the ability to prioritise and are highly productive.
This role will be for a 1-month period, beginning in May, 2019, all deliverables will have to be finalised by June, 2019.
If you are interested, please request the terms of reference (ToR) from Simonetta Bozhinova at
simonetta.b@seefar.org
Organization:
Seefar
Location:
Iraqi Kurdistan (Erbil and Sulaymaniyah)
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The Financial Analyst will be responsible for managing the annual revenue plans, assisting with annual grant making budgets and overseeing the contracts and grants to ensure compliance with reporting and legal requirements, fulfillment of contractual and budget obligations.
Organization:
Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Deadline:
Until filled
Location:
Oakland, CA, USA or flexible
See website below for additional details on how to apply.
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Educational Summer Program Facilitator
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Make a Difference
Work full-time with CAN over the summer (June 17 - August 9) to operate our free 6-week educational summer camp programs.
Organization:
Community Action Network (CAN) in partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
See website below for additional details on how to apply.
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Invest in your mental health while abroad by utilizing the
Resilient Traveling website resource
. This website is dedicated to providing students with resources to manage stress and enhance their experiences abroad.
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