Hello CASCers!
We're halfway through Black History Month, but MESA still has a full calendar of events to celebrate, from an Anti-Racism Teach-In to a interactive museum walkthrough. This year's Black History Month celebrates the Historical Greatness, Successes, and Achievements of “All” Black People who matter throughout history that have revolutionized today’s America by recognizing artists, speakers, writers, activists, advocates, practitioners, poets, athletes, chefs, humanitarians, etc. since 1619 observing 400 years of black history.
Click
here
to learn more about all of the events for the rest of February.
All the best,
The CASC Team
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PodCASC
An ongoing series of interviews that feature the diverse stories of CASC Alumni who share highs, lows, and other revelations about community action and social change after college. Alumni discuss a range of issues, like finding a social justice community in a new city, to finding a balance between their passion and capacity, and much more.
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10 Year Anniversary Website
We are excited to announce the launch of our website for the CASC 10 year anniversary. You can find information about our anniversary programs including: CASC Stories Project, PodCASC, keynote speakers, our alumni panel, the community art installation and more. The website also shares CASC accomplishments throughout the years, and you can see what Alumni are behind planning this year's events.
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Academic Advising
Seeking support to finalize your course planning, petitions, senior audits, or other advisory items? Stop by for drop in hours with CASC Academic Adviser and faculty member.
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Drop In Hours: Wednesdays, 1-4PM in SSWB 3640
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Preferred Admissions
Declared CASC students are eligible to apply to the MSW preferred admissions program.To learn more, go to
Preferred Admissions
or contact the Office of Student Services at (734) 936-0961 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment. Additionally, prospective applicants are required to complete an
info form
,
prior to submitting a preferred admissions application.
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Part-Time MSW Options
Part-time options for the MSW Program allows students to complete the master of social work degree requirements through part-time enrollment. The part-time options increase access to the MSW degree for qualified students who cannot enroll full-time. Find out more
here.
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Poverty Solutions Certificate
Are you interested in the Poverty Solutions Certificate? Schedule an appointment or drop by the CASC office during academic advising. Information on the requirements can be found on the
CASC Minor website
.
For more information about the Poverty Solutions Center, visit
poverty.umich.edu
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Senior Audit
Please fill out your
senior audit
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f you are graduating in Fall 2019. If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment or visit drop-in to speak with CASC Academic Advisor Joe Galura
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CASC Student Boards
Learn more about your student leaders on the Advisory and Outreach board
here.
They are serving the minor, fellow students, their schools, and the larger community.
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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
cascminor@umich.edu
with questions. We're looking forward to reading your story! To participate
fill out this form
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Give CASC Feedback
We would love to hear from you about your CASC experience. Please fill
this form
to give your input.
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Funds of Knowledge: Reclaiming Strengths Through Identity And Community
Thursday, February 13
6:00 - 7:30 PM
South Quad, Afro-American Lounge
Using a strengths-based approach, you will explore what knowledge and skills you bring from your homes, families, and/or communities to U-M. See how these strengths, knowledge, and skills can be used at U-M as you pursue and achieve your goals!
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"Detroit vs. Every (Body)”: Dispossession, Resistance, and Transformation in a Modern American City, 1870-2016
Friday, February 14
4:15 - 6:00 PM
Michigan League, Kalamazoo Room
Please join the Detroit School Series for a lecture by Kyle T. Mays an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies, the American Indian Studies Center, and the Department of History at UCLA and a scholar of Afro-Indigenous Studies, Indigenous popular culture, and urban history/studies. In this lecture, Mays will draw from his recent book manuscript on dispossession, settler colonialism, and indigeneity in Detroit, "Detroit vs. Every (Body)": Dispossession, Resistance, and Transformation in a Modern American City, 1870-2016. This lecture is generously supported by the "Learning from Detroit Fund" in the Department of Afroamerican & African Studies. RSVP
here
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Eye on Detroit: Voting by the Dollar
Tuesday, February 18
6:00 - 8:00 PM
3663 Woodward Ave, Suite 150
In the ten years since the Citizens United ruling, more "dark money" has leaked into political campaigns. As the corporate dollar has started impacting elections, and super PACs are changing the field - how will things continue to evolve? Are we looking at the end of truly fair elections? Join the Detroit Center next Tuesday to discuss this and more. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Jenna Bednar and panelists include Sheila Cockrel, Eric Foster, Tony Manning, Sam Riddle, and Eric Welsby. Appetizers will be served beginning at 6 PM and the discussion will begin at 6:30 PM. RSVP
here
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Africa Business Club Presents: Jollof Wars
Wednesday, February 19
7:00 PM
North Quad Space 2435
I know you have either heard, witnessed or even participated in the screaming match that usually ensues after a brave soul dares to ask: WHO HAS THE BEST JOLLOF RICE!? On February 19th at 7 PM, with the help of The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, the Africa Business Club is bringing the age-old debate to Ross and giving you a chance to compete in the fun as well! They will have 6 different teams of 4 cooking jollof rice from different countries across the African continent-- so grab your teams, call your moms/aunts/grandmothers for their recipes and get ready! The general audience will sample the dishes to determine the winner but the event will also be catered by Kola Bar. RSVP
here
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Emerging Urbanisms Keynote: Lester Spence, "Off to Battle: Re-emerging Urbanisms and the Future of Detroit"
Thursday, February 20
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Art + Architecture Building, Alfred A. Taubman Wing Commons
Lester Spence, Professor of Political Science and Africana Studies, an award winning scholar, author, and teacher, has published two books (Stare in the Darkness: Hip-hop and the Limits of Black Politics winner of the 2012 W. E. B. Du Bois Distinguished Book Award, and Knocking the Hustle: Against the Neoliberal Turn in Black Politics, winner of both the Baltimore City Paper and Baltimore Magazine 2016 Best Nonfiction Book Awards and was named to The Atlantic’s 2016 “Best Books We Missed” list), one co-edited journal, over a dozen academic articles and several dozen essays and think pieces in a range of publications including The American Journal of Political Science, Political Research Quarterly, The New York Times, Jacobin, Salon, and The Boston Review. He is currently at work on two book length projects examining the contemporary AIDS crisis in black communities, and the growing role of police in major American cities.
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Deadline: Friday, February 14th
The MIW program offers an opportunity each year for 45-50 undergraduates from any major to spend a semester (Fall or Winter) in Washington D.C. Students combine coursework with an internship that reflects their particular area of interest. The semester in Washington is action packed. Students work four days a week, attend an elective one evening a week, a research course on Friday mornings, and explore the city on weekends. Most leave Washington longing to return.
Students are free to pursue internships of their own choosing. They are coached in internship searching strategies as part of a professional development class that is taken the semester before going to D.C. This course also provides guidance with resumes and cover letters, as well as learning how to network. Email Amber Blomquist at akblomqu@umich.edu with any questions and click
here
to learn more and apply.
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Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Award
Deadline: Saturday, February 15th
The application deadline for the award is February 15 at 11:59 PM. For more information about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and selection criteria,
click here
. To see what past projects Wallenberg recipients have done,
visit here
. If you have any questions, please contact wallenberginfo@umich.edu.
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International Institute Individual Fellowship
Deadline: Saturday, February 15
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.
C
lick
here
to learn more.
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Fair Labor Association Internship
Deadline: Monday, February 17
The Fair Labor Association (FLA) seeks to provide a current graduate or undergraduate student of the
University of Michigan with an opportunity to learn about labor and human rights issues in agricultural
and apparel supply chains. The internship is supported jointly by U-M President’s Advisory Committee
on Labor Standards and Human Rights (PACLSHR) and the Donia Human Rights Center (DHRC) at the
University of Michigan.
The intern will support the FLA’s efforts to address supply chain challenges in food procurement in
collaboration with universities and large institutional food buyers. S/he will map the landscape of
university food procurement practices; identify exiting practices and universities’ engagement points in
the supply chains; and develop engagement strategies and practical and useful documents for the
universities. These activities will require engagements with various university procurement staff and
other contacts. As time permits, the intern will also support the social impact assessments piloted at
FLA to evaluate the impacts on workers in apparel and agricultural sectors. Click
here
to learn more.
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Michigan Library Scholars Internship
Deadline: Monday, February 24
Michigan Library Scholars is an engaged learning opportunity through the University of Michigan Library, which is designed to allow undergraduate students to gain real world professional experience, as they collaborate with library mentors to complete a project with a global or international focus. Students will be able to develop a deeper understanding of the role of academic research libraries in the context of higher education, and enhance their own research and learning skills. Underlying our program is a strong mentoring component that encourages students to hone their skills under the guidance of experienced library professionals. Click
here
to learn more.
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SEEDS Partnerships For Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Fellowship
Deadline: Friday, February 28
The SPUR Fellowship is the highest honor in the SEEDS program, and fellows are encouraged to be the outstanding leaders in the future of ESA. The award supports the undergraduate student in designing and conducting an ecology research project of interest. SEEDS has established partnerships with field stations and mentors to offer exciting summer opportunities that will be tailored to meet your interests, career objectives and growth as a scientist. For most opportunities, no prior research experiences is necessary. Click
here
to learn more.
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Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change MOOC
Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) provides resources for learners to better understand community engagement, and how they may more effectively engage in their practice. The course comprises five individual modules, all determined based on input from faculty, staff, students, and community partners
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Learn more
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Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor
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