Muslim Garb: An Exploration of Muslim Identities
Join us for a brief presentation and following discussion about "Muslim Garb". We will discuss topics related to Muslim dress and the connections between culture and religion.
Date: February 21st, 6:00- 7:30 pm
Location: School of Social Work Building Room B760
Food will be provided by Pizza House
RSVP Below by February 19th at 4pm
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School of Social Work Returned Volunteer Panel
Join us to learn more about the role of a Peace Corps Volunteer, the SSW Masters International Volunteer Program and Global Community Engagement
Date: February 19th, 5:00-6:30 PM
Location: School of Social Work Building Room B760
Free Food Provided!
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Breaking the Barriers of Voluntourism Part II
The Quito Project is hosting a free educational workshop that is open to anyone planning to teach English or volunteer abroad. This workshop is part two of a two part series to tackle the issues of “voluntourist” behaviors which tend to decay international community partnerships over time.
Date: Tuesday, 2/19, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: 2435 North Quad
Free dinner provided!
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Identities Abroad Panel Series
Come learn about navigating your identities when traveling abroad
Date: February 21, 5:00-6:30 PM;
Student with Disabilities Panel
Location: 2435 North Quad
Free Food Provided!
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Intercultural Leadership Seminar
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The
Intercultural Leadership Seminar
(ILS) is designed for U.S. and international students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. ILS will help you build cross-cultural knowledge and the insights you gain will prove invaluable in your future career.
While at ILS you will:
- Increase your awareness of the impact of culture on communication styles
- Gain skills necessary for effective intercultural communication
- Discover your own leadership potential
- Develop and enhance your intercultural competence
The program curriculum has been designed with the expectation that participants will attend its entire program. Attendance is free.
Date:
Monday, March 4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Location: Michigan League, Kalamazoo Room (2nd Floor)
Apply by Sunday, February 24 at 11:55 PM.
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How to Market yourself as an International Graduate Student Event
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Are you an international student looking for a job or internship? Attend a workshop aimed at providing international graduate students with tips and guidance on personal branding to assist in your job search. It will help you realize benefits of your background, and more importantly, help you showcase your skills on your resume and during interviews with potential employers in a creative and useful manner.
Date: Thursday, February 28th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Location: East Conference Room, Rackham Building (4th Floor)
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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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Being in a new place can be overwhelming so making friends is an easy way to find support, share experiences and learn new things about the culture.
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