Spotlight: Right to a Fair Trial
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Right to a Fair Trial: International Human Rights, Extrajudicial Killings, and Demilitarizing the Police
Tuesday, July 20th, from 3 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
The Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the United Nations presents a virtual panel on International Human Rights, Extrajudicial Killings, and Demilitarizing the Police.
Police militarization and extrajudicial killings around the world are a rising threat to international human rights. Our panelists will offer different perspectives on this alarming global trend, and how we can aim to change course towards law enforcement practices and bodies that respect the rights and freedoms of their citizenries — protecting and serving, instead of hurting and intimidating.
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Date: Wednesday, July 21 at 12:15 PM EDT
Brief Description: Neil M. Ferguson, D.Phil, currently serves as the Vice-Dean Academic Development, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London
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Date: Friday July 23, and Monday August 23 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: The Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) combines an interdisciplinary curriculum, deep regional/thematic expertise, rigorous methodological training, and international experiences to enable students to situate global issues and challenges in their cultural, historical, geographical, political, and socioeconomic contexts and to approach them in diverse ways. MIRS is designed to prepare students for global career opportunities, whether in academia, private, or public sectors.This session will discuss topics related to the program structure, admissions requirements, funding and financial aid, specialization tracks, and dual-degree opportunities for students interested in applying for the Fall 2022 term.
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Date: Friday, July 30th at 12:00 pm EDT
Brief Description: Do you have thoughts about your specific Fulbright U.S. Student Program goals? Join us for a lunchtime question and answer session, where you're welcome to chat about the 2021 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Application, as well as listen to fellow U-M students voice their questions. This session will not be recorded. The U-M Campus Deadline for the application is August 29th, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. You can begin planning for your application by visit the II Fulbright Page for more information.
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Congratulations to Dr. Kwesele!
Congratulations to Dr. Change Kwesele for the successful defense of her dissertation entitled "Shibukeni!": Exploring the Mental Health Perceptions and Experiences of Young Adult Children of African Immigrants through the Lens of Sociocultural Influences. Her committee consisted of Katie Richards-Schuster, Rona Carter (co-chairs), Jacqui Smith, Daicia Price and Moses Okumu.
Dr. Kwesele has received her PhD in Social Work and Psychology. Throughout Dr. Kwesele's time at U-M SSW, she helped develop the current global partnership between U-M SSW and the University of Zambia. Dr. Kwesele also received the 2018 SWSD Conference Grant to present her research, "Sharing youth photovoice experiences cross culturally: Exploring learning in Thailand and Zambia", and the Office of Global Activities (OGA) Doctoral Grants for International Research in the 2016-2017 academic year.
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To best support the graduate and undergraduate undocumented and DACAmented student community at the University of Michigan, the Student Community of Progresive Empowerment (SCOPE), is hosting its annual fundraiser. SCOPE is a student-led and student-run organization at the University of Michigan that supports, connects, and empowers undocumented and DACA students at the university. Unfortunately, undocumented students and their families do not have access to federal or state relief funds. In addition, there are few financial resources available to undocumented students, and the few resources that are available are quickly exhausted. Our students and their families continue to experience financial insecurity and are in urgent need of assistance.
SCOPE is aiming to raise $10,000 to support undocumented students cover tuition, housing costs, food, transportation, DACA renewal fees, medical expenses along with other expenses not covered by university aid. 100% of the proceeds go directly to undocumented and DACA students at the University of Michigan
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Professional Opportunities |
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Deadline: Friday July 9, 2021
Brief Description: Reporting to the Chief International Travel Safety Officer (CITSO), serve as a member of the international health and safety team and oversee operational management of international health and safety matters. Assist the CITSO with the implementation of a travel preparedness and response strategy to promote and protect the well-being of University of Michigan students, faculty, staff, and others traveling abroad. Serve as the primary contact for developing health and safety resources, interfacing with student travelers, and serving as back-up to CITSO as it relates to all other UM travelers. Graduate or professional degree in higher education, international affairs, public policy, area studies, law or other field relevant to the position.
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Deadline: Friday July 16, 2021
Brief Description: The English Language Institute (ELI), an academic unit of the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), seeks an energetic, detail-oriented office manager with excellent communication and customer service skills and a global outlook to serve as a member of ELI’s administrative team. The ELI serves a diverse range of international students, scholars, and GSIs from across campus.
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Brief Description: The Housing and Basic Needs Case Manager position is responsible for providing person-centered care to clients, in coordination with the Social Services team. This position is responsible for providing assessment, care planning, and referral services to individuals and families. Freedom House Detroit works to support and empower asylum seekers on their journey to safety, security, and freedom by providing comprehensive services in an inclusive and welcoming space.
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Brief Description: The Global Engagement and Education Abroad (GEEA) team of the International Center is seeking a current graduate student to work as a Graduate Student Peer Advisor. The position includes peer advising on education abroad opportunities, planning events for the U-M international community, and more! Applicants must have work study funding and preference will be given to students graduating no earlier than Winter 2022.
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Positions Available: International Center Seeking Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVS) for multiple positions
Brief Description: The U-M Peace Corps team within the International Center is now accepting applications for the two positions below. Both positions involve supporting Peace Corps initiatives on the U-M campus. Applicants must be Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and have work study funding. Preference will be given to students graduating no earlier than December 2022. Click on the links above to apply and view the job description and requirements.
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Deadline: Wednesday July 28, 2021
Brief Description: The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is seeking a talented individual to provide administrative, event planning, and study abroad support for the International Policy Center (IPC), a Ford School hub for international policy engagement and learning. The administrative assistant will support the work of IPC and its faculty affiliates, as well as our student-facing global engagement activities. The administrative assistant will also provide support for the Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC), which is co-located with IPC in a single suite. IPC and WDC function as twin centers focused on foreign affairs and share a common director. The individual filling this position will receive functional and administrative supervision from IPC’s Global Engagement Program Manager.
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Deadline: Friday, August 13
Brief Description: The Global Health Research Certificate Program is intended to help faculty, fellows, residents and all graduate-level learners incorporate global health into their research portfolios, creating a foundation for meaningful collaborative relationships and research in the global health setting, and ultimately paving the way to successfully compete for extramural funding for global health research. Through a combination of mentorship and monthly seminar events, participants will gain the tools to develop their own research activities abroad, including the skills to seek extramural funding for global health projects. Participants may come from any of the U-M health science schools, and there is no tuition cost. The session will begin in the Fall.
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Deadline: Rolling
Brief Description: Anti-racism grants are available to support student organization activities and projects by student groups for anti-racism work, with a specific focus on confronting anti-Blackness, racism against Indigenous peoples, and confronting white supremacy. The goal is to inclusively support the work of student groups seeking to confront racism to the greatest degree possible. Such funding could be for projects, events, services, programming, or partnerships with external organizations.
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Global Impact: News Story of the Week |
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*All news stories presented are likely to include bias. Please be aware of this as you read the article. If interested, we encourage you to read further about the topic at your own discretion. |
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Jaclyn Diaz
"Why did heavily armed men gun down the president of Haiti? Police say they killed four suspects in a tense hostage situation and arrested two others, but who the suspects are and their motivation remain a mystery.
Haitian authorities have reacted quickly to the attack: arresting alleged gunmen, closing borders and instituting martial law.
Jovenel Moïse was killed in his home early Wednesday, according to authorities. His wife and Haiti's first lady, Martine, was shot and injured as well. She was reportedly in stable but critical condition and has been sent to Miami for treatment..."
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