Hello CASCers!
Apply for CASC's Student Organization Grant Today!
If you're a part of an on-campus program, initiative, or project that deals with social justice, we invite you to apply for CASC's Student Organization Grant! The grant can provide funding for materials, supplies, space, food, or other related expenses to support social action at U-M. The deadline to apply is
Friday, February 21st at 5:00 PM
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All the best,
The CASC Team
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Healing from Racial Trauma: Lessons from a Public Health Intervention
Monday, February 24
3:00 - 5:00 PM
SSWB, Room 1840
For youth and adults of color, prolonged exposure to racial discrimination may result in debilitating psychological, behavioral, and health outcomes. To help their children prepare for and prevent the deleterious consequences of discrimination, many parents of color utilize racial socialization, or communication about racialized experiences. Given heightened awareness to discrimination plaguing Black communities, better understanding of how racial socialization processes and skills development can help youth and parents heal from the effects of past, current, and future racial trauma is important. Greater racial socialization competency is proposed as achievable through intentional and mindful practice, thus, this workshop will explore theories and practices important in the healing processes of racial trauma. Click
here
to RSVP.
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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
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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
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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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2nd Annual Impact Investing Symposium
Friday, February 21
12:00 - 5:30 PM
Tauber Colloquium
The Michigan Impact Investing Symposium (MIIS) is a conference that allows participants to explore investments that provide financial as well as social returns under the guidance of some distinguished members of the impact investing community. The theme for MIIS 2020 is "Re-Imagining Capitalism for a Sustainable Future" to inspire our speakers, panelists, and attendees to expand their current knowledge about finance and impact in a way that creates durable institutional change. Register
here.
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Making the Workplace Accessible to All
Friday, February 21
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Blau Hall, Room B0570
The BBA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, founded by CASC minor Elsa Ramesh, and the Disabilities Rights Organization at Michigan Law are hosting a discussion and panel on accessibility in the workplace. They will walk attendees through tips and tricks to be successful in endeavoring toward accessibility, and end with a panel featuring students, professionals (from Google and LSA Opportunity Hub), and a faculty member (from Michigan Medicine) to hear personal experiences.
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Trotter Distinguished Leadership Series Presents: Representative Sarah Anthony
Friday, February 21
5:00 PM
Trotter Multicultural Center, Sankofa Lounge
State Representative Sarah Anthony is serving her first full-term representing the 68th House District, which encompasses part of the city of Lansing and Lansing Township, as the youngest African American woman to serve in this capacity in the United States. Throughout her time as commissioner, Anthony served in many leadership positions, including chairing the Democratic Caucus, Finance Committee, and Vice-Chair of the board. Her fearless leadership in advocating for health care access, social justice, working families, and senior citizens, has made her a role model to many. Please join Trotter for a conversation by registering
here
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Therapy With a Twist
Saturday, February 22
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Michigan Union, IdeaHub, Movement and Creation Studios
S.I.B.S. is elated to invite you all to Therapy with a Twist, an event that will explore art therapy in the forms of dancing, meditation, and painting on February 22nd 2-5pm in the Michigan Union Movement and Creation Studios. RSVP
here
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The Bluest Eye
: A 50th Anniversary Un-Conference
Monday, February 24
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Literati Bookstore
50 years after its publication, join the English Language and Literature Department for a community conversation on Toni Morrison's debut novel,
The Bluest Eye
. Enjoy live readings and ground discussions on the novel's impact and legacy. This event is free and open to the public.
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Call for Proposals: 17th Annual Student Life Research Symposium
Deadline: Sunday, February 23, 5:00 PM
The Student Life Research Symposium's theme for 2020 is Catalyzing Students' Civic Learning and Engagement. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Seligsohn, president of Campus Compact, a national coalition of 1000 colleges and universities dedicated to the public purposes of higher education. Campus Compact is committed to building democracy through civic education and community development.
They are calling for presentation proposals on a wide-array of research topics and welcome both traditional and non-traditional sessions, in a variety of formats including:
- Conference-style presentations
- Interactive sessions
- Performances
- Panels
Click
here
to submit a proposal.
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Call for Proposals: Engelhardt Social Justice Fellowship
Deadline: Monday, February 24, 11:59 PM
The Engelhardt Social Justice Fellowship (ESJF) addresses this problem offers an opportunity for students and organizations to propose a mutually beneficial summer project. Students whose projects are selected will be paid $5,000 for ~300 hours of work with the sponsoring organization.
Fellowship recipients must be available from Monday, May 11th, 2020 through Monday, June 29th, 2020. During this period, fellows will meet weekly every Monday for day-long seminars on topics like professional skills, social justice activism, community-university partnerships, and potential career paths in the non-profit sector. The specific seminar dates are listed below, and the application will ask you to confirm your availability for all sessions.
Click
here
to apply,
here
to learn more, and email
CEAL-Info@umich.edu
with any questions.
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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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Casa de Esperanza: Hands of Hope Internship
Applications accepted year-round
Casa de Esperanza is a non-profit organization in Houston, Texas that provides residential care to children birth through six who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect, or the effects of HIV. Care is provided in the neighborhood by Hands of Hope interns. The interns, most of whom are recent college graduates, join us for a year of service (a twelve-month full-time post-graduation internship). Applicants wishing to complete shorter internships are considered on a case by case basis. They provide on-site housing (interns live with the children they are caring for) and interns join us from all over the United States to be part of the internship program. Click
here
to learn more and
here
to apply.
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hEARt Supporters
hEARt Listens is an Ann-Arbor based mental health organization that was founded in 2019 by 4 Michigan undergraduates. On Monday, February 10th the team is launched the hEARt Line- a free & anonymous mental health support text line for UM students. Students can text the hEARt Line at 734-292-8006, and within 48 hours, they will be connected with a hEARt Supporter- another UM student who has been trained in empathetic listening skills & crisis management. Through hEARt, students can access support and information- all hEARt Supporters have a thorough knowledge of campus resources to help refer students in need of more help.
Passionate about mental health and interested in becoming a Supporter? hEARt Supporters operate the line and help texters navigate mental health challenges. If you are empathetic and want to help others, we would love to have you! Don't worry about expertise– we'll train you in the skills you need to become a successful Supporter. Click
here
to fill out an interest form or text
(734)-228-1929
, and email
heart.team@umich.edu
with any questions.
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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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