Spotlight: Volunteer to Facilitate a Virtual ELI Conversation Circle for Fall 2021
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Volunteer to Facilitate a Virtual ELI Conversation Circle for Fall 2021
Register by Friday, September 17, by 11:59 PM EDT
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The English Language Institute's Conversation Circles will once again be offered virtually this fall.
Facilitating a virtual conversation circle gives you a chance to meet new people from around the world, learn about other cultures, and build a more inclusive, globally-oriented campus culture. Each circle consists of up to four participants and is led by a volunteer facilitator. Participants meet via an online platform to talk about any topic of interest, play games, and share pictures and videos.
No previous experience is necessary. All facilitators will receive an orientation to the program and training on how to facilitate conversation circles virtually.
To be a facilitator, you only need to:
- Be a current U-M student, faculty, or staff member
- Be a fluent speaker of English who is very knowledgeable about U.S. culture
- Commit to volunteering 1 hour per week for ten weeks
- Attend a one-hour orientation session if you are a first-time facilitator
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Welcome and Welcome Back from API Meet-up
Date: Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30 PM EDT
Brief Description: The Asian Pacific Islander (API) Coalition will be hosting their first meet-up. They welcome all new and returning students to join them in the SSW courtyard to learn more about the API Coalition, discuss programming and goals for the semester, and co-create a space to empower and support API students and allies. They also invite you to grab a bite to eat after the meeting so you all can continue getting to know one another!
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Common Roots Students of Color Welcome Meet-up
Date: Wednesday, September 15 at 6:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: Join Common Roots in the School of Social Work courtyard for snacks to get to know each other and discuss the vision for Common Roots in the upcoming school year.
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Date: Thursday, September 16 at 12:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: The U-M Center for Global Health Equity is pleased to bring you Bringing Equity to the Forefront in Global Health. What do we mean by ‘equity’ in global health? Where and how can academic institutions redefine their roles in advancing global health equity? Join them for a virtual conversation about new approaches and perspectives from communities who are directly impacted by this work. Featuring Ethiopia Minister of Health Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin, and Abebe Bekele, Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Global Health, Rwanda.
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Date: Friday, September 17 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: The University Career Center presents a virtual session with Niandong Wang (Berkeley MBA 2004) and Serena Wang (Chicago ECON 2018), who will share their insights on how U.S. employers view and hire international students and how international students can best navigate a U.S. campus and eventually their workplace. A Q&A session will follow the initial presentation. Participants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance. More details and registration information available on Handshake.
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Date: Thursday, September 23 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: The Michigan Medicine Social Work Research Committee invites you to the 7th Annual Social Work Research Symposium, "A Research Odyssey: Integration of Social Justice and Shaping Inclusion in Research." The symposium will feature research and poster presentations on various topics, including a keynote address from Dr. Jamie Mitchell.
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Date: Thursday, September 30 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: Join the U-M Library for a lecture and discussion with U-M Anthropology Professor Ruth Behar. Behar presents on the extraordinary work of Rolando Estévez, a renowned creator of artists' books. Learn more about the event here.
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Date: Monday, October 4 - Sunday, October 17
Brief Description: You are invited to attend Professor Rogério Pinto's installation entitled Realm of the Dead where he tells how his family grieved the loss of his sister, Marília, who died in a sudden accident when she was three years old. Using dozens of sculptures built into vintage suitcases, Professor Pinto tells his story of growing up in poverty in Brazil, then at 21 coming as a poor immigrant to the United States. The Realm of the Dead installation is part of this year's U-M SSW Centennial Celebration. Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions students cannot attend the performance portion of Professor Pinto's Realm of the Dead.
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Happy Latinx Heritage Month! (September 15 - October 15)
September 15 marks the beginning of Latinx Heritage Month! Keep an eye on this section of our newsletter throughout the month for Latinx Heritage Month-centered events.
Date: Wednesday, September 15 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: The Associate Dean of Educational Programs at the SSW invites you to a conversation to kickstart Latinx Heritage Month. This conversation is in partnership with the Latinx group. This is a time for conversation - ask questions, raise concerns, and talk together as a school community.
Date: Wednesday, September 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: Presented by MESA, join Dr. Dr. Michelle Ferrez, Director of Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) in kicking off Latinx Heritage Month! The event will include a keynote and logo reveal.
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International Career Pathways is a cross-unit initiative that aims to compile and highlight events happening across campus pertaining to global internships, service, and careers!
Date: Thursday, October 21 from 12:00 - 2:30 PM EDT
Brief Description: The International Opportunities Fair is a great way to connect with organizations with an international focus! The Fair includes post graduation opportunities, internships abroad, volunteering abroad, teaching abroad, and grants/fellowships/scholarships.
Date: Wednesday, September 22 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM EDT
Brief Description: The U.S. Department of State offers over 1,000 summer internships at its embassies and missions throughout the world, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at facilities in approximately 20 other cities throughout the United States. A panel of University of Michigan students will share their experiences as U.S. Department of State interns this past summer.
Date: Wednesday, October 20 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: Interested in careers in public policy, law, and human rights? Join to learn from Hardy Vieux, Chief of Staff of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), and Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
Date: Monday, October 25 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: Interested in humanitarian and international development careers with Mercy Corps? Join to learn from Michelle LeMeur, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Director, Mercy Corps Nepal.
Date: Wednesday, October 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: A panel of global health and development professionals will share their career stories, including preparation, training, and advice for prospective global professionals.
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Professional Opportunities |
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Position Available: SafeHouse Center Work Study
Brief Description: SafeHouse Center serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Washtenaw County. The SafeHouse Center is hiring for a work study position:
The Shelter and Helpline Work Study will have duties including answering the 24-hour helpline and assisting callers with crisis intervention, safety planning, DV/Sa education, and resources and referrals. Work studies will also assist residents in the shelter with basic needs, cleaning and organizing, and office tasks like photocopying, filing, and typing.
Resumes must be emailed to [email protected] with the corresponding position title in the subject line (e.g., "Shelter and Helpline Work Study Resume").
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Brief Description: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels is seeking 4 MSW students for office assistant positions. Office Assistants support AAMOW's meal deliveries by cleaning coolers and baskets, counting meals, greeting volunteers, bagging Ensure, and occasionally delivering meals in their own vehicle or a University vehicle. Office Assistants also help with general tasks in the office that may include answering phones, entering data, and attending in-home assessments with AAMOW social workers.
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Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 22 at 5:00 PM
Brief Description: The Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) is designed for international and U.S. students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. ILS includes brief lectures, discussions, experiential activities, and small group work. You can attend as many sessions as you are interested in.
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Application Deadline: Friday, October 29
Brief Description: The Graduate Certificate in World Performance Studies (GCWPS) provides students an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary cohort of Graduate Fellows, interested in performance as an artistic and scholarly field of inquiry. The GCWPS requires 9 credit hours of coursework over the span of twelve months. Graduate Fellows are awarded a $3500 stipend for a summer research project, internship or practicum, to take place in the summer.
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Brief Description: The Latinx Social Work Coalition (LSWC) has multiple positions open on their E-Board, including Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Serving on the E-Board is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, plan social events, and help guide the group in a positive direction going forward. Read a description of each e-board position here.
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Brief Description: The Drive Michigan Forward Coalition is advocating for the Drive SAFE Bills, introduced in the State Legislature, which would restore the right for undocumented Michiganders to obtain a driver's license. During the phone banking, volunteers make calls to Michigan voters in strategic voting districts to spread the word about the bills, ask voters to join the effort, and to contact their representatives about supporting the bills and granting them a hearing.
The dates and times of the phone banks are to be determined. They are anticipated to be about 2 hours long (for training, making calls, debriefing). Volunteers can sign up for as many or few phone banks as they are able.
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Deadline: Wednesday, September 22
Brief Description: The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State. It welcomes the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department, women, and those with financial need. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, social, and geographic diversity.
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Deadline: Monthly, September 26
Brief Description: SAMI provides funding for individual students and student organizations fulfilling projects and/or events that are designed to increase self-development and educate the campus community on multicultural issues through an academic lens. The awarded amount can be up to $1,000 for individuals and up to $2,000 for student organizations or groups. The application cycle is once a month.
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Deadline: Rolling
Brief Description: The U.S. Department of Education provides a variety of grant opportunities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines vary.
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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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"Myanmar dissidents who fled army crackdown are living in hiding in Thailand as they try to seek humanitarian protection in third countries."
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