CASC is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! To celebrate, we are excited to announce a semester-long set of events focused on the theme:
Celebrating Student Action toward Campus & Community Change: Looking at the Past and Present and Exploring the Forward.
Since 2010, the CASC minor is a space that fosters community among students engaged in social change and provides course work and experiences aimed at helping students deepen their understanding of what it means to be a change agent.
The CASC Minor alumni comprise over 800 graduates, representing over 50 major degree programs and 10 schools and colleges across the University of Michigan campus.
Ten years is a big deal, and it is because of you that CASC is what it is. You have helped shape the work, the direction, added your voice, and pushed for change. This anniversary aims to lift up your contributions to CASC, lift up the current work of students, and prepare for the next 10 years of CASC!
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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, navigating social justice language in different work cultures, 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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Supported by the School of Social Work, CASC is excited to offer two global independent study opportunities for declared students in the minor. Visit the program Mcompass websiate and application
India
or
Uganda
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If you have any questions email
cascminor@umich.edu
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Mbarara, Uganda
Chennai, India
The opportunity in Chennai will focus on the principles of community participation and indigenous social work at the intersection of rural development in the region.
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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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Wednesday, November 20
5:00 PM
SSW ECC
Join the New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work in an exploration of the connection of African-Hispanic roots in American History through a performance/lecture by Detroit-based ensemble RicanStruction. The presentation features a segment where audience members can participate in the Afro-Puerto Rican community-building tradition of Bomba. Everyone is welcome; refreshments will be served.
RSVP
HERE
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International Center Coffee Hour
Thursday
, November 21
4:00 PM
OAMI Conference Rm,
Student Activities Building, 3rd Floor
If you're interested in studying abroad, have already studied abroad, and/or want to meet international students from all over the world, check out this event!
RSVP H
ERE
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Mental Health Abroad Panel
Thursday, November 21
5:00 PM
Gallery Room, Hatcher Grad Library
The CGIS Mental Health Abroad Panel will feature student panelists who have traveled to a variety of locations around the world and wish to discuss how mental health played a role in their study abroad experiences.
LEARN MORE
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Queer Open Mic Night
Friday, November 22
7:00-8:30 PM
SSWB780
Please join an Queer Open Mic Night an event organized by CASC undergraduate students. Please support their efforts and celebrate the diversity that exists within the LGBTQ+ community. If you have any questions please reach out to Carson Blodgett
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Saturday, November 23
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Michigan League, Koessler Room
The day’s program will include a variety of activities which bring together suicide loss surviors to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. The event is free of charge.
RSVP HERE
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AmeriCorps VISTA opportunity with Jewish Family Services
JFS is currently recruiting for 2 AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers in our Economic Empowerment Department. These volunteers will work to expand our economic empowerment services and programming for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants in Washtenaw County through job development, small business development, asset-building and saving, financial literacy trainings, and more. Here is the posting with more detailed information:
LEARN MORE
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International Institute Individual Fellowship
Deadline: mid February
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.
LEARN MORE
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Applications were just launched for the Bootcamps & Immersion paid training programs! Organizing Corps 2020 is recruiting and training the next generation of organizers for the general election and they’re headed to AZ, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, PA, & WI this winter and spring. The Michigan bootcamp is March 2-8, 2020. The 5-week immersion programs are in Detroit, Flint, and Madison Heights April 27-May 31, 2020.
LEARN MORE
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This is a funded opportunity that allows undergraduate students from all majors to gain extensive design experience, learn about healthcare practices in low-resource clinical settings, and prepare for careers in medical device design, ergonomics, operations research, global health, and sustainable development. The Global Health Design Academic Program consists of a 4-8 week summer immersion experience at a hospital in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, or Michigan that informs a novel design project to be completed in Fall 2020. All selected students will be awarded a Global Health Design Scholarship and will receive up to $4,500 USD to offset travel costs. The priority application deadline is December 4, 2019.
LEARN MORE
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Well-being for U-M Students Website
Well-being is the journey we take, one step and one choice at a time, to care for ourselves. It’s how we appraise and feel about our lives, including success in school and all other aspects. It’s personal, family and friends, community, and beyond. Check out the
Well-being for U-M Students Website
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developed as one of the collaborative efforts of the U-M Student Life Health and Wellness Collective Impact Team.
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Campus Mind Works wellness groups are free drop-in sessions for U-M students that provide mental health education and support. College and graduate students learn about factors that can impact mental health, share strategies for managing stress and speak with other students about challenges and successes. Groups meet throughout the year on a
variety of topics
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Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor
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