U-M Statements for International and Undocumented Students
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The University of Michigan has provided several resources and statements of support for its community amid potential changes in federal immigration policies.
On this website
, you will find a collection of those statements and resources.
For international students,
SSW is working closely with the International Center to monitor current immigration situations and make plans for the upcoming fall term.
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Time:
Friday,
June 26, 12 pm - 1 pm
Brief Description:
Join the International Center virtually to hear from your Campus Recruiters. During this session, you will: hear more about the application process; learn tips and tricks for your resume and motivation statement to ensure you stand out as strong applicant; and meet with your campus Peace Corps Recruiters
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Time:
Sunday, July 5, 3 pm - 4 pm EDT
Brief Description:
Learn and enjoy the art of paper folding from your home with GRIN. Join them for a friendly and refreshing session of Origami. No special materials required.
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Time:
registration June 22 - July 3; sessions June 29 - August 9
Brief Description:
Conversation Circles are free, weekly, one-hour meetings facilitated by volunteer U-M students, faculty, or staff who are native or near-native English speakers. International students, scholars, and researchers can sign up to join the conversation circles.
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Time:
July 15-19, 2020 (24 hours for 5 days)
Brief Description:
This conference will include live plenary sessions, live panel session on the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development, workshops, posters´ exhibition, book presentations, areas, and
free registration
fees.
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This document was initially directed at ways for how to turn fieldwork that was initially planned as using face-to-face methods into a more ‘hands-off’ mode. However, people have added useful material about ‘born digital’ research (content already generated on the internet by online interactions), which provides an alternative source of social research materials if researchers decide to go down that path."
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This three session video workshop will focus on understanding anxiety, learning strategies to manage anxiety, and developing a plan to apply the strategies on a daily basis wherever you are during the Pandemic.
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Can I get COVID-19 from food? What precautions should I take in grocery stores? Is food/grocery delivery safe? Find the answers to these and many other frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and food here.
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Professional Opportunities
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Location: United Kingdom
Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
Brief Description: The Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (ASEN) is looking for a Coordinator.The principal role of the Coordinator is to ensure the smooth functioning of ASEN: managing its membership and communications activities, overseeing the running of its highly regarded annual conference, seminar series and podcast, and supporting the voluntary members of the ASEN Steering Committee in their roles.
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The new COVID-19 Emergency Funding Application is now available. Students can apply for support to address unexpected COVID-19-related costs such as medical expenses, travel costs, or computing/technology expenses required to study remotely.
A FAQ page about this funding can be found by clicking the link above, under "As a U-M student, where can I request emergency funds?".
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Please contact the SSW Office of Student Services (
[email protected]
) if you are in financial hardship due to COVID-19. OSS staff will assist you to find funding to support you.
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If you are facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 or any other unforeseen situation, the Dean of Students Office stands ready to assist you.
Students must contact the Dean of Students Office by phone (734-764-7420) or email ([email protected]).
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CEW+ is able to offer small emergency grants to current U-M Ann Arbor graduate students. These grants are for unexpected financial emergencies that threaten to derail degree progress including funding issues that are a result of COVID-19.
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