Issue 145 | January 2023

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OGA Newsletter
The Office of Global Activities (OGA) is dedicated to connecting MSW students to international social work opportunities through fundingspecial programs, academic resources, internationalized curriculum, and arranging faculty and student exchanges at partner institutions.

Spotlight: Global Course Extension in NYC Information Session

Global Course Extension in NYC Information Session

Date: Tuesday, January 24, 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET

During the Spring/Summer 2023 semester, the School of Social Work Global Social Work Practice Pathway is offering a unique opportunity. This will consist of two courses focused on human rights: a 1-credit classroom-based introductory course and an optional 2-credit engagement course that will take place in New York City taught by Dr. Ashley Cureton.


The application deadline for the New York City Human Rights & Social Justice Global Course Extension trip is coming up on February 5.


Join us for an information session to learn more about this unique opportunity! This event will include time for Q&A.


This information session will take place in hybrid format. A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the event date.

Click here to RSVP!
Events

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events (Click here to learn more)

Date: Friday, January 13 - Friday, February 10

Brief Description: The U-M Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives coordinates the university’s MLK Symposium, which offers a wide-range of events. This is one of the largest celebrations of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by colleges and universities in the nation. Click here for a full list of the events being held this year.

International Student Lunch Conversation (Click here to RSVP)

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

Brief Description: International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M. ISLCs are co-sponsored by the International Center and Counseling and Psychological Services. January’s ISLC will take place at the Hatcher Graduate Library’s Gallery Event Space. Food will be available on a “first come, first served” basis, so make sure you register and arrive on time!

Peace Corps Lunch Chat: Finances in the Peace Corps (Click here to RSVP)

Date: Thursday, January 19, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

Brief Description: The Peace Corps Coffee Chat for January will focus on “Finances in the Peace Corps”. Moving abroad for 27 months is already stressful, but not knowing what your financial situation will look like only adds to that stress. Join this event to learn all about finances before service, during service, and after service so that you have a better idea of how to best manage your money in the Peace Corps whether you come in with or without savings. This informal discussion with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers is designed to give you an opportunity to ask questions and hear unique perspectives on an interesting 27 months in Peace Corps. Food will be provided.

How to Find & Fund an International Internship (Click here to RSVP)

Date: Friday, January 20, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET

Brief Description: Join the International Center for information on how to find and fund an international internship! During the presentation, they will cover how you can find an internship offered through U-M, as well as non-UM/external options, funding opportunities available through U-M with a special guest presenter from the International Institute, and considerations for pursuing a self-arranged internship or utilizing a placement program.

Journeys in Global Health Equity: A Conversation with Richard Adanu (Click here to RSVP)

Date: Monday, January 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

Brief Description: The Center for Global Health Equity’s 2022-2023 seminar series continues with Dr. Richard Adanu, whose global work focuses on maternal health in Ghana, including the epidemiology of obstetric and gynecological conditions, family planning, and cervical cancer screening. Dr. Adanu is rector of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he is a specialist obstetrician gynecologist in the University Hospital. He is also professor of Women’s Reproductive Health in the University of Ghana School of Public Health. Dr. Adanu will discuss his extensive experience as a physician focused on reducing maternal mortality, as a clinician focused on technological innovation, as well as his leadership in global health and medical education.

European Attitudes Toward Immigrants: Exploring Anti-Immigrant Attitudes and Welfare Chauvinism in Contemporary Europe (Click here to RSVP)

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

Brief Description: Hostility towards immigrants can be found in virtually every European country today. This presentation will explore the central developments and drivers of majority populations attitudes towards immigrants across Europe. This will be done on an overall European level, but also into specific European regions like the Nordic and the Central-Eastern European regions. The presentation will focus on four published articles that make up David Andreas Bell’s doctoral thesis. It will begin with an overview of how anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim attitudes have developed differently in Western and Eastern Europe in the period between 1990-2017. It will also explore the concept of welfare chauvinism, i.e. majority populations’ hesitation to grant the benefits of the welfare state to immigrants, as well as racist attitudes towards immigrants and refugees in various European countries.

Announcements

Free Professional Headshots with the University Career Center

Need a professional headshot? The University Career Center has a brand new self-service photo booth you can use to take as many photos as you'd like. It's FREE to use and you have immediate access to your photos. You only need to reserve a time slot via Handshake. Under 'category', select your school year, and under 'appointment type', choose the 'Professional Headshots Photo Booth' option. For any questions, please reach out to the University Career Center. We hope this is a useful resource for you!

U-M Graduates Now Eligible for "High Potential Individual" (HPI) UK Visa

U-M graduates are now eligible for a United Kingdom (UK) work visa, the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa. This visa aims to recruit skilled young workers from top universities across the world to elevate Britain’s workforce.


The HPI visa policy states that any person who graduated from a list of top eligible universities within the past five years is able to receive this visa to reside in the UK for two years. Those with doctoral qualifications are eligible to reside for three years. 


A job offer in the UK is not required to apply for the visa and those applying for the visa are allowed to bring dependents along with them. For more information about the HPI visa, visit the UK Government's website here and read this Michigan Daily article.

Professional Opportunities

Position Available: U-M Center for Global and Intercultural Study Intercultural Programs Advisor

Application Deadline: January 18, 2023

Brief Description: The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) develops inclusive and accessible educational opportunities around the globe, primarily for LSA undergraduates. The Intercultural Programs Advisor coordinates a range of services for CGIS programs. Click here to learn more and apply.

Call for Volunteers: Lead an English Language Institute Conversation Circle in Winter 2023

Application Deadline: January 19, 2023

Brief Description: Do you enjoy meeting new people from different cultures? Are you looking to develop your intercultural and professional skills? If yes, please consider volunteering to lead an English Language Institute Conversation Circle! Conversation Circles provide international students and scholars at the University of Michigan with opportunities for informal English practice and insights into U.S. culture. Click here to learn more and apply.

Multiple Positions Available: International Rescue Committee

Application Deadline: N/A

Brief Description: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises to help to restore healthsafetyeducationeconomic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. They have several job openings available. These include:

For a full list of the available positions, click here to access their job postings page.

Multiple Positions Available: Jewish Family Services - Ann Arbor, MI

Application Deadline: N/A

Brief Description: Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is a private non-profit social services agency serving the greater Ann Arbor community since 1993. Originally established by the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County to assist the growing number of refugee families in Ann Arbor from the former Soviet Republics, JFS has since grown into an organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult caregiving to immigrant resettlement and career services. They have several job openings available. These include:

For a full list of the available positions, click here to access their job postings page.

Multiple Positions Available: International Justice Mission Virtual and Hybrid Internships

Application Deadline: Varies by position

Brief Description: International Justice Mission (IJM) has opened applications for several virtual and hybrid internships. Click here for a full listing of the positions and to apply. As a note, IJM does require that all employees "possess a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed."

Center for Global Health Equity: Graduate Summer Research Internship & Training Program

Application Deadline: March 1, 2023

Brief Description: Explore the field of global health equity and prepare for an impactful career through a unique combination of practical research experience, community-building, and professional development. Become part of the Center for Global Health Equity’s multidisciplinary community of experts engaged in projects that address critical challenges in global health equity. Their paid summer graduate student research internship and training program offers a practical, mentored research experience combined with CGHE’s unique professional training program. Participating students will explore global health equity from diverse perspectives and build a foundation for further work in this rapidly expanding field of research and professional practice. Click here to learn more and apply.

Call for Poster Session Proposals: Latino Social Work Organization National Latinx Social Work Conference - Portland, OR

Application Deadline: March 3, 2023

Brief Description: MSW and PhD social work students are invited to submit poster session proposals to present at the Latino Social Workers Organization National Latinx Social Work Conference in Portland, Oregon. This conference is in collaboration with Portland State University, and it will take place from Thursday, May 18 till Saturday, May 20, 2023. Click here to learn more about the conference and here to learn more about the poster session submissions.

Grant Opportunities

Robert J. Donia Graduate Student Fellowship (Click here to learn more)

Application Deadline: January 31, 2023

Brief Description: The Donia Human Rights Center Robert J. Donia Graduate Student Fellowship offers student summer grants of $6,000 to support graduate students engaged in research on human rights. Student grantees will conduct research leading to the writing of a paper on a relevant topic of their choosing. It is expected that during the spring and/or summer, grantees will devote their full time to their project in consultation with their faculty advisor(s). The grant will support a broad range of human rights issues but preference will be given to students engaged in historical research on human rights. The fellowship is limited to returning students. For further information, please contact dhrc-fellowships@umich.edu

International Institute Student Fellowships (Click here to learn more)

Application Deadline: February 15, 2023

Brief Description: The International Institute Student Fellowships (IISF) are designed to support U-M students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and seek funding to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. The II Student Fellowships Application is the common application for several fellowships, including some from II centers. The IISF Application must be used to apply for any of the following awards:

  • Rackham International Research Award
  • Global Individual Grant 
  • African Studies Center Funding for Research or Internship Support in Africa
  • Center for Armenian Studies Summer Research Grants
  • Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Tinker Field Research Grants for Graduate Students
  • Weiser Center for Europe & Eurasia Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe & Eurasia

Center for Global Health Equity: Graduate Student International Research Development Grants (Click here to learn more)

Application Deadline: March 1, 2023

Brief Description: Explore new global collaborations and deepen your knowledge of the field of global health equity through a distinctive combination of international research experience, community-building, and professional training. CGHE provides funding to exceptionally motivated graduate students who are prepared to develop and implement a novel global health equity research project in a low- and/or middle-income country. Development grants cover international travel expenses for student-driven research projects that have potential for longer-term impact on health and wellbeing in low- and middle-income settings. Their grant program offers students support in shaping research projects in alignment with key CGHE values of building equitable global partnerships, co-designing research proposals with local collaborators in LMICs, and creating a line of sight to envision impact.

Resources

U-M Considerations for International Travel

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