May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! | |
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Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Throughout the month of May, we recognize and celebrate the historical and cultural contributions of peoples of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States.
Today, May 2, also marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, known as Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak!
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Spotlight: Volunteer to facilitate an ELI Conversation Circle! | |
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Volunteer to facilitate an ELI Conversation Circle!
Registration open from May 16 - May 25
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Will your summer plans include a free hour a week to support international students and scholars at the University of Michigan? If yes, please consider volunteering to lead an ELI Conversation Circle! The English Language Institute's (ELI) long-running Conversation Circles will be offered both online, and, for the first time in two years, in person!
Facilitating a Conversation Circle is an opportunity to support our international community and provide a valuable space for U-M international students and scholars to connect with one another and learn about U.S. culture. It also 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.
The Basics
- Summer Conversation Circles run for eight weeks: June 6 - July 31, 2022
- Each circle consists of up to five participants led by a volunteer facilitator.
- The time commitment is for one hour per week for eight weeks.
- Facilitators can choose the day and time for their Circles
- Facilitators also choose whether to meet in person or online.
Requirements
No previous experience is required. 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 eight weeks
- Attend a one-hour orientation session if you are a first-time facilitator
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2022 Virtual Refugee Advocacy Days (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Monday, May 9 - Friday, May 13
Brief Description: Join Church World Service, as a member of Refugee Council USA (RCUSA), for a special 2022 Virtual Refugee Advocacy Days. The virtual advocacy week will occur at an inflection point for the U.S. refugee resettlement program and we need your help in championing pro-refugee legislation, federal funding for the resettlement program, and oversight over the administration’s rebuilding of the program.
Participants will not only have the opportunity to meet virtually with their members of Congress, but will also be able to attend a number of special training sessions to help build and expand their advocacy toolbelt. Refugee and asylee leaders will have additional leadership training opportunities in the lead up to the Advocacy Days kick off. A full list of sessions and the schedule can be found at: https://rcusa.org/2022-refugee-advocacy-days/.
If you have any questions about the 2022 Virtual Refugee Advocacy Days, please reach out to [email protected].
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Global Health Summer Institute: Chronic Conditions in Women's Health Through a Global Lens (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Tuesday, May 10 - Thursday May 12, from 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM each day
Brief Description: Are you a student, healthcare provider, researcher, policy-maker or faculty member interested in joining colleagues from around the globe to explore chronic conditions in women's health? This year's Global Health Summer Institute, "Chronic Conditions in Women's Health: Through a Global Lens" will include 24 speakers from six countries. Speakers will explore the intersection of women's health and chronic health conditions through clinical, policy, and research tracks in local and global contexts.
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OGA Newsletter to move to biweekly publishing schedule
Happy Spring/Summer semester and welcome back from your (brief but hopefully restful) break! With summer (slowly but surely) upon us, the OGA Newsletter will move to a biweekly publishing schedule following this issue. The newsletter will be published biweekly for the duration of the Spring/Summer semester.
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Support Jewish Family Services (Click here to vote)
Deadline: Friday, May 6 at 11:59 PM ET
Brief Description: Jewish Family Services (JFS), a SSW Global Social Work Practice Pathway field agency that does refugee resettlement work, is in the final round of a nationwide funding challenge. They have the opportunity to win $25,000 for their Specialty Food Pantry to help feed refugee clients. They have to receive enough votes to qualify, though--this is where you can help!
To make it happen, please vote for “Feeding American Allies Who Are New to the U.S.A.” You can vote up to ten times a day now through May 6!
This cause is among the Top 200 nationwide—and 1 of only 5 in the entire state of Michigan—to be selected for the final phase of competition. The Top 100 winners nationwide will each receive $25,000.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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Multiple Positions Available: OSS Office Assistant
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 3, at 11:59 PM ET
Brief Description: The Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management (OSS) is hiring current MSW students to assist in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment at the School of Social Work for prospective and current MSW students.
The position is for the upcoming Spring/Summer & Fall 2022 terms with a possibility of continuation. Applicants who can just work the Spring/Summer term will be considered!
Students who are selected for this position will be involved in some or all of the following activities:
- Host virtual prospective student tours & meetings
- Conduct outreach and correspondence with prospective students interested in the Online & On-Campus MSW Program
- Assist with student-led webinars for incoming and prospective students
- Serve on the SEED planning committee to assist with orientation planning and implementation
- Help with additional office projects as needed
Requirements:
- Students should be available from 12-2 at least 2-3 days during the week.
- Students will be working 5-8 hours a week (more hours during Orientation week, August 22-26)
Compensation:
This position pays $15/hr— preference for those who have a work-study award.
Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in the work-study position and a resume highlighting your qualifications for the work-study position. Please include your pathway and curriculum schedule on your resume. All materials must be submitted to [email protected].
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Applications Open: Flexible Summer Job in SSW Continuing Education Office (Click here to apply)
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The Continuing Education (CE) Office is looking for some help reviewing and editing captions for recorded courses this summer, ideally from an MSW student who might enjoy the opportunity to learn about various aspects of social work practice. This role is highly flexible and can be completed remotely and outside of regular business hours to fit around classes and field.
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CSWE Community Partnership Action Student Project Award (Click here to apply)
Application Deadline: Friday, May 6, at 11:59 PM ET
Brief Description: The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Community Partnership Action Student Project Award recognizes a student (BSW, MSW, or PhD/DSW) who has engaged in a community partnership activity that successfully promoted social, economic, or environmental justice.
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