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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
B798 SSWB
The Office of Global Activities is proud to announce a career conversation event with SSW alumna Robin Martz.
Robin Martz has nearly 30 years of public health experience both domestically and internationally in the areas of Maternal and Child Health, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Nutrition, Hygiene, and Emerging Pandemic Threats. Robin is currently the USAID Director of the Office of Health in Ukraine.
Please join us for this engaging conversation! Snacks will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own lunch to the event.
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Fulbrighter Social
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Weiser Hall, 10th Floor
Brief Description: Geared towards current and prospective Fulbrighters on campus as well as Fulbright alumni, this is an informal gathering for students to connect with one another and share their experiences. Donuts, coffee, cider, and games will be provided. RSVP here!
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Global Health Equity at Michigan: A Community Gathering
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Brief Description: The Center for Global Health Equity is hosting a gathering to celebrate the Michigan global health community. The event will include time for socializing, great food and networking, and a student poster fair featuring interdisciplinary research projects from across the university. Click here for more information and to register.
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Festival of Asian Music
Date: Wednesday, October 18, & 24; November 2, 9-10, & 30; December 8 & 9
Brief Description: Composed of over twenty cross-campus performances, lectures, and associated events, this immersive festival features musical traditions from across Asia. Join the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance to connect with master artists and scholars on today’s global stage and to explore the integral place of Asian musical arts at U-M and in the community Click here for more information.
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Environmental Justice and Well-being: Improving Energy Access to Empower Women in Rural India
Date: Thursday, October 19, 11:30 AM
Brief Description: This webinar will discuss a recently published study demonstrating the impact of providing skills-based training through a solar lamp initiative on women's empowerment. Longitudinal data from 313 women associated with the solar initiative in the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, were collected to predict three indicators of women's empowerment — assertiveness, decision-making, and satisfaction. The study found that women's perceptions of assertiveness, satisfaction, and decision-making ability significantly changed. Click here for more information and to register.
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Info Session on Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship provides tuition and stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. The priority is to encourage the study of less commonly taught modern languages. Click here for more information and Zoom links for all info sessions. The FLAS application opens on November 1, 2023.
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SSW Global Independent Study Information Session
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Brief Description: Join us for an information session to learn about all the details of planning your Global Independent Study (GIS) and applying for the GIS grant. Whether you have already decided that a GIS is for you or you're just learning about it, this information session is for you! The session will include a panel of GIS students who will talk about their projects from the Spring/Summer 2023 term. Click here for more information and to register.
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Institute of International Education (IIE), on behalf of the U.S. State Department, administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. This competition is administered on campus by the International Institute. National deadline approaching: Apply by October 10, 2023, at 5 PM EDT.
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Passport Day
The Global Engagement U.S. Passport Grant Program is a new initiative of the Office of the Provost designed to provide financial and administrative support for the purpose of obtaining a U.S. Passport. A valid passport opens the doors for students to pursue valuable international experiences, including study abroad, internships, research, volunteer opportunities, competitions, and conferences. Applicants awarded the Global Engagement U.S. Passport Grant must be available to attend the Passport Day Workshop for one hour on Monday, December 4, 2023 (multiple time slots will be available throughout the day). Passport Day is a one-day event where the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office will be on campus to accept passport applications. The application deadline is Monday, October 30, 2023.
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Masters in International and Regional Studies Program
The U-M International Institute is currently accepting applications for the Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) program. MIRS combines an interdisciplinary curriculum, deep regional/thematic expertise, rigorous methodological training, and international experiences to enable students to situate global issues and challenges in their cultural, historical, geographical, political, and socioeconomic contexts and to approach them in diverse ways. MIRS is designed to prepare students for global career opportunities, whether in academia, private, or public sectors. Click here for more information and to apply.
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Multiple Positions Available: UN Jobs for Social Work
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: UN Jobs provides a list of vacancies with UN and other international organizations. They have several job openings available. These include:
For a full list of the available positions, click here to access their job postings page.
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Refugee Employment Case Manager, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is hiring a Refugee Employment Case Manager. The successful candidate will provide case management services including assessment, testing, counseling, and follow-up with clients. This role involves networking with employers and other community agencies, facilitating group instruction and workshops, and working to remove barriers to clients obtaining and retaining employment. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Multiple Positions Available: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Since 1939, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service has offered welcome and hope to refugees in the United States. They have several job openings available. These include:
For a full list of the available positions, click here to access their job postings page.
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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 restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, 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.
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CDC Yellow Book 2024
The CDC Yellow Book is a source of the U.S. Government’s recommendations on travel medicine and has been a trusted resource among the travel medicine community for over 50 years.
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To find previous OGA Newsletter volumes, click the OGA Newsletter Archive.
Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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