Issue 166 | September 2023 | | |
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The Office of Global Activities is hiring!
Job Title: International Student Assistant
Hours: Flexible, 5-8 hours per week
Pay rate: $16.00 per hour
Start date: As soon as possible!
What you’ll work on:
- Coordinate international student coffee hour meetings
- Provide support to students in the Global Partners Program
- Promote programs and activities that support international students at the SSW
To apply, submit the following items to ssw.oga@umich.edu:
- Current resume (1-2 pages long)
- A cover letter that describes your interest in the position and any relevant past experience (1 page)
Those with international student experience in the U.S. or abroad are especially encouraged to apply!
Click here for more information and the full job posting.
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U-M UndocuGrads Open House
Date: September 14, 5:30 PM
Brief Description: If you're interested in learning about Undocumented/DACAmented initiatives and being part of a supportive community of graduate students, you are welcome to attend the UndocuGrad Open House! Meet at Rackham Graduate School in the 4th Floor West Wing. Click here for more information and to register.
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Peace Corps Application Workshop
Date: September 14, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Brief Description: Are you interested in applying to be a Peace Corps Volunteer? Join Emily Nguyen, Regional Recruiter from the Office of Recruitment & Diversity with the Peace Corps, for an application workshop! During the workshop, you'll learn about the Peace Corps application process while also learning about how to strengthen your application. If you've already started the application process, or plan to do so this year, this event is for you! Pizza will be provided at the workshop. Click here for more information and to register.
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Fulbright Info Session: So You Missed the Campus Deadline
Date: September 14, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Brief Description: Come join us for the final info session for the 2023 Fulbright U.S. Student Program application! While the Campus Deadline has passed, the Fellowships and Grants team is here to help you with your last-chance efforts at completing an application before the National Deadline of October 10th. We will help you navigate our resources, troubleshoot your questions, and put you on the fast track to applying to one of the most flexible and extensive federal international exchange programs in the USA.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Crisis in Cyprus: International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise
Date: September 15, 2:00 - 7:00 PM and September 16, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Brief Description: Weiser Diplomacy Center is partnering with the Department of Strategic Wargaming and the Center for Strategic Leadership at the U.S. Army War College to host an international strategic crisis negotiation. Through this simulation, students will represent Cyprus, Greece, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States; learn about the crisis in Cyprus; and be tasked with using diplomatic strategies to address a variety of urgent issues in this scenario. All students are welcome; no negotiating or policy experience is required. Click here for more information and to register.
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International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference
Date: September 20-23
Brief Description: The University of Toledo Human Trafficking & Social Justice Institute invites you to virtually connect with a growing community of global anti-trafficking advocates committed to social justice. This year will be their largest conference to date with 115+ live and on-demand webinars to re-watch and access for up to three weeks after the conference. The virtual 3-day conference will not only include the latest information from experts in the field of human trafficking and social justice, but will also feature virtual vendor booths, art exhibits, networking opportunities, and giveaways! Click here for more information and to register.
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Muslim Women's Quest for Legal Justice
Date: September 21, 11:30 AM
Brief Description: Despite efforts to educate and economically empower Muslim women in India, they continue to be marginalized and disenfranchised due to patriarchal systems that significantly impact personal law—marriage, divorce, inheritance, and custody issues. To address these legal concerns, Dr. Safia-Niaz founded the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA) as a national platform for Muslim women to present an alternative progressive voice. In this webinar, she will address the strategy that BMMA uses to empower Muslim women in India and assume leadership roles in their communities. Click here for more information and to register.
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Climate Vulnerability and Health - How Are We Responding?
Date: September 22, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Brief Description: Climate change is already having dramatic effects on human health and well-being. How are we adapting to these new realities and mitigating health risks for the world’s most vulnerable communities? The Center for Global Health Equity’s 2023-2024 distinguished seminar series will engage global experts who are responding to these challenges. Join our conversations and explore emerging solutions for protecting health in the face of climate change. The first seminar of the series is Impact of Extreme Heat on Global Health and Possible Solutions. Click here for more information and to register.
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International Opportunities Fair
Date: October 4,12:00 - 2:00 PM
Brief Description: The University Career Center and the International Center are pleased to host the 20th annual International Opportunities Fair, an event that brings students and representatives of organizations together to explore internships abroad, volunteering abroad, teaching abroad, post-graduation opportunities, and funding opportunities including grants, fellowships, and scholarships.Click here for more information and to register.
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Volunteer to Lead a Conversation Circle
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 ELI 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. No previous experience is necessary, and the opportunity is open to U-M students, staff, and faculty. The time commitment is one hour per week for 10 weeks, from September 25 - December 3. Click here to learn more and to register to lead a Circle. Registration closes on September 13.
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U-M Library Student Mini Grant: Call for Applications
It's time to take your student project to the next level by partnering with the U-M Library! The U-M Library is committed to engaging with the campus community to extend learning beyond the classroom. Apply today for our Student Mini Grants (up to $1,000), a program that supports innovative and collaborative projects that make a real-life impact. Selected projects must strengthen community partnerships, enhance global scholarship, and/or advocate for inclusion and diversity, as well as engage with library experts and library services or resources. Grant applications are due Sunday, October 1st by midnight. Click here for more information and to apply.
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Fulbrighters at U-M: Opportunities to Connect
Are you a current or former Fulbrighter? Are you interested in meeting other Fulbrighters and sharing your experience on campus? Fill out the information in this survey to connect with the International Institute Fellowships & Grants team to let us know who you are! The International Institute regularly hosts Fulbright information sessions and events that you can be part of.
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Academic Communications Seminar
Spaces are still available in the English Language Institute's academic English course for international visiting scholars, postdocs, faculty, and staff. IS 501 will meet on Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:00 PM from September 14 - November 16 (10 sessions). There is a fee associated with the course. Please click here for more information and to access the registration forms.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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U-M Peace Corps Office: Multiple Positions Available
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Brief Description: Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The U-M Peace Corps Office, located in the International Center, has multiple open positions starting in Fall 2023! These positions are open to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who are incoming or continuing U-M graduate students. For the Peace Corps Prep Certificate peer advisor position, graduate students who've completed Peace Corps Prep certificates as undergraduates are also welcome to apply. Positions will be open until filled.
Please contact the International Center at icenter@umich.edu with any questions.
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Academic Program Specialist, CMENAS
Application Deadline: 9/13/2023
Brief Description: The U-M Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies (CMENAS) is accepting applications for a new Academic Program Specialist. CMENAS is looking for a team member to help us partner with the U.S. Department of Education, collaborate with staff, faculty, and student networks within the International Institute and U-M, and manage the Title VI Department of Education Grant for the current 2022-26 grant cycle. Click here to learn more and apply.
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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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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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