Diwali/Deepavali (October 24) | |
More than 1 billion people around the world are gathering in celebration of the religious holiday Diwali, or Deepavali. Diwali is a major religious festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists alike. Traditions vary among regions, religions, denominations, and even families, but some of the most widespread customs include lighting diyas (clay lamps), decorating the entrance of the home with rangoli (colorful designs made with rice powder), dressing in bright-colored clothing, cleansing the home, lighting fireworks, holding or attending worship services, and feasting and exchanging gifts with friends and family. Happy Diwali! | |
Spotlight: Applications for the OGA Global Independent Study Grant are Open!
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OGA Global Independent Study Grant
Application Deadline: January 15, 2023
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A Global Independent Study (GIS) offers students the ability to design a global social work opportunity in a foreign country while earning 1-6 elective credits. Students from all pathways and curriculum tracks are eligible to apply, and grant recipients will receive up to $2,500 to help cover the cost of their experience.
Projects are student-initiated and might include service learning, research, or other activities. Students must find a clinical-track or tenure-track faculty member to serve as the faculty instructor who will provide academic guidance as well as grade the course.
Click here for to view the recording of the GIS Information Session and here to access the GIS Advising Calendar.
OGA staff will also be hosting drop-in advising sessions at the SSW Building, room 3668D from 12:00 - 2:00 PM on the following dates:
- Wednesday, October 26
- Monday, November 14
- Wednesday, January 4
- Monday, January 9
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Navigating the U.S. Job Search for International Students (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2:30 - 4:00 PM ET
Brief Description: This program, which is co-sponsored by the University Career Center and the International Center, is designed to help international students maximize their chances for finding employment in the U.S. The presenters will discuss how to put together an effective job search, provide an overview of immigration regulations pertaining to international students, and highlight some of the resources and services available in the University Career Center. A recording of this program will be made available on the University Career Center and International Center websites.
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Global Health Community Special Event - The Life and Legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer: In conversation with U-M colleagues who knew him well (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, October 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, was Kolokotrones university professor and chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, chief of the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and co-founder and chief strategist of Partners In Health, where he pioneered community-based treatment strategies that demonstrated the delivery of high-quality health care in resource-poor settings. Led by U-M colleagues who knew, worked with, and learned from Dr. Farmer, this event will be interspersed with clips of the documentary Bending the Arc, which details the history of Partners in Health from its founding in Haiti through its later work in Peru and Rwanda. Panelists will discuss how they came to know Dr. Farmer, lessons learned from him, and his outsized influence on the work in their fields. Click here to learn more.
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Clinton Global Initiative University Information Session (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, November 3, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Clinton Global Initiative University provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students nationwide to take an idea for a global social impact project and move it to action. This program connects participants to mentorship, resources, funding streams, and networks of experts to build leadership capacity and bring social impact ideas into reality. The application period for the 2023 cohort of CGI U is open now through December 16. Join us for an information session with Dr. Ashley Cureton, a current SSW faculty member and former CGI University participant, to learn more about this unique global leadership opportunity. The session will include time for Q&A. This event will be held in person. A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live.
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Realm of the Dead Installation Performance at A2RU's 2022 National Conference: Exploring Artistic Research (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, November 3, 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Realm of the Dead is a community-based art project conceived, written, and performed by Dr. Rogério Meireles Pinto, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. It is being presented as part of A2RU's 2022 National Conference, "Exploring Artistic Research." The performance includes material on ethnicity, race, gender, class, and other identities. Grounded in Augusto Boal’s Theater of the Oppressed, Realm of the Dead invites us to confront and to find creative ways to handle personal and social issues like grief, poverty, immigration, gender, sexual identity and sexual trauma. Click here to learn more.
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Trans Passport Day (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Friday, November 4, 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Brief Description: The School of Social Work Office of Global Activities, U-M Spectrum Center, and U-M Center for Global and Intercultural Study are collaborating to host Trans Passport Day! The Washtenaw County Clerk's office will assist students and community members to apply for, renew, or update their passport in the form of a name change or an updated gender marker. This event is also open to students and community members who need to renew or apply for a first time passport, without needing to update a gender marker or make a name change. More information about the event and passport fees - which must be made on the day of the event - can be found on the RSVP form. Financial support may be available for students applying for a passport who are requesting name or gender maker change. Please send a message to ssw.oga@umich.edu to request more information.
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Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Kick-Off (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 5:30 - 6:30 PM ET
Brief Description: FLAS Fellowships provide tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer in the U.S. or abroad. At its Kick-Off Event, the U-M International Institute look forward to showing students how they can get paid just for learning a critical language! Also joining the event will be previous recipients of this award, who can share their experiences. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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Have Funding - Will Travel (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, November 10, 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Brief Description: The U-M International Institute is organizing a funding opportunity expo for all U-M students to explore a variety of fellowships, scholarships, and grants for their international experience. Offices from across U-M will be showcasing a multitude of funding opportunities available to students and alumni eager to study, intern, research, and work abroad. This is a chance to consider the best ways to afford an international education experience, right before International Education Week. The expo will include presentations, one-on-one advising, Q&As and more.
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UM Global Photo Showcase Contest (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Monday, November 14, 5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Join various U-M International Education units at the 2022 Global Photo Showcase, featuring student photography from all over the world! Vote for your favorite photos and enter raffles to win U-M prizes. Chat with study abroad returnees, international students, and international education professionals. Enjoy food and music from around the globe and learn about upcoming international opportunities! This event is organized by the Center for Global & Intercultural Study, Global Engagement - Office of the Provost, the International Institute, International Programs in Engineering, Ross Global Initiatives, School of Nursing - Office of Global Affairs, and the International Center.
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The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow Exhibit (Click here to learn more)
Date: Running until November 30
Brief Description: This exhibit features various aspects of the Native North American powwow. More specifically, it features the history and culture behind Ann Arbor’s "Dance for Mother Earth Powwow," which is approaching its much-anticipated 50th celebration. The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow is a multi-decade, intertribal celebration of Indigenous cultures. Stop by to learn more about The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, modern Indigenous culture, and resources to connect to today on campus. The exhibit is on display at the Hatcher Library North Lobby.
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Congratulations Dr. Rogério Pinto on Being Awarded the University Diversity and Social Transformation Professorship faculty award!
Dr. Pinto has been awarded the University Diversity and Social Transformation Professorship faculty award. Dr. Pinto has made outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through his scholarship, teaching, and service. His community-engaged research, funded primarily by the National Institutes of Health, focuses on the impact of interprofessional collaboration on the delivery of evidence-based services to minority racial, ethnic, and sexual groups in the US and Brazil. Dr. Pinto has also made critical contributions to shaping the field of HIV prevention research.
Dr. Pinto was a member of the School of Social Work’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee in 2015-16. He is serving 2 terms as the School’s Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. For the past 5 years, Dr. Pinto has co-chaired SSW’s Faculty Allies for Diversity Committee, which focuses on advancing minority students.
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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.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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Position Available: International Rescue Committee Economic Empowerment Manager - Denver, CO
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The IRC in Denver assists newly arrived refugees and similar populations to foster the best possible initial resettlement experience, advance client self-sufficiency, and promote community integration. Using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that empowers clients, the Economic Empowerment Manager guides a team that strives to assist clients in meeting their immediate needs for financial stability while ensuring that near-term demands do not overshadow longer-term economic wellbeing. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Position Available: International Rescue Committee Child Protection Training Officer - New York, NY
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: This position sits within the IRC headquarters Safety, Education, and Wellness program. The Training Officer’s primary responsibilities will focus on providing training and technical assistance to enhance the Child Protection programs within Intensive Case Management (ICM) program and various Unaccompanied Children’s activities funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This position serves to support the quality of Child Protection within ICM program delivery amongst IRC offices. Click here to learn more and apply.
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OGA Global Social Work Event Grant (Click here to learn more)
Application Deadline: See below for details
Brief Description: The OGA offers event grants to students who would like to propose and plan an event with a global theme. Two grants per semester are available in the fall and winter, and each grant is up to $125. Student events that have been proposed and funded in the past include showing a documentary with a global focus, hosting a discussion on a global topic, or organizing a panel of social workers who work (or have done work) abroad. Events are not limited to these categories and we encourage students to get creative and propose something new. The OGA Event Grants are given on a rolling basis. However, the full application must be received before the following deadlines and at least 14 days prior to the event date proposed.
- Fall semester events: the end of the first full week of November
- Winter semester events: the end of the second Friday in March
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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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