There was a glitch in the Constant Contact system that did not deliver the OGA Newsletter for this week. The Office of Global Activities apologizes for this and is sending out a later copy as a result. Please note that the events have been edited to show events existing for the remainder of the week and not beginning on Tuesday as is our norm. |
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Spotlight- Community Letter Stop AAPI Hate |
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Dear Community,
We are appalled by the shooting deaths in Atlanta at three different locations where 6 of the 8 dead were Asian American women. Given the country is in the midst of an epidemic of rising anti-Asian sentiment and hate crimes, we urge authorities to investigate whether these killings are racially motivated hate crimes.
Irrespective of motive, the outcome remains the same, and we are here to offer our support and solidarity with you during this time. Violence against some of us, harms us all, and we know this incident will have a significant impact on our students, faculty, staff, and community.
Our community is grieving and hurting, which is why it is important for us to take time to address our trauma, grief, erasure, and most importantly, HEALING. This is complex, difficult, and necessary work. We urge you to seek self-care and support (resources below), and to report hate if you or someone you know experiences it (see below).
Please reach out to us or the resources below with any support you need during this time.
Sincerely,
Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Lecturer and ENGAGE Program Manager, Chair of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, ayeshag@umich.edu
Lorraine Gutierrez, Associate Dean for Educational Programs, lorraing@umich.edu
Lynn Videka, Dean
Katie, Lopez, Director of Office of Global Activities
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Well-Being Resources
If you or someone you know has experienced a hate crime, please report it to:
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University of Michigan: Call 911 or U-M Department of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 immediately. You do not need to be a citizen to report a crime and DPSS will not ask about your immigration status.
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Contact the Department of the Attorney General Hate Crimes Unit if they have knowledge of, or are a victim of, a crime motivated by hate by phone at 313-456-0200 or by email at HateCrimes@michigan.gov.
- To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination, contact the Michigan Department of Civil Rights by phone at 1-800-482-3604 or go online to Michigan.gov/MDCR and click on the link to File A Complaint.
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The Asian Pacific Policy Planning Council: Report incidences of discrimination
Learning Materials & Articles
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Date: Mid-March to Mid-April
Brief Description: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AA&PI Heritage Month) is a university-wide celebration of the Asian American & Pacific Islander communities. While the month is federally recognized in May, the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) and the United Asian American Student Organizations (UAAO) celebrate the month from mid-March to mid-April, with a diverse range of events that honor AA&PI history, heritage, community, and identity. Virtual events will be held throughout the month.
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Date: Friday,March 26, at 4:00 pm EDT
Brief Description: A historical aspect of discrimination/racism affected policies against Asian Americans and the anti-Asian sentiment and violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is co-hosted by the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs (MAPAAC), Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), Michigan Department of Attorney General and the University of Michigan, Department of American Culture.
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Date: Tuesday, March 30, at 3:00 - 4:00 pm EDT
Brief Description: Whether you are planning a short trip to Canada, are interested in working Canada, or would like to live there, there are specific requirements and different programs that you should understand. Representatives from the Canadian Consulate General will talk about these requirements and will also answer any questions you might have. These representatives are experts on this topic, so this is an excellent opportunity to get accurate information and to have your questions answered.
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Date: Friday, April 2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Brief Description: Stefania Kerekes is a Fulbright Visiting Student Researcher from Romania. Her research focuses on health policy strategies applicable in the case of pandemic outbreaks with a goal to understand infectious disease prevention policies on a global level. A comparison between countries' infectious disease policies will be reviewed at the completion of the research study and recommendations will be presented for preventing and managing future pandemics. Email sphglobalhealth@umich.edu with questions.
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Date: Tuesday, April 6, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm EDT
Brief Description: Join the School of Social Work for a moderated discussion with Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard. Spike Lee is an award-winning writer, director, actor, producer and author who revolutionized the role of Black talent in cinema. Widely regarded as a premier filmmaker, Lee is a forerunner in the “do it yourself” school of independent film. Terence Blanchard is a jazz trumpeter, composer and music educator. He is a frequent collaborator with Spike Lee and has been nominated for a 2021 Academy Award for the score from “Da 5 Bloods.”
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Date: Wednesday, April 7, from 12:30 - 2:00 pm EDT
Brief Description: Join the Global Social Work Practice Pathway and the Office of Global Activities for an alumni panel focused on global social work careers both in the U.S. and abroad. During the panel, SSW MSW graduates will share information about their current jobs, the job search process, advice they have for current students, and what they are looking forward to in the future. Time will be included for Q&A with the panelists.
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Date: Friday, April 9, at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MDT/ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm EDT
Brief Description: Cross Cultural Medicine Workshop (CCMW) is designed to provide physicians, medical students, hospital staff, counselors, program staff, and healthcare professionals a greater understanding of traditional American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) healing practices and improve cultural communication between Native peoples and health professionals. Objectives include:
- Understand traditional healing practices and improve cultural communication between the American Indian/Alaska Native community and healthcare professionals.
- Analyze modern Western medical practices using evidence-informed Indigenous healing practices and traditions from around the world.
- Describe how culture influences both patients' and providers’ expectations and decision-making.
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Outline strategies and practices that can increase the healthcare provider’s ability to conduct culturally sensitive services.
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Date: Tuesday, April 13, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm EDT
Brief Description: The Global Social Work Practice Pathway, the Office of Global Activities and Career Services is proud to announce a joint career logistics panel focused on searching the globally-focused career market. Time will be included for a Q&A session with the panelists.
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Date: Friday, April 16, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT
Brief Description: Sawsan Abdulrahim is an Associate Professor of Public Health in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut. Her research focuses on social inequalities and health, and the structural conditions that influence the wellbeing of women refugees and labor migrants. She is currently undertaking research on the health of Syrian refugee adolescent girls in Lebanon, with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health.Email sphglobalhealth@umich.edu with questions.
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Date: Friday, April 16, from 2 - 3 pm EDT
Brief Description: The purpose of this panel is to provide independent student travelers considerations for international travel as they navigate new and changing country conditions as well as U-M requirements for international travel. While the primary audience is independent student travelers participating on University of Michigan Related Travel (UMRT), the session will be open to all. Questions can be submitted in advance through the registration form.
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Professional Opportunities |
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Brief Description: The Student Community of Progressive Empowerment (SCOPE) is the undocumented students organization on campus and this semester they are piloting a mentorship program. Graduate students who identify as undocumented or DACAmented can apply to be mentees and/or mentors. Folks who consider themselves allies can support undergraduate students who identify as undocumented or DACAmented. The goal of the program is to build a close-knit community among students and community members in a personal and professional sense. Mentor and mentee pairing will be prioritized based on majors and future career plans. The tentative time commitment is 60 minutes a month with your student or mentor: two 30 minute meetings or one hour meeting per month.
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Application Deadline: Sunday, March 28 at 11:59 pm GMT/ 6:59 EDT
Location: London, UK
Duration: 10th May 2021 – 29th October 2021
Brief Description: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering two internships within the Goodwill Ambassador Section (GWA) in the London office. UNHCR is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in 135 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions. This is a unique opportunity for the right person to join a high performing team and develop their career in working with influencers for the furtherance of humanitarian goals.
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Application Deadline: Monday, March 29 at 3:00 pm EST
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Brief Description: The CDC is recruiting two Masters-level fellows to support the COVID-19 response. The Disproportionately Affected Population Team on the Community Interventions and Critical Populations Task Force addresses the public health and science needs for populations that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, including persons experiencing homelessness, incarcerated populations, persons with disabilities, older adults, and others. We value the quality of experiences of our fellows highly, and want to work with fellows that are interested in growth in both their scientific skills and their knowledge of health equity issues impacting disproportionately affected populations.
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Application Deadline: Submit at your earliest opportunity
Location: Dallas, Texas
Brief Description: Multiple positions are available including a Family Reunification Specialist and Finance Coordinator. Details provided at links in the job title.
The R&P Family Reunification Specialist coordinates the completion and submission of family reunification applications managed within the Reception and Placement (R&P) program. The Specialist identifies current clients eligible to file such applications and conducts community outreach to advertise the programs. The Specialist works with clients to prepare and submit applications to Headquarters.
The Finance Coordinator is a member of the Dallas Finance team and is responsible for essential accounting functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly and closing assistance, and various reports to donors and HQ. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Finance Manager.
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Deadline: Rolling
Brief Description: Anti-racism grants are available to support student organization activities and projects by student groups for anti-racism work, with a specific focus on confronting anti-Blackness, racism against Indigenous peoples, and confronting white supremacy. The goal is to inclusively support the work of student groups seeking to confront racism to the greatest degree possible. Such funding could be for projects, events, services, programming, or partnerships with external organizations.
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Deadline: Rolling
Brief Description: This fund is intended to help departments and student organizations recognize the diversity of the international student population through special events and programming. We are looking to fund creative and collaborative programming that will address the following goals:
- To elevate the voices of the international student population at the University of Michigan.
- To provide programming to support international students.
- To hold events or offer initiatives of particular interest to the international student population, at large or subsets of it (cultural, vocational, etc).
The application process is currently rolling. Departments and organizations are encouraged to apply at least 14 days in advance of their planned event.
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Recordings Available: Indigenous Health Seminar series at Harvard Medical School |
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Global Impact: News Story of the Week |
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*All news stories presented are likely to include bias. Please be aware of this as you read the article. If interested, we encourage you to read further about the topic at your own discretion. |
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"The 400-metre-long ship is blocking transit in both directions through one of the world’s busiest shipping channels.
One of the largest container ships in the world blocking the Suez Canal like a “beached whale” may take weeks to free, a salvage company has said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback for global trade.
The 400 metres (430 yards) long Ever Given – almost equal to the height of the New York City’s Empire State Building – is blocking transit in both directions through one of the world’s busiest shipping channels for oil and grain and other trade linking Asia and Europe..."
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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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