School of Social Work Summer 2021 Commencement
The Summer 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be held in person on July 23rd beginning at 2 pm through 3:30 pm EDT at Hill Auditorium
No tickets are required to attend commencement. The School of Social Work will host a reception at the School of Social Work immediately following commencement. The SSW Commencement will be livestreamed on the commencement page and the SSW homepage for graduates and other attendees who will not attend in person.
The Office of Global Activities congratulates all Summer 2021 graduates on finishing up their final semesters and degrees this term. This past year has been a year consisting of many uncertainties, challenges, and loss. Each of you has pushed through personal, academic, and professional challenges and for that we sincerely and heartily congratulate you. Congratulations on all that you have accomplished and have brought to the School of Social Work. Best wishes for your future(s) and Go Blue!
Katie Lopez
Kaisha Brezina
Tammy (Meng) Wang
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Date: Friday July 23, and Monday August 23 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: The Masters in International and Regional Studies (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.This session will discuss topics related to the program structure, admissions requirements, funding and financial aid, specialization tracks, and dual-degree opportunities for students interested in applying for the Fall 2022 term.
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Date: Tuesday, July 27 at 9 - 10:30 AM BST / 4 - 5:30 AM EDT
Brief Description: Hosted by The Gender, Justice and Security Hub, this event brings together researchers from three GCRF Hubs to discuss whether the pandemic can be used as a disruption to the system – exposing cracks that can be exploited to confront power and inequality – or whether it is business-as-usual, exacerbating inequalities and privileging those with power. The event will showcase some innovative responses to tackling inequalities during COVID from each Hub, as well as exposing where we are consistently held back, even in the face of a pandemic. From the start, black and brown communities were disproportionally affected and women have born the brunt in terms of gendered violence, caring responsibilities and economic hardship. Governments have led with nationalistic responses and are creating global vaccine apartheid, all while the world’s billionaires accumulate even more riches.
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Date: Friday, July 30th at 12:00 pm EDT
Brief Description: Do you have thoughts about your specific Fulbright U.S. Student Program goals? Join us for a lunchtime question and answer session, where you're welcome to chat about the 2021 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Application, as well as listen to fellow U-M students voice their questions. This session will not be recorded. The U-M Campus Deadline for the application is August 29th, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. You can begin planning for your application by visit the II Fulbright Page for more information.
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Brief Description: The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has been working with a range of partners to build a global conversation on what local and global values, policies and practices are needed when we emerge out of the pandemic. Through these partnerships we have launched the Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ People’s Summit. This historic people’s summit will bring together community representatives, politicians, unions, civil rights movements, climate justice leaders and create opportunities for all people to contribute to changing the world values. The Summit is planned for 29th June to 2nd July 2022 – Online
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Congratulations to LeDeanea Williams, SSW Summer 2021 Centennial Commencement Speaker
Congratulations to LeDeanea Williams, one of the speakers at this Friday's graduation. LeDeanea Williams grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and graduated magna cum laude from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in social work in April 2020. Upon completing her graduate studies at the School of Social Work as an Advanced Standing and Global Activities Scholar Program candidate, Williams plans to continue advocating for immigrant equity and inclusion, on both local and global platforms.
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To best support the graduate and undergraduate undocumented and DACAmented student community at the University of Michigan, the Student Community of Progresive Empowerment (SCOPE), is hosting its annual fundraiser. SCOPE is a student-led and student-run organization at the University of Michigan that supports, connects, and empowers undocumented and DACA students at the university. Unfortunately, undocumented students and their families do not have access to federal or state relief funds. In addition, there are few financial resources available to undocumented students, and the few resources that are available are quickly exhausted. Our students and their families continue to experience financial insecurity and are in urgent need of assistance.
SCOPE is aiming to raise $10,000 to support undocumented students cover tuition, housing costs, food, transportation, DACA renewal fees, medical expenses along with other expenses not covered by university aid. 100% of the proceeds go directly to undocumented and DACA students at the University of Michigan
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Deadline: Friday July 23, 2021
Brief Description: The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) is one of the oldest centers in the U.S. devoted to the Southeast Asian region. CSEAS seeks to promote a broader and deeper understanding of Southeast Asia, its people, histories, practices, and languages. CSEAS is seeking an individual to serve as the Academic Program Specialist for the unit. The individual will work closely with the faculty director of the center and the Asia Centers Manager to develop and implement interdisciplinary programming activities that serve the U-M community and beyond. The Academic Program Specialist is a central figure of the center who can work independently and in team settings to support faculty and center-led initiatives.
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Deadline: Sunday July 25, 2021
Brief Description: The College of Engineering International Programs (IPE) is seeking an Marketing & Outreach Coordinator (Job ID: 200683 on careers.umich.edu). The Marketing & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating various events throughout the year, such as the Education Abroad fair, information sessions, and department outreach & events. In addition to this level of oversight, the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for creating and executing marketing strategies that directly relate to the office goals set forth by the Director. The position will support the integration of the Experiential Learning Framework and the College’s Immersed brand into IPE’s materials to ensure cohesion.
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Deadline: Sunday July 25, 2021
Brief Description: The College of Engineering International Programs (IPE) is seeking an Assistant Director (Job ID: 200694 on careers.umich.edu). The Assistant Director will work to ensure that the day to day operations of the International Programs in Engineering (IPE) Office run effectively and efficiently. The Assistant Director oversees the development and delivery of new initiatives that enhance the program portfolio, program quality, data analysis, and marketing strategies designed to strengthen the Engineering student participation in international programs and build on college goals connected to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Deadline: Wednesday July 28, 2021
Brief Description: The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is seeking a talented individual to provide administrative, event planning, and study abroad support for the International Policy Center (IPC), a Ford School hub for international policy engagement and learning. The administrative assistant will support the work of IPC and its faculty affiliates, as well as our student-facing global engagement activities. The administrative assistant will also provide support for the Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC), which is co-located with IPC in a single suite. IPC and WDC function as twin centers focused on foreign affairs and share a common director. The individual filling this position will receive functional and administrative supervision from IPC’s Global Engagement Program Manager.
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Deadline: Wednesday July 28, 2021
Brief Description: The International Institute is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader who can partner with the II Director, Chief Administrator, and II colleagues to lead a robust and effective academic services team to support and promote our student population. The ideal candidate will be an individual that embraces the II mission to provide the U-M community with the knowledge, tools, and experience to become informed and active global citizens.
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Deadline: Friday July 30, 2021
Brief Description: The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) is dedicated to advancing understandings of Latin America and the Caribbean through the promotion and exchange of new ideas, language training, and more. The Community Outreach Coordinator position within LACS is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is committed to this mission of outreach, and to nurturing and growing our important relationships with K-12 educators, community colleges, and minority serving post-secondary institutions (MSIs). The person in this position will lead our educational programs for teacher training, MSI collaborations, and public engagement. Under the guidance of the LACS Center Director and LACS Center Program Manager, the Community Outreach Coordinator works to produce short- and long-term educational programming for K-16 communities, business, media, and the general public.
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Deadline: Saturday July 31, 2021
Brief Description: The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) is seeking an Administrative Assistant Intermediate who will provide administrative clerical support to the Associate Dean, faculty, and program manager in the Office of Global Affairs. This position requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of the importance of global education and collaboration to perform a variety of administrative activities, and the skill and knowledge to implement and follow organizational policies and procedures.
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Brief Description: The Global Engagement and Education Abroad (GEEA) team of the International Center is seeking a current graduate student to work as a Graduate Student Peer Advisor. The position includes peer advising on education abroad opportunities, planning events for the U-M international community, and more! Applicants must have work study funding and preference will be given to students graduating no earlier than Winter 2022.
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Positions Available: International Center Seeking Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVS) for multiple positions
Brief Description: The U-M Peace Corps team within the International Center is now accepting applications for the two positions below. Both positions involve supporting Peace Corps initiatives on the U-M campus. Applicants must be Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and have work study funding. Preference will be given to students graduating no earlier than December 2022. Click on the links above to apply and view the job description and requirements.
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Deadline: Friday, August 13
Brief Description: The Global Health Research Certificate Program is intended to help faculty, fellows, residents and all graduate-level learners incorporate global health into their research portfolios, creating a foundation for meaningful collaborative relationships and research in the global health setting, and ultimately paving the way to successfully compete for extramural funding for global health research. Through a combination of mentorship and monthly seminar events, participants will gain the tools to develop their own research activities abroad, including the skills to seek extramural funding for global health projects. Participants may come from any of the U-M health science schools, and there is no tuition cost. The session will begin in the Fall.
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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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Campus Deadline: August 29, 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT
National Deadline: October 12, 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT
Brief Description: The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think.
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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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"Argentina has unveiled a new national identity system for people who identify as non-binary.
Under national law, Argentinians have the right to identify themselves as gender neutral.
But this has not been reflected in passports and National Documents of Identity (DNI), and residents have only been able to select "male" or "female".
To change this, anyone applying for a new ID document can now select "x" for their gender.
Argentina is the first Latin American country to adopt this new system, following a decree by President Alberto Fernández..."
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