Spotlight: NEW Mini Course: Dialogues Between Global North and Global South |
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NEW Mini Course: Dialogues Between Global North and Global South
Saturday May 14, 21, June 4, 11, 18 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
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SW 789-002, Dialogues Between Global North and Global South, is designed to prepare social work students to effectively engage in professional practice through meaningful intergroup and globally-focused dialogue.
Through learning about and directly engaging in intergroup dialogue, this course will prepare students for work with diverse and global populations by understanding cultural competence, engaging in cultural humility to meaningful dialogue with global populations, and employing facilitation skills in a global setting.
This course will be co-taught by an instructor and include interaction with students from one of U-M SSW’s global institution partners, Madras Christian College (MCC) in Chennai, India.
Class sessions with MCC will occur in a blended in-person and virtual format. The course will be co-taught by Dr. Cristina Bares and SSW Visiting Scholar Dr. Prince Solomon.
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Date: Monday, April 18 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM EDT
Brief Description: An Afghan journalist's perspective on the war, democracy, the United States withdrawal and return of the Taliban to power. Jawad Sukhanyar will discuss issues like human rights, absence of press freedom and democratic institutions. How are the Taliban ruling the country? Trying to introduce their variant of Islam called Taliban-ism, resorting to religious nationalism and more.
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Date: Tuesday, April 19 at 12:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: In honor of Arab Heritage Month, please join SWANA Social Worker Association and CAPS for a virtual presentation where we will explore sources of generational trauma specific to Arab populations. The goal is to provide context and tools to assist social workers when working with Arab clients.
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Date: Wednesday, April 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: The international security landscape is currently undergoing a series of tectonic shifts – some occurring quickly, others occurring more gradually – that are fundamentally altering the challenges facing the United States and our allies. These include Russia’s aggression in Europe, China’s continued rise as a global power, and the continued diffusion of elements of power that were once the sole dominion of state actors but are now increasingly available to non-state actors and even individuals.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin will provide her thoughts on these issues and the challenges and opportunities they present in the United States.
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Date: Thursday, April 21 from 3:00 - 3:30 PM EDT
Brief Description: When we think of studying abroad, what comes to mind? Cultural exchange? Global citizen? Abolishing stereotypes? Those are all positive attributes, but the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) is here to teach you about the dark side of studying abroad. Learn about the colonial and imperialist roots of study abroad and how those themes persist in 2022. After viewing this brief, attendees may consider how to decolonize their own travel experiences.
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Date: Friday, April 22 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT
Brief Description: International Coffee Hour is a great place to socialize and meet new people from around the world! All students are welcome to join. The April International Coffee Hour will be co-sponsored by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA), a residential and community center located close to the Ross School of Business on Central Campus. If the weather is nice, this event will be held in the front yard of IHAA. If it’s expected to be cold or rainy, we’ll move the event inside. Take a break from studying and enjoy some coffee, snacks, and conversation at our final International Coffee Hour of the Winter term!
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Date: Wednesday, April 27 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: Dr. Lukoye Atwoli, dean of the Medical College-East Africa, professor of Psychiatry, and associate director of the Brain and Mind Institute at Aga Khan University in Nairobi is a significant influencer of mental health policy in Kenya and on the continent of Africa. He serves as vice president of the Kenya Medical Association and in leadership roles with the World Psychiatric Association. During the Grand Rounds, he will discuss the recent history of mental health in Kenya and existing opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
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Date: Thursday, April 28 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
Brief Description: Dr. Lukoye Atwoli will share his reflections on collaborations between African and US partners that have advanced health in recent decades. Dr. Atwoli will share lessons he and others learned from their engagement with a range of projects, including the AMPATH research network. This in-person discussion with a global health leader is a unique opportunity, especially for anyone interested in health sciences research and other collaborations in Africa. Light refreshments will be served.
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Throughout the month of April, the International Institute at U-M will be providing detailed workshops to help students determine a program and prepare your application. The campus deadline for U-M affiliated applicants is in late August, while the national deadline is October 11, 2022, at 5:00 PM EDT. Read more about the U.S. Fulbright program and apply here.
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Professional Opportunities |
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Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Trotter Multicultural Center is excited to share that they are accepting applications for student staff positions. They are currently hiring Building Managers (BM) and Program Assistants (PA) for the Fall 2022 start date. To find out more about the job positions and requirements, be sure to check out the postings on the Student Employment site. The Building Manager’s (BM) job ID is 67488 and the Program Assistant (PA) job ID is 67487.
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Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Catalyst Counseling is a small, intentional group practice committed to training and promoting clinicians from diverse backgrounds. They are open to sponsoring H-1B visas for international employees. The associate clinician position is responsible for providing routine mental health psychotherapy services to consumers seeking treatment. Services include the assessment and treatment of problems presented by individual, couple, families. Weekly supervision is included.
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Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Missy! Orr, a School of Social Work and Global Activities Scholars Program alum and current employee at International Rescue Committee (IRC), has shared a position that is her larger team. IRC’s Resource Acquisition and Management team within the Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) department supports a network of 25 offices across the United States on business development and fundraising initiatives. The Post Award Program Officer will be a primary focal point for post-award grant administration duties for RAI HQ and select field offices in the United States. This includes reviewing program progress reports, budget versus actual reports, providing technical support on donor compliance, coordinating with the HQ Finance department, assisting with subaward preparation and management, and delivering trainings.
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Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Missy! Orr, a School of Social Work and Global Activities Scholars Program alum and current employee at International Rescue Committee (IRC), has shared a position that is on her larger team. IRC’s Resource Acquisition and Management team within the Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) department supports a network of 25 offices across the United States on business development and fundraising initiatives. As the Development Operations Manager, you will be a trusted resource for development staff across the country, providing technical support on fundraising systems, analytics and reporting, support offices with executing timely donor stewardship, and oversee use of fundraising tools.
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Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is launching a one-year Afghan Support & Investment Project (ASIP) across Northern California, including the greater Sacramento region, Bay Area, and Central Valley. The project will center on disbursing housing funds in support of newly arrived Afghans. IRC will be hiring around 24 new staff members to support this project. Most positions are either remote or hybrid.
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Multiple Positions Available: Switchboard/International Rescue Committee
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Switchboard, International Rescue Committee's funded training and technical assistance provider, is growing its team to accommodate increased needs among providers serving Afghan newcomers. Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States.
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Volunteer Position Available: UHS Children's Center Virtual Readers Program
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The University Health Systems (UHS) Children's Center is looking for volunteers to record themselves reading infant, toddler, and preschool-appropriate children's books aloud for virtual story time. The teachers see story time as a way to help kids become adaptive to different people and ways of being in the world and encourage people of other cultures and nationalities to participate in the program and share storybooks based on their own identities and experiences. They also seek volunteers who are multilingual and are willing to read aloud in different languages to connect with children who are non-native speakers of English. If you are interested, please contact Kenneth Simpson at 734-998-6195 or [email protected].
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Deadline: Rolling; final submission date Friday, April 29
Brief Description: The Global Islamic Studies Center (GISC) welcomes proposals from U-M graduate students for research, language learning, and conference engagements. Funds may be used to pursue individual research projects domestically and internationally, or to attend/present research for a conference, workshop, or course that explores topics in Islam and Muslim communities (this includes language learning courses). Awards of up to $2000 are granted, depending on the number and character of successful proposals.
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Deadline: Rolling
Brief Description: The International Center offers a grant opportunity to help student organizations and University departments recognize the diversity of the U-M international student population through special events and programming. Organizations and departments should apply at least 14 days in advance of their event (the earlier, the better). Grants amounts will vary based on the submitted budget and the availability of funds.
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