Hello CASCers!
We hope you all had a restful long weekend! As we reflect on Martin Luther King Day, we reflect on the work and legacies of activists past and present and recognize the work still being done. Coming up this week is a lecture and conversation with author Tawana Petty about her book
Towards Humanity: Shifting the culture of Anti-Racist Organizing
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All the best,
The CASC Team
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Towards Humanity: A Conversation on Humanism and Antiracist Organizing
Join us on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. The session will explore themes presented in
Tawana Petty
's book
Towards Humanity: Shifting the Culture of Anti-Racist Organizing
. Through a lecture and discussion, the presenters will explore pressing issues facing antiracist organizing and her vision and approach to a humanistic philosophy.
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PodCASC
An ongoing series of interviews that feature the diverse stories of CASC Alumni who share highs, lows, and other revelations about community action and social change after college. Alumni discuss a range of issues, like finding a social justice community in a new city, to finding a balance between their passion and capacity, and much more.
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10 Year Anniversary Website
We are excited to announce the launch of our website for the CASC 10 year anniversary. You can find information about our anniversary programs including: CASC Stories Project, PodCASC, keynote speakers, our alumni panel, the community art installation and more. The website also shares CASC accomplishments throughout the years, and you can see what Alumni are behind planning this year's events.
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Academic Advising
Seeking support to finalize your course planning, petitions, senior audits, or other advisory items? Stop by for drop in hours with CASC Academic Adviser and faculty member.
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Drop In Hours: Wednesdays, 1-4PM in SSWB 3640
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Preferred Admissions
Declared CASC students are eligible to apply to the MSW preferred admissions program.To learn more, go to
Preferred Admissions
or contact the Office of Student Services at (734) 936-0961 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment. Additionally, prospective applicants are required to complete an
info form
,
prior to submitting a preferred admissions application.
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Part-Time MSW Options
Part-time options for the MSW Program allows students to complete the master of social work degree requirements through part-time enrollment. The part-time options increase access to the MSW degree for qualified students who cannot enroll full-time. Find out more
here.
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Poverty Solutions Certificate
Are you interested in the Poverty Solutions Certificate? Schedule an appointment or drop by the CASC office during academic advising. Information on the requirements can be found on the
CASC Minor website
.
For more information about the Poverty Solutions Center, visit
poverty.umich.edu
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Senior Audit
Please fill out your
senior audit
i
f you are graduating in Fall 2019. If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment or visit drop-in to speak with CASC Academic Advisor Joe Galura
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CASC Student Boards
Learn more about your student leaders on the Advisory and Outreach board
here.
They are serving the minor, fellow students, their schools, and the larger community.
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CASC Student Spotlight
This is your opportunity to tell your story about your CASC work that will eventually be shared with the greater CASC community. You can discuss why you joined CASC, how you CASC, your passions, your background, and beyond. Email
cascminor@umich.edu
with questions. We're looking forward to reading your story! To participate
fill out this form
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Give CASC Feedback
We would love to hear from you about your CASC experience. Please fill
this form
to give your input.
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Thursday, January 23
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Central Campus Recreation Building, Gymnasium and Fitness 1
January marks the beginning of a new year and a new semester. This presents an ideal time to focus attention on personal well-being and self-care. Recreational Sports will have 30+ booths of Student Life units, campus resources, and a number of businesses from the Ann Arbor community. There will be therapy dogs (including Hawkeye from Wolverine Wellness!), activities, food, giveaways and really cool water bottles you can earn!
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Japanese Jobs 101
Thursday, January 23
6:00 - 7:30 PM
1010 Weiser Hall
Interested in working in Japan? Bilingual representatives from Ikigai Conections, Hinoki Foundation, Grassroots Exchange Network Japan, and the Shiga Prefetural Government will be speaking about emphasizing the importance of knowing other languages and cultures, informing bilingual speakers about career opportunities at global companies, and advising students on the job search process. Bring your resume! Please
RSVP here
. For inquiries on this workshop, please contact kasia@ikigaiconnections.com or ahoogart@hinokifoundation.org.
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Friday, January 24
1:00 - 3:00 PM
International Center, Conference Room
Hoping to apply for funding to support your international internship this summer, but aren’t sure where to start? Stop by the International Center on Friday, January 24th between 1-3 PM and bring your laptop! We’ll have cookies, coffee, and space for you to begin searching for funding while receiving guidance from International Center advisors. Note: this is not a presentation; rather, it is a dedicated time and space for you to begin your search -- with support from advisors when you have questions!
RSVP here.
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Peer-Led Anti-Racism Teach-In at MESA
Saturday, January 25
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Michigan Union, MESA Office, 3rd Floor
Racial justice begins with anti-racism. Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies, practices, and attitudes so that power is redistributed and shared equitably. This peer-led teach-in will engage analytically framework for examining systemic cultural, social, economic, and political forces in community along with individual reflection. MESA's hope is to raise critical consciousness, understand the opportunities for actions, and how our resources can be distributed, which all of these are closely relevant to the work, legacy, and dream of Dr. King.
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Tuesday, January 28
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Trotter Multicultural Center, Multipurpose Room
The Trotter Distinguished Leadership Series (TDLS) is designed to increase healthy discourse and learning throughout U-M by inviting speakers from the political and public service sectors of national and international note.
For this TDLS event, Trotter is thrilled to welcome Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician whose research broke the news about the Flint water crisis and launched her into worldwide advocacy for clean water and better lives for children in Flint, Michigan. The event will be moderated by Jacob Carah, an independent investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker. His recent film "Flints Deadly Water," for PBS FRONTLINE was focused on the water crisis and local development in the city of Flint, Michigan.
RSVP here.
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Tuesday, January 28
6:00 PM
Rackham Auditorium
Journalism is often called the first draft of history. But journalism can also be used as a powerful tool for examining history. Four hundred years ago, in August 1619, a ship carrying enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia, establishing the system of slavery on which the United States was built. With The 1619 Project, The New York Times is prompting conversation and debate about the legacy of slavery and its influence over American society and culture. From mass incarceration to traffic jams, the project seeks to reframe our understanding of American history and the fight to live up to our nation’s central promise. Wallace House Presents the project’s creator, New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones, in conversation with Rochelle Riley, longtime journalist and columnist.
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Wednesday, January 29
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Social Impact Fair is a dedicated forum for LSA students interested in taking action on the social, environmental, and political issues that are shaping our world today. Students can learn about a variety of issue areas from expert speakers and organization representatives and find out about high impact internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities! Organizations will include the American Red Cross, Clean Water Action, Corner Health Center, the National Wildlife Federation, and many more. The 2020 Social Impact Fair is hosted by the LSA Opportunity Hub in collaboration with the LSA Great Lakes Theme Semester. CART services will be provided for the lightning talks happening during the event and additional accommodations can be provided upon request.
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Summer Youth Dialogues Fellowships
Deadline: Monday, January 27th, 5 PM
Become a Summer Youth Dialogues (SYD) Fellow over the summer to facilitate dialogues on race and ethnicity with high school students from Detroit who are seeking to enact change in their schools and communities.
As a Fellow, you will:
- Gain facilitation and organizing skills
- Gain for-credit social work mini-course (1 c.u.) on intergroup dialogue and social justice, and a for-credit facilitation support / engaged learning experience (3 c.u.) during the Spring-Summer terms
- Receive a paid stipend of $2,500.00
CASC minor program students can count their course credit toward their diversity requirement in the minor.
To learn more, click
here. To apply, click
here.
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The Henry L. Gholz SEEDS National Field Trip
Deadline: Friday, January 31st
The SEEDS program hosts one or two National Field Trips a year. National Field Trips bring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and interest to explore the science of ecology. We sponsor students from all over the US to travel to different research stations to engage scientist and professional ecologists. The April 16-19 trip will be to the Sevilleta Field Station is located in central New Mexico at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 80 km south of the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) main campus in Albuquerque. Click
here
to learn more and apply.
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Rustic Pathways Summer Program Leadership
Deadline: Monday, February 10th
Rustic Pathways is currently hiring for their Program Leader 2020 position and believe that the students and graduates from the Community Action and Social Change minor would make ideal leaders. They are seeking applicants to lead students across all of our countries of operation: Australia, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Fiji Islands, India, Laos, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania, Thailand, and the United States. This is a seasonal, exempt position that requires availability from mid June to mid August 2020.
To learn more and apply for an international position, click
here. To learn more and apply for a local position, click
here.
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Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Award
Deadline: Saturday, February 15th, 11:59 PM
The application deadline for the award is February 15 at 11:59 PM. For more information about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and selection criteria,
click here
. To see what past projects Wallenberg recipients have done,
visit here
. If you have any questions, please contact wallenberginfo@umich.edu.
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International Institute Individual Fellowship
Deadline: mid February
The International Institute Individual Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. To be eligible for this award students must spend at least 1 month abroad, with a 30-hour-per-week time commitment. Award amounts are up to $5,000.
Learn More
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Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change MOOC
Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) provides resources for learners to better understand community engagement, and how they may more effectively engage in their practice. The course comprises five individual modules, all determined based on input from faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Learn more
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Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor
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