Hello CASCers!
Do you have plans on Thursday, October 3rd? A fellow CASCer and member of the Outreach Board, Ted Gibson, will be performing in
Sense and Sensibility,
a play based on the Jane Austen novel. Let's show our support for Ted in this witty and energetic tale of two sisters learning to navigate their social circles after the loss of their fathe
r. The New York Times calls Sense and Sensibility a “bouncy, jaunty take on Austen…[that] remains remarkably true to the values and priorities of its source.”
We want to continue to support our community members in the minor, if you are involved in activities or initiatives on campus let us know by filling out the CASC student Spotlight form or swinging by the office!
All the best,
CASC Staff
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Edward “Ted” Gibson
, W ‘20 is a member of the 2020 BFA Acting class pursuing a minor in CASC. He’s a native of Westport, CT, and has been involved in numerous productions and theatre organizations here in Ann Arbor, including working with the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT “Players”) as an actor, hoping to spread awareness and education of important social matters in the Ann Arbor and University of Michigan community. Since the start of his CASC track, the values and lessons he has learned have motivated him to follow and engage in new and different stories being told in the Ann Arbor artistic community. He hopes his pursuit of this minor in Community Action and Social Change will educate him in becoming a more socially-aware and self-aware artist in the ever-changing artistic world; he has loved every step of working for this minor, and believes all students at UM, artist or not, can benefit from an interest in CASC, and that education, awareness, and dialogue are the most important things to foster in a college social setting.
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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
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prior to submitting a preferred admissions application.
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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
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For more information about the Poverty Solutions Center, visit
poverty.umich.edu
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Senior Audit
Please fill out your
senior audit
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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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Healing Justice as Building Cultural Resilience
This mini-course counts towards CASC minor elective credits.
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Design Jam: Voter Registration for Transient Populations with Turbovote
September 26, 2019, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: U-M School of Information Engagement Center
Topic: How might we support voter registration in transient populations like graduating students without requiring new online accounts and retaining personal information? Learn more
here.
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A Conversation with Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick
Thursday, September 26
4:30- 5:45 PM
Jeffries Hall room 1225
Please join the Law School's Environmental Law and Policy Program as we host our first lecture of the 2019-2020 academic year- "A Conversation with Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick."
This extraordinarily timely event will include discussion of regional greenhouse gas initiatives,
the clean energy revolution, corporate sustainability efforts, and the impact of the 2020 election on climate change and environmental protection efforts.
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The Spectrum Center is hosting the third annual LGBTQ Monologues, and are looking for folks interested in telling their own story! The U-M LGBTQ Monologues happen annually during National Coming Out Week (NCOW) to uplift voices at the intersection of identities and experiences within LGBTQ communities. Submit your story today!
When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-8pm
Where: Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery Space
Apply with your narrative:
here
Deadline to submit a story: Oct. 2
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Tuesday, October 8
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Educational Conference Center (ECC) / U-M School of Social Work
The U-M Spectrum Center welcomes River Coello to campus as the keynote speaker for National Coming Out Week 2019 and LGBTQ History Month 2019.River Coello is a queer and trans multidisciplinary artist from Guayaquil, Ecuador living in Chicago, Illinois. As an actor, River has appeared on various stage productions, having trained at Acting Studio Chicago, Second City Training Center, and the University of Michigan. As a writer, River's work explores various liminalities of the human condition through a focus on River's own identities and experiences, grounded in a deeply spiritual perspective.
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2019 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit
The Summit will Feature events throughout October, and you can find more details about the following event
here:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
6–8 PM | TROTTER MULTICULTURAL CENTER, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
IGNITE AND IMPLEMENT: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WITH DEI INITIATIVES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
1–2:30 PM | MICHIGAN LEAGUE BALLROOM
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: DEI PROGRESS UPDATE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
12–2 PM | RACKHAM AUDITORIUM
"AN INGENIOUS WAY TO LIVE": FOSTERING DISABILITY CULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
5–6:30 PM | PALMER COMMONS, FORUM HALL
DEI AND FAITH IN SECULAR SPACES: RESPECTING RELIGIOUS IDENTITY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
12–2 PM | MICHIGAN LEAGUE BALLROOM
FROM #METOO TO #NOWWHAT: CULTIVATING SAFE, HARASSMENT-FREE LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
8:30 AM–5 PM | MICHIGAN LEAGUE BALLROOM
YOUNG, GIFTED, @RISK AND RESILIENT: PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AMONG STUDENTS OF COLOR
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Partner with the U-M Library! The U-M Library is committed to actively engaging with the campus community to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Apply today
for our Student Mini Grants (up to $1,000), which support innovative and collaborative projects that make a real-life impact. Selected projects must strengthen community partnerships, enhance global scholarship, and/or advocate for inclusion and diversity. Find out more information
here.
Applications due Wednesday, October 16th
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Voter Registration Week: Ginsberg Center
It's that time again: voter registration week. We're riding high on the recent National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement news that twice as many college students registered to vote for the 2018 midterms as compared to the previous midterms. Help keep that upward trend going by getting registered to vote at the following locations and you can find out more
here:
- Sept. 25: 12 pm-2 pm U-M Museum of Art, outside the gift shop
- Sept. 26: 12 pm-2 pm Ross School of Business Winter Garden
- Sept. 27: 12 pm-2 pm Shapiro Library main entrance
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Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
DART will hold an online info session on Thursday, October 10 at 7 pm to discuss careers in community organizing. All U-M students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before August 2020.
DART organizations unite congregations to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:
* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Fighting for immigrants' rights
* Police accountability
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Hiring for Design Lab Interns
The U-M Library's
Shapiro Design Lab
, an ever-evolving experimental space focused on peer learning, engaged learning, and interdisciplinary.
Design Lab Interns are undergraduate students who will help run the Lab on a day-to-day basis, participating in the broader learning communities of the Lab, and take on leadership roles to help grow the Lab with their own expertise, ideas, and passions. For more information on the Intern position and the application, please see this
blog post
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Storage Space Available for Student Orgs
Trotter Multicultural Center offers a new storage area dedicated to student organizations needing a
place to store items that advance the mission of its organization. The application process will
be available beginning September 25, 2019, to registered student organizations through
MaizePages. If you have any questions, contact the Trotter Multicultural Center at
TrotterLockers@umich.edu.
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Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor
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