Note from the CASC staff:
Greetings CASC Community,
Whether you are a graduating senior, or a rising sophomore, the month of March is an important period for course planning, senior audits, and preparation for graduation. CASC Minor staff strongly encourages you to take advantage of drop in advising hours on Monday and Wednesday, or,
sign up for an appointment with a staff member. For general inquiries, email
cascminor@umich.edu.
We will also have an official publication of the CASC Course Guide tomorrow afternoon. We appreciate your patience as we finalize course offerings.
CASC Funding Opportunities
Plan to intern for a social justice based organization over the summer? Apply for the CASC Social Justice Internship Fund. The fund provides support for students seeking internship, field, or volunteer opportunities in community settings with a social justice emphasis. The application deadline is Thursday, March 30th. Details can be found below.
Best Wishes,
CASC Programming Team
**If you have an announcement you would like in the newsletter, please send it to cascminor@umich.edu by Friday at 5PM
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CASC Funding for Student Organizations
All deadlines for funding have passed for the 2016-2017 school year. Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal. Look out in the Fall of 2017 for more opportunities for funding from CASC.
Contact the CASC office with questions.
CASC Social Justice Internship Fund
The CASC Social Justice Internship Fund provides funding for students seeking internship, field, or volunteer opportunities in community settings with a social justice emphasis. We recognize that many students face barriers participating in summer programs without compensation, stipends, or awards. Supported by the generosity of CASC alumni and friends, The CASC Social Justice Internship seeks to offset a portion of students' cost of living to encourage participation in social justice efforts in community settings. CASC Minor students are eligible to apply for grants of up to $500 to support their engagement in a social justice internship for
Summer 2017.
Apply here.
Email cascminor@umich.edu for questions
CASC Drop-In
For the 2017 Winter Semester the drop in hours for CASC are
Mondays from 10AM - 1PM, and Wednesdays from 1PM - 4PM and in rooms 3833 and 3831 in the School of Social Work. Stop by if you have questions related to academic advising regarding the minor, course planning, senior audits, declaring the minor and any other general questions regarding CASC!
CASC Info Sessions
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the
CASC
community, what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and available opportunities for
CASC
students after graduation! RSVP to
cascminor@umich.edu. Info Sessions will be in room 1794 in the School of Social Work building on the following dates:
- Thursday, April 6, 2017 12PM - 1PM
Destress Series: CASC Movie Night
Join in on CASC's Destress Series and relax while watching a movie to celebrate Women's History Month! A short discussion will follow the movie. Light snacks will be provided.
When: Thursday March 30, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Room 3816, SSW
Destress Series: First Monday Yoga
As part of our Destress Series, join us for our yoga night le
d by CASC student board member and yoga instructor, Anouk. This is a great chance to relax and get to know your CASC community! Bring your own mat or towel and a water bottle, no experience needed.
View our Faceboo
k event.
Contact the cascboard@umich.edu with questions
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When: Monday, April 3, 6PM - 7PM
Where: B798 SSW
CASC Course Planning and Senior Audit Drop In
Do you have questions about backpack and registration, course planning, or senior audits? Join CASC Minor Academic Advisor Joe Galura, and Program Manager Amber Williams, for drop in for advising questions, concerns, or inquiries. Pizza will be served
When: Tuesday, April 4, 5PM - 6:30PM
Where: ECC, SSW
CASC c
ourses offerings for Fall are featured on the CASC website. If you would like to enroll in undergraduate level Social Work classes, visit the SSW course catalog
Course Petitions:
Students must submit a petition to enroll in CASC classes for SW 300, 305 (section 1 & 2), 401, and 513 . Petition forms can be found on the CASC Minor website, and available overrides will be distributed
April 14th
. If there are any questions or concerns, please email
cascminor@umich.edu.
SW 300: Understanding Community Action Social Change
This course examines community-based action through a social justice education framework. Students engage in structured discussion and dialogue on topics such as social identity, multilevel social change, leadership development, self-care, and social action as components of community practice
- Course Date/Time: September 23 - 24, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Department Consent Required: Students must submit a petition to enroll in SW 401 on the CASC minor website. Available permissions will be issues April 14th
SW 305: Theories and Practices of Community Action Social Change
This foundations course for the Community Action and Social Change Minor is designed to prepare students to be informed and active participants in the process of community building and social change. The course uses a multidisciplinary framework to develop competencies that will help students envision what community action and social change look like.
- Sections: Section 1, Tu/Th 1230 - 2PM | Section 2, Fri 9 - 12PM | Section 3 Tu/Th 930 - 11AM
- Enrollment Process: Declared minor students can automatically register to enroll in all sections of the course. Non declared students must submit a petition to enroll on the CASC Minor Website. Available permissions will be issued April 14th
- Section 3, Tu/Th 9:30A - 11:00A (Adisa) is an open enrollment section.
SW 400: Social Problems and Social Work Today This course is considered an advanced, undergraduate elective which is designed to familiarize students with the profession of social work and also to recruit undergraduate students into the school's MSW program. The particular social problems selected for discussion will change from year to year depending on faculty and student interest and the contemporary context.
- Course Time/Date: Tu/TH 1030 - 12P
- Open Enrollment Course: Petition forms are not required
SW 401: Community Action and Social Change Integrative Capstone Experience
This one credit course is the capstone course for the undergraduate minor in Community Action and Social Change. The course is designed as to help students integrate their learning from the different component areas of the minor and to develop an e-portfolio that captures their core learning.
- Course Time/Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, 5 - 8PM
- Department Consent Required: Students must submit a petition to enroll in SW 401 on the CASC minor website. Available permissions will be issues April 14th
SW 513: Doing CASC: Issues, Skills, and Strategies
This topic will explore Community Action and Social Change in practice, including engaging with current issues and opportunities for community action work. It will involve advanced discussion of issues and skills needed in organizing and planning for community action and social change.
To petition a course to count for CASC, please email the syllabus and a short paragraph about which cluster you think it should count for and why to cascminor@umich.edu.
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ESL/EFL Teacher-Training Courses
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers teacher-training courses which prepare students to teach English to speakers of other languages. Come m
eet the ELI faculty who teach these courses and hear from current and former students about their experiences. Free pizza provided.
When: Wednesday, March 29, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Where: Sophie B. Jones Room, Michigan Union
World Peace Conference 2017
The World Peace Conference 2017 will focus on how to prevent and mediate conflict. It is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas from diverse perspectives and challenge thinking. The goal of this gathering is to empower community leaders, Rotarians, youth, and others to promote and practice peace in their own communities and beyond. Learn more.
When: Friday & Saturday, March 31 - April 1
Where: Michigan League
Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow: Call For Volunteers
The Native American Student Association is seeking volunteers for the 45th Annual Powwow. No experience is necessary, all training will occur on-site and all volunteers will receive free admission for the entire weekend. Learn more. and apply.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2
Where: Skyline High School, 2552 North Maple Rd
Mental Health Monologues
Join Active Minds, NAMI and CSG and LSA student government to hear U-M students share their personal experiences through creative expression, in order to foster an open conversation about mental health. Both performances are free.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 2:00PM - 3:30PM & 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Where: Keene Theater, East Quad
SAPAC's Winter Ally Training
The SAPAC Ally Training Program seeks to empower participants with the knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to be actively involved in the movement to end sexual and intimate partner violence. The SAPAC Ally Training Program is a great first step in receiving basic training regarding these issues and becoming a supporter of the movement. Learn more and apply.
Challenging the Stigma of Mental Health on Campus
This evening will be a self-care night that challenges and destigmatizes mental health awareness. The night will consist of a safe space to de-stress and dialogue. We are seeking to change the stigma associated with mental health through speakers, visual arts, and performances. The primary goal of the event is to stand united to promote self-care and mental health awareness. This event is a CASC Student Project from SW305.
When: Tuesday, April 4, 5:30PM-8PM
Where: B780, SSW
Women, Entrepreneurship & Social Change Conference
The Center for Entrepreneurship, MACS and Free From invite you to a groundbreaking conference they are hosting on campus, which brings together female innovators, investors, and CEOs who will showcase the largely untapped potential of women as leaders, trailblazers and enforcers of social change. This will also be a great networking opportunity for students. Learn more.
When: Wednesday, April 4, 8:30AM - 2:00PM
Where: Michigan League
Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
The University of Michigan is planning its first ever Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. Join and walk to raise money for suicide prevention and unite those
who have been affected by suicide.
As both a celebration and a commemoration, this campus walk will have food and prizes, as well as a
memory wall to honor those that have lost their battle to mental illness. Learn more.
When: Friday, April 7, 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Nichols Arboretum
Holocaust Remembrance Day 24-Hour Vigil
From 9 PM on April 12th until 9 PM on April 13th, Students for Holocaust Awareness, Remembrance, and Education is holding a 24-hour reading of the names of those who perished in the Holocaust for Holocaust Remembrance Day. If interested in helping, students or groups can sign up for shifts here.
Semester in Detroit
SiD is accepting applications for their Fall 2017 program. They have rolling admissions, so complete your application, schedule your interview, and find out a week later if you've been accepted. SiD is an immersive experience which helps students foster intentional, sustainable relationships with people, organizations, and communities in Detroit through participating in a community-based internship, taking Detroit-based classes, and living in the city. Applications due April 28. Learn more and apply.
Global Course Connections (GCC) in Jerusalem
Join a new global learning opportunity in Jerusalem. Students who enroll in the Intergroup Conflict and Coexistence on-campus course in Fall 2017 will be eligible to participate in a field experience in May 2018. In Ann Arbor, you will develop dialogue skills and learn more about the role of your own social identities in social change work. In Jerusalem, you will collaborate with Palestinian and Israeli students in developing a dialogue-based project centered on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict.
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Scholarships and funding opportunities
The Tri-Campus Summit for Engaged Leadership aims to bring together undergraduate students from across U-M's Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses to collaborate on issues of social justice, leadership, and community engagement. This year, the Michigan Tri-Campus Collaborative will support six undergraduate students who will serve as Fellows for the summit and other tri-campus initiatives. In order to promote a high-level of cross campus collaboration there will be two Fellows from each campus.
Applications due March 31.
Learn more and apply.
Millennial Public Policy Fellowship
This 11-month paid fellowship from New America is designed to create opportunities for new and diverse voices to contribute to future public policy discussions and seeks to invest in some of the most promising young minds in the country to deepen exposure to contemporary public policy discourse and to create valuable professional development experiences that will support growth as a future leaders. Applications due April 3. Learn more and apply.
RespectAbility National Leadership Program
The National Leadership Program is ideal for college and graduate students who want to gain media, policy, communications and development skills and contacts while making a positive difference for people with disabilities. They are looking for creative, results-driven individuals who want to achieve breakthrough results while getting hands-on experience.
Applications due April 17.
Learn more and apply.
The Student Philanthropy Team Forever Go Blue Program Grant
The Forever Go Blue Program Grant of up to $700 is available to student groups that plan to promote fundraising and/or giving, inspire collaboration around altruistic endeavors, and engage in charitable projects that benefit U-M.
Applications due April 19.
Learn more and apply.
The Student Philanthropy Team Forever Go Blue Research Grant
The Forever Go Blue Research Grant of up to $1,000 is available to individual students who plan to engage in research that seeks to explore the relationship between philanthropy and citizenship, enhance the community's understanding of fundraising behaviors, and inspire new approaches to fundraising. Applications due April 21. Learn more and apply.
LSA Internship Scholarships
LSA Students with demonstrated financial need are eligible for scholarship support for up to $5000 for internship opportunities during the spring and summer terms. Final applications are due Thursday June 15th, and award decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Learn more and apply
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OAMI SuccessConnects Student Employment
The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) welcomes applications for student employment with its SuccessConnects program for 2017-2018. The Academic Success Partner (ASP) positions work primarily with sophomore students to increase their academic, personal, and social success as they navigate pathways to Michigan degrees.
Applications due April 7.
Learn more and apply.
The Fund for the Public Interest
The Fund is a national, non-profit organization that builds the people power for America's leading environmental and social change organizations. They're hiring this summer to raise money and get thousands of people to take action. Students work to help stop global warming, fight fracking, get factory farms to stop overusing antibiotics or stand up for clean water.
Learn more and apply.
Green Corps Internship
Opportunities
Green Corps is a year-long paid training program in environmental organizing that combines training in a classroom setting with real world campaign experience. When the year is up, Green Corps helps all its participants find jobs doing this work long term. They have nearly 400 alumni and supporters working for groups such as Environment America, Greenpeace, Food & Water Watch, the Sierra Club, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, National Wildlife Federation, Union of Concerned Scientists and more. Many of these individuals will be looking for summer interns all across the country and are sharing opportunities.
Learn more and apply.
Michigan College Advising Corps
The Michigan College Advising Corps (MCAC) is a diverse group of recent University of Michigan graduates working full-time as college advisers in under-served high schools throughout Michigan. To address the widening gap in college preparation, counseling and programming, advisers help students navigate every aspect of the college-going process and identify their personal best fit.
Learn more and apply.
Democracy Matters Internship
The Democracy Matters Institute (DM) is a non-partisan, non-profit student organization offering a paid internship in "Organizing for Reform", with a focus on the process of campaigns - especially fundraising, voter access and issues related to political accountability and democracy.
Applicants should have a commitment to social change and some organizing experience. No
expertise in campaign finance reform is required.
Learn more and apply
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