Spotlight: Election 2020 Newsletter Part III |
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Earlier this week, President Schlissel addressed our community and underscored our right to participate in the democratic process. We echo his emphasis of the responsibility we all have to exercise this right, in honor of those who have had to fight so hard for it for so long.
Remember, if you are voting in the State of Michigan, you can register, get a ballot, fill it out, and drop it off all at the same time. You can do this Monday or Tuesday at the clerks' offices. And, on Tuesday, so long as you are in line to vote before 8:00 pm, you have a right to cast your ballot, even if the wait takes you beyond 8:00 pm.
If you're in Ann Arbor, the Ann Arbor City Clerk's satellite office at UMMA will be open Tuesday 8:00 - 8:00. On Tuesday, November 3, the Secretary of State's office will have a number of polling locations open across campus. See the list here. Students, remember -- the Washtenaw County Health Department Stay in Place Order specifically exempts voting or election related activities. There are no restrictions on voting or any election-related activities, so be sure to continue your participation in the electoral process.
As we prepare for Election Day, we recognize that this is a historic moment, one filled with excitement and trepidation, as the election season has been fraught with tension and partisan rancor. The collaborative cross-campus partnership that has worked so diligently on the Democracy & Debate Theme Semester has also spent the last several months planning for a secure and safe campus environment in the days ahead. In addition, a team of U-M community member volunteers will be present at each of the campus polling stations on November 3. Students will find a compilation of available support resources on the Theme Semester website with this link.
If you would like more information about candidates or issues, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters maintains Vote 411, which provides accurate information on issues and candidates at all levels on your ballot. You may find this resource helpful as you make your plan and vote.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Barr
Joan and Sanford Weill Dean, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Cynthia Wilbanks,
Vice President for Government Relations
Co-Chairs, Steering Committee, Democracy & Debate Theme Semester
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Date: November
Brief Description: The Office of Multi-Ethnic student affairs (MESA) and the Native American Student Association (NASA) collaborate with campus partners to bring a wide range of events that celebrate Native American culture with the University of Michigan campus community. Various virtual events will celebrate the heritage, history, art, and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the end of October and November.
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Date: Thursday November 4 from 8:30-10:00 am EST
Brief Description: The International Opportunities Fair is an annual fair focusing on the following types of opportunities: Internships Abroad (including some virtual internship options!); volunteering abroad; teaching abroad; post graduation opportunities; and grants/fellowships/scholarships. Come learn about opportunities for future travel abroad (Summer 2021 and beyond), as well as virtual opportunities.
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Date: Various (see below)
Brief Description: Seminars take place on Wednesdays from 5.00-6.00pm GMT (UK time) on Zoom. Registration links are provided for each seminar below.
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Date: Thursday November 5, 7 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Brief Description: "I can't breathe" Renowned Ugandan dancer, choreographer, and activist Jonas Byaruhanga presents his performance "BREATHE" as a response to the George Floyd murder that took place May 25th, 2020 as a part of a virtual series through the Keiga Foundation. The mission of Keiga Foundation is to be the voice for diverse global communities by providing international communication platforms designed to improve the world through four high-impact programing areas.
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Date: Friday November 6, 3 - 4:15 pm EDT
Brief Description: The Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) is designed for international and U.S. students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. ILS includes brief lectures, discussion, experiential activities, and small group work. A certificate of completion will available to students who attend all three sessions, with the first session being in September.
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Deadline: Sunday November 8, at 11:59 pm EST
Brief Description: Have you taken any photos during COVID-19 that illustrate the unique times we are currently living in? Maybe a photo from your social distance traveling, a photo of life at U-M (on-campus or remote), or a photo that shows how COVID-19 has changed day-to-day life in your home country or another country? We invite you to participate in the 2020 Global Photo Showcase! Selected photos will be revealed during International Education Week (November 16-20). They may be used for social media, the Global Photo Showcase webpage, and future event promotional material.
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Dates: Tuesday November 10
Brief Description: The annual academic and policy conference of the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) will examine migration scholarship and policy at a time of multiple crises for migrants, refugees and their communities. These crises include the COVID-19 pandemic and related policies, its disastrous economic fall-out, and the deep social inequalities it has exposed and exacerbated. Other relevant crises include systemic racial injustice, as highlighted by the demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police, the ravages of climate change, rising exclusionary nationalism, the crisis in refugee protection and migration governance, and US immigration and refugee policies under the Trump administration.
The symposium is free to attend and will take place virtually. Advance registration is required. To register for the symposium, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/LRQjWqmdVHb4fQyT8
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Date: Sunday November 15 at 9:00 am EST
Brief Description: The English Language Institute (ELI) have made student to students events to create community, culture, and communication for International Students at U-M. Cookie Wars will be a hosted cookie decorating contest. Cookie decorating supplies will be provided to participants who are on campus and can pick them up (Not required!).
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Date: Thursday November 19, at 6 - 8:00 pm EST
Brief Description: International Education Week is November 16th - 20th. Multiple U-M offices have come together to host a virtual trivia night.
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Date: November 13 & November 19
Brief Description: At our Taste of Culture events, the International Center celebrates the culture and traditions of various holidays around the world. On Friday, November 13 join for a Diwali celebration and on Thursday, November 19 join for a Thanksgiving celebration.
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Date: November 13 -14, 2020
Brief Description: The Generation Mental Health Campus Chapter at the University of Michigan is excited to announce the first annual conference, Global Mental Health: Today and Tomorrow. The conference will feature keynotes, panels and design thinking workshops led by experts in the field; mentoring sessions where students can access personalized advice for progressing in their careers; and a student project showcase providing students the opportunity to present about their community work and/or research to a global audience.
Early bird student tickets cost just $5 if students buy them before October 4.
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Date: Monday December 7, at 11:00 am EST
Brief Description: The International Institute will be holding an informational webinar on the Master in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) program for prospective students. 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. This session will discuss topics related to the program structure, funding and financial aid, specialization tracks, dual-degree opportunities, and admissions requirements for students interested in applying for the Fall 2021 term. RSVP required to atted: http://myumi.ch/v2jDR
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Deadline: Tuesday, November 17
Brief Description: The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully-funded summer language institutes for U.S. university students and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The CLS Program offers intensive summer language institutes in critical foreign languages; Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.
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Deadline: Rolling
Brief Description: This fund is intended to help departments and student organizations recognize the diversity of the international student population through special events and programming. We are looking to fund creative and collaborative programming that will address the following goals:
- To elevate the voices of the international student population at the University of Michigan.
- To provide programming to support international students.
- To hold events or offer initiatives of particular interest to the international student population, at large or subsets of it (cultural, vocational, etc).
The application process is currently rolling. Departments and organizations are encouraged to apply at least 14 days in advance of their planned event.
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The new COVID-19 Emergency Funding Application is now available. Students can apply for support to address unexpected COVID-19-related costs such as medical expenses, travel costs, or computing/technology expenses required to study remotely. A FAQ page about this funding can be found by clicking the link above, go to section, "Cost & Aid" and check the question, "Can I access CARES Act Emergency Funding?" to learn more.
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Please contact the SSW Office of Student Services (ssw.finaid@umich.edu) if you are in financial hardship due to COVID-19. OSS staff will assist you to find funding to support you.
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If you are facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 or any other unforeseen situation, the Dean of Students Office stands ready to assist you. Students must contact the Dean of Students Office by phone (734-764-7420) or email (deanofstudents@umich.edu).
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CEW+ is able to offer small emergency grants to current U-M Ann Arbor graduate students. These grants are for unexpected financial emergencies that threaten to derail degree progress including funding issues that are a result of COVID-19.
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All around the world, thousands of children are travelling across and between borders as unaccompanied and separated children. Different countries may respond to the needs of these children in different ways, but the concern for children on the m ove is a global one. More than 20 organisations, including IFSW, ISS, UNICEF, and UNHCR, have come together to design a course for social workers and others concerned with the welfare of children. The course is free of charge, can be studied on one’s own pace and is available in four languages: Arabic, English, French and Spanish. More information can be found here: http://www.childrenonthemovemooc.com/
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The University of North Carolina Office of Ethics and Policy. recently hosted a book talk with Dr. Yoosun Park, faculty at Smith College of Social Work, on her book and research titled: Facilitating Injustice: The Complicity of Social Workers in the Forced Removal and Incarceration of Japanese Americans. Dr. Yoosun Park's book helps to understand the ways in which the Social Work profession has and continues to perpetuate racism.
Park’s scholarship, framed within the broad substantive area of immigration, pursues two overlapping lines of inquiry: social work’s history with immigrants and the issue of immigration.
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Fall Term 2020 FAQs for New & Continuing Students |
The International Center Fall 2020 FAQs for the International Center's COVID-19 Updates page. The webpage will be updated with new information as it becomes available. If you have other questions and concerns, please email the International Center at icenter@umich.edu.
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"This document was initially directed at ways for how to turn fieldwork that was initially planned as using face-to-face methods into a more ‘hands-off’ mode. However, people have added useful material about ‘born digital’ research (content already generated on the internet by online interactions), which provides an alternative source of social research materials if researchers decide to go down that path."
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This three session video workshop will focus on understanding anxiety, learning strategies to manage anxiety, and developing a plan to apply the strategies on a daily basis wherever you are during the Pandemic. |
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SSW has listed resources and information on this web page related to tuition costs, financial aid, employment, health insurance and general questions and support. |
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Global Impact: News Stories 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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Isil Sariyuce and Laura Smith-Spark
"Istanbul (CNN)The powerful earthquake that hit the Aegean Sea on Friday has killed 79 people in Turkey, the country's disaster agency said Sunday. Two people also died on the Greek island of Samos, Greek authorities said.
Rescue efforts to find any remaining survivors under the wreckage of buildings in the city of Izmir, in western Turkey, have continued into a third day.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Sunday there was "no clear number on how many people are still under rubble. Hard to give a number. There is an estimation, but I cannot share."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that 103 people had been rescued from the debris so far..."
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"A train driver in the Netherlands has had a lucky escape thanks to a fortuitously placed art installation.
A metro train in Spijkenisse, near the city of Rotterdam, crashed through a barrier at the end of the tracks shortly before midnight on Sunday.
But rather than plummeting 10m (32ft) into the water below, the train was left suspended dramatically in the air.
It ended up being delicately balanced on the large sculpture of a whale's tail at the De Akkers metro station..."
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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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