Issue 178 | December 2023 | |
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Some MSW students have gotten together to revive the previously known as, Latinx Social Work Coalition or LSWC. In order for them to better gauge who would be interested in joining this organization, they asked their MSW peers to fill out this Google interest form.
They intend to open this organization to everyone in the school of social work (in-person, online, dual, etc.) who are looking to gain community with other Latinx students, who identify with Latinx (indigenous, afro-latinx, etc.), and/or who are interested in learning more about Latinx culture through the social work lens.
If you have any questions about this organization, you can contact Gisel Arriaga Barrios!
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Peace Corps Application Workshop
Date: Thursday, December 14, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Brief Description: The Hub for Education for Refugees in Europe (HERE) at the University of Nottingham is organizing another session in the topic of refugee education to continue their critical conversations on support for refugees and their learning in Europe. The aim is to share and foster connections. Click here to register.
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Boren Awards Info Session: Essay Prep Webinar
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Brief Description: The Boren Fellowships for International Study provide funding for research and language study in areas critical to U.S. interests. The International Institute is hosting Boren Award Info Sessions throughout the Fall and Winter semesters! U-M campus representatives will discuss award opportunities and the general application process. Click here to register.
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Global Health Equity Challenge for U-M Student Organizations
The University of Michigan's Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) launched its first ever Student Organization Global Health Equity Challenge with a workshop preparing U-M student organizations to co-design interdisciplinary global health equity solutions. The Challenge is a multi-month long program supporting aspiring student innovators working to build equitable collaborations that improve the health and well-being of people in low- and middle-income countries. Click here here for more information.
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ELI Academic English Courses for Winter 2024
Every semester, LSA English Language Institute offers online and in-person academic English courses to graduate students in all U-M schools and colleges. These courses help students improve their English skills. These courses can be registered via Wolverine Access for no extra fees (included in full-time tuition). They are also credit-bearing, but do not affect GPA. Click here here for a full list of offered courses and more information.
ELI faculty advisors are also available to answer questions and help students decide which ELI courses are right for them. To schedule an online appointment, click here or email ELIadvisor@umich.edu for more information.
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Third Annual Latinx Research Week
Puentes is a graduate student organization that aims to center the experiences and needs of Latinx graduate students across schools and disciplines at the University of Michigan. In pursuit of this goal, Puentes annually hosts Latinx Research Week (LRW). LRW is a conference that celebrates the scholarship of Latinx students, researchers, and faculty at U-M, and uplifts research relevant to Latinx communities. LRW provides a unique, interdisciplinary space where scholars across campus can share their research and build new connections. From March 11 to March 14, 2024, researchers will showcase their work through oral presentation sessions, a poster session, as well as attend other sponsored events.
If you are interested in presenting your research, please fill out this form by Friday, January 26, at 5:00 PM. Submissions must include a title and 250-word abstract or description of your work. All student presenters will be awarded a certificate and entered to win raffle prizes in recognition of their contributions to their field.
Click here here for more information.
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Study Abroad in Northern Ireland with CIEL
The Center for International Experiential Learning (CIEL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring creative and critical thinking by utilizing the unique power of experiential learning and international travel in conflict-affected regions.
CIEL's Summer 2024 program in Northern Ireland will run from June 16 - 28. Students will actively engage with politicians, community leaders, non-governmental organizations, faith leaders, academic experts, and victims/survivors from all sides impacted by the conflict to hear a comprehensive view of the divergent perspectives, narratives, and human stories of people living in the region.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and given priority in the order they are received. Click here here for more information and to apply.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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Gender and Inclusion Specialist: ShelterBox
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Brief Description: ShelterBox work with people all over the world who have lost their homes to all kinds of disasters – floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, conflicts. They provide emergency shelters, tools, and other essentials so that families can rebuild after these disasters. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Outreach Coordinator, Gender: Digital Green
Application Deadline: December 12, 2023
Brief Description: This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the program activities. The Coordinator will ensure the program activities are delivered keeping in focus the challenges and solutions for women farmers on time with high quality and impact. S/he will be responsible for managing the program implementation in the state along with handling the Gender portfolio in the project. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Outreach Coordinator: U-M Nam Center for Korean Studies
Application Deadline: December 12, 2023
Brief Description: This position will lead the Nam Center's diverse public programming, ambitious K-14 initiatives, and other Center's events to promote learning about Korea to the broader SE Michigan community and beyond. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Assistant Peace Corps Recruiter: U-M International Center
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Working with the Head Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter, the Assistant Peace Corps Strategic Campus (Strat) Recruiter will increase awareness of Peace Corps Volunteer opportunities on campus through a variety of recruitment activities, including, but not limited to: delivering class or club presentations, tabling in public, high-traffic areas on campus and/or at career fairs, organizing and facilitating application workshops and retention events, and developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Multiple Positions Available: International Rescue Committee
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: International Rescue Committee is a popular organization with U-M SSW graduating global pathway students. They have multiple job opportunities available. These include:
- Volunteer Operations Manager, New York, NY
- Casework Supervisor, Miami, FL
- Senior Case Worker, Seattle, WA
- Crisis Case Manager, New York, NY
- Crisis Case Manager, Atlanta,GA
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Gender Advisor: Financing Alliance for Health
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: This position will provide guidance and support to the program team to further understand how integrating CHWs into health systems can be done in a more gender responsive way, increase understanding of the challenges and opportunities female CHWs face on the journey to professionalization as well as surface any unintended negative consequences to professionalization. Click here to learn more and apply.
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CDC Yellow Book 2024
The CDC Yellow Book is a source of the U.S. Government’s recommendations on travel medicine and has been a trusted resource among the travel medicine community for over 50 years.
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