Issue 177 | December 2023 | |
2024 International Institute Student Fellowships (IISF) | |
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International Institute Student Fellowships provide funding for enrolled U-M students, regardless of citizenship, who wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad.
The IISF Application allows you to apply for several different funding opportunities. Eligibility varies depending on the fellowship. More info on the application process can be found here.
In addition, an information session will be held on Friday, December 8, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM, in Weiser Hall, Room 555. Click here to RSVP.
Interested applicants can also schedule an appointment or contact iifellowships@umich.edu with questions.
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Peace Corps Application Workshop
Date: Monday, December 4, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: SSWB B760
Brief Description: In this event, the Peace Corps team will review the different components, give best tips/tricks, and answer any lingering questions about Peace Corps application. Dinner will be provided! Click here to register.
A reminder that open postings can be found here, with upcoming deadlines of January 1 and April 1 as well as departures as soon as July 2024!
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Ginger Houses Decorating
Date: Monday, December 4, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: BSB 1060, Kraus Auditorium
Brief Description: Gingerbread houses made of cookies and candy are an old American and European winter holiday tradition. This event features a friendly competition in which small teams work together to assemble and decorate a gingerbread house, and the best house gets a prize! Meet new people, practice casual English, show off your creativity, and have some fun! Supplies will be provided to registered participants, and there will be plenty of food and drinks, too! Click here to RSVP.
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ArtBound Initiative Info Session: Intern Abroad with Top Creative Companies
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Brief Description: Learn how you can secure your creative internship with ArtBound Initiative at their upcoming info session! You can intern with top creative companies in Berlin, Melbourne, or Sydney. Click here to register.
Internships are offered in advertising & communications, design, fashion, entertainment & media, and the fine arts. Learn more about their internship offerings here.
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I-20 Travel Signature Session
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: International Center Lobby
Brief Description: The International Center staff will provide in-person I-20 travel signatures for F-1 students (and their dependents) who plan to travel internationally or need an updated signature.
Please bring the following documents with you to receive a travel signature:
Please do not submit a travel signature request through M-Passport if you will come to one of the in-person travel signature sessions.
No registration necessary!
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Peace Corps Info Session: Go the Distance to Make a Difference
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Dana Building, Student Center Conference Room
Brief Description: This is a general information session about the Peace Corps. Learn about the work you could do as a Peace Corps Volunteer, where you could serve, and how to get involved today. There will be informal conversation following the session in the Dana Commons with Vania, the Peace Corps Campus Recruiter. Click here to register.
A reminder that open postings can be found here, with upcoming deadlines of January 1 and April 1 as well as departures as soon as July 2024!
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International Student Lunch Conversation
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery Event Space (1st Floor)
Brief Description: International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M. ISLCs are co-sponsored by the International Center and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Lunch will be provided! Click here to register.
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IC International Coffee Hour
Date: Friday, December 8, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: North Quad, Space 2435
Brief Description: International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community, including international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff and their partners. The December International Coffee Hour will be held in partnership with Wolverine Wellness and will feature arts & crafts! Click here to register.
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Festival of Asian Music
Date: Wednesday, December 8 & 9
Brief Description: Composed of over twenty cross-campus performances, lectures, and associated events, this immersive festival features musical traditions from across Asia. Join the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance to connect with master artists and scholars on today’s global stage and to explore the integral place of Asian musical arts at U-M and in the community. Click here for more information.
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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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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, but the early bird application deadline is November 30. Click here here for more information and to apply.
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Student Organization Global Health Equity Challenge
Center for Global Health Equity is looking for U-M student organizations that want to implement a global health equity related project that improves the health and well-being of people living in a low- or middle-income country. This program offers training for a pitch competition where teams representing student organizations will compete for funding for their project (top four finalists will receive funding, highest award is $5,000). At least one of the organization’s members must register for the mandatory prep workshop on December 1, 2023, from 1-5pm. The student organizations do not have to have a project already defined to participate in the workshop, but the organization must have undergraduate students involved (or be willing to bring them into the mix), and they need to be able to show evidence of a collaborative relationship with a partner in the country in which they plan to work. Click here for more information and to apply.
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OAMI Dreamer Scholarship: Deadline Extended
Dreamer Scholarship aims to break down barriers and financially assist undocumented students at the University of Michigan. This scholarship not only covers tuition fees but also covers other expenses that may inhibit degree completion. Every student deserves a chance to excel, regardless of their immigration status.
Application deadline is November 10, 2023. Students can expect to hear back by mid-December regarding their scholarship application. Click here for more information and apply.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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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:
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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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Multiple Positions Available: General Dynamics Information Technology
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: General Dynamics Information Technology has two job opportunities for students or alumni who want to work with refugees and immigrant groups at the federal level. These include:
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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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