World Social Work Day (March 21) | |
World Social Work Day is celebrated on the third Tuesday in March each year. This year, World Social Work Day is tomorrow, March 21. World Social Work Day is a celebration that aims to highlight the achievements of social work, raise the visibility of social services for the future of societies, and to defend social justice and human rights. If you are interested in learning more about global social work careers, consider visiting our website's Global Career Guide. | |
Spotlight: Glocal Village 2023: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally | |
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Glocal Village 2023: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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The U-M SSW Global Social Work Practice Pathway and the Office of Global Activities are excited to announce that registration is OPEN for attendees at our second annual Glocal Village Event!
This event will showcase the exceptional academic work of social work students through a showcase of students’ research, academic, field experiences, and creative projects with a global focus. Inspired by this year's World Social Work Day theme, Glocal Village will center on Respecting Diversity through Joint Social Action.
Presenters and attendees may count their participation as field hours with the approval of their field instructor. Please be sure to include the learning activities associated with the conference in your justifications on the educational agreement. All attendees will receive Glocal Village swag.
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The African Muslim Film Festival (Click here to learn more)
Date: Thursday, March 9 - Thursday, April 6
Brief Description: The African Muslim Film Festival is the first of its kind, screening films from all across Africa that were made by, for, or about Muslims. All films will be streamable & online, with a variety of films from Sudan, Chad, Egypt, and South Africa. This year’s festival will offer four films in total, each available as one film a week during the month of March. All screenings are free, and all films will include English subtitles. This week’s feature is "Mawlana", which takes place in Egypt and was directed by Magdi Ahmed Ali. Mawlana tells the story of the well-known preacher Hatem Al Shenawy who hosts a series of moral, ethical, and religious debates through his popular TV show. After gaining popularity as a TV Celebrity, Hatem finds himself in a web of political discord that tests his credibility and convictions. Hatem deals with the pressure of concealing what he really thinks about religious issues, especially under the restrictions imposed by state security.
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International Student Lunch Conversation (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Brief Description: International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) are co-sponsored by the International Center and Counseling and Psychological Services. This 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. Food is provided!
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AHM x AA&PI HM Collaboration: Healing Histories of Henna and Mehndi
Date: Thursday, March 23, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Join the Arab Heritage Month and the Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month planning committees to explore the cultural significance of Henna/Mehndi and the roles they play in self care and healing. This event will have food and interactive activities, and Henna Cones will be provided. This event will be taking place at the Yuri Kochiyama Lounge, South Quad, 600 E Madison St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
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A Conversation with Author Putsata Reang - Ma and Me: A Memoir (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Friday, March 24, 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Ma and Me: A Memoir is an interwoven story of the refugee experience, the Americanization of immigrant children, tension and drama between mother and daughter’s cultural expectations, the lingering effects of war, and the pursuit of the American dream. With a journalist’s eye and a creative writer’s heart, Cambodian-American journalist Putsata Reang has crafted a memorable narrative with poignant lines, rare clarity, and lyrical wisdom. Her story reflects the long legacy of inherited trauma, as well as the crushing weight of cultural and filial duty carried by many immigrants and refugees as they navigate transnational, first-gen, queer, and ethnic and racial identities in the US. This event is open to all U-M community members, and registration is required. The first 50 people who register and show up to attend the event will receive a free copy of the book at the sign-in on the day of the event with the presence of UMID. This event is coordinated by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs and co-sponsored by The Spectrum Center, The University of Michigan Museum of Art, The Trotter Multicultural Center, and The First-Generation Initiatives.
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49th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow (Click here to learn more)
Date: Saturday, March 25 - Sunday, March 26
Brief Description: The 49th annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow hosted by the Native American Student Association will be held at Skyline High School on March 25th-26th. Gates open at 10:00am Saturday and Sunday with Grand entries at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM (Saturday only). U-M Students receive free admission! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram at danceformotherearthpowwow for more updates!
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NATO Today: Confronting the Crisis in Ukraine and Adapting to Meet Global Challenges (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 12:00 PM ET
Brief Description: The Ford School is pleased to present Ambassador Julianne Smith for the 5th annual Arthur Vandenberg Lecture. Ambassador Smith has served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO since November 2021. Prior to her current position, she served as a senior advisor to Secretary Blinken at the Department of State. Previously, she served as the director of the Asia and Geopolitics Programs at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. From 2014-2018, she served as the director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security. Ambassador Smith will give a brief address, followed by a conversation with Weiser Diplomacy Center director John Ciorciari.
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Journeys in Global Health Equity: A Conversation with Amina Abubakar (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Brief Description: The Center for Global Health Equity is delighted to have Dr. Amina Abubakar continue their 2022-2023 Distinguished Seminar Series - Journeys in Global Health Equity: Distances Traveled by Luminaries in the Field. The series features global health leaders from around the world who will share an intimate glimpse of their professional and personal journeys, critical challenges they see in the field, and ways to contribute to relevant solutions. Dr. Abubakar is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Institute for Human Development at Aga Khan University in Nairobi. Her work focuses on quantifying the neurocognitive burden of early childhood diseases; developing culturally appropriate psychological measures for use in Sub-Saharan Africa; and identifying culturally appropriate intervention strategies for at-risk children. The neurodevelopmental tools and measures that Dr. Abubakar has contributed to developing have been used in more than 25 low- and middle-income countries. In this seminar, Dr. Abubakar discusses her experiences in Kenya that led to her focus on neurocognitive and mental health outcomes for children, and her commitment to tools and interventions that are aligned with local cultures and needs.
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Wangari Maathai Essay Competition
Have you written, or are you planning to write, an essay on any topic in Afroamerican, Caribbean, and/or African studies that you are proud of? Consider submitting it for the Wangari Maathai Essay Competition! The Wangari Maathai Essay Competition, sponsored by the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS), is named in honor of Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan scholar and activist who, in 2004, became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In the spirit of Dr. Maathai, the essay contest is intended to encourage excellence in graduate and undergraduate scholarship on the experience of Africa and its Diaspora. A prize of $300 will be awarded for the best original essay on any topic in Afroamerican, Caribbean, and/or African studies. Winners of the essay competition will be recognized at the 2023 DAAS Graduation Ceremony on Friday, April 28, 2023. Click here to learn more about the application requirements.
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Undocumented Graduation Celebration
Calling all graduating undocumented and DACAmented undergraduate and graduate students! Join the Undocumented Student Program at the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives on Saturday April 29, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Rackham Graduate School Building to celebrate your great accomplishments at the University of Michigan. The graduation ceremony will be followed by a banquet reception with family, friends, and loved ones. All students will receive a personal graduation stole and plaque. RSVP by filling out their form via this link. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, March 22.
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Fundraiser: Help support DACA Travelers in a U-M Class!
The Undocumented Student Program at the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives is currently fundraising to support DACA beneficiaries in a course trip! This trip to Canada is one component of a course taught by Professor Ashley Lucas and is being organized in collaboration with undocumented and DACAmented students. International Perspectives on Theatre for Social Change brings together enrolled students and folks from communities beyond our campus to think about the ways that performance can play a part in social justice struggles. This course entails a study abroad component: a visit to the University of Toronto to see various theater performances.
DACA beneficiaries are participating in this course, and this fundraiser will cover all legal fees and other travel costs related to ensure their safe travel to and from Canada. In order to make sure this trip is a success, they would like to request your help in the following ways:
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Registration Open - Woodenfish Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program
A recent alumna from the Global Social Work Practice Pathway has shared this opportunity that she had previously participated in. The Woodenfish Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program has reopened for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program spans one month in the summer, and this year, it will take place in Taipei, Taiwan in a Buddhist monastery. The purpose of this program is to help students learn about history, philosophy, and meditation, with traditional cultural excursions. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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U-M Global Health Design Initiative Clinical Needs Assessment Internship in Malawi
Application Deadline: March 24; suitable for 20-month students
Brief Description: The U-M Global Health Design Initiative is pleased to announce the Clinical Needs Assessment Internship! Interns apply design ethnography techniques to define clinical challenges and generate preliminary concept solutions. In 2023, their internship theme is “Defining Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Needs in Malawi” and will have approximately a 10-week duration starting on May 15, 2023. This opportunity is open to seniors and graduate students from all departments at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Click here to learn more and here to apply.
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Summer Public History Internship at the California Migration Museum
Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled; suitable for 20-month students
Brief Description: The California Migration Museum (CMM) seeks a creative and driven individual with an interest in history and strong social media and communication skills for a ten-week internship in the San Francisco Bay Area. CMM was founded in 2021 to create immersive, digital storytelling projects exploring how 250 years of exclusion and inclusion have shaped today’s California. This position would be particularly suited to someone interested in migration and storytelling, looking to gain more experience in public history, museum curation, non-profit marketing and development, or the narrative arts. Strong applicants will also have strong social media skills, the ability to produce engaging written content, enthusiasm for a creative, hands-on approach to marketing and brand-building, and a passion for community-engaged projects. The internship is hybrid remote/in-person, and can be part-time or full-time for a ten-week period beginning in June and ending in August. Based on the availability of outside funding from the applicant's university or elsewhere, a stipend to cover living costs could be worked out. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Call for Submissions: 2023 Physicians for Human Rights National Student Conference
Application Deadline: April 1
Brief Description: The 2023 Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) National Student Conference will be hosted at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI on April 21 and 22 by the University of Michigan Asylum Collaborative. This conference is open to all graduate students, undergraduate students, and related healthcare professionals. This year’s theme is Equipping Leaders in Human Rights Advocacy. PHR is inviting you to submit abstract/poster submissions of original research for the 2023 PHR conference. Submissions can highlight domestic and/or international projects that relate in any way to human rights issues. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Multiple Positions Available: International Rescue Committee
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises to help to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. They have several job openings available. These include:
For a full list of the available positions, click here to access their job postings page.
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Mark and Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship (Click here to learn more)
Application Deadline: April 1, 2023
Brief Description: The Mark and Myra Sorensen International Travel Scholarship is designed to support students who will participate in study, internship, volunteer, or research programs abroad. The scholarship's goal is to fund a diverse array of students, regardless of field of study. The Global Engagement and Education Abroad (GEEA) team at the International Center manages the Sorensen Scholarship. Awards will be made in the amount of at least $750 to cover expenses such as program fees, transportation, room and board, and/or local excursions made in connection with the project. Scholarship awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.
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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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