Issue 175 | November 2023 | |
Spotlight: Unity in Diversity Dinner | | |
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Thursday, November 16, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
SSWB 1840 (ECC)
Please join the Office of Global Activities, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Global Social Work Practice Pathway for conversations about social justice from a global lens!
During the event, there will be tables set up where attendees who are interested in discussing a similar social justice issue can sit together and discuss how that issue manifests in different communities across the globe. Participants will have the opportunity to rotate to different tables to discuss more than one theme.
Students, faculty members, and staff will be served dinner from different restaurants in Ann Arbor that serve food reflecting various global cuisine.
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Healing Through Movement
Date: Monday, November 13, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: SSWB 1840 (ECC)
Brief Description: Join the Global Social Work Practice Pathway and Self-Healing and Social Justice Art Collective for an interactive workshop using dance movement therapy for healing and nurturing overall well-being. Experience the power of movement in promoting holistic well-being, empowerment and social change with Dr. Sohini Chakraborty, Founder and Director of Kolkata Sanved, a Dance Movement Therapy organization based in Kolkata, India.
There will be opportunities for discussion with special guests and collective collaborators. Dinner will be served! Click here to learn more and RSVP.
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The Gaza Crisis and Bigotry Toward Arab- and Muslim-Americans
Date: Monday, November 13, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Forum Hall, Palmer Commons
Brief Description: The U-M Arab American and Muslim studies program will welcome Sahar Aziz to, coming from Rutgers, for a teach-in on Gaza and issues in bigotry in the US toward Arab and Muslim Americans.
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Date: Tuesday, November 14, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: 2210 ABC, Michigan Union
Brief Description: Lunch & Learn programs are informal, but informational, sessions about different DEI topics! These events are created to help international students and scholars gain historical and cultural context around these U.S. concepts. In this session, they will talk about the messy, complicated history of Thanksgiving in the United States. They will also discuss cultural norms/traditions and how to respect and honor native communities during this celebration.
Lunch is provided! Click here to register.
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Date: Tuesday, November 14, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: SSWB B798
Brief Description: In this Coffee Hour, Monica Roskamp, from the International Center, will be talking about CPT, OPT, and H1-B visa for international students on F1 visa.
Milk Tea will be served at this Coffee Hour. Click here to register.
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Date: Tuesday, November 14, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: This session is intended for international students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status. Permanent residency authorizes a foreign national to work in the U.S. indefinitely. Topics covered in the workshop include basic eligibility requirements and specific procedures. This session will be presented by Dawn Welk Wise from the Law Firm of Irani & Wise. Click here to register.
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Date: Tuesday, November 14, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Michigan League Ballroom, 911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Brief Description: Dr. Sohini Chakraborty, an Ashoka fellow, sociologist, dance activist, and dance movement therapist, is the founder/director of Kolkata Sanved. Dr. Chakraborty is going to share her story and her work. Click here to register.
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Date: Wednesday, November 15, 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. Click here to register.
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Date: Wednesday, November 15, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: Children and young people under the age of 18 have specific rights and protections, codified in domestic and international law. However, when they cross international borders, especially when they or their family members are undocumented, these rights and protections are not always safeguarded. This facilitated discussion brings in conversation authors of two recent books on unaccompanied minors and family separation in the United States: Chiara Galli’s Precarious Protections: Unaccompanied Minors Seeking Asylum in the US and Silvia Rodriguez Vega’s Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance among Immigrant Children. This wide-ranging discussion will touch on methodology, criminalization of migration, and children’s resistance and resilience. Click here to register.
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Farm Women Centrality and Climate Actions in South Asia: Dr. Rajashree Joshi
Date: Thursday, November 16, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: This is the third webinar in a series of virtual lectures by experts who are leading innovative programs that address poverty, women's rights, environmental injustice, and socioeconomic development in South Asia.
The series is free of charge, but you need to register to receive the link to the webinar. Click here for more information about the speaker and to register.
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International Center's November Coffee Hour
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Chrysler Center Lobby (North Campus)
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. Click here to register.
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Wildfires and Community Well-Being
Date: Friday, November 17, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: Climate change is already having dramatic effects on human health and well-being. How are we adapting to these new realities and mitigating health risks for the world’s most vulnerable communities? Join the International Institute, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and the Office of Global Public Health for the second seminar of the series: Climate Vulnerability & Health — How are we Responding?
Featured Speaker: Paige Fischer, Environment and Sustainability, U-M.
Click here to register.
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Trans and Nonbinary Passport Clinic
Date: Friday, November 17, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Weiser Hall, Room 255, Center for Global and Intercultural Study, 500 Church St., Ann Arbor, Michigan 49109
Brief Description: The School of Social Work Office of Global Activities, U-M Spectrum Center, and U-M Center for Global and Intercultural Study are collaborating to host a Trans and Nonbinary Passport Clinic. During this event, the Washtenaw County Clerk's office will assist students and community members to apply for, renew, or make changes to their passport in the form of a name change or updated gender marker. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to have a passport photo taken on-site at no cost. This event is hosted specifically for folks needing a gender marker or name change, but all individuals applying for a new or renewed passport are welcome to attend. Click here for more information about the event and to register.
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Community Conversation: Cultural Resilience and Mental Health
Date: Friday, November 17, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: Community Conversations explore restorative dialogue and build community, creating a space where all are teachers and learners. Focus will be heavily on practices from intergroup dialogue and restorative justice. this Community Conversation explores how cultural traditions, values, and practices can play a pivotal role in coping with and overcoming mental health barriers. It will dive deep into the profound connection between culture and mental health, exploring how cultural traditions, values, and practices can empower individuals to overcome mental health challenges. Click here for more information about the event and to register.
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Information Session: Global Course Extension in Chennai, India
Date: Monday, November 27, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: SSWB 3629 + Zoom
Brief Description: This information session is about the August 2024 faculty-led trip to Chennai, India, for the SW785 Global Course Extension course. The information session will cover what to expect from the course, travel and itinerary basics, and how to complete the application. The session includes time for Q&A. Click here to RSVP.
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2023 Graduate Student Capstone Presentations: Shikhandi
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 6:00 - 9:30 PM
Location: Keene Theater, East Quad
Brief Description: Shikhandi is a performance piece by Sreyashi Dey (our MSW student), an exploration of gender and identity issues surrounding Shikhandi, one of the most overlooked characters of the Indian epic Mahabharata.
Free and open to the public! Light Refreshments will be served! Please direct any inquiries about the event and requests for event accommodations to cwps.information@umich.edu or 734-936-2777.
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Festival of Asian Music
Date: Wednesday, November 30; 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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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 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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Critical Language Scholarship Program
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America's engagement with the world.
Languages offered: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.
The application deadline is November 15, 2023. Click here to learn more about the program, eligibility criteria, and review process.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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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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Fellowships & Grants Coordinator - U-M LSA International Institute
Application Deadline: October 31, 2023
Brief Description: This position sits within the II Academic Services team and leads promotional efforts and administration of several prominent fellowship programs for international experiences and language learning. This is a dynamic role that includes student advising, opportunities to develop varied student programming, and leadership for a small team of exceptional fellowships advisors.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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External Grants Manager - U-M LSA International Institute
Application Deadline: November 2, 2023
Brief Description: This position is primarily responsible for coordinating evaluation, reporting, and collaborative projects for US Department of Education Title VI grants that fund National Resource Centers and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships. These grants strive to develop the nation’s capacity in international studies, area studies, foreign languages, and international business education.
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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