Issue 176 | November 2023 | |
November 29 marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which has been marked annually since 1978. The International Day of Solidarity provides an opportunity for the international community to refocus its attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains unresolved and that the Palestinian people are yet to attain their inalienable rights as defined by the UN General Assembly, namely, the right to self-determination, the right to national independence and sovereignty and the right of return of the refugees. For more information, visit the United Nations website. | |
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Peace Corps Resume Workshop
Date: Monday, November 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Brief Description: This event is one of the application workshops that will help students learn about Peace Corps service and prepare their applications. 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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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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Global Crossroads Lecture Series: Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Training Program Scholar
Date: Thursday, November 30, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Brief Description: Lindsey English, MPH candidate, traveled to Kenya in Summer 2023 where she worked with the data science and nutrition and food systems teams at the African Population and Health Research Center. Her projects centered around mortality and morbidity rates in East Africa and an analysis of supermarket purchases on chronic disease rates. Using advanced machine learning techniques and innovative measures to assess morbidity and mortality rates, the data science unit examined supermarket purchasing patterns on health, cause of death variation, and healthcare utilization in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. In addition to sharing her research work, she will share her experiences with the MHRT program and global health research as a student. Click here to RSVP.
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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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60 Minutes Around the Globe: Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Friday, December 1, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: 921 Church St. International House Ann Arbor
Brief Description: 60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Snacks and refreshments will be served! Click here to register.
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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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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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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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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: 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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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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