Spotlight: Fedele F. and Iris M. Fauri Memorial Lecture: Child Trafficking and Child Safety
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Fedele F. and Iris M. Fauri Memorial Lecture: Child Trafficking and Child Safety
Wednesday, October 19, 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET
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The Fedele F. and Iris M. Fauri Memorial Lecture on child welfare is presented annually in recognition of the former University of Michigan Dean and Vice President Fedele F. Fauri and his wife, Iris. Dean Fauri's leadership and accomplishments in the field of child welfare spanned nearly 50 years.
This year's focus will be on dynamics underlying child trafficking in and across local and global contexts.
The lecture will examine how and where child trafficking occurs; who is most vulnerable, and conditions under which child exploitation and trafficking place victims at risk. Experts will also speak about the consequences of child trafficking, measures taken to protect vulnerable children, and potential solutions to this enduring, global problem. In their remarks, panelists will integrate research and practice to inform policy at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Click here for more information about the lecture and presenters.
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Big Boren Bash - Boren Program Info Session (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, October 20, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Brief Description: U-M campus representative, Melissa Vert, will discuss opportunities, awards, and the general application process for the Boren Scholarships for International Study (undergraduate students) and the Boren Fellowships for International Study (graduate students). These opportunities provide funding for lesser-known language training in areas critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). This language-learning fellowship accommodates research and internships and will launch your career in the federal government if you want to work for the Department of State, Department of Defense, or other areas of the federal government. Lunch will be provided.
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Navigating the U.S. Job Search for International Students (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2:30 - 4:00 PM ET
Brief Description: This program, which is co-sponsored by the University Career Center and the International Center, is designed to help international students maximize their chances for finding employment in the U.S. The presenters will discuss how to put together an effective job search, provide an overview of immigration regulations pertaining to international students, and highlight some of the resources and services available in the University Career Center. A recording of this program will be made available on the University Career Center and International Center websites.
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Global Health Community Special Event - The Life and Legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer: In conversation with U-M colleagues who knew him well (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, October 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, was Kolokotrones university professor and chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, chief of the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and co-founder and chief strategist of Partners In Health, where he pioneered community-based treatment strategies that demonstrated the delivery of high-quality health care in resource-poor settings. Led by U-M colleagues who knew, worked with, and learned from Dr. Farmer, this event will be interspersed with clips of the documentary Bending the Arc, which details the history of Partners in Health from its founding in Haiti through its later work in Peru and Rwanda. Panelists will discuss how they came to know Dr. Farmer, lessons learned from him, and his outsized influence on the work in their fields. Click here to learn more.
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Clinton Global Initiative University Information Session (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, November 3, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Clinton Global Initiative University provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students nationwide to take an idea for a global social impact project and move it to action. This program connects participants to mentorship, resources, funding streams, and networks of experts to build leadership capacity and bring social impact ideas into reality. The application period for the 2023 cohort of CGI U is open now through December 16. Join us for an information session with Dr. Ashley Cureton, a current SSW faculty member and former CGI University participant, to learn more about this unique global leadership opportunity. The session will include time for Q&A. This event will be held in person. A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live.
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Realm of the Dead Installation Performance at A2RU's 2022 National Conference: Exploring Artistic Research (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, November 3, 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM ET
Brief Description: Realm of the Dead is a community-based art project conceived, written, and performed by Dr. Rogério Meireles Pinto, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. It is being presented as part of A2RU's 2022 National Conference, "Exploring Artistic Research." The performance includes material on ethnicity, race, gender, class, and other identities. Grounded in Augusto Boal’s Theater of the Oppressed, Realm of the Dead invites us to confront and to find creative ways to handle personal and social issues like grief, poverty, immigration, gender, sexual identity and sexual trauma. Click here to learn more.
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Have Funding - Will Travel (Click here to RSVP)
Date: Thursday, November 10, 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Brief Description: The U-M International Institute is organizing a funding opportunity expo for all U-M students to explore a variety of fellowships, scholarships, and grants for their international experience. Offices from across U-M will be showcasing a multitude of funding opportunities available to students and alumni eager to study, intern, research, and work abroad. This is a chance to consider the best ways to afford an international education experience, right before International Education Week. The expo will include presentations, one-on-one advising, Q&As and more.
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The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow Exhibit (Click here to learn more)
Date: Running until November 30
Brief Description: This exhibit features various aspects of the Native North American powwow. More specifically, it features the history and culture behind Ann Arbor’s "Dance for Mother Earth Powwow," which is approaching its much-anticipated 50th celebration. The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow is a multi-decade, intertribal celebration of Indigenous cultures. Stop by to learn more about The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, modern Indigenous culture, and resources to connect to today on campus. The exhibit is on display at the Hatcher Library North Lobby.
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Congratulations Dr. Rogério Pinto on Being Awarded the University Diversity and Social Transformation Professorship faculty award!
Dr. Pinto has been awarded the University Diversity and Social Transformation Professorship faculty award. Dr. Pinto has made outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through his scholarship, teaching, and service. His community-engaged research, funded primarily by the National Institutes of Health, focuses on the impact of interprofessional collaboration on the delivery of evidence-based services to minority racial, ethnic, and sexual groups in the US and Brazil. Dr. Pinto has also made critical contributions to shaping the field of HIV prevention research.
Dr. Pinto was a member of the School of Social Work’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee in 2015-16. He is serving 2 terms as the School’s Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. For the past 5 years, Dr. Pinto has co-chaired SSW’s Faculty Allies for Diversity Committee, which focuses on advancing minority students.
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2022-2023 U-M Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Registration Form and Survey Now Available
If you are a RPCV and wish to get connected with the U-M Peace Corps office and to be added to their RPCV listserv, please fill out the 2022-2023 U-M RPCV registration form and survey by clicking here.
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U-M Graduates Now Eligible for "High Potential Individual" (HPI) UK Visa
U-M graduates are now eligible for a United Kingdom (UK) work visa, the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa. This visa aims to recruit skilled young workers from top universities across the world to elevate Britain’s workforce.
The HPI visa policy states that any person who graduated from a list of top eligible universities within the past five years is able to receive this visa to reside in the UK for two years. Those with doctoral qualifications are eligible to reside for three years.
A job offer in the UK is not required to apply for the visa and those applying for the visa are allowed to bring dependents along with them. For more information about the HPI visa, visit the UK Government's website here and read this Michigan Daily article.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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Position Available: International Rescue Committee Economic Empowerment Manager - Denver, CO
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The IRC in Denver assists newly arrived refugees and similar populations to foster the best possible initial resettlement experience, advance client self-sufficiency, and promote community integration. Using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that empowers clients, the Economic Empowerment Manager guides a team that strives to assist clients in meeting their immediate needs for financial stability while ensuring that near-term demands do not overshadow longer-term economic wellbeing. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Position Available: International Rescue Committee Child Protection Training Officer - New York, NY
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: This position sits within the IRC headquarters Safety, Education, and Wellness program. The Training Officer’s primary responsibilities will focus on providing training and technical assistance to enhance the Child Protection programs within Intensive Case Management (ICM) program and various Unaccompanied Children’s activities funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This position serves to support the quality of Child Protection within ICM program delivery amongst IRC offices. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Position Available: Research Position for a Graduate Student to Work With Afghan Refugee Communities
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: A research team at the U-M School of Information is looking for a graduate student to join their NSF-funded Community Tech Workers Project. In this project, they are exploring how members from within a community can be trained as Community Tech Workers (CTWs) to meet the digital needs of the community, and whether access to CTWs leads to an overall increase in the community's digital capacity. The work will include conducting interviews, analyzing survey data, and a scoping review of the academic literature on ways to reduce the digital divide. The work focuses on Afghan refugee communities in the Washtenaw County area.
Applicants must demonstrate prior experience with conducting qualitative research, strong communication skills, proficiency in writing, and passion about the role of design in working towards justice. Prior experience conducting and analyzing interview data and working with marginalized populations is advantageous. Pashto or Dari language skills would be a plus.
This position is available to start in the Fall 2022 semester and has the potential to continue through the Winter semester and the summer. The workload will be 10-20 hours a week and flexible in terms of days/times worked. The position can be an independent study for credit or an hourly position, with a pay rate determined according to experience and level. Interested applicants should send a resume, one paragraph describing their interest in the project and experiences related to the project, and a list of coursework relevant to the position to Mustafa Naseem (mnaseem@umich.edu) and Julie Hui (juliehui@umich.edu).
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OGA Global Social Work Event Grant (Click here to learn more)
Application Deadline: See below for details
Brief Description: The OGA offers event grants to students who would like to propose and plan an event with a global theme. Two grants per semester are available in the fall and winter, and each grant is up to $125. Student events that have been proposed and funded in the past include showing a documentary with a global focus, hosting a discussion on a global topic, or organizing a panel of social workers who work (or have done work) abroad. Events are not limited to these categories and we encourage students to get creative and propose something new. The OGA Event Grants are given on a rolling basis. However, the full application must be received before the following deadlines and at least 14 days prior to the event date proposed.
- Fall semester events: the end of the first full week of November
- Winter semester events: the end of the second Friday in March
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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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