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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
B798 SSWB
The Office of Global Activities is proud to announce an information session on Global Independent Study (GIS) for Spring/Summer 2024.
Through a Global Independent Study, incoming MSW students can receive grant funding to design and implement a social work project involving international travel. Students from all pathways and curriculum tracks are eligible to apply and will receive 1-3 elective credits upon successful completion of their project. Grant recipients will receive up to $2,500 to help offset the cost of their GIS experience.
This info session will provide an overview of the grant, explain the application process, and review travel considerations. We will also have a panel of returned Global Independent Study students share their GIS experiences from this summer, followed by Q&A. A recording will be provided to those who RSVP but can't attend in person. Click here to RSVP!
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Festival of Asian Music
Date: Wednesday, October 24; November 2, 9-10, & 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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Info Session on Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship provides tuition and stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. The priority is to encourage the study of less commonly taught modern languages. Click here for more information and Zoom links for all info sessions. The FLAS application opens on November 1, 2023.
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CEW+ and International Center October International Coffee Hour
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: CEW+: 330 E. Liberty Street, 2nd Floor
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. This event will feature Fall-themed treats. Click here to register.
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Global Crossroads Lecture Series
Date: Friday, October 27, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
Brief Description: The Office of Global Public Health will welcome Sela Panapasa to the Global Crossroads Lecture Series for her talk on "Triple Disease Burden & Climate Change: New Challenges to National and Regional Health Security in the Blue Pacific." Click here to register.
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SSW Writing Retreat
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: SSWB B760
Brief Description: Do you need to complete a grant application, update your resume, write a recommendation letter, or would you just like to have a space to write with others doing the same? Students, staff, and faculty are invited to a school-wide writing retreat. Our own Writing and Study Skills Coordinator, Betsy Williams, will be available to support you with any writing-related questions. Staff from the Office of Global Activities and DEI offices will be available to answer questions about the funding applications specific to their departments. A light breakfast will be served. Click here to RSVP.
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Ph.D. Information Session
Date: Thursday, November 2, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: SSWB B760
Brief Description: MSW students who are interested in Ph.D. program can learn more about this program from Professor Katie Schultz. Contact Erika Barker to RSVP and with questions.
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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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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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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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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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Israel and Palestinian Territories Evacuation Insurance Update
U-M faculty travelers who were in Israel have been successfully evacuated using our GeoBlue travel abroad health insurance. The evacuation was facilitated by Crisis24, our assistance provider contracted through GeoBlue. Because University of Michigan used its evacuation coverage in Israel, U-M travelers will not have access to GeoBlue / Crisis24 evacuation services in Israel for the next 60 days. If you plan to travel to Israel or the Palestinian Territories in the next 60 days, please notify the travel safety team at umich-itoc@umich.edu so that they can reach out to you and plan next steps.
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Passport Day
The Global Engagement U.S. Passport Grant Program is a new initiative of the Office of the Provost designed to provide financial and administrative support for the purpose of obtaining a U.S. Passport. A valid passport opens the doors for students to pursue valuable international experiences, including study abroad, internships, research, volunteer opportunities, competitions, and conferences. Applicants awarded the Global Engagement U.S. Passport Grant must be available to attend the Passport Day Workshop for one hour on Monday, December 4, 2023 (multiple time slots will be available throughout the day). Passport Day is a one-day event where the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office will be on campus to accept passport applications. The application deadline is Monday, October 30, 2023.
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Professional Opportunities | |
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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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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Mental Health Programs
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: This position supports monitoring and evaluation efforts by identifying program measurement indicators, designing/refining monitoring instruments, and conducting both on-site and remote monitoring reviews of client funded grantee sites to measure programmatic compliance and performance.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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Multiple Positions Available: Office of Refugee Resettlement
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is hiring for two positions.
Contact Dr. Ashley Cureton to learn more and apply.
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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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