Monday, October 9, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
3629 SSWB
Please join the Office of Global Activities as we welcome one of our School of Social Work Visiting Scholars, Youngho Ko, Ph.D., Director and Research Fellow at the Architecture & Urban Research Institute in South Korea, in delivering a special lecture: “Research on Age-Friendly Communities in South Korea: Five Key Lessons for Policy-Making.”
This presentation will explore issues from super-aging societies and how research-based policy-making has progressed over the last five years. This presentation will be of particular interest to faculty and students specializing in mezzo and macro social work with aging populations, those who want to understand how social research can help solve social issues, and anyone interested in global social work themes
Click here to RSVP by Friday, October 6!
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Festival of Asian Music
Date: October 1-4, 18, & 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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Global Social Work Poster Fair
Date: October 4,12:00 - 1:00 PM
Brief Description: Join us in the SSW Atrium with MSW students who participated in a global social work field placement or a Global Independent Study experience this summer. Students will be showcasing posters about their work and discussing their summer experiences with students, staff, and faculty. While you browse the poster presentations, we invite you to enjoy some Washtenaw Dairy ice cream, provided by the OGA! Click here for more information.
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International Opportunities Fair
Date: October 4,12:00 - 2:00 PM
Brief Description: The University Career Center and the International Center are pleased to host the 20th annual International Opportunities Fair, an event that brings students and representatives of organizations together to explore internships abroad, volunteering abroad, teaching abroad, post-graduation opportunities, and funding opportunities including grants, fellowships, and scholarships.Click here for more information and to register.
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Symposium: Global Advocacy, Local Impact
Date: October 4, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Brief Description: This year’s symposium brings together local and global advocates whose work inspires change. We invite you to become part of the conversation around ending violence toward women and girls, the power of lived experience to promote systems change, and the impact of intergenerational feminist mentorship. Workshops will cover themes including Navigating Gender in AI, Supporting Non-traditional Students, Empowered Communication, and Mindful Self-Compassion and Self-Advocacy.
The symposium will culminate with a keynote by international scholar Marina Alsahawneh, Gender and Inclusion Officer at Jordan Open Source Association. Free and open to all. Registration closes on September 26th. Click here for more information and to register.
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Global Health Equity at Michigan: A Community Gathering
Date: October 11, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Brief Description: The Center for Global Health Equity is hosting a gathering to celebrate the Michigan global health community. The event will include time for socializing, great food and networking, and a student poster fair featuring interdisciplinary research projects from across the university. Click here for more information and to register.
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Environmental Justice and Well-being: Improving Energy Access to Empower Women in Rural India
Date: October 19, 11:30 AM
Brief Description: This webinar will discuss a recently published study demonstrating the impact of providing skills-based training through a solar lamp initiative on women's empowerment. Longitudinal data from 313 women associated with the solar initiative in the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, were collected to predict three indicators of women's empowerment — assertiveness, decision-making, and satisfaction. The study found that women's perceptions of assertiveness, satisfaction, and decision-making ability significantly changed. Click here for more information and to register.
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Manga no Ryokou Exhibit
A new exhibit at the Clark Library on Japanese cartography is now open. The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.” The exhibit is open during Hatcher Library hours from September through December.
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Masters in International and Regional Studies Program
The U-M International Institute is currently accepting applications for the Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) program. MIRS combines an interdisciplinary curriculum, deep regional/thematic expertise, rigorous methodological training, and international experiences to enable students to situate global issues and challenges in their cultural, historical, geographical, political, and socioeconomic contexts and to approach them in diverse ways. MIRS is designed to prepare students for global career opportunities, whether in academia, private, or public sectors. Click here for more information and to apply.
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Apply Now: Intercultural Leadership Seminar
The Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) is designed for international and U.S. students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. ILS includes brief lectures, discussions, experiential activities, and small group work. While at ILS you will increase your awareness of the impact of culture on communication styles, gain skills for effective intercultural communication, cultivate leadership potential, and develop your intercultural competence. ILS is open to enrolled U-M students of all academic levels. The deadline to apply is October 8. Click here for more information and to apply.
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Professional Opportunities
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Refugee Employment Case Manager, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is hiring a Refugee Employment Case Manager. The successful candidate will provide case management services including assessment, testing, counseling, and follow-up with clients. This role involves networking with employers and other community agencies, facilitating group instruction and workshops, and working to remove barriers to clients obtaining and retaining employment. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Multiple Positions Available: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Since 1939, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service has offered welcome and hope to refugees in the United States. 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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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 restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, 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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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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Email ssw.oga@umich.edu if you have any questions.
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