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CASC Announcements 

Film Screening "A City on Fire"

This event is part of the LSA Theme Semester, Sports and the University. CASC and Semester in Detroit will host a screening of "A City on Fire: The Story of the '68 Detroit Tigers." A discussion will follow the film. Learn more about the event.

When: October 1, 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: School of Social Work, ECC (1840)


MSW Info Sessions 
CASC is hosting a number of info sessions for students considering applying to the University of Michigan School of Social Work through the Preferred Admissions program. Please see a full

calendar of MSW-related events here. 

 

Senior Audits

CASC has moved to an online auditing system. You should complete your major degree audit before you complete your minor degree audit. Please complete this form to help us complete your minor audit release. If you would like to discuss your senior audit with an academic advisor, or if you have questions about this process, please email Joe at cascminor@umich.edu.
Announcements
Middle East and Arab Network Mass Meeting
Interested in the social, cultural, political, and economic issues affecting the Middle East and its diasporas? Join MEdAN for a mass meeting explaining the organization and how to get involved in the many events they have planned for the year.
When: September 30, 7 PM
Where: Mason Hall, room 3314 
DART Information Sessions
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will host information sessions to discuss careers in community organizing with individuals interested in empowering communities and working for social change. RSVP for either event. DART hires and trains organizers to lead campaigns on a broad set of justice issues. Get more information on applying to DART. Contact Hannah Wittmer with additional questions.
When: October 1, 8 PM and October 2, 7 PM

 

"Gender, Sexuality, and Youth" Panel
Join us for a panel discussion on "Gender, Sexuality, and Youth: the Plight of Young Men at the Intersection of Multiple Identities." Learn more about the panelists and details of the event.
When: October 2, 4-6 PM
Where: School of Social Work, ECC (1840) 
 
Hands Up Don't Shoot Panel
A panel of sociology faculty members will facilitate a dialogue with students around the events that took place this summer in Ferguson, Missouri. Join the conversation.

When: October 2, 5:45 PM

Where: LSA Building, room 3254 

Green Corps

Green Corps is a field school for environmental organizing. Their mission is to train organizers, provide field support for today's critical environmental campaigns, and graduate activists who possess the skills to improve environmental conditions. Through a one year fellowship, Green Corps organizers receive classroom training, real-life experience, and career placement and networking support after their year to advance them within the environmental field. CASC alum Hilary Hunt ('13) will be in Ann Arbor to recruit CASC students for this fellowship. All interested participants should apply before October 5. Email Hilary with any further questions.

 

Telluride Fellowship

Telluride House is accepting applications for their fellowship. It is a merit-based residential fellowship committed to establishing a vibrant community supporting democratic ideals of self-governance, a stimulating intellectual environment, and a commitment to public service. House-members range from first years to PhD students, and are joined by faculty fellows from several fields. The application deadline is October 6 by 4 PM.

 

Law, Justice, and Social Change Speaker Series
Join the Department of Sociology and the Academic Minor in Law and Social Change as they host, "Catalyst for Change: Working Toward Social Justice from Within Institutions." The speaker for the evening is Barbara McQuade, U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Michigan. Learn more about the event and the speaker.
When: October 7, 6 PM
Where: LSA Building, room 4154

Dawn Farm Education Series

Dawn Farm presents "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do," a free, ongoing, two-part series presented on the first (part one) and second (part two) Tuesday evenings of October, November, and January through June. This series is targeted primarily to parents but is inclusive of teens, other family members, people who work with teens and families, students and others. For information about this program, please visit their website. 

When: October 7 and various Tuesdays to follow, 7:30-9 PM
Where: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center 5305 Elliott Dr. Ypsilanti, 48197
#HandsUp Mass Mobilization
Join Detroit City of Hope as they mobilize in Ferguson, MO to continue the fight for justice for Mike Brown. Their aim is to spark the broader movement for racial justice and sow transformative seeds for others to carry back home. If you want to join in this national movement, sign-up to organize locally and come to Ferguson. 
When: October 10-13 
Where: Ferguson, MO  

"Salute to Latinas"
Join Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Inc. for Salute to Latinas: Fuerza de la Mujer- Unified Beyond the Shadows." This is a time to honor women of color who are recognized for their efforts in the community. They will have speakers, a poetry section, an interactive display, tributes, and awards. This event is free and food will be provided. They will also be drawing a winner for the Michigan Gear raffle contest during the night. 
When: October 16, 8 PM 
Where: Michigan League Ballroom

New Work New Culture Conference
At the "New Work New Culture" conference, several hundred activists, organizers, theorists, farmers, culture creators, builders, inventors and entrepreneurs will meet to exchange ideas and experiences. Practitioners and theorists will come together in "WORTHshops" to discuss education, energy production, food production and distribution, recreation, sports and entertainment, additive manufacturing using fabricators, community land trusts and other topics. Several cultural events will be part of the program. Learn more about the conference, applying, and available scholarships. 
When: October 18-20 
Where: Detroit
 
Collaborating with Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega, a community service fraternity on campus, is seeking to collaborate with other social justice oriented organizations on campus through their Social Action Committee. APO has approximately 400 members that are able to help with any projects or efforts currently in Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. If you are in charge or a member of an organization on campus and would be interested in co-creating community service/awareness projects, or are in need of assistance from APO, email Jaclyn.  

Career Services Workshops
Director of Career Services Michelle Woods is hosting a number of workshops this fall term on various topics, including job searching and licensing. Learn more about the topics and dates. For more information on these workshops, refer to the School of Social Work events calendar.
 
Assist NECHAMA in Flood Relief
NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is cleaning up homes in Detroit that have been damaged in the August floods and they need volunteer support. Learn about their recent efforts.

Human Rights Pilot Project
U-M has partnered with a handful of professors at other universities and Amnesty International (USA) to launch the Citizen Media Evidence Partnership (CMEP) Program. Through CMEP, trained students evaluate still photos and video images posted on social media sites, like Instagram and YouTube, to support future human rights litigations. Participants are expected to volunteer 5-15 hours per week. No background in human rights is necessary. Learn more about the project, an example of the work being done, and links to useful background reading. All interested participants should email Anita with "CMEP" in the subject line.
 
Ann Arbor SOUP

Ann Arbor SOUP provides a unique opportunity for ideas and projects aimed at benefiting the Ann Arbor community to be supported and funded by the Ann Arbor community. Ann Arbor SOUP encourages student organizations, faculty, Ann Arbor community members, and local non profits to submit a proposal for their project. They host a community dinner where $5 gets attendees a SOUP dinner and a vote for which presented project wins the money raised that night. Join them Mondays at 8pm in 1024 Dana. Learn more about SOUP. Looking for funding for your group? Click here to apply to present at Ann Arbor SOUP.   
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

Funding for Student Organizations

CASC students are involved in many activities around campus and we receive multiple requests for funding. CASC has a limited pool of money that CASC students are eligible to apply for. In order to apply for a CASC grant, you must be part of a registered student org and have an SOAS account. There are four funding deadlines throughout the year- October 1, December 1, January 15, and March 15. To apply for funding, students must submit a funding proposal that includes the following information: student org name, contact info, SOAS account number, event name, summary of event, date of event, complete budget. Email questions to cascminor@umich.edu.
Jobs and Internships

Living Arts Detroit

Living Arts is a nonprofit community and arts organization based in Southwest Detroit. Living Arts has been very effective in reaching over 3,000 youth in Detroit through in-school and out-of-school art programming. To continue this legacy and growth, Living Arts is currently seeking to fill three full-time managerial positions: Operations Manager, Director of Programs, and Director of Administration. For any questions or more details, contact Maria Schmieder.


NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster 

NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is hiring a Director of Philanthropy. Learn more about this position.

Application Deadline: October 24, 2014

 

United Teen Equality Center 

UTECs nationally recognized model begins with intensive street outreach and gang peacemaking, reaching out to the most disconnected youth by meeting them "where they are at." UTEC engages youth in workforce development and alternative education. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming, with special emphasis in youth-led grassroots organizing, locally and statewide. UTEC has job openings in several departments. Visit their website to learn more. 

 

Washtenaw Success by 6

The Success by 6 Great Start is a collaboration of over 40 organizations in Washtenaw County working to make positive change in the early childhood system. Their mission is to ensure that all children enter school with the skills ready to be successful. A major part of their work involves bringing organizations together to fill gaps or to encourage programs to work together to better meet the needs of young families. Learn more about this paid internship. 

University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Phone: (734) 763-5733
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