Note from the CASC staff:

Hi Everyone,

The CASC office has a new online appointment system for advising! Make an appointment here, or drop by our advising hours on Thursdays from 1 pm - 4 pm.

Best,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
CASC  Announcements
CASC Senior-Alumni Mixer  CASC seniors interested in connecting with alumni and thinking through life after graduation are welcome to attend this mixer ! Get advice from CASC alumni, ask questions, or simply hangout. As always, food will be provided!
When: February 11, 7-8:30PM

CASC Speaker Series
The series will feature student conversations with a different Social Work Faculty member each lecture.  Next week's speaker will be Professor and Associate Dean of Social Work Jorge Delva .
When: February 15,  12 - 2PM
Where: 2752, SSWB
 
CASC Minor Release for Seniors
In order to complete your senior audit and prepare to graduate, you need to complete a release for both your major and minor.  You should complete your major r elease   before you complete your minor release .   Once you have completed your major release, please complete this form to help us complete your minor release.  You may notice that the courses you have taken for CASC do not show up correctly on your Academic Requirements Checklist on Wolverine Access. Because of the way our system works, these courses may not show up until after you complete your minor release. 
If you would like to discuss your  minor release  please contact Joe.
AnnouncementS
Creating Shared Prosperity
In order to create shared prosperity and an economy that works for everyone, employers must reject the false choice between treating their workers with dignity and turning a profit. US Labor Secretary Tom Perez will argue that building great companies requires valuing employees.  Learn more about this free lecture.
When: February 8, 4 - 5:30PM
Where: Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium

A Transgender Perspective on Identity
Guest speakers Logan Casey and Andre Wilson will share their perspectives regarding how identification policies and politics affect the transgender community, what life is like when your ID does not reflect your identity, and the ways in which society polices identity. RSVP to this event. Food will be provided.
When: February 8, 5 - 6:30PM
Where: School of Social Work, room 1840
 
SOSA Mass Meeting
The Syrian Orphans Sponsorship Association is a new club aimed to create a platform for college students to create a continuous system of funding to support Syrian orphans affected by the crisis in the region. Learn more about their vision and mission over free food at their mass meeting and email Farhan with any questions.
When: February 8, 7PM
Where: Rackham Auditorium, floor 4
 
NASW Virtual Career Fair
Graduating seniors are welcome to participate in the 2016 National Association of Social Workers (NASW)  Virtual Career Fair. The fair is free and NASW membership is not required.
When: February 9, 12 - 4PM
Rally and Collection Drive for Flint
Join the Ann Arbor-Flint Solidarity Network for a rally with a march to the Diag. Contact CASC student  Cassandra Van Dam for more information.
When: February 9, 3:30PM
Where: Hutchins Hall, march to Diag
 
Clerking for the Supremes
Come and hear from three former Supreme Court law clerks on how law clerks influence how justices rule, how one becomes a law clerk, what the personalities are like on the Court, and what is involved in the decision making process.
When: February 9, 5:45PM
Where: LSA building, room 4154
Sexpertise 2016
Sexpertise is a three-day conference that engages students, staff, and community members with education and discussion about sexuality and relationships. Through a diverse group of sessions, participants will explore topics of interest to the campus community. Learn more about the conference.
When: February 9, 10, 11
Where: Michigan League
SDAG Meeting
The Students with Diabilities and our Allies Group (SDAG) will have a meeting to discuss upcoming plans for this semester and for the group going forward. Join them as they work together to create new ways to both celebrate disability and empower the disabled community on campus. Food provided.
When: February 10, 6PM
 
#UMBlackout Volunteers Needed
The "#UMBlackout: Mobilizing Black Communities for Radical Transformation in the Digital Age" symposium invites your participation in a working session about contemporary black activist leadership for transformative change through digital forums. Learn more about the description of the program, breakdown of all sessions, and RSVP. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Kayla.
When: February 11, 8:30AM - 5PM
Where: Rackham, Assembly Hall, floor 4

Charity Rose Sale
FreeHearts and the Society of Women Engineers are collaborating on the annual charity rose sale. All proceeds will go to SafeHouse Center and the Hope Project. Roses can be purchased online at a discounted price until February 12. Learn more about payment options, location of pickups, and what the proceeds are going toward.
When: February 13 and 14
Where: North and Central Campus locations
 
Social Identities and Service Experiences
Through this workshop, participants will deepen their understanding of their own social identities, explore how they engage in service, and discuss how their identities inform their journeys toward positive social change. Learn more about this event and RSVP by February 11.
When: February 15, 6:30 - 8PM
Where: Ginsberg Center
Social Justice Paint & Pour
The Washtenaw ID Project invites anyone to any evening of free painting where participants will paint their own paintings related to themes of social justice. The evening will be facilitated by social work professor Dr. Lorraine Gutierrez and local artist Robert Peyser, who will discuss the ways art can be used to advocate for social justice. RSVP by February 12, for space is limited.
When: February 19, 6 - 8PM
Where: Paint & Pour, 220 S. Main St. 
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.  Contact the CASC office with questions.

Youth Dialogues Fellowship
The 2016 Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity in Metropolitan Detroit is seeking U-M students interested in serving as dialogue facilitators of high school students in a unique learning opportunity. Applications are due by 5PM on Monday, February 15 via email to Roger Fisher. Additional questions can be directed to Diane Back.
 
Engelhardt Fellowship
This fellowship through the Center for Engaged Academic Learning provides students and community organizations the opportunity to continue a partnership together during an 8-week internship in May and June. Students and organizations will create a project and Fellows will receive a $2000 stipend. Submit a proposal by February 17. Learn more and attend an info session. 
Jobs and Internships
The Online Court Project
U-M created an online platform to make clearing warrants more accessible for Detroit residents. They need people willing to make phone calls to residents in 2 hour shifts and people to help with outreach events in Detroit for 4 hours per week. Sign up by February 10 to receive training in making phone calls. Email Gift by February 10 with any questions or if interested in doing outreach in Detroit. Volunteers will be financially compensated.
 
Impact America
Impact America, a service-learning nonprofit working across the Southeast, provides an opportunity for recent graduates to engage with communities of need in a meaningful way, broadening their perspectives and making a real impact in their communities. Learn more and apply before the priority deadline of February 15.
 
City Year
City Year is an education focused nonprofit that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service to keep students in school and on track to graduation. Members serve in schools as tutors, mentors, and role models. Learn more and apply by February 15.
 
Interview Transcription Job Opportunity
A doctoral student is seeking an individual to transcribe 10-12 interviews that are 60 minutes in length over the next few months. If you are interested in this opportunity, email Jen for more information. 

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