Note from the CASC staff:
Happy Monday!
We are also excited to be celebrating our Fifth Year Anniversary! Join us for a celebration on December 9 from 4 - 6PM in the ECC. RSVP today and we look forward to seeing you there!
Best,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
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CASC MSW Application Feedback Session
When: November 11, 5 - 7PM
Where: SSW, room B800
CASC Backpacking and Advising Party
When: November 18, 6 - 7:30PM
Where: School of Social Work, B760
Registration for SW 305
The registration process for SW 305 has changed.
If you are officially declared with a CASC minor, you are eligible to register through Wolverine Access on your registration date and do not need to complete a petition form. If you have not officially declared the CASC minor, then you must complete one of these forms
indicating your preferred section of SW 305. If you are unsure whether or not you are officially declared, please consult Wolverine Access. Email cascminor@umich.edu with any questions.
Registration for SW 401
SW 401 is the CASC Capstone course. It is only open to CASC seniors. You should take SW 305 prior to taking SW 401. There are four options for SW 401 in the winter term. You
must
petition for enrollment in SW 401 by completing
one of these forms
.
Email cascminor@umich.edu
with any questions.
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.
CASC Survey
All CASC students are invited to participate in a
survey about the CASC minor. This survey will help us to understand your experiences in the minor and your social justice learning. This survey is completely voluntary, and your responses will be recorded anonymously. You will need to log in to your google account to access the survey, but your username will not be recorded. Your responses will be used for research by the CASC team. Be in touch with
CASC director Katie Richards-Schuster with any questions.
Social Change Media Interviews
PhD student
Dan Lane is conducting a study exploring how socially engaged college students use social media as change makers. Please join them for a one-on-one interview to share your experiences using social media as a tool for talking about the issues you are passionate about. It will be a great opportunity to think more deeply about how social media can be used for social justice and help contribute towards research in this area. The interviews will be 1 hour and scheduled during your availability. Snacks will be provided!
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AnnouncementS
Experiencing Poverty in America
When: November 10, 5:30 - 8:30PM
Where: Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom
Enacting Social Change through Service
Join the Ginsberg Center for the first workshop in the Learning from the Community Series. This workshop will enable you to consider different structures of oppression while gaining knowledge to engage with community partners to challenge injustice and inequality. The workshop will be co-facilitated by Alice.
RSVP by November 12.
When: November 16, 7 - 8:30PM
Where: Ginsberg Center, 1024 Hill St.
Empower UM
Join current CASC students Helen Joa, Lindsey Hirt, Cassandra Van Dam, and Simonne Kapadia as they host, "
Empower UM: Students Showcasing Strength Through Art." This event centers around the themes of strength and empowerment and how U-M students interpret those powerful words.
Where: School of Social Work, ECC (room 1840)
Poems for Change
Poems for Change is a space for Groundcover vendors and U-M students to speak about socioeconomic status, race, and other targeted identities through poetry and stories.
When: November 12, 8PM
Where: Palmer Commons Forum Hall, floor 4
Abortion Speak Out
Students for Choice is holding their third annual
Abortion Speak Out. This is a time to provide a safe space for anyone who is a member of the U-M community to share their personal abortion story in a non-judgmental environment.
When: November 12, 8PM
Where: Michigan Union, Anderson Room
Entertainment Media Career Forum
This annual event brings back alumni working in a variety of entertainment fields to talk with current students about their careers and to provide sage advice to students interested in the field.
Learn more about the panelists
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RSVP today
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When: November 13
Where: Rackham
Amphitheater
Global Social Work Week
Connect with students, staff, and faculty at the School of Social Work as we dedicate the third week in November to discuss, showcase, and display ways the school is interacting with others on a global scale.
Learn more about the week's events.
When: November 16 - 20
Where: School of Social Work
Mock Wage Board
At the Mock Wage Board, expert speakers, community leaders, and active minimum wage workers will discuss the impact and implementation of raising the minimum wage at U-M to $15/hour.
Learn more about this event.
When: November 17, 7PM
Yemeni Students' Association
This is a space for students both Yemeni and non-Yemeni interested in Yemeni culture, heritage, and issues Yeminis face to come together and organize.
Email CASC student Tahany Alsabahi for more information.
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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.
The Ashley Adams Innovation Awards
FLAS Student Funding Info Sessions
Learn more about the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for undergraduate students by attending an info session. A FLAS fellowship provides tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer. Learn more about the fellowships and info sessions.
Grant Opportunity Through Ginsberg
The Student Initiative Grants process through the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning provides financial support for student groups and organizations seeking to create service and community engagement experiences. There are four grants that a group can apply for: Alternative Break Grant (up to $500), Collaborative Project Grant (up to $1000), Community-Based Project Grant (up to $500), and Literacy Project Grant (up to $600). Each grant includes advising, workshops, and resources that will support your group in creating a strong, sustainable service and learning experience. Last year, the Ginsberg Center awarded approximately $10,000 in Student Initiative Grants!
Apply for a Student Initiative Grant on MCompass
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Jobs and Internships
Aspire Teacher Residency
In collaboration with the University of the Pacific, the
Aspire Teacher Residency (ATR) is an intensive teacher training program that recruits and trains talented individuals of all ages and backgrounds to become highly-effective teachers. ATR prepares teachers by pairing theory and practice through master's level coursework and classroom practicum.
Learn more and apply.
Email CASC alum Mimi Karabulut with any questions.
The Climate Reality Project
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