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A Note from the
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Greetings CASC'ers,
Thank you for those who participated in our second annual CASC OUT event. We appreciate everyone who joined us in Haven Hall Posting Wall or took part in our #WhyICASC social media challenge. We will be contacting the Starbucks gift cards winner(s) soon so be on the look out. CASC hopes the event was not only a space to reflect on why/how you commit to social justice but also served to foster and educate the student community.
Additionally, Arab Heritage Month on campus began its celebration February 17 and will conclude in mid- April. The events this year will focus
on broadening the conversation about inclusion and exclusion, with the hopes of engaging in dialogue about the nuances of language, culture, and geography. For a full list of event times and descriptions visit MESA's website.
Academic Advising
Seeking support to finalize your course planning, petitions, senior audits, or other advisory items? Stop by for drop in hours with CASC Academic Adviser and faculty member
Wednesday's from 1 - 4PM, SSWB Room 3831. You can also sign up for an advising appointment on the
CASC Minor website
Preferred Admissions
All CASC students are eligible for the Preferred Admission program in the Masters of Social Work program at UM. To learn more, read below or contact the Office of Student Services at (734) 936-0961 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment.
In support,
CASC Staff
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CASC Minor Advising
Drop In Hours: Wednesdays, 1-4PM in SSWB 3831
If you need advising, please schedule an appointment by clicking below.
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CAS
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Start planning your Winter 2018 CASC course load in time for backpacking/registration. Check out the School of Social Work
course catalog for more details about Winter 2018 offerings.
Course Substitution Request: If you do not see a
course listed that you think should count for your CASC minor, please email the syllabus and a short paragraph about which cluster you think it should count for and why to cascminor@umich.edu.
Senior Audit
Please fill out your
senior audit
as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment or visit drop-in to speak with CASC Academic Advisor Joe Galura.
Course Enrollment Petitions:
Students must submit a petition found on the CASC website to enroll in SW 300, 305 (section 1 & 2), and SW 401.
If there are any questions or concerns, please email
cascminor@umich.edu
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CASC-MSW Preferred Admissions Program
Students pursuing a Community Action and Social Change (CASC) minor may apply to the Office of Student Services in the School of Social Work for the Preferred Admission Program leading to a Master of Social Work (MSW). This means you are able to apply to the school as both as junior and senior. Additionally, students will mark a "CASC Preferred Admissions" box on their application that will be taken into account in the decision making process. For admission criteria and more information visit the preferred admissions
website.
London Course on Community Action
The focus of this course is on multicultural issues and community action in contemporary London. It's a good experience for students to learn how issues of race, ethnicity, gender and other identities relate to social justice in a different society than the USA. This course will take place May-June of 2018. Learn more.
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Give CASC Feedback
We would love to hear from you about your CASC experience. Please fill this form to give your input.
Volunteer Opportunity with CASC
The CASC Student Board is looking to put the Community Action of CASC into practice by creating a monthly volunteering opportunity in the Ann Arbor area. It is a great way to get involved in the community and CASC minor. Details are TBD, but expect the first opportunity to happen at the end of this month. If you are interested please contact
cascboard@umich.edu
CASC Alumni Panel
CASC Alumni speakers will share their experience applying community action and social change concepts and frameworks as postgraduates exploring diverse fields of practice, graduate education, and other opportunities. Food is provided.
Register.
When: Tuesday, March 8 5-6PM, March 22 5-6PM
Where: ECC SSWB, 1636 SSWB
CASC Junior-Senior Alumni Mixer
Following the March
CASC Alumni Panel, join us for food while we connect with fellow CASC Minor Students and CASC Alumni currently working in the field. Get questions answered about different fields, how to bring CASC with you after graduation, and where alumni have found communities like CASC! Dress code is casual. Refreshments will be provided.
Register.
When: Tuesday, March 8 6-7PM
Where: ECC (RM 1840) SSWB
CASC Info Session
Learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation!
RSVP.
When: Tuesday, March 13 1-2PM
Where: Room 1794 SSWB
Join us in relaxing on our monthly Sunday CASC Yoga! All experience levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat or towel if you have one. Check out our Facebook event and RSVP here.
When: Sunday, March 18, 11AM-12PM
Where: B780 SSW
CASC Senior Brinner
CASC Senior students are expected to attend our Senior Celebration Brinner (Breakfast For Dinner) where they will network with other graduating seniors, get information about graduation and graduation tickets, and celebrate a job well done! Brunch food will be served. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a CASC Senior Video where seniors will talk about their experiences in CASC and how they will bring it with them after graduation.
Register.
When: Thursday, March 22 6-8PM
Where: ECC (RM 1840) SSWB
SSW Room Reservations
Did you know CASC students can reserve space in the SSW building for CASC course projects, org meetings or events?
Learn how to reserve a space.
CASC Student Spotlight
This is your opportunity to tell your story about your CASC work that will eventually be shared with the greater CASC community. You can discuss why you joined CASC, how you CASC, your passions, your background, and beyond. Email cascminor@umich.edu with questions. We're looking forward to reading your story! To participate
fill out this form
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Opportunities for CASC students to apply for funding for their student organizations are now available!
Deadlines for this academic year are January 24 and March 11.
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Campus News & Events
2018 Black History Month
February is Black History Month. The Black History Month Planning Committee at U-M is proud to present: Our Black Justice League: Agents of Change - a month long celebration of the legacy, lives and work of key African American figures throughout history. For more information and a full list of events happening on campus click
here.
2018 Winter Detroit Speaks Series
Each week this lecture series will feature different Detroit-based speakers and guests who will explore the given topic and engage the students through a combination of formal remarks, presentations, and public discussion. For more information, visit the SID site.
When: Tuesdays 7-9PM
Where: Cass Corridor Commons, 4605 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI
Stamps Gallery - Celebrate People's History
The Stamps Gallery is currently hosting an exhibition
Celebrate People's History. Dozens of posters are on display from successful moments in the history of social justice struggles. Topics and time periods range from the Kalamazoo Corset Co. Strike 1912 to the Wisconsin Workers' Uprising 2011. For gallery time and more info visit Stamps
website.
When: January 19 - February 25, 2018
rEVOLUTION: Making Art for Change
The Sexual Assualt Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC)
Survivor Empowerment and Ally Support (SEAS) Volunteer Program is now accepting submissions for the 13th annual art show, rEVOLUTON: Making Art for Change. The themes of this show are gender, sexism, sexual violence, empowerment, and healing. Deadline is March 12. Learn more.
When: Friday, April 6, 2018.
Where: East and West Conference Room of Rackham.
Depression on College Campus Conference 2018
This conference will discuss new research findings, innovative design initiatives, model programs, and policies which demonstrate how redesigning the physical and social environments on a campus can reduce suicide risk and promote mental health.
Register here.
When: March 13, 14
Where: U-M Rackham Graduate School Building
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Jobs and Internships
Semester in Detroit (SID)
SID is accepting applications for their Fall 2018 cohort. The program
is an immersive experience which helps students foster intentional, sustainable relationships with people, organizations, and communities in Detroit through participating in community-based internships, taking Detroit-based classes, and living in the city. Deadline is March 5. Learn more and apply.
Applebaum Internship Program
Make a difference in Detroit this summer with the Applebaum Internship Program, which offers hands-on experience, funding, and professional development to students interning in non-profits and arts organizations in the city and the surrounding areas. Participants join a cohort of students who are eligible to receive $2,500 to $5,000 each in merit- and need-based funding for the summer. Learn more and apply.
Ann Arbor Data Dive
A2D2 organizers are excited to invite you to an information session to recruit Lead Organizers for the Ann Arbor Data Dive 2018. This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in leadership and committed to helping non-profits make a difference in our world. Deadline is March 9.
Learn more and apply.
Success Coach - Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Graduate and undergraduate students will provide support for the SYEP -
a summer jobs program employing youth aged 16-24 in Washtenaw County. Youth Success Coaches will be responsible for assisting with the implementation and coordination of the SYEP, including offering close support to both youth participants and employers. Learn more and apply.
Food Finders
Interested in food insecurity and data verification? Food Finders has a short-term employment opportunity through Poverty Solutions (in partnership with CASC student Jack Griffin's organization, Food Finder).
Email
knaranjo@umich.edu for more information.
Faculty Research Assistant Position: 10-20 Hours Per Week
The RA would conduct preparatory data collection, by conducting internet searches about migrant-run organizations and compiling information in an Excel file.
The RA would also conduct literature reviews, using EBSCO, Web of Science and other research databases, and then compile information in an Excel or Word document.
For more information contact Odessa Gonzales Benson at odessabg@umich.edu.
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Funding Opportunities
Davis - Putter Scholarship Fund
This scholarship opportunity is available for student activists who are organizing for social change and building progressive movements on campus and in community.
Learn more and apply.
Davis Project for Peace Initiative 2018
Projects for Peace are summer-long projects designed and implemented by undergraduate students passionate about peace in their communities and around the globe. These projects, as defined by students, creatively address local or worldwide peace efforts providing sustainable solutions to contemporary society. Selected projects proposal will be funded up to $10,000 and implemented during summer of 2018. Learn more and apply.
Sustainability Project Grants
The Student Sustainability Initiative Board advises the Graham Sustainability Institute on distribution of grants (up to $2,500) which are awarded to student groups seeking assistance for projects promoting environmental sustainability on campus.
Learn more and apply.
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