ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminder
The SSW's academic calendar is available on our website. It is different in some details from the University's academic calendar, particularly as exam scheduling and end-of-semester events are scheduled.
Apply to be an Orientation and Mentoring Program Facilitator: Application due 1/20
The Office of Student Services will be hiring 6 current MSW students to assist with the development, planning, and implementation of a new student mentoring program, Summer New Student Programs, Community Service Day, and Fall Orientation. This is an exciting opportunity to assist new students as they make their transition into the MSW program.
The position will run from February 2014 - December 2014 and pays $15/hour. Advanced standing students can end the position after Orientation (August 27). Click here for more information.
2014 Leon and Josephine Winkelman Memorial Lecture Series
The 2014 Leon and Josephine Winkelman Memorial Lecture Series is entitled "Creating Sustainable Change for Healthy Aging." Dr. Nancy Whitelaw will present the keynote, followed by panelist responses by Dr. Philippa Clarke, Dr. Jeffrey Halter, and Beth Spencer. The event is complimentary and registration is required.
2/13/2014, 2 PM
ECC
Register Here
Community Organization Learning Community Study Group Session
COLC group - Settlement House study session. Contact Barry Checkoway (barrych@umich.edu) with questions.
1/30/2014, 1-3 PM
1794
Typhoon Event Haiyan Relief Fundraiser: A Night of Music
Situation: Typhoon Haiyan affected a total of 9.5 million people across the Philippines. 10,000+ people have died as a result of the unprecedented natural disaster that has hit the Philippines. This issue in-comparison to other disasters has not had the same coverage and response in the United States. Although the United States government is the leading relief effort on the scene, according to Pew Research Center, fewer Americans are closely following the news about the Typhoon. As global citizens, social workers, businessmen/women, educators, administrators, etc., these issues are not too far from what we advocate for as a school and as individuals. As we aim to become more globalized as a University, we feel it is important that this issue is addressed collectively.
Proposal: A Night of Music
A night to bring more awareness about the Philippine's Typhoon Haiyan Relief effort as well as to celebrate the the different aspects of the Filipino culture. We will be showing short clips of Filipino films and showcasing different musicians/ artists around the Ann Arbor and at the U-M. The event will have a suggested minimum donation of $20, however all donation amounts are appreciated. All donations will go towards the relief. We will serve delicious Filipino infused hors d'oeuvres from Angel Food catering.
Penny Challenge for the Typhoon Relief: 1/23-1/28
The penny challenge is meant to get people excited the week before and the week of the event. The penny challenge will be between different schools, staff and faculty. PEOPLE SHOULD GET READY AND SAVE PENNIES!!!1/29/2014, 6-8 PM
ECC
The War on Poverty: A Retrospective
The Institute for Research on Women & Gender and the Department of Women's Studies at U-M present a panel discussion entitled "The War on Poverty: A Retrospective". The panel includes Martha Bailey (Economics), Robert Mickey (Political Science), Mary Corcoran (Political Science, Public Policy), and Laura Lein (Social Work, Anthropology). The panel will revisit Dr. Martin Luther King's final book, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community, and will discuss certain government programs directed at the war on poverty, analyzing them in King's context.
1/22/2014, 4 PM
Hatcher Graduate Library
Gallery (Rm 100)
Nominations Sought for 2014 Governor's Service Awards
The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is excited to announce they are now seeking nominations for the 2014 Governor's Service Awards.
These awards are given annually by the Governor to acknowledge individuals, organizations, and businesses who are committed to service and volunteerism in their communities.
The 2014 Governor's Service Awards nomination form is available for download on the MCSC's website.
The MCSC is accepting electronic nominations this year at GSA@michigan.gov. Electronic materials should be submitted by February 28 and should be formatted as PDF files, with the exception of photos which should be in JPEG format.
For more information, contact Janice Harvey at (517) 241-4040 or harveyj1@michigan.gov.
More information available here.
Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarships - NASW: Application Deadline 3/5
The Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarships are awarded to master's degree candidates in social work who have demonstrated a commitment to working with, or who have interest in, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with public or voluntary nonprofit agencies or with local grassroots groups in the United States are also eligible. In order to apply, students must be an NASW member and have applied to or have been accepted into an accredited MSW program. For more eligibility requirements and information, visit their website. Applications must be submitted by March 5.
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship - NASW: Application Deadline 3/5
The Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a master's degree candidate in social work who demonstrates an interest in, or has experience with, mental health practice and has a commitment to working in African American communities. Scholarship recipients now work in hospitals, medical clinics, and social services agencies that provide treatment and specialized services to African American patients. In order to apply, students must be an NASW member and have applied to or have been accepted into an accredited MSW program. For additional information, please visit their website. Applications are due March 5.
The Effects of Violence on Urban Life-Seminar
Patrick Sharkey, NYU associate professor of Sociology and author of the recently published book, "Stuck in Place: Urban Neighborhoods and the End of Progress toward Racial Equality", will present a seminar as part of the 2013-2014 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program Invited Speaker Series on population health issues.
"The Effects of Violence on Urban Life" is the title of Dr. Sharkey's seminar.
Dr. Sharkey earned his B.A. from Brown University and his Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy at Harvard University. He was a postdoctoral scholar in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society program from 2007-2009, at Columbia University.
2/12/2014, 4-5:30 PM
School of Public Health: Lane Auditorium (Rm 1690)
Third Annual Shirley Verrett Award Presentation
The Women of Color in the Academy Project is proud to announce that this year award will be presented to Charles Oyamo Gordon, Professor of English Language and Literature, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and Professor of Theatre and Drama, School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
This award recognizes a U-M faculty member whose work has supported the success of women in creative fields who come from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds and advances diversity as part of the University's educational mission. A reception will precede the event.
The award ceremony will include performances by acclaimed opera singer Marcia Porter (cousin and student of Shirley Verrett) and Daniel Washington, U-M's Associate Dean for Faculty and Multicultural Affairs and Professor of Voice in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
The event is free and open to the public but registration is requested.
1/30/2014, 4:30-6:30 PM
Stamps Auditorium, Walgreen Drama Center
Register Here
Gerontology Learning Community Small Fund
The Gerontology Learning Community has small funds to support ALL students to pursue learning activities that will expand their knowledge related to aging. Click here to view the application form. Please contact Lydia Li (lydiali@umich.edu) if you have any questions.
Detroit School Series: "Framing Detroit"
Jamie Peck is Canada Research Chair in Urban & Regional Political Economy and Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He is also Managing Editor of Environment and Planning A. Peck's talk will examine Detroit as a critical case of "austerity urbanism," positioning the bankruptcy as part of an extended historical process rather than a singular event: "In one sense, the bankruptcy represents a crisis of crisis management, in another, it speaks to the corrosive logic of the devolved, neoliberal form of fiscal federalism. Either way, it is much more than a local event. Dominant narrations of the Detroit bankruptcy, however, tell a different story-and never innocently. This is how a banking crisis gets translated into a state crisis, an urban crisis, and a pensions crisis."
1/31/2014, 4:15-6 PM
Rackham Building, East Conference Rm (4th Floor)
Winter 2014 ISR Seminar Series; Racial Identity Matters: The Role of Racial Discrimination in the Lives of African American Young People
Professor Robert Sellers from U-M will be speaking on "Racial Identity Matters: The Role of Racial Discrimination in Lives of African American Young People."
Please contact series coordinator Anna Massey (abeattie@umich.edu) with any questions and if you would like to meet with Dr. Sellers.
1/27/2014, 3:30-5 PM
ISR Building, Rm 6050
12th Annual SAAN Panorama 2014: January 17-18
Every year, U-M's South Asian Awareness Network works extremely hard to put on a conference capturing social justice issues that are relevant to each individual, our campus, and the globe. We love organizing this weekend because we see the effect is has on people grow each and every year.
The conference includes speaker workshops, keynotes, 4 full meals, entertainment Friday night and a formal Saturday night. There are some truly amazing speakers this year talking about everything from socioeconomic disparities and environmental justice to women's rights and education.Don't miss out on this great opportunity to network and hear from truly inspiring individuals!! Past speakers include Indray Nooyi (CEO of Pepsi), Sanjay Gupta (CNN Medical Correspondent), and Kal Penn (actor and White House liaison).
Check out our this year's current speaker lineup.
Attend the 12th Annual SAAN Conference--Panorama, capturing change through the lens of culture! Do not miss out on the opportunity to participate in the largest student run South Asian undergraduate conference in the nation! For information on our speakers, please visit umsaan.umich.edu. The registration deadline was 1/12, but there are still seats available; email saan@umich.edu.
