https://simplecast.com PodCASC is an ongoing series of interviews that feature the diverse stories of CASC Alumni who share highs, lows, and other revelations about community action and social change after college. Alumni discuss a range of issues, like finding a social justice community in a new city, navigating social justice language in different work cultures, finding a balance between their passion and capacity, and much more. en Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:42:29 +0000 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:42:39 +0000 https://podcasc.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/521b092f-62ab-404e-874f-8b4ba7060724/8e5d785d-ca7e-4d04-a3e7-2c23047eb858/3000x3000/podcasc-option2-holes.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://podcasc.simplecast.com episodic PodCASC is an ongoing series of interviews that feature the diverse stories of CASC Alumni who share highs, lows, and other revelations about community action and social change after college. Alumni discuss a range of issues, like finding a social justice community in a new city, navigating social justice language in different work cultures, finding a balance between their passion and capacity, and much more. Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor, Amber Williams no https://feeds.simplecast.com/R8k3yMi0 casc, social justice, social work, uofm University of Michigan School of Social Work cascminor@umich.edu 19d38704-62bf-4ee3-9f15-a229493d1a4e Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:42:29 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (University of Michigan School of Social Work) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/chloe-henderson-CcES0DZw Chloe Henderson University of Michigan School of Social Work 00:36:56 On this episode, Chloe Henderson talks about diversity equity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Henderson reflects upon the role of mentorship, peer relationships, and role models in her development as a woman of color in engineering and the importance of empowering black women's academic excellence in STEM to advance representation. Henderson also discusses the value of outreach and recruitment efforts in engineering as an important act of service, and her vision for inclusive participation, celebration, and representation of marginalized communities in the field. On this episode, Chloe Henderson talks about diversity equity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Henderson reflects upon the role of mentorship, peer relationships, and role models in her development as a woman of color in engineering and the importance of empowering black women's academic excellence in STEM to advance representation. Henderson also discusses the value of outreach and recruitment efforts in engineering as an important act of service, and her vision for inclusive participation, celebration, and representation of marginalized communities in the field. uofm, community action and social change, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 8 f83d959c-2172-4dcb-a48d-3ce7233addf8 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:24:05 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (University of Michigan School of Social Work) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/ashley-elliston-cowher-OxkHm15m Ashley Elliston-Cowher University of Michigan School of Social Work 00:28:29 On this episode, Ashley Elliston-Cowher shares how she applies her CASC experience and Social Work training to work in nonprofit organizations that support aging populations. Learn how she engages in self care, approaches challenges, and maintains health, wellness and mindfulness. Since the time of this interview, she has applied her social work training and skills into the management of research grants for faculty in higher education. On this episode, Ashley Elliston-Cowher shares how she applies her CASC experience and Social Work training to work in nonprofit organizations that support aging populations. Learn how she engages in self care, approaches challenges, and maintains health, wellness and mindfulness. Since the time of this interview, she has applied her social work training and skills into the management of research grants for faculty in higher education. uofm, community action and social change, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 7 522dfab7-44d9-4f45-8fc4-52e2c0ccc3ce Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:57:59 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (University of Michigan School of Social Work) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/raivynn-smith-XV0_ky5q Raivynn Smith University of Michigan School of Social Work 00:33:08 On this episode, Raivynn Smith discusses early experiences in social movement organizing, approaches to campus and community organizing, as well as the role of staff in supporting student activism. Raivynn also shares aspirations to engage in social justice in library and information science by fostering community access to information, promoting inclusive and diverse representation, and creating space for communities to engage social change in local libraries. On this episode, Raivynn Smith discusses early experiences in social movement organizing, approaches to campus and community organizing, as well as the role of staff in supporting student activism. Raivynn also shares aspirations to engage in social justice in library and information science by fostering community access to information, promoting inclusive and diverse representation, and creating space for communities to engage social change in local libraries. uofm, community action and social change, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 6 aecb8f40-89a7-4285-82d5-4e7732c74630 Thu, 21 May 2020 15:26:37 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (University of Michigan School of Social Work) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/christopher-rapisarda-I_Uj2C6c Christopher Rapisarda University of Michigan School of Social Work 00:44:43 On this episode, Faculty Director Katie Richards-Schuster, interviews Christopher Rapisarda; one of the first alumni to graduate in the inaugural class in the minor, and alumni from the U-M MSW program. Chris reflects on his critical consciousness development in the minor, and applications of community action and social change in his role as a practitioner in community agencies. On this episode, Faculty Director Katie Richards-Schuster, interviews Christopher Rapisarda; one of the first alumni to graduate in the inaugural class in the minor, and alumni from the U-M MSW program. Chris reflects on his critical consciousness development in the minor, and applications of community action and social change in his role as a practitioner in community agencies. uofm, community action and social change, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 5 cd0ec3cc-e792-4bd3-a25b-ef728268aa48 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:13:12 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (University of Michigan School of Social Work) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/ashley-kryscynski-IvMPZtng Ashley Kryscynski University of Michigan School of Social Work 00:33:48 On this episode, Ashley Kryscynski shares her experience as a first generation college student and member of the first graduating class of the CASC minor program. Kryscynski reflects upon her transition to the U-M MSW program, the tools she developed around advocacy and resilience, as well as her current work, managing county level communications through public relations, lifting up marginalized voices, and creating community content in the spirit of equity, inclusion, and justice. On this episode, Ashley Kryscynski shares her experience as a first generation college student and member of the first graduating class of the CASC minor program. Kryscynski reflects upon her transition to the U-M MSW program, the tools she developed around advocacy and resilience, as well as her current work, managing county level communications through public relations, lifting up marginalized voices, and creating community content in the spirit of equity, inclusion, and justice. uofm, community action and social change, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 4 dd066b2a-04b9-4d81-adf7-6f74d5f2c3b1 Tue, 4 Feb 2020 19:15:37 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (Kelly Pearson) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/kelly-pearson-l72Fburd Kelly Pearson Kelly Pearson 00:25:51 On this episode, academic advisor Joe Galura interviews Kelly Pearson about how she applies her experience in CASC and Social Work to foster economic mobility through community development and fundraising. Pearson also shares the importance of building meaningful relationships and centering community voice as a critical aspect of social justice philanthropy. On this episode, academic advisor Joe Galura interviews Kelly Pearson about how she applies her experience in CASC and Social Work to foster economic mobility through community development and fundraising. Pearson also shares the importance of building meaningful relationships and centering community voice as a critical aspect of social justice philanthropy. uofm, community action and social change, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 3 593b0608-5179-4420-905b-8b9d62fd48a8 Mon, 6 Jan 2020 16:21:12 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (Christiana Allen-Pipkin, Amber Williams) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/christiana-allen-pipkin-dfUzFaXe Christiana Allen-Pipkin Christiana Allen-Pipkin, Amber Williams 00:38:56 On this episode, Christiana Allen-Pipkin discusses how grief influenced her pathway in social change, and how her undergraduate experiences led her to the U-M Master of Social Work program. Allen-Pipkin also shares the joy of working in her dream job as an emergency medicine social worker, while cultivating multiple passions in the community. On this episode, Christiana Allen-Pipkin discusses how grief influenced her pathway in social change, and how her undergraduate experiences led her to the U-M Master of Social Work program. Allen-Pipkin also shares the joy of working in her dream job as an emergency medicine social worker, while cultivating multiple passions in the community. uofm, community action and social change, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 2 ec95fc6b-5231-4cca-8c53-f9e11182cf98 Tue, 5 Nov 2019 19:10:44 +0000 cascminor@umich.edu (Purabi Devi, Amber Williams) https://podcasc.simplecast.com/episodes/purabi-devi-qvY0oSx0 Purabi Devi Purabi Devi, Amber Williams 00:31:03 On this episode, Purabi Devi explores her story growing up in Hamtramck, and her motivation for CASC’ing. Devi also discusses her work in higher education and strategies for navigating work culture and social change. On this episode, Purabi Devi explores her story growing up in Hamtramck, and her motivation for CASC’ing. Devi also discusses her work in higher education and strategies for navigating work culture and social change. uofm, university of michigan school of social work, casc no full 1