Benefits of Global Canes Recognition
By participating in this program, you will:
- Engage in intercultural learning experiences that will help prepare you for a globalized workplace
- Align your global interests with courses in your program of study
- Strengthen understanding of the political, social, and economic context of other cultures
- Gain international work/service experience that you can highlight on your resume
- Develop intercultural competencies that enhance employment opportunities
- Receive certificate of completion and LinkedIn recognition
- Recognition at the Annual Toppel Awards Ceremony and Civic Scholars Ceremony
- Receive distinction notation on UM Transcript – Pending Registrar Approval
Global Canes Eligibility Requirements
- The Global Canes Recognition is only open to current UM undergraduate students.
- A minimum of three pre-approved activities is required to be eligible for the Global Canes recognition. Students must select one marquee experience and two additional activities.
- Pre-approved activities may be in progress at the date of your application submission.
How to Apply
- Submission of a complete application is required to be considered for the Global Canes Recognition
- Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed
Deadlines
- Fall application opens: August 25, 2023
- Fall semester deadline: October 1, 2023
- Spring application opens: February 1, 2024
- Spring semester deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Process
- Submit the complete online application by the deadline.
- Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of UM faculty and staff
- Based on participation and documentation, students are selected and awarded Global Canes recognition
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Pre-Approved Activities
Required Activities
Must pick one of the following marquee global experiences:
- Participated in one UM Study Abroad program (Intersession, summer, semester, or year-long; duration of program must be a minimum of 7 days). This program must be a UM-sponsored or UM school-sponsored study abroad.
- Completed a full or part time globally-focused internship through the Toppel Internship Program (TIP)
- Part-time: working no more than 20 hours per week, totaling approximately 160 working hours, most common during the academic year (Fall/Spring semesters)
- Full-time: working between 21-40 hours per week, totaling approximately 320 working hours, only during Summer
AND two of the following additional activities:
- Completion of UM Civic Scholars Program
- Participate in an eligible undergraduate research project
- Completed a full or part time internship through the Toppel Internship Program (TIP)
- Complete a foreign language major
- Be selected for an eligible Prestigious Award
- Serve as a UM global ambassador for a minimum of 3 semesters
- Participate in an eligible service and leadership opportunity through the Butler Center