Showing events starting from September 1, 2014 up to September 30, 2014
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MSW/PhD Prospective Student Session
September 16, 2014 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
Attend this session to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW and PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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Constitution Day Presentation: ACLU Cases
September 17, 2014 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
In honor of Constitution Day, Michael Steinberg, Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan will present on select cases the ACLU is currently litigating, including cases advancing LGBT rights, racial justice, reproductive freedom and voting rights. All faculty, students, and staff are welcome to attend! Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
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Tips for Successful Graduate School Writing
September 17, 2014 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
This workshop, co-taught with Social Work Librarian Sue Wortman, is a repeat presentation of sessions offered during Fall Orientation. It covers:
Basics of good academic writing, with specific attention to Social Work
Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism
APA Style
Resources Available - including RefWorks, a tool which formats your APA reference list for you
Feel free to bring your lunch.
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Global Special Studies Information Session
September 17, 2014 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
Come learn about Global Special Studies opportunities.
Refreshments will be served.
Learn about the application process
Hear from students who completed Global Special Studies projects during the 2014 summer term
Have questions answered
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Class Visit-Eastern Michigan University
September 17, 2014 - 3:30 PM ET
An admissions representative will be coming to Eastern Michigan University to present on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. For more information, contact ssw.msw.info@umich.edu.
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Surveying the Social Work and Sports Landscape
September 17, 2014 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET
Associate professor Robert Ortega will speak on "Surveying the Social Work and Sports Landscape". This event is part of this fall's LSA Theme Semester, Sports and the University. Food will be provided.
Click here to view a full list of Sport and the University events »
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Gen Silent; LGBTQ film on Aging
September 17, 2014 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET
The generation that fought hardest to come out...is going back in to survive.
"Gen Silent asks six LGBT seniors if they will hide their lives to survive. They put a face on what experts in the film call an epidemic: gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender seniors so afraid of discrimination, or worse, in long-term/health care that many go back into the closet..." IMBD Synopsis http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605721/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Light Refreshment will be served.
Presented by Queer Social Work Alliance, Sigma Phi Omega Gerontology Honor Society, and the Dean's Initiative on TBLG Matters
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So Cool, So Just - Student Org. Fair
September 18, 2014 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET
Come check out the amazing student orgs on campus dedicated to social change. Over 30 orgs representing a diverse array of social justice causes and movements will be there. Find the group that speaks to you and start making change!
An admissions representative will be attending this event to share information on U-M's MSW & PhD programs. For more information, contact ssw.msw.info@umich.edu.
CASC students: please contact Alice Mishkin with any questions at amishkin@umich.edu.
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Child Welfare Student Association General Meeting
September 18, 2014 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET
Join us for our first meeting of the semester!
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Gerontology Learning Community Fall Social
September 18, 2014 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET
All School of Social Work students in Aging and those interested in Aging are welcome to this open house. Information about the Aging and Families concentration and introductions by students and faculty.
Evening schedule:
5:00 Mix and mingle with salad and pizza 5:20 GLC faculty introductions and welcome 5:30 Student panel presentation 6:00 Social timeFood and beverages will be provided.