Showing events starting from March 1, 2016 up to March 31, 2016
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National Association of Black Social Workers 48th Annual Conference
March 23, 2016 - 9:00 AM to March 25, 2016 4:00 PM ET
Admissions representatives and current MSW students will be exhibiting at the National Association of Black Social Workers 48th Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA to share information on the University of Michigan's MSW and PhD programs.
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Job Market Lunch-and-Search: Drop-In Event
March 23, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Wanting to do job market research but don't know where to start?
Join us for some lunch and an opportunity to sit with peers and do job market research. Drop-in for as long as you'd like!
This informal gathering will offer you a space to get together and look into jobs, areas, organizations, etc.
Jump start your job search - regardless of when you graduate!
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CASC Backpacking and Advising
March 23, 2016 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET
This event is a great chance for CASC students to check out the Fall 2016 CASC course guide, hear the inside scoop on CASC courses from the Student Advisory Board, and check in with the advising staff about courses. It is also a great time to socialize with other CASC students while enjoying free food!
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MSW General Information Session for CASC Preferred Admissions
March 24, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
This event is for students interested in learning more about receiving a masters degree in social work. Please note, this event is only open to declared CASC minors who are interested in the preferred admissions program. RSVP by emailing cascminor@umich.edu. Free lunch will be provided!
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Low-income families and the public and private safety net
March 25, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
During this talk, Dr. Natasha Pilkauskas, Assistant Professor, Gerald. R. Ford School of Public Policy, will examine how low-income families often use a combination of private and public supports to make ends meet.
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Navigating Change in the Social Sector
March 28, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
As the nonprofit sector changes (social innovation, hybridization, strategic philanthropy, collective impact) we need certain skills to be prepared and successful in this changing environment.
Come hear from Professor Mat Despard about how social workers can think about these issues and how MSW students can start to think about opportunities and pathways to launch their career.
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Careers in Aging - Documentary and Discussion of "How to Live Forever"
March 29, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
You are invited to join the Geriatric Learning Community and Sigma Phi Omega (geriatric honor society) at the SSW to learn more about our aging world. Join us to follow director Mark Wexler's journey in search of immortality. Learn from the secrets of centenarians, scientists, healthcare professionals and more. Discussion to follow film and lunch to be provided.
For more information, please contact Ling Lin (linling@umich.edu) or Ani Grigorian (anigrig@umich.edu).
As a bonus, take the online quiz to test your knowledge on gerontology. Students who take this quiz and attend one Careers in Aging event will be entered to win a prize. Winners will be picked at the panel event on 4/12.
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NASW Michigan Annual Conference
March 30, 2016 - 7:00 AM to April 1, 2016 3:30 PM ET
Admissions representives will attend the NASW Michigan Annual Conference to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
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Top Ten Tips for Negotiating Your Salary
March 30, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Feel better prepared to negotiate your salary. This workshop will explore ways of preparing for your negotiation, when it is best to negotiate and what to say. Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, is presenting.
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Diversity-Equity-Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
March 30, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
This SSW faculty workshop allows participants to gain insight and understanding to work with students with disabilities. The first part of this workshop is a disability awareness and understanding training, an interactive presentation about appropriately interacting with people who have disabilities, anticipating disability issues, and recognizing barriers. The workshop is designed to assist professors and staff to have diversity, equity and inclusion of people with disabilities in their courses and programs utilizing principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its implementation for social work practice. Additionally, the workshop will be discussing specific ways to look at assistive technology and ways to create appropriate accommodations and inclusive participation.
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