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Rising Wealth Inequality: Causes, Consequences, and Potential Responses
April 24, 2015 - 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET
The University of Michigan's National Poverty Center, Ford School of Public Policy, School of Social Work, and Panel Study of Income Dynamics will host a one-day conference on "Rising Wealth Inequality. Causes, Consequences, and Potential Responses" (organized by Fabian Pfeffer, Robert Schoeni, and Trina Shanks). The conference will bring together diverse perspectives on wealth inequality, including political scientists, sociologists, and economists.
If you are interested in attending, please register ASAP by sending an email to Sharon Disney (sdisney@umich.edu) or call for questions (734-615-6973).
The preliminary agenda is below.
Session 1: Patterns of Wealth Inequality Time Description Presenter 9:00am - 9:45am Wealth inequality in the U.S.: Is the One Percent Permeable? Lisa Keister, Duke University 9:45am - 10:30am Wealth Inequality in the United States since 1913 Gabriel Zucman, London School of Economics 10:30am - 10:45am Break 10:45am - 11:30am The Widening Racial Wealth Gap Thomas Shapiro, Brandeis University 11:30am - 12:15pm Lunch Break Session 2: Consequences of Wealth Inequality Time Description Presenter 12:15pm - 1:00pm The Intergenerational Consequences of Wealth Inequality Fabian Pfeffer, University of Michigan 1:00pm - 1:45pm Economic Inequality and Political Representation Larry Bartels, Vanderbilt University 1:45pm - 2:00pm Break Session 3: Responses to Wealth Inequality Time Description Presenter 2:00pm - 2:45pm Is Universal and Progressive Asset Building Possible? Evidence from a Social Experiment and Policy Influence Michael Sherraden, Washington University 2:45pm - 3:00pm Break 3:00pm - 3:45pm The Economics of Wealth Taxation Wojciech Kopczuk, Columbia University 3:45pm - 4:30pm Taxing the Rich: Fairness and Fiscal Sacrifice over Two Centuries Ken Scheve, Stanford University 4:30pm - 4:45pm Wrap-up 4:45pm - 5:30pm Reception (Wine & Cheese) -
Woman and Infants Mental Health Program - Perinatal Depression: Why be concerned and what we can do about it?
April 24, 2015 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry & Depression - Please Join the Women and Infants Mental Health Program Guest Speaker: Sherryl Goodman, PhD Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor Dept. of Psychology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University
“My research is focused on developmental psychopathology with a specific interest in the mechanisms by which mothers with depression may transmit psychopathology to their children. Within a developmental psychopathology perspective, I am particularly interested in risk and protective factors and vulnerabilities to the development of psychopathology among children of depressed mothers. I am also interested in the development of evidence-based approaches to the prevention of perinatal depression and examining the potential benefits of such interventions to the infants. I have a long history of NIMH funding, including as PI of “The Impact of Maternal Depression, Anxiety, and Stress on Infant Vulnerabilities to the Development of Psychopathology (part of the Center for P50 MH077928-02 “Perinatal Stress and Gene Influences: Pathways to Infant vulnerability”).”
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MSW Prospective Student Webinar
April 24, 2015 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
The session will be interactive, allowing participants to ask any questions that they have.
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Alumni Day of Service - Ann Arbor
April 25, 2015 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Help fight hunger with your fellow SSW alumni in a morning of service at Food Gatherers. We will be sorting and repackaging food to distribute to our hungry neighbors in Washtenaw County. Friends and family (ages 8+ with a parent, 14+ as an individual) are welcome.
Hosted by the School of Social Work Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Alumni Relations Committee of the Alumni Board of Governors.
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Alumni Day of Service - Grand Rapids
April 25, 2015 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
CancelledJoin your fellow SSW alumni at Dégagé Ministries, an organization providing help and hope to homeless and disadvantaged individuals in our community.Volunteers will first participate in a tour and overview of Dégagé, followed by volunteer projects. Projects may include sorting donations, deep cleaning projects, a neighborhood walk to clean up trash, or a project to help promote programs.
Hosted by the School of Social Work Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Alumni Relations Committee of the Alumni Board of Governors.
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Alumni Day of Service - Detroit
April 25, 2015 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Join your fellow SSW alumni in an afternoon of service at American Indian Health and Family Services (AIHFS), a non-profit health center serving the Native American community of Southeastern Michigan, where we will work with AIHFS youth in their garden.
Hosted by the School of Social Work Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Alumni Relations Committee of the Alumni Board of Governors.
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Final Educational Agreements Due
April 27, 2015 (all day)
Final Educational Agreements are due to the Office of Field Instruction.
The Educational Agreement is not considered complete until the student completes and submits their End of Term (Tab 3), and the Field Instructor rates the student's Practice Behaviors in Assignments (Tab 2) and completes and approves Tab 3. OFI recommends that the student submits their End of Term information (including their Key Learning Experience) to their Field Instructor at least one week before the due date to allow the Field Instructor time to review and complete their steps.
Questions or concerns? Contact ssw.ofi@umich.edu.
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Final Educational Agreement Due
April 27, 2015 (all day)
The Educational Agreement is due to the Office of Field Instruction for review.
The Educational Agreement is not considered complete until the student completes and submits their End of Term (Tab 3), and the Field Instructor rates the student's Practice Behaviors in Assignments (Tab 2) and completes and approves Tab 3. OFI recommends that the student submits their End of Term information (including their Key Learning Experience) to their Field Instructor at least one week before the due date to allow the Field Instructor time to review and complete their steps.
Questions or concerns? Contact ssw.ofi@umich.edu.
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Faculty Retreat
April 28, 2015 - 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM ET
SSW Faculty Retreat at the Michigan Union in the Kuenzel Room.
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Wear Denim to Support Denim Day - Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault Month
April 29, 2015 (all day)
Denim Day is April 29 and is based on an incident of rape where the assailant's case was dismissed due to the fact that the victim's jeans were "'so tight" that she supposedly had to consent in order to get them off. The denim began a symbol of the many misconceptions surrounding sexual violence and to bring awareness of the societal idealization of victim blaming.
There will be a table at the U-M SSW to raise awareness about Safehouse (resource for female victims of abuse) and Denim Day. Information will be available via brochures/flyers and an advocate from Safehouse on April 11. Please wear denim (jeans, jacket, vest etc.) on April 29 to show your support.