Showing events starting from November 1, 2014 up to November 30, 2014

November 19, 2014 - 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM ET

The 2014 Fedele F. and Iris M. Fauri Memorial Conference will address issues of children, adolescents and gun violence, focusing on youth as both victims and offenders. The day-long conference featuring national and local speakers is organized by the School of Social Work’s Child Welfare Learning Community. A primary objective of the conference is to discuss critical issues related to gun violence and identify promising solutions. 

Presentations

Desmond Patton, University of Michigan School of Social Work
The digital contagion of youth violence on Twitter

Andrew Papachristos, Yale University
Connected in Crime: How Network Science can Help Address the Youth Gun Violence Epidemic

Patrick Carter, University of Michigan Injury Center
Emergency Department Interventions for Youth Firearm Violence

Conference Video

November 19, 2014 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

This brown bag will feature a presentation by Su Crabb and John Tropman called "Suddenly I'm a Manager." The presentation is very relevant for both macro and micro concentrators. Many interpersonal practice or clinical social workers find themselves in a managerial position shortly after graduating from the program. Tips and tricks to navigating this process will be presented and discussed.

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November 19, 2014 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

There are many different approaches in the field of program evaluation.  Utilization-focused evaluation, highlighting the usefulness of the evaluation for the clients and users, fits well within the social work framework.  At the end of this Evaluation Lunch 'n Learn Series, particiapnts will be able to: (1) identify the core components of utilization-focused evaluation; (2) explain the applicability of utilization-focused evaluation in the field of social work; and (3) begin to implement the key strategies of utilization-focused evaluation.

Feel free to bring your own lunch.

This event is sponsored by the Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group.

November 19, 2014 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

An admissions representative will be coming to the Saginaw Valley State University Health & Human Services Fair to share information on U-M's MSW & PhD programs. For more information, contact ssw.msw.info@umich.edu.

November 20, 2014 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET

OFI Presents "Running From Crazy:"

'Running from Crazy' is a documentary examining the personal journey of model and actress Mariel Hemingway, the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, as she strives for a greater understanding of her family history of suicide and mental illness. Through stunning archival footage of the three Hemingway sisters and intimate verite moments with Mariel herself, the film examines the remarkable though often heartbreaking Hemingway legacy. As Mariel comes to terms with the tragedies of her family's past that have shaped the course of her life, deeply hidden secrets are revealed and truths emerge. Through it all, Mariel finds a way to overcome a similar fate for herself and her daughters, brings awareness to an issue she's deeply passionate about, and discovers an inner strength and peace.' - IMDB Movie Summary

With conversation following on Hollywood and Mental Illness.

November 21, 2014 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and concepts are useful tools to help increasesense of self, improve behavior associated with dysregulated emotion. Ineffective behaviors usually appear when emotion is intense. DBT concepts and skills help people to have more control over behavior when situations increase the potential for acting on high emotion. Professionals will also learn skills to manage their own emotions as they help others. This training will give practical, researched strategies for everyone present in the service of helping adults, adolescents,and families we serve as well as our own individual lives and professional practice.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 21, 2014 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation! 

November 21, 2014 - 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 and PhD Programs. 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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