Showing events starting from October 1, 2015 up to October 31, 2015
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Workshop: Working with Older Adult Immigrants
October 22, 2015 - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM ET
This workshop will explore issues related to aging among immigrants. Different categories of older adult immigrants will be described and adjustment issues, including mental health issues, cultural adaptation and role reversal will be discussed. Some of the cultural barriers to using services and programs will be examined, as well as special citizenship and civil rights issues that apply to older people.
3.0 Social Work CEUs
SpeakersMira Sussman, LMSW
Ruby Robinson, JD
Continental Breakfast. Free with pre-registration.
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Online Placement Application Materials Due for Global Scholars, National Placements, and JCLP National and Global Placements
October 22, 2015 (all day)
Online Placement Application Materials due for Global Scholars and National Placements.
Paper applications due for JCLP National and Global Placements.
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International Opportunities Fair
October 22, 2015 - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET
The International Opportunities Fair is a great way to connect with organizations with an international focus right here on campus! We expect 50-60 organizations and 400+ students to participate in the event. The Fair includes:
Internships/Short-term Work Abroad Programs/Organizations
Study-Internship Programs/Organizations
Volunteer/Teaching Abroad Programs/Organizations
Graduate School Programs
Organizations with full-time positions (eg: government organizations with international focus)
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San Francisco Idealist Grad. Fair:
October 22, 2015 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.
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Lost in Translation Story Due Date
October 22, 2015 - 11:45 PM ET
Share your international adventures in this Moth-like storytelling event! U-M students, faculty and staff are invited to submit a story to share to the U-M Community.
Submit your story at the Lost in Translation Submit Your Story website.
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Central Michigan University MSW Graduate Fair
October 23, 2015 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET
Admissions representatives will attend the Central Michigan University MSW Graduate Fair to share information on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
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MSW & PhD Prospective Student Information Session
October 23, 2015 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET
Join us at the U-M Detroit Center to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW and PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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Crisis in Context Conference Keynote Speaker Óscar Martínez
October 23, 2015 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Óscar Martínez is a Salvadoran journalist and author of The Beast: Riding the Rails and Dodgine Narcos on the Migrant Trail.
On Saturday October 24, from 8:30 am - 4 pm the conference continues bringing together activists, academics, journalists, and social workers to examine the origins of the wave of immigrants from Central America, what is driving them to migrate, and the responses of governments and communities.
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Crisis in Context Conference: Central American Migration & Social Justice
October 24, 2015 - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET
This conference brings together activists, academics, journalists, and social workers to examine the origins of the wave of immigrants from Central America, what is driving them to migrate, and the responses of governments and communities.
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DECLARE Retreat
October 24, 2015 - 9:00 AM to October 25, 2015 1:00 PM ET
CASC is in its second year of hosting the DECLARE retreat. The retreat will focus around critical social identity reflection, community engagement, and self-development. All students interested in learning more about the retreat can email cascminor@umich.edu.