Showing events starting from October 1, 2016 up to October 31, 2016

October 25, 2016 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET

Global health offers a range of career possibilities, from academia, to the non-profit, governmental, and for-profit sectors. Come hear about some career opportunities and learn how to better prepare for the global health careers of the future.

October 25, 2016 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET

Programs for teaching and volunteering abroad offer a vast range of opportunities in fields such as health, social work, natural resources and teaching English. Positions are available for undergraduate and graduate/professional students, as well as for those about to graduate. Find out about some well-established programs and follow up with their representatives (and others) at the International Opportunities Fair the following day.

October 26, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Looking for more information on the licensure process for Social Work professionals?

Bring your lunch and Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will present and answer questions about the licensure process.

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October 26, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Students interested in Global Work can attend information session to learn more about Cross-Cultural Solutions.

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October 26, 2016 - 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Interested in learning more about receiving a master's degree in social work? Come to this event to learn more! 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.

October 26, 2016 - 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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October 26, 2016 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

Join us for Dean Lynn Videka's inaugural presentation, "Grand Challenges for the Future of Social Work".

October 26, 2016 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET

The course will review studies showing self-help groups including 12-step groups provide a huge amount of service and involve nearly as many people as professional services. Studies related to the benefits and risks of self-help groups will also be reviewed. Special attention will be given to how providers and their agencies can coordinate their activities with self-help groups. Specific strategies that add value to professional services will be discussed. The focus will be on how self-help can enhance professional services, and in turn how professional services can enhance the self-help experience. Ethical issues related to the autonomy of self-help groups and the propriety of professional involvement will be explored in relation to a variety of groups including 12-step groups. Similarities and differences between online and in person groups will be discussed. Patterns of self-help use by various cultural groups will be examined with a view toward mitigating existing disparities. Patterns of self-help use...

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