Democracy is Social Work
Events & Materials
Social Work Related Events
“The 1619 Project” Podcast Discussion Group
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, & 15, 2024, 5-6 PM
Register by emailing Greer Hamilton ([email protected])
Electoral Wellness Series: Where Does Hope Go?
Social Justice Changemaker Lecture — Keynote with Nikole Hannah-Jones, Creator of the 1619 Project
Community Conversation: Communicating Across Political Differences at Work and Home
Access Audit Training with Detroit Disability Power and SSW Engage
In Person: Friday, October 18, 2024 12-2 PM
Virtual: Wednesday, October 23, 6-7:30 PM
Virtual: Wednesday, October 23, 6-7:30 PM
School of Social Work, ECC
Dialogue Deck: What Does It Mean to Be American? Embracing Differences of Beliefs Through Productive Dialogue
Electoral Wellness Series: Where Can the Future Take Us?
Weekly Voter Registration & Election Volunteering Tabling
Every Wednesday beginning September 25, 2024, 11 AM-1 PM
SSWB McGregor Commons
Voting Information & Resources
UMICH Votes
Learn more about voting as a student and voting resources on campus.
Vote.gov
The go-to resource for all things voting, including registration information for Ann Arbor, the state of Michigan, and across the nation.
BallotReady.org & Vote411.org
Both sites provide information about what is on the ballot, customized by location. (Enter your address to learn more about your local issues.)
Vote at UMMA
For the general election in November, UMMA will transform into a satellite location of the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office and a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to vote in Ann Arbor.
U-M Year of Democracy
The Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement offers Michigan expertise, events, explorations and opportunities to foster a culture of learning and curiosity as we work together for a flourishing democracy for all.
The Democracy is Social Work planning team includes students, staff, and faculty. Team members are: Kristy Carmichael, Daicia Price, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Abigail Eiler, Ronda Halsey, Greer Hamilton, Barb Hiltz, Justin Hodge, Caroline Lohr, Matthew Miller, Sadie Mrakuzic, Natasha Mwila, Savanah Rayyan, Fatima Salman, Sue Ann Savas, and Couper Tanko.