School of Social Work Events Calendar
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SSW Meeting - Executive Committee
March 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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The World Café: The Crossroads of Social Work and Business
March 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Join us on March 25, 2025, from 12-1:30 pm in Blau Colloquium for an interdisciplinary conversation hosted by the SSW Flourish Office and the Office of DEI at Ross. This event will bring together participants interested in the intersection of social work and business. All participants will engage in open dialogue about how these two disciplines connect and share common themes promoting wellness, leadership, and problem-solving.
This dialogue session will use the World Café Model featuring rotating small-group discussions.
Lunch is provided.
RSVP deadline is March 21st.
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Coalition Building Teach-In & Advocacy Sign-Making
March 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Coalitions have long been powerful tools for driving change, uniting individuals and organizations around shared goals that extend beyond the capacity of any single entity. From information sharing to advocacy for major policy shifts, coalition-building is essential for fostering collaboration and impact.
This peer-led teach-in will provide foundational knowledge, tools, and skills to help students and organizations start or strengthen a coalition. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will explore key aspects of coalition building, including defining its importance, understanding the steps involved, identifying necessary skills, and strategizing ways to overcome challenges.
To bring theory into action, the session will conclude with a creative advocacy sign-making activity. Participants will design and craft signs that amplify the messages of their causes, practicing coalition-building strategies in real time through collective advocacy.
Learning OutcomesBy the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Define coalition and its significance in advocacy and social change
Understand the steps involved in building a coalition
Identify key skills necessary for coalition-building
Recognize challenges and develop strategies to navigate them
Reflect on ways to enhance coalition-building efforts in their own communities
Join us for this engaging and hands-on session where we will learn, strategize, and create together!
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Self-Care for Social Workers Workshop
March 28, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
Self-care is a professional and ethical obligation for social workers. What does it look like to engage in regular, intentional, effective self-care? In this 60-minute workshop, we will explore what self-care looks like in practice and share specific strategies to manage stress and improve well-being. Students who attend this session may count this workshop as field hours with approval from their field instructor. Interested students can sign up for the workshop at the link below and will receive a zoom invite the day of the event.
This workshop is for enrolled students in the School of Social Work only.
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Trans* Day Of Visibility
March 31, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
The School of Social Work FLOURISH Office invites you to celebrate the trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming communities at our annual event for Trans* Day of Visibility!
Trans* Day of Visibility (TDOV) takes place on March 31st each year. TDOV is a day dedicated to celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming communities. Join us for a TDOV celebration featuring lunch, trans* trivia, and a keynote address. Both members of the trans* community and allies are encouraged to attend this celebration.
For those joining online, a Zoom link will be provided after registration and shortly before the event.
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SSW Commencement Information Session for May 2025 Graduates - Virtual
March 31, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
This online session for students graduating in May 2025 will provide the opportunity to learn more about the School of Social Work commencement proceedings! Topics covered will include Day-of ceremony information and the opportunity to ask questions.
All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.
Note: Our School of Social Work ceremony is separate from the main university ceremony held at Michigan Stadium. The information covered in this presentation will only pertain to the School of Social Work ceremony.
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For Prospective Students - Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
April 1, 2025 - 6:00 PM ET
What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work. Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program.
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Come to Ann Arbor and Taste the World!: Three Future Jewish Food Writers on Their Time as U-M Students in the 1960s and 70s
April 2, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM ET
Come to Ann Arbor and Taste the World!: Three Future Jewish Food Writers on Their Time as U-M Students in the 1960s and 70s with Joan Nathan, Ruth Reichl, and Zingerman's Ari Weinzweig. Please RSVP here.
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Detroit Scholars Program Student-Alumni Mixer
April 3, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET
We are excited to announce the Detroit Scholars Program Alumni Mixer, an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as both current students and alumni of the program come together. This event will feature a dynamic panel with alumni sharing their experiences, structured networking sessions to facilitate meaningful connections, and a chance for informal mingling. The mixer aims to create mentorship opportunities, provide valuable career advice, and strengthen the Detroit Scholars community. With professional headshots, networking discussions, and insights on navigating post-school life, this event is designed to help you build connections that will last long after graduation.
This event is In-Person Only.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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LGBTQIA+ Youth: Recognizing, Responding and Managing Emotional Pain
April 4, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM ET
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for youth between the ages of 13-24. According to the National Council on Behavioral Health, youth that identify as LGBTQIA+ are 300% more at risk for attempting suicide and have identified rejection and negative reactions from family and social supports as precepitating factors to causing distress. Suicide and self harm have been identified as the solutions to address mental, emotional, and social distresses that don't have a perceived solution. Youth engaged in child welfare programs have an increased rate of exposure to trauma and increased risk to engage in behaviors that are harmful. This course will provide an overview of the prevalence of mental health concerns of LGBTQIA+ youth, introduce emotional pain as a concept to consider as a need to manage in treatment and methods to deliver services in accordance to ethical standards and obligations.