School of Social Work Events Calendar

January 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

The National Day of Racial Healing – always held the Tuesday after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – centers around experiences rooted in truth-telling, offering people, organizations and communities a day set aside for racial healing, bringing people together to take collective action for a more just and equitable world.

This event is a hybrid option and will be held in person and over Zoom.

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February 3, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

As we dive into the new semester, we are excited to invite you to our Winter Writing Retreat—a perfect opportunity to kickstart your writing projects, applications, and assignments with support and camaraderie.

Our retreat is open to students, staff, and faculty, offering a relaxed environment to make progress on your individual writing endeavors. Whether you’re crafting a research paper, working on your application for a Global Independent Study (due March 2nd), polishing up your resume, or simply looking to carve out focused writing time, this event is for you!

Here's what you can expect:

One-on-One Consultations: Meet with our Writing & Study Skills Coordinator, Betsy Williams from Career Services feedback and guidance.

Quiet Writing Spaces: Enjoy designated areas for focused writing.

Community Support: Connect with fellow writers, share progress, and stay motivated.

Refreshments: Complimentary snacks and beverages to keep you energized.

Held in collaboration with the Office of Global Activities, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Career Services. 

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February 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET

Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school and structural levels. This workgroup was established in 2019 after the community took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshops and builds on their anti-racist community organizing model. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.

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March 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET

Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school and structural levels. This workgroup was established in 2019 after the community took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshops and builds on their anti-racist community organizing model. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings. 

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