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Creating Resilient Communities: Your Role
February 8, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:15pm
This workshop will introduce participants to the Adverse Childhood Experience study. By highlighting the impact of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress, participants will be able to identify how specific experiences impact the health and social behaviors of individuals.
Michigan ACE's Initiative seeks to share invaluable information about the implications of ACE's in our communities as well strategies for prevention and healing.
Toxic stress experiences by members of target groups will be discussed. Resiliency strategies that professionals and community members can utilize to positively improve outcomes for children and families will be explored.Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
Room: ECC
Address: U-M School of Social Work School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 -
Philanthropy and Evaluation
February 8, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
This mini-course will focus on issues of contemporary philanthropy and the ways in which both philanthropic entities and their grantees can evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of philanthropic investments.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
Room: B684 SSWB
Address: School of Social Work School of Social Work 1080 South University Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 -
The Learning Community on Poverty and Inequality Speaker Series presents: The ACA Medicaid Expansion in Michigan and Financial Health
February 8, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Sarah Miller's research interests are in health economics and, in particular, the short-term and long-term effects of public policies that expand health insurance coverage. In addition to her work on health economics, she is also a principal investigator in the Y Combinator Basic Income Randomized Controlled Trial. Her work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicaid, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, the Journal of Public Economics, and the Review of Economics and Statistics, among other journals. She has also been cited in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Economic Report of the President.
Miller is the Sanford R. Robertson Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, University of Michigan.
Room: 1636
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Beyond White Social Work: An Analytical Look at Social Work thru the Black Struggle
February 9, 2019 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
This event will look at social work/social science fields through the black struggle. The event was inspired by current/past experiences navigating academia, so it's focus is primarily centered on listening to understand black voices, as often black/poc experiences/pain are utilized as tools for others' learning. We have come together to organize a community event to present social work beyond a white professional framework, and dive into exploring the Black Struggle and the optics of Our contribution towards liberation. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Address: University of Michigan Detroit Center 3663 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48201 -
Motivational Interviewing for Social Workers
February 9, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Utilizing numerous materials including the Professional Training Videotape Series developed by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, this five-week series of 3-hour instruction and skill-building sessions will provide a basic introduction to Motivational Interviewing. Using the video material and supplemental handouts, along with lecture, role-playing and group discussion, this course will lay a foundation for participants to begin to develop their clinical skills in helping people accomplish change in areas of difficult behavior.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
Room: B684 SSWB
Address: U-M School of Social Work School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue TBD Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 -
Meet, Greet & Explore: Social Work Practice in Higher Education
February 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Join the Office of Field Instruction to discuss Social Work in Higher Education!
Come to:
Explore the application of social work in higher education
Learn about available field placements for Fall 2019
Connect with social workers working in higher education
Build your network
Eat lunch!
Room: B780
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
International Coffee Hour
February 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Office of Global Activities hosts bi-weekly coffee hour for all international students and visitors at the School of Social Work. It is a time to relax and get to know each other. This week, we have invited Dean Lynn Videka to be our guest. She will share and have discussion with us on the School's global vision.
Please join us! Boba tea will be provided if you RSVP before 10 AM on the day of the event.
Room: B684
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Building CASC Community: Senior Brinner!
February 12, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join the CASC Minor Senior Celebration Brinner (Breakfast For Dinner)!
Graduating seniors will participate in community building and networking activties, get information about graduation and graduation tickets, and celebrate your journey as a CASC Minor student. Participating students will also have an opportunity to record a statement about their experience in the minor, which will be featured at the CASC Minor graduation ceremony, May 3rd.
Join us for an opportunity to connect with others and celebrate!
Dinner will begin at 5:45PM
Room: ECC (1840)
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
CASC Info Session
February 13, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation!
Room: SSWB
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Field Educational Agreement Due
February 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
For all students currently enrolled in field, the Field Educational Agreement is due to the Office of Field Instruction for Review.
The Educational Agreement is not considered complete until the student AND the field instructor completes the steps for the Identifying Information and Assignments.
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106