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August 9, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Join us for our next meeting, to discuss Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson.

Just Mercy is a memoir of an idealistic young lawyer, and his fight to overturn unjust convications and to end mass incarceration. The book has won numerous awards. Read more at https://eji.org/just-mercy

Learn more about the SSW Book Club.

All members of the SSW community are invited. Feel free to bring your lunch.

August 9, 2018 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

Yoonsun Han, ( '12 PhD) is an Assistant Professor at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea. Her interests are in child and adolescent development, and advanced quantitative methods. She has particular interests in antisocial behavior among children and adolescents.  Professor Han is a graduate of the Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Sociology.

Professor Han will give an overall introduction of the 3-year research project that she leads on bullying. She will share some primary findings from analyzing social big data that her research team has found during the second year of her project. 

August 10, 2018 ET

August 11, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

We invite you and your family to join us for an afternoon of fun activities and networking with alumni and friends!

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August 13, 2018 - 5:00 PM ET

For all students currently enrolled in field, the Final Educational Agreement is due to the Office of Field Instruction.

The Educational Agreement is not considered complete until the student completes and submits their End of Term (Tab 3), and the Field Instructor rates the student's Practice Behaviors in Assignments (Tab 2) and completes and approves Tab 3.  OFI recommends that the student submits their End of Term information (including their Key Learning Experience) to their Field Instructor at least one week before thedue date to allow the Field Instructor time to review and complete their steps.

August 16, 2018 ET

August 20, 2018 ET

August 27, 2018 - 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM ET

Please join the Jewish Communal Leadership Program students for our annual Community Welcome Breakfast!

"Coffee, Community, and Conversation"

This annual event is a great opportunity to connect incoming and returning JCLP students with community members over breakfast and thoughtful conversation.

Please note that this event is held at Michigan Hillel (address below). On-street parking is available across Hill Street on Lincoln Ave and Olivia Ave. The Forest Avenue Parking Structure (650 S Forest Ave) is the closest parking garage.

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August 27, 2018 - 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET

This Fall 2018 SSW International Student Orientation session will provide information for incoming MSW international students. Lunch will be provided.

Please note that all incoming MSW students are expected to attend Fall SEED Orientation, which is scheduled for August 28 - 31.

If you were not able to join the Welcome Webinar for International Students, please view a recording of the Welcome Webinar.

The Mandatory International Center check-in will be a part of the International Student Orientation session and the following items are required to complete your check-in.

You must bring the original and a photocopy (make the copies after you have entered the U.S.) of the following documents:

Passport (picture page and current U.S. visa page)

I-20 (page 1) or DS-2019 (page 1)

Form I-94

August 28, 2018 ET

August 28, 2018 - 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM ET

Tentative SEED Orientation Schedule

August 28, 2018 - 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM ET

Tentative SEED Orientation Schedule

August 28, 2018 to September 3, 2018

Share, Explore, Engage, Discover (SEED) is the School of Social Work's orientation experience. 

New Student SEED Orientation for MSW students will be held on August 28, 29, and 30, with optional social activities tentatively scheduled for August 31, September 1, 2, and 3.

Various activities will provide great opportunities to meet and connect with MSW students, faculty, and staff. During SEED Orientation students will also receive their faculty advisor assignment and attend a pre-field instruction workshop (if starting field in the fall term).

Session on Professional Development (Video)

SEED Orientation Schedule

SEED Orientation Optional Social Events

August 29, 2018 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

REQUIRED Pre-field orientation workshop (field credit given) for all incoming foundation field instruction (SW515) students with Fall 2018 placement start

August 29, 2018 - 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM ET

REQUIRED Pre-field orientation workshop (field credit given) for all incoming advanced field instruction (SW691) students with Fall 2018 placement start (advanced standing, transfer, and foundation exempt students)