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February 5, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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February 6, 2019 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Join the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Minor to learn about the importance of social justice in Public Health. CASC/SPH students will be at the front desk in SPH1, come hang out with them and grab a free slice of pizza! 

February 6, 2019 - 11:00am to 2:00pm

You're invited to join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for our winter open house! Come drop in to learn more about what the office has been working on, and the upcoming initiatives planned for this semester. Participants can come and go freely during this event. Light refreshments will be available. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to participate.

February 6, 2019 - 11:30am to 2:00pm

Join the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Minor to learn about the importance of social justice in Public Policy.  This event provides you with an opportunity to network with current and prospective CASC students in the Ford School of Public Policy and is hosted by CASC-Ford student, Caroline Kelly.

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February 6, 2019 - 5:00pm

The University of Michigan School of Social Work is pleased to present Juliana Huxtable live in performance at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre for the 2018 Martin Luther King Symposium. Huxtable is a NYC-based artist, DJ and poet whose work probes the perception and presentation of identity, history and online communities.  Her performance marks Michigan Social Work’s first commissioned artist in over 20 years, as a part of the Social Justice Art Collection.

Huxtable will present a new iteration of her performance work highlighting her compelling use of language, and collaborations in music, projection, and lighting design.  Featuring instrumental performances by her frequent collaborators, the pianist, percussionist, and composer Joe Heffernan, Detroit-based harpist Ahya Simone with lighting design by Michael Potvin. Through Huxtable’s explorations, one may contemplate the power and powerlessness of the body as well as its dispossession in relation to technology, violence, and blackness.

In conjunction with SW713 :  Art and Design for Social Work, Social Justice and Community Change Instructed by Professor Larry Gant.

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Doors at 4:30 PM

5 PM Performance

Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre

Free

Huxtable’s work is also included in the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s presentation of Art in the Age of the Internet, 1989 to Today. Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, the exhibition examines the radical impact of internet culture on visual art since the invention of the web in 1989. This exhibition presents more than forty works across a variety of media—painting, performance, photography, sculpture, video, and web-based projects. It features work by some of the most important artists working today, including Judith Barry, Juliana Huxtable, Pierre Huyghe, Josh Kline, Laura Owens, Trevor Paglen, Seth Price, Cindy Sherman, Frances Stark, and Martine Syms.

December 15, 2018, to April 7, 2019

University of Michigan Museum of Art

Huxtable will also give a Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture.

February 7, 2018,  5:15 PM

Michigan Theater

Major funding was provided by The Faculty Alliance for Diversity at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

Michigan Social Work gratefully acknowledges for their support, The Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design, The University of Michigan Museum of Art, The Institute for Research on Woman and
Gender, and The Spectrum Center.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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!

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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.

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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

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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! 

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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.

February 14, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

A client's spiritual beliefs can significantly influence their behavior, cultural norms, schemas, how they deal with trauma, etc. Not to mention how spirituality impacts our personal lives as social workers! Come join the Interfaith Alliance in Spirituality Speed Dating where we will discuss spirituality and its impact on our work as social workers, our client's lives, our own lives, and how we can incorporate spirituality in our DEI and social justice efforts. A panel discussion will follow.

Lunch is provided.

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February 14, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW and PhD in Social Wok and Social Science programs. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more. 

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February 15, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course focuses on the real community and personal impact of a public policy with sweeping national controversy, many deaths, and significant questions about social justice, racial discrimination, and even intent in the constitution. Because it is a mini-course, rather than a full course, this course will concentrate on one aspect of immigration policy? undocumented immigrants and the public policy strategy of enforcement for undocumented immigrants at the border and in the interior of the country. Along with discussion of the policies and practices of enforcement, we will bring local enforcement activities to the table and examine their impact on people, families, and Michigan communities. The discussion will have a global, national, state, and a local component. Students in this course will acquire the skills to critically analyze this aspect of immigration policy and its controversies. and about community and organization responses and activism.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 15, 2019 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Sponsored by the Veroff-Luke Fund, to honor the memory and to promote the core values and principles of two of our highly respected and well-loved colleagues, Joseph Veroff and Katherine Pavelka Luke. 

The reception will begin at 1:30 PM with the program directly following at 2:00 PM.

February 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will offer a working definition of terms, including Transgender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Intersex, Gender Nonconforming, Non Binary, Intersex, Gender Transition, and Ally. Language and terminology will be examined with emphasis on using affirming language and avoiding offensive terminology. ...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 18, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

The artists from Las Cafeteras, a six-piece band known for remixing roots music and telling modern-day stories discuss how they have incorporated activism and community engagement into their musical practice in their Los Angeles community and on the road.

This event is free and open to the public.

The event is presented by the University Musical Society and Co-sponsored by the Center for World Performance Studies, EXCEL, La Casa, LSA Latino/a Studies, MESA, and the School of Social Work.

February 18, 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Ignacio G. Hutiá Xeiti Rivera (they/them) is a trans and queer activist of color with over 20 years of experience in anti-oppression and sexual liberation work including topics of: consent, sexual survivorship, and sex after sexual violence. Their work continues to center those at the margins, particularly people of color and those with queer and trans identities.

February 19, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join the Community Action and Social Change Minor in our first study tables of the semester! Come by the CASC office in Room 3640 of the School of Social Work to enjoy food, build community with prospective and current CASC students, and use our office space for homework! 

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February 20, 2019 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

You are invited to our third annual CASC OUT. This is a day where CASC Students can share stories of how they CASC on campus and in our larger communites and where Prospective CASC Students can learn more about the minor and the type of work they will do as part of the program. CASC OUT will be in celebration with World Day of Social Justice on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. 

What is World Day of Social Justice? The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice in 2007. Observance of World Day of Social Justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.

Fore more information: http://www.un.org/en/events/socialjusticeday/

Join us at the Haven/Mason Hall Posting wall from 11AM-3PM and around campus to build community with people who committed to social justice, learn more about the minor, and talk with current CASC students.  Everyone is aslo encouraged to wear their CASC CHANGE T-Shirt and spread the word about CASC during this day, so if you need a shirt or other materials, stop by the CASC office (3833 SSW) for supplies!

We look forward to you celebrating with us and sharing news about the important work happening in our communities and beyond.

February 20, 2019 (all day)

20-month Peace Corps applicants apply for field (in event that they are not accepted into the Peace Corps)

February 20, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Sponsored by the Veroff-Luke Fund, to honor the memory and to promote the core values and principles of two of our highly respected and well-loved colleagues, Joseph Veroff and Katherine Pavelka Luke. 

The reception will begin at 1:00 PM with the program directly following at 1:30 PM. 

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February 20, 2019 - 5:00pm

2nd year continuing students planning to stay at the same placement must still fill out this form to verify their plan with the Office of Field Instruction.

February 21, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Professional social workers need to develop effective personal and professional strategies to effectively address ethical issues and challenges related to the use of social media in their practice. This webinar will utilize the 2017 NASW, ASWB, CSWE, and CSWA Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice and the NASW Code of Ethics to assist participants in exploring practice implications related to online networking (ON) and social media use. Participants will explore core ethical concepts that guide practice and define their personal and professional responsibilities with regard to risk management, as well as help them discover the benefits of sound agency policies related to the ethical use of ON and social media.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 21, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Celebrate Black History Month with the DEI Office in friendly competition with a trivia night! Dinner and prizes will be provided. 

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February 21, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Join us for a brief presentation and following discussion about "Muslim Garb". We will discuss topics related to Muslim dress and the connections between culture and religion. Food from Pizza House will be provided.

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February 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Professor Edith C. Kieffer, MPH, Ph.D., University of Michigan School of Social Work, conducts research addressing health and health care disparities. She has extensive experience planning, conducting and analyzing data from qualitative formative research and intervention research studies in community and health care settings, including randomized clinical trials. Kieffer is a co-Investigator for the evaluation of the Healthy Michigan Plan Medicaid expansion. She is leading qualitative studies around Michigan that explore the experiences of beneficiaries and health care providers, and the impact of Medicaid coverage, including its requirements and incentives, on access to and use of care, beneficiary health and other outcomes.

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February 25, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:45pm

The Association of Black Social Workers would like to invite you to a Black Panther Viewing Party. Join us for some fun, soul food, and a brief discussion following the film! There will be catering through Cuppy's Best Soul Food restaurant located in Ypsilanti.

This event was supported in collaboration with the Center for Educational Outreach, SSW DEI Office, Office of Student Services, and professor Daicia Price.

February 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm

Join the students from the Fall 2018 Facing Race mini-course in a conversation around racial equity as we explore themes of: accountability, decolonization, challenging viewpoints, digging deeper and changing the narrative. Let's share what we can commit to doing to 'change the game' to address racial equity in the School of Social Work and beyond. This is a collaborative space for students, faculty, and staff.

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February 28, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

The Common Roots planning committee is proud to announce our first event, the Faculty and Staff of Color Meet and Greet. This event gives students an opportunity to connect with one another and provide networking opportunities for the School of Social Work's faculty and staff of color.

Common Roots is a planning committee consisting of members from the Office of Student Services, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, the LatinX Social Work Coalition, the Associaition of Black Social Workers and the Black Radical Healing Pathways.

For more information please feel free to contact the planning committee, commonroots@umich.edu. 

Dinner will be served and doors will open at 5:00 PM, the event will formally begin at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. 

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March 1, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:15pm

Suicide is a significant public health issue. Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth and young adults from ages 10 - 24. Many social workers engaged in clinical practice have encountered patients who have a history or current presenting issue of suicidal ideation - some with a plan and intent to die. Social workers have long been required to assess the severity of a patient's suicidal behaviors and depressive symptoms. Emotional pain is identified as a core clinical factor for understanding suicide during the assessment and intervention process (Verrocchio et. al, 2016).

This workshop will give special attention how cultural connectivity, attachment styles, traumatic events and substance use impact a patient's experiences of emotional pain influence suicidal behaviors over the lifespan.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 1, 2019 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Doctors, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, front office staff, and everyone else in the medical field interact with members of the LGBTQIA+ community on a regular basis, yet members of this community are more likely to be refused health care, be blamed for their medical issues due to their identities, and often choose to avoid health care settings due to these issues. This workshop supports providers on how to make health care settings more inclusive, providing training on the language relating to the LGBTQIA+ community, and help medical professionals optimize their workplaces into somewhere welcoming to all those needing health care.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 2, 2019

March 5, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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March 7, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid.  Stay for a reception immediatelly following to meet current students and alumni of the School of Social Work.

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March 7, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us for a special reception to reconnect with alumni and meet current School of Social Work students interested in working in the DC area. 

March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019 - 8:30am to 11:00am

The School of Social Work Research Office, in collaboration with the Joint PhD Program in Social Work and Social Science and the Office of Global Activities, invites you to the 2019 Research Day celebration.  As part of this celebration, accepted PhD students will have the opportunity to meet SSW faculty and students, and learn more about our community. We will also discuss interdisciplinary methods, approaches and theories we have used to conduct global research, and we will develop research plans for the future.

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March 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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March 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Happy Social Work Month!

“Elevate Social Work” 

Social Work Month is celebrated in March.  It's a time to recognize our work as leaders in making society a better place.

Our kick-off celebration will be held just before the Town Hall meeting on Monday, March 11th at 12 noon.

WHY?

Social workers are trained to examine and address life’s problems in a holistic way. They elevate and empower people, giving them the ability to solve problems, cope with personal roadblocks and get the resources they need to succeed.

Come join us there will be a welcome by the Dean and others along with food and giveaways! 

March 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Dr. Wilson's presentation "Understanding and Treating the Condition of Poverty" brings a new understanding of poverty as an environmentally-based, diagnosable and treatable condition. This paradigm shift serves to undermine the character flaw mentality that promotes shame and stigma while promoting a science based approach to care. Using this framework, Dr. Wilson then presents the first evidence based standards of care to treat the condition of poverty that bring consistency in the screening, treatment and analytics associated with the condition of poverty.

Today, recognized as a Clinton Global Initiative, Dr. Wilson's work, Transition To Success has statistically significant outcomes in 5 independent evaluations and is implemented in healthcare, human services, government, education and faith based programs around the country.

Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 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! 

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March 13, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss tips to conduct a strategic job search including how to search for macro jobs. Resume/Cover Letter Writing will be discussed as well.

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March 13, 2019 - 7:00pm to March 17, 2019 5:00pm

An admissions representive will exhibit at the Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Annual Conference in Jacksonville Florida to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

March 13, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Screening of Heather Booth: Changing the World and Discussion with Heather Booth

March 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Jewish Feminisms/American Visions will bring an array of pioneering and contemporary feminist activists to Ann Arbor to consider the role of Jewish identity in the framing and development of second wave American feminism. During this symposium, activists from the 1960s through today will explore the significance of Jewish identities in the development of the women's liberation movement and the impact of feminism on American Jewish culture, politics, and religion. In addition to conversations between veteran feminists and more recently-minted activists, the program will include a screening of the documentary Changing the World portraying the activist career of conference participant, Heather Booth, and a performance by violinist and klezmer music pioneer, Alicia Svigals.

8:30 - 9 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast

9 - 10 AM: Welcome from Karla Goldman and Introduction to Symposium from Joyce Antler

10 -11:30 AM:  From Radical to Feminist with Heather Booth, Vivian Rothstein, Miriam Hawley, Marilyn Webb with Moderator Deborah Dash Moore

12 - 1:30 PM: Periphery and Core: The View from Ann Arbor with Karen Brodkin, Debra Kaufman, Elli Meeropol, Rayna Rapp with Moderator Marla Brettschneider

1:45 - 3:15 PM: Adding Jewish to Feminist with Rabbi Maralee Gordon, Clare Kinberg, Judith Plaskow, Martha Ackelsberg with Moderator Kate Rosenblatt

3:30 - 5 PM: Claiming Identities: Lesbian Jews, Radical Politics, and Secular Jewish Culture with Irena Klepfisz, Alicia Svigals, Elana Dykewomon, Evelyn Torton Beck with Moderator Alice Mishkin.

Wednesday, March 13

Screening of Heather Booth: Changing the World, and discussion with Heather Booth

Thursday, March 14

Symposium

#MeToo Panel and Performance from Alicia Svigals

Friday, March 15

Symposium

Sunday, March 17

Jewish Communal Leadership Program’s Annual Communal Conversation Event: The Jewish Future is Feminist 

Presented by the Jewish Communal Leadership Program and the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan with support from the University of Michigan Office of Research and Institute for Research on Women and Gender.

March 14, 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. 

Please join us! Boba tea will be provided if you RSVP before 10 AM on the day of the event. 

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March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

This mini-course is designed to familiarize students with the current theories of couple therapy. Selected empirically supported models utilized in couple therapy will be examined The course also looks at some of the key issues and challenges faced by therapists who provide couple therapy. This mini-course will be skill based and focus on helping students to learn effective approaches to working with couples in therapy.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 14, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

#MeToo Panel and Performance from Alicia Svigals

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March 15, 2019 - 8:45am to 12:00pm

Jewish Feminisms/American Visions will bring an array of pioneering and contemporary feminist activists to Ann Arbor to consider the role of Jewish identity in the framing and development of second wave American feminism. During this symposium, activists from the 1960s through today will explore the significance of Jewish identities in the development of the women's liberation movement and the impact of feminism on American Jewish culture, politics, and religion. In addition to conversations between veteran feminists and more recently-minted activists, the program will include a screening of the documentary Changing the World portraying the activist career of conference participant, Heather Booth, and a performance by violinist and klezmer music pioneer, Alicia Svigals.

8:15 - 8:45 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45 - 10:15: Feminisms/Jewish Feminisms and the Complication(s) of Israel with Marcia Freedman, Joyce Antler, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Rabbi Ayelet Cohen with Moderator Judith Rosenbaum

10:30 -12: Contemporary Leaders Consider the Legacies of Feminism with Judith Rosenbaum, Rabbi Alana Alpert, April Baskin, Rabbi Georgette Kennebrae, Tilly Shames with Moderator Samira Mehta

Wednesday, March 13

Screening of Heather Booth: Changing the World, and discussion with Heather Booth

Thursday, March 14

Symposium

#MeToo Panel and Performance from Alicia Svigals

Friday, March 15

Symposium

Sunday, March 17

Jewish Communal Leadership Program’s Annual Communal Conversation Event: The Jewish Future is Feminist 

Presented by the Jewish Communal Leadership Program and the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan with support from the University of Michigan Office of Research and Institute for Research on Women and Gender.

March 15, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This is an advanced methods mini-course focused on forensic interviewing of children. The mini-course is particularly relevant to interviewing children alleged to have been sexually abused, but also be relevant to gathering information from children about a spectrum of traumatic experiences. This mini-course will provide a critical review of the evidence/research that is relied upon in forensic interviewing of children and will provide information about best practice. The course takes a child-centered/social justice approach, will admonish professionals to take into account the child's needs, developmental stage, and functioning, as well as the specifics of the allegations, when conducting forensic interviews. ...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 15, 2019 - 10:00am

Join us on Wednesday March 27th from 6-9 in the School of Social Work building Room 1840 for the Know your rights: Understanding Immigration Policies to Support Clients event. This will be a panel discussion and workshop on a social workers role in supporting immigrant and refugee clients.

Come hear from the Jewish Family Services and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center on tangible ways to gain knowledge about immigration policy and procedures, how to implement the knowledge into your social work practice and how to best support clients.

To attend this event please RSVP by Monday March 25th at 5pm. This event is open to the public and there are only 30 available spots. If you have further questions please feel free to email the Office of Global Activities at: ssw.oga@umich.edu

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March 15, 2019 (all day)

This opportunity is being offered to students by past University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman who wanted to ensure that more students travel abroad to experience other cultures firsthand, seek solutions to world problems and learn to thrive in a dynamic global environment. To learn more about the Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman Student Global Experience Fund click here.

March 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course, offered over two days, will focus on three or four key skills in the area of Managerial Supervision in the Human Services.

Day 1 begins with an introduction to Managerial Supervision and the differences between managerial supervision and clinical supervision. We also focus on the tensions between these two work modalities and the conflicts they can create. Issues of power, fatefulness, working to standard, and evaluation are considered as well. Supervisory role playing in triads, with a supervisor, a direct report, and an observer will be used.

In the afternoon of Day 1, the focus will be on Supervision for Retention, especially stressing areas, such as child protective service, where the supervisor and the supervisee are involved in fateful decision making but are not geographically proximate.

Day 2 will stress the effective Supervisory meeting, both dyadic and group based. The second day concludes with a discussion of decision making within the supervisory context.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 17, 2019 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

The world is changing and so is Jewish feminism. At this critical juncture, the University of Michigan School of Social Work’s Jewish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) has brought together three unique individuals who center feminism as a Jewish value. Join JCLP and April Baskin, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann and Sarah Hurwitz as we relate the legacies of Jewish feminism to what it means to confront today’s opportunities and challenges. These pioneering women are bringing together traditional and innovative approaches in order to create communities that center women, Jews of Color, gender nonconforming people, and other marginalized peoples. Each build innovative Jewish communities, expand boundaries, open doors and break through ceilings.  As the Racial Justice Director for the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, April Baskin centers voices of Jews of Color and the LGBTQIA+ community. The founder of Mishkan Chicago, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, redefines and revitalizes Jewish congregational life. Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for Michelle and former President Barack Obama, now works to empower women and build their voices in politics and beyond. April Baskin, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann and Sarah Hurwitz are critically thinking about the challenges facing Jewish feminism today. When united, their voices guide us in building the Jewish feminist future.

Presented as part of the Frankel Speaker series with generous support from: Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, The Covenant Foundation, Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, University of Michigan College of Literature Science and the Arts Women’s Studies Department, The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Office at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, The University of Michigan William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center, The University of Michigan Hillel, The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Beth Israel Congregation and Robert Aronson.

Please join JCLP on Sunday March 17, 2019 from 12-3pm at the Educational Conference Center at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Doors open at 12 pm, with light refreshments, and the program will be begin at 12:30pm.

April N. Baskin is the principal of April N. Baskin Consulting and the Union for Reform Judaism's immediate past Vice President of Audacious Hospitality. Before founding and developing the URJ's exciting leading edge department, she happily served as the National Director of Resources and Training at InterfaithFamily. Dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive Jewish community committed to social justice, April has spent over 15 years advocating for Jewish diversity inclusion throughout North America in a variety of ways, including facilitating LGBTQ educational trainings through Keshet and writing a thesis about the experiences and identities of Jews of Color in American Judaism. A graduate of Tufts University, she is a member of the Selah Leadership Network and an alumna of the Jewish community organizing Jeremiah Fellowship and The Schusterman Insight Fellowship for Jewish Community in Washington, DC. April is a past President of the Jewish Multiracial Network. She conducted research at the Kennedy School of Government and was an Americorps fellow for the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston. Most recently, April has proudly served on the Leadership Team of the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable since 2016.

Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann is the founder of Mishkan, an independent, post-denominational spiritual community in Chicago whose mission is to reimagine and breathe new life into Judaism, leading people toward greater purpose, connection and inspiration. She was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, an alumnus of the Laboratory School, Stanford University and the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. She is excited to be joining this stellar panel.

From 2009 to 2017, Sarah Hurwitz served as a White House speechwriter, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. Hurwitz worked with Mrs. Obama to craft widely-acclaimed addresses and traveled with her across America and to five continents. During the 2008 presidential campaign, Hurwitz was the chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton. Prior to her career as a political speechwriter, Hurwitz was a lawyer at the Washington, D.C. office of WilmerHale. She is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, and was a Spring 2017 Fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

March 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come to have a free lunch, learn about an alum's exciting career and network. Jonathan Stern, a 1984 graduate of the School of Social Work, is currently working as a school social worker with the Ann Arbor Public Schools as he has for the past 24 years, the last 14 at Pioneer High School. Jonathan has worked in Child Welfare in Detroit and has done program evaluation research and has served on the Alumni Relations Committee and the Executive Committee of the Alumni Board of Governors.

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March 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

A space to come together to discuss and process the New Zealand mass shooting tragedy. 

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March 19, 2019 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm

The Leon and Josephine Winkelman Memorial Lecture Series was established at the University of Michigan School of Social Work by the Winkelman brothers - Stanley J., John, Frederick R., and Henry R. - as a memorial to their parents.

The lecture series provides a forum for the presentation of new and emerging knowledge from the social sciences and the helping professions in the field of gerontology, and for the discussion of the application of such knowledge to the development of social policy, the organization and management of social welfare services, and the delivery of social work services.

March 20, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss tips to maximize impact during an interview and how to negotiate salary.

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March 20, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

This event recognizes student award recipients and the donors who made these scholarships possible. 

March 21, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join the Nikkita Oliver guest lecture and workshop on community participation, and grassroots organizing in policy and politics.

Co-sponsored by the School of Social Work, Community Action and Social Change Minor, and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Thursday, March 21st, 12:00 - 1:30PM, RSVP Required

Educational Conference Center, Lunch Provided

Inspired by the events of the November 2018 primary election, the lecture will provoke discussion on the role and importance of representation in the electorate, and strategies to engage community in the political process. Guest speaker Nikkita Oliver will share her story as the first political candidate of the Seattle People's Party, in her run for Mayor of Seattle in 2017. Through her story, participants will learn more about her journey as a political candidate, and the importance of continued community participation in social and political action. The program will present discussion about the role of community practitioners in political advocacy at the intersection of grassroots community organizing, and the use of politics and policy to promote social justice.

Friday, March 22nd, 9:00AM - 12:00PM, RSVP Required

Educational Conference Center, Breakfast Provided

Guest speaker Nikkita Oliver will lead an interactive workshop on community participation and grassroots political organizing and action. Participants will gain knowledge of tacit skills, tools and approaches to engage community through political education and advocacy in local governing structures.

In order to join each program, complete the online reservation form.

justice is just us being us

Nikkita Oliver is a Seattle-based creative/artist, community organizer, educator, and attorney. Working at the intersections of arts and organizing she strives to create experiences which draw us closer to our humanity. Her work asks us to engage what we see happening now and to imagine what we hope to see in the future. Nikkita holds a J.D. and Masters of Education from the University of Washington. She is also the case manager for Creative Justice, an arts-based alternative to incarceration, and has worked for arts organizations such as Writers in the Schools and Arts Corps. Nikkita is one of the Seattle Mets 2018 50 Most Influential Women in Seattle, the recipient of the 2018 UW Women's Center Women of Courage Award, 2018 UW Evan's School of Public Policy NOW (Network of Womxn) Award, 2017 City Arts Artists of the Year, Gender Justice Power Award (2017), Seattle King County NAACP President's Leadership Award (2017), Columbia Legal Services Imagine Justice Visionary of the Year (2017), the University of Washington Women's Law Caucus Outstanding Achievement as a Young Lawyer Award (2017), the Seattle Office of Civil Rights Artist Human Rights Leader Award (2015), and the 2014 Seattle Poetry Slam Grand Champion.

March 21, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

March 22, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Join the Nikkita Oliver guest lecture and workshop on community participation, and grassroots organizing in policy and politics.

Co-sponsored by the School of Social Work, Community Action and Social Change Minor, and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Thursday, March 21st, 12:00 - 1:30PM, RSVP Required

Educational Conference Center, Lunch Provided

Inspired by the events of the November 2018 primary election, the lecture will provoke discussion on the role and importance of representation in the electorate, and strategies to engage community in the political process. Guest speaker Nikkita Oliver will share her story as the first political candidate of the Seattle People's Party, in her run for Mayor of Seattle in 2017. Through her story, participants will learn more about her journey as a political candidate, and the importance of continued community participation in social and political action. The program will present discussion about the role of community practitioners in political advocacy at the intersection of grassroots community organizing, and the use of politics and policy to promote social justice.

Friday, March 22nd, 9:00AM - 12:00PM, RSVP Required

Educational Conference Center, Breakfast Provided

Guest speaker Nikkita Oliver will lead an interactive workshop on community participation and grassroots political organizing and action. Participants will gain knowledge of tacit skills, tools and approaches to engage community through political education and advocacy in local governing structures.

In order to join each program, complete the online reservation form.

justice is just us being us

Nikkita Oliver is a Seattle-based creative/artist, community organizer, educator, and attorney. Working at the intersections of arts and organizing she strives to create experiences which draw us closer to our humanity. Her work asks us to engage what we see happening now and to imagine what we hope to see in the future. Nikkita holds a J.D. and Masters of Education from the University of Washington. She is also the case manager for Creative Justice, an arts-based alternative to incarceration, and has worked for arts organizations such as Writers in the Schools and Arts Corps. Nikkita is one of the Seattle Mets 2018 50 Most Influential Women in Seattle, the recipient of the 2018 UW Women's Center Women of Courage Award, 2018 UW Evan's School of Public Policy NOW (Network of Womxn) Award, 2017 City Arts Artists of the Year, Gender Justice Power Award (2017), Seattle King County NAACP President's Leadership Award (2017), Columbia Legal Services Imagine Justice Visionary of the Year (2017), the University of Washington Women's Law Caucus Outstanding Achievement as a Young Lawyer Award (2017), the Seattle Office of Civil Rights Artist Human Rights Leader Award (2015), and the 2014 Seattle Poetry Slam Grand Champion.

March 22, 2019 - 11:30am to 4:00pm

The purpose of the event is to look at social work/social science fields through the black struggle. 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. 

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Sponsored by: Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, Black Radical Healing Pathways, University of Michigan's School of Social Work Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office, New Leaders in African Centered Social Work.

March 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

MSW Virtual Open House is focused on providing information for students admitted to or applying for the Fall 2019 MSW program. 

This online session will address many questions that students have before starting the MSW program. Faculty, staff, and students of the MSW program will be available to discuss the curriculum, field placement, career services, the student experience, and more. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the session. Join us!

Slides and a recording of the session will be posted on this page once it is complete.

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March 23, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This introductory course will examine the principles of Infant Mental Health intervention with families of infants and young children. Using attachment theory as a foundation, we will examine best practices in supporting early developing relationships between infants and young children and their caregivers. Special attention will be given to understanding the processes through which practitioners can promote infant well-being and expand parenting capacity to nurture and protect their children.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 24, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Abstraction, Color, and Politics in the Early 1970's explore intersections of social justice, race and gender through the large scale, abstract works of the artists.

Join Larry M. Gant, Professor of Social Work for his take on the large-scale abstract works of Al Loving and Sam Gilliam. Gant explores the challenges and controversies experienced by the artists, suggesting ways that their approaches have and continue to generate, in the words of James Baldwin, “the evidence of things unseen."

The program is free, but registration is required.

March 25, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come to have a free lunch and learn about macro social work. Michael has  worked in the field of housing and community development for 30 years.  Since 1993, he has worked at Avalon Housing, starting as Housing Development Specialist and later serving as Associate and then Executive Director. Currently he is the Senior Developer at Avalon.  Avalon is an Ann Arbor-based supportive housing provider that currently owns and manages 292 apartments in Washtenaw County with a focus on providing housing for persons experiencing homelessness.  Since 2016, Michael  has also been Senior Project Manager with Develop Detroit, which is a relatively new non-profit, real estate development organization that focuses on providing affordable and mixed-income housing in Detroit's neighborhoods.  He has been involved in these projects from site selection through operations with primary responsibility for securing financing for housing development, as well as ongoing operating grants, support services grants and rental assistance.  Beginning as a tenant organizer and housing advocate in his SSW field placement, Michael also has experience in organizing, advocacy and policy initiatives, as well as organizational development. He has taught Community Practice courses at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, led trainings and provided technical assistance.

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March 25, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Join us for an open dialogue about Masculine of Center (MoC) lesbians and how gender impacts our experience, wellbeing, and relationships. Following the documentary screening, we will have a panel of MoC lesbians who participated in the documentary to discuss the documentary and engage the audience in a dialogue about the gender binary and the challenges it creates.

This is event is co-sponsored by the School of Social Work Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, TBLG Matters, the Queer Advocacy Coalition, the Institute for Research on Women & Gender (IRWG), and the Initiative on Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment at IRWG. Refreshments will be served.

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For those who cannot join in-person, LINK TO LIVESTREAM THE EVENT: https://bluejeans.com/725920477

*Use the CHAT feature to pose questions during the Q&A or for technical assistance.*

TO WATCH THE FILM: PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK TO THE YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/RX6R_jSelRY

After the film, please re-join the livestream to view the panel discussion.

March 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This SSW Book Club meeting has been rescheduled from Wed Feb 20. 

We will discuss Kevin Boyle's book Arc of Justice; A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age. This book tells the "electrifying story of the sensational murder trial that divided a city and ignited the civil rights struggle." It won the 2004 National Book Award for nonfiction.

On Nov 7, 2018, Jamon Jordan of the Black Scroll Network spoke at SSW. He provided an excellent overview of history and of structural racism, and then told the story of Ossian and Gladys Sweet. His presentation inspired our choice of this book.

You are welcome to join us whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the book.

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

March 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Scholars invites you to a discussion on African-Centered Social Work. This will be an introduction to African-Centered Social Work theory and practice, come gain tools as to how to engage in service in the Black/African-American community. 

"Afrocentricity is a concept that existed long before it was named and identified by scholars. The Afrocentric or African-centered way of living pre-exists Western knowledge and civilization (Asante, 1988; Akbar, 1984; Karenga, 1965; Mbiti, 1969; Schiele, 1994, 1996, 1997)...As a viable theory for social workers to use in practice, Afrocentricity utilizes African philosophies, history, and culture as a starting place of interpreting social and psychological phenomena to create relevant approaches of personal, family, and community healing and societal change (Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment)."

Lunch will be served. Please RSVP here

March 28, 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.

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March 28, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Let's celebrate! Join us for a special reception to celebrate social work and the impact it makes each and every day. 

March 28, 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

The Red Light District of Amsterdam speaks to our imagination as a symbol of Dutch liberalism, pragmatism, and the normalization of the human experience. Bernice Severin will discuss how, behind the neon lights, hides a deeper, darker culture of exploitation. The audience will come away with an understanding of the history, culture, policy, and economics of Dutch prostitution, as it has expanded beyond canal-front windows to sex farms and storage rooms. Bernice Severin is a social worker with Veilig Thuis (Safe At Home), an advice center and hotline for domestic and child abuse. From 2011 to 2017 she worked for the Amsterdam Coordination Center Against Human Trafficking.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the De Vries - VanderKooy endowment, School of Social Work, Institute for the Humanities, Rackham Graduate School, International Institute, Center for European Studies, Netherlands Embassy, Washington D.C., Netherlands America University League

March 29, 2019 - 9:30am to 3:30pm

Paving the Path: Diversity, Advocacy, And Research of Social Workers

The 2019 Student Learning symposium is both a celebration of knowledge and a professional opportunity for highlighting the excellence in learning we have come to associate with the School of Social Work. Students will present topics and issues they are passionate about through a variety of presentations (posters, data blitz, etc.). Everyone is encouraged to attend and see how students have used the knowledge obtained in the School of Social Work to develop their work and research.

Topics covered include:

Queer and Transgender Affirmation

Various Practice Styles/Methods

Children & Families

Education

Health Care

Community Engagement

and more

Refreshments will be served

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Sponsored by The School of Social Work

March 29, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

The Learning Community on Poverty and Inequality (LCPI) and Poverty Solutions are pleased to present a talk by Dr. Sheldon Danziger titled Reflections on the End of the Safety Net as We Know It. This event will be held from 12pm to 1:30pm in SSWB B780 on March 29, 2019. Lunch will be provided. 

Sheldon H. Danziger is the President of the Russell Sage Foundation. Previously he was the Henry J. Meyer Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Research Professor at the Population Studies Center, and Director of the National Poverty Center at the University of Michigan.

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April 1, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come to have a free lunch, learn about clinical work in nonprofits as well as in a medical setting. Vanessa has worked as a clinical therapist for well over 10 years, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University and her master’s degree from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. Much of her clinical practice has been with survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as individuals overcoming traumatic experiences. She has a significant amount of clinical experience working with individuals battling depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders. She’s highly regarded for her efforts in addressing specialty clinical areas to include crisis intervention, trauma focused sensory intervention, juvenile risk assessment and family skill building.

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April 1, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Announcing the Second Annual Symposium on Community Action and Research

Our stories are our medicine: Centering culture, resistance, healing, and art in research with Indigenous communities

Monday, April 1, 3-5pm – Educational Conference Center, School of Social Work

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Ramona Beltran, Associate Professor of Social Work – University of Denver

Cintia Huitzil, Joint PhD Student in Anthropology and Social Work – University of Michigan

Amy Stillman, Professor of American Culture and Music

Don Lyons, MSW and a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibway and descendant of Six Nations Mohawk. 

Email Lorraine Gutierrez (lorraing@umich.edu) or Joseph Galura (jgalura@umich.edu) if you have any further questions.

Sponsored by the Graduate Certificate in Community Action and Research with support from LSA Department of American Culture Latina/o Studies

April 2, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:15pm

An admissions representative will be coming to Siena Heights University to present on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. For more information, contact ssw.msw.info@umich.edu.

April 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss licensure in MI and how to research rules and regulations for other states. The ASWB exams utilized for licensure will also be discussed.

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April 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come take an opportunity to relax and unwind at the Free the Mind Wellness Fair! The fair will feature self-care activities, games, healthy snacks, and on-campus resources that support wellness. Michelle Mattison will also lead a yoga session from 12:30-1:30 PM in room 1636. If you plan to attend the yoga session, please RSVP below.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Mental Health Matters (mentalhealthmatters-exec@umich.edu) or the DEI Office (ssw-dei-office@umich.edu).

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Join us later that evening for the Destigmatizing Mental Health Panel and Discussion.

Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.

April 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

This panel discussion will feature faculty, staff and students sharing their expert knowledge & personal experiences surrounding the intersection of mental health & diversity. Participants will be given an opportunity to engage with the content of the panel discussion in small groups following the panel.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Mental Health Matters (mentalhealthmatters-exec@umich.edu) or the DEI Office (ssw-dei-office@umich.edu).

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Feel free to join us earlier in the day for the Free the Mind Wellness Fair!

Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.

April 4, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW and PhD in Social Wok and Social Science programs. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more. 

PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held at the School of Social Work. 

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April 5, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This minicourse teaches participants to use social media as a tool for community organizing. Participants will use the internet and social networks as easily integrated spaces designed to share information with peers and provide quick ways to organize communities and increase the reach of a group's voice. This minicourse covers the following topics: (1) Relationship building via Facebook & Twitter; (2) Facebook content for organizers; (3) Blogging hosts and content ideas; (4) Twitter content for organizers; (5) Use of video; (6) Mobile social networking; (7) Location-based social networks; (8) Online safety; (9) Discussions of: "safe" spaces online, online dialogue, and traditional organizing methods. Core competencies including critical thinking, social justice, and social equity are also examined and discussed in detail.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

April 5, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:15pm

Advancing Trauma Informed Skills and Practices will give participants the opportunity to gain advanced understanding of the skills and strategies of working with traumatized clients, while also addressing questions about secondary trauma and self-care. Participants will examine how their client's experiences and behaviors influence the therapeutic alliance and also trigger reactions on the part of practitioners that can interfere with client progress.

Participants will travel on a macro to micro level journey to discover what they need to better serve their clients and also help themselves by developing effective self-care strategies. The session will incorporate core concepts for understanding and treating trauma and, skills of reflective, evidence-based practices.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

April 5, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

The University of Michigan School of Social Work's Learning Community on Poverty and Inequality (LCPI) and the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion (AEDI) are pleased to invite Cliff Rosenthal on Friday, April 5th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm to discuss his new book, Democratizing Finance. Cliff is visiting the School of Social Work to discuss this important writing and his work in the credit union movement. As part of this work, Cliff helped found the US Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Inclusiv (the national network of community development credit unions [CDCUs]), and he served as a lead administrator at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Panelists will reflect on Cliff's remarks and discuss their own leadership and expertise on finance and community development. The audience is invited to participate in Questions & Answers with Cliff and panelists.

You may purchase Cliff's book in advance for him to sign after the event, or a few copies will be avaible for sale.

Please join us for this special event with Cliff on April 5th.

Light refreshments will be provided.

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April 6, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

The focus of this course is on the concepts, theory, principles and practice to the assessment and interpersonal psychotherapy of adults and adolescents with mood disorders. The course content reflects advanced material of current relevance for effective and evidence-based clinical social work practice. Specifically, this mini-course will provide updated training in the Interpersonal Psychotherapy treatment of mood disorders. This course will review diagnostic criteria and assessment, but will mainly focus on clinical skills and will be an interactive seminar type class.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

April 6, 2019 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

An admissions representive will attend the California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education at University of California, Davis to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

April 6, 2019 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

"Hope, Cope, and Learn about Disabilities,"

Come join us in gaining insight into living and working with people with a disability 

12 -12:40 PM Welcome, Panel & Lunch

12:45 -1:30 PM Concurrent workshops

1:30- 2:20 PM Concurrent workshops

2:25 - 3:10 PM Concurrent workshops

3:15 - 4 PM Closing remarks

Darold Gholston, MSW Candidate – Opening remarks

Professor Shanna Kattari, Ph.D., MEd, ACS, University of Michigan School of Social Work

Jill Rice, The University of Michigan Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

Allie Young, Assistant Manager of Dining

Alex Gossage, Center for Independent Living (CIL) 

Jennifer Hays, American Learning with John C. Scott, Esq.

Seeing From a Visually Impairment Perspective - Kathy Christensen of Washtenaw Intermediate School District & Peggy Pantelis of Macomb Intermediate School District (room B780)

How to Interact with People Who Have Mobility Challenges - Alex Gossage, Center for Independent Living (CIL) and guest (room B798)

How to Work with the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Jill Rice, The University of Michigan Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) (room B684)

Lunch will be served.

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Darold Gholston and The University of Michigan School of Social Work

April 8, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come grab lunch and learn about another career option in macro social work. 

Jessica Ayoub is the ACLU of Michigan’s Public Engagement Strategist. Jessica earned her MSW from the University of Michigan in December 2015. Her ability to marshal volunteer forces played a crucial role in the passage of Proposal 3, an ACLU-backed ballot measure that makes it significantly easier for Michiganders to vote. Prior to joining the ACLU-MI, she did a stint in AmeriCorps, working with Detroit school students. After that, she worked with Forgotten Harvest, helping provide quality food to low-income residents throughout metro Detroit. Through it all, one consistent thread has been a bedrock belief in helping community members develop the ability to take the lead on issues facing them. 

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April 10, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Join an info session to learn more about the CASC community, requirements for the minor, course offerings, the MSW prefered admissions program, and other opportunities to get involved in programs and events. 

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April 10, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come drop in to learn more about what the DEI office has accomplished, upcoming initiatives, or just relax and share your ideas! Participants can come and go freely during this event. Light snacks will be available, and students, staff, and faculty are all encouraged to participate.

April 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

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April 16, 2019 (all day)

This is the last day of field seminar for all students currently enrolled in SW531 Foundation Field Seminar.

April 16, 2019 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

An admissions representative will be attending SpringFest 2019 to share info. on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. 

April 17, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

This session will walk admitted students through the process of applying for a field placement. All admitted students should plan to attend this session live or view the recording. Presenters will also discuss how to effectively utilize the Career Center in preparing field application materials. The last 30 minutes of the session will discuss specific information for students planning to apply for a school placement. 

This is a web-based session and you may attend from any computer with internet connection.

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April 17, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Join the Community Action and Social Change Minor in our first study tables of the semester! Come by the CASC office in Room 3640 of the School of Social Work to enjoy food, build community with prospective and current CASC students, and use our office space for homework! 

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April 18, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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April 23, 2019

April 23, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's Master of Social Work Program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid.

Dinner will be provided.

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April 24, 2019

April 24, 2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Join the Community Action and Social Change minor on April 24th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in McGregor Commons (first floor of the School of Social Work) for the CASC Kickback hosted by the Outreach Board. Come enjoy some amazing BBQ, build community with other CASC minors, and learn about ways to get involved. Let’s wrap up this school year with the CASC community.

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April 25, 2019 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Please join the School of Social Work's Learning Community on Poverty & Inequality (LCPI) for the final event of the Winter 2019 Speaker Series. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Howard Stevenson, the Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education & Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.

Dr. Stevenson is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and researcher on negotiating racial conflicts using racial literacy for independent and public K–­12 schooling, community mental health centers, teachers, police, and parents. His research publications and clinical work involve developing culturally relevant "in-the-moment" strengths-based measures and therapeutic interventions that teach emotional and racial literacy skills to families and youth and have been funded by the W.T. Grant Foundation, the Annenberg Foundation, and the National Institutes of Mental Health and Child Health and Human Development.

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April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

"But you speak so well for a _____!" Everyone of us has experienced something said to us, or an interaction focused on us and at least one of our identities, that has made us pause and say "ouch!" internally. These small, often unintentional interactions are a form of discrimination called microaggressions, and research has shown that these small injustices can add up, and result in poorer mental health, lower self-esteem, and overall negative outcomes. That said, because of their implicit nature, we ALL are capable of microaggressing others at some point, whether we realize it or not. Participants in this workshop will talk about what microaggressions are, how they are connected to unconscious bias, what to do when we mess up and perpetuate a microaggression, and how to better engage microaggressions in the workplace, the classroom, and the world at large.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

April 29, 2019 - 5:00pm

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 the due date to allow the Field Instructor time to review and complete their steps.

May 1, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more. Stay for a reception immediatelly following to meet current students and alumni of the School of Social Work.

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May 1, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Please join us for a special reception to reconnect with alumni and meet current School of Social Work students who are intested in working in the Chicago area. 

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May 3, 2019

May 3, 2019 - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Join us for our annual continuing education program presented by the School of Social Work Alumni Board of Governors. 

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May 4, 2019

May 4, 2019 - 1:30pm

SSW Spring Commencement will be held at the Power Center. A light reception will immediately follow in the Power Center Lobby.

All MSW degree candidates and PhD in Social Work & Social Science degree candidates planning to graduate in April 2019 are encouraged to participate in Spring Commencement. Graduates with accessibility concerns should contact the Office of Student Services as soon as possible at ssw.oss@umich.edu or (734) 936-0961.

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May 5, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Please join us as our second-year students graduate from the Jewish Communal Leadership Program. The 2019 guest speaker is Rabbi Rob Dobrusin, Rabbi Emertius of Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, MI.

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May 7, 2019

May 8, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

First day of class for students enrolled in SW 531.

May 9, 2019 - 5:00pm

For all students graduating in May 2019 with a public school field placement, the final field placement Educational Agreement is due this day.

May 10, 2019 - 8:15am to 4:30pm

Admissions representatives will be attending the NASW-MI Macro Summit to share info. on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. 

May 10, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and worldwide. Nearly 50% of individuals who end life by suicide see a primary care provider within a month of death, yet suicide risk assessment and treatment is consistently difficult in practice. With the majority of mental health services in the US being delivered by social workers, it is imperative that knowledge and skills are in place for our work with clients with the ultimate goal being to prevent premature suicidal death. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention is a valuable evidence-based intervention and effective approach to use in practice for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and/or whom have made an attempt.

This workshop will discuss suicide as public health issue in the US, suicide risk assessment, a brief overview of CBT theory and basics, and a central focus on intervention using CBT for suicide prevention.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

May 13, 2019

May 15, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Latinos constitute the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. The United States Latino population is immensely diverse, with members originating from over twenty countries. Latino sub-populations tend to reside in different areas of the United States, have different cultural practices/norms, immigration experiences, and varying levels of economic attainment. These sources of internal variation are important, as they have implications for many social outcomes and social work practice with Latino families. This mini course focuses on the theoretical, empirical and practice literature on Latino families in the United States. The mini course will allow for students to become familiar with demographic trends, health disparities, acculturation and acculturative stress, and the current debates surrounding the immigrant health paradox. Additionally, this mini course will cover key methodological approaches aimed at engaging Latino families in mental health and health care services, as well as...

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May 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This minicourse will explore contemporary issues in spirituality and social work focused on what it means to competently integrate spirituality into one's social work practice. In adopting a holistic perspective to guide practice, spirituality will be viewed as a vital and essential dimension in the biopsychosocial assessment and treatment planning process. This course will explore the rationale and need to integrate assessment and interventions related to spirituality in social work in a manner that supports cultural humility and competent practice. It will examine spirituality as rooted in the history of social work practice as well as exploring how to best define, integrate, and use spiritual assessment and interventions in addressing presenting client issues in clinical setting today. The relationship between spirituality and issues of race, gender and social class as well as spirituality across the life cycle will be addressed. Specific methods and interventions will be highlighted and applied to...

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May 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am

Mary Ruffolo, PhD, LMSW

9-9:30am | Overview: Supervision and the Use of Simulations and Role Play

9:30-10am | How Faculty can Use Simulations with Students in Class

10-10:30am | Maximizing Instruction Benefits in Using Simulations

10:30-11am | Practicum: Try it Out

Join the Field Office and the Associate Dean for Educational Programs to learn more about how instructors for the U-M SSW can utilize online simulations for both their own practice as well as how to use with students. The U-M SSW has given students and instructors access to simulations in the last year, and these simulations are valuable tools for practicing a multitude of intervention techniques. Simulations help students to learn the technique and then practice it in a virtual setting - all before having to use them with real-world clients. This helps students learn many challenges of therapy and make mistakes with a virtual client before working with clients in the field. We will show instructors what these simulations look like, how students should use them, how they can incorporate them in class, and then give time to practice the simulations.

Describe different methods of teaching when using simulations in class.

Apply knowledge of simulations and how they work during class with students.

The University of Michigan School of Social Work, provider #1212, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) http://www.aswb.org., through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. The University of Michigan School of Social Work maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period 5/15/2017-5/15/2020. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.  Social workers participating in this course will receive 2 continuing education contact hours.

The University of Michigan School of Social Work (provider #MICEC-0003) is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.  

Please see the U-M SSW Office of Continuing Education's policies for more information.

Please register for this event. You will have a chance to review your registration information prior to confirmation.

May 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Non-profit organizations have the unique opportunity to fund programmatic, capital, and endowment projects through well-conceived philanthropy, and most require some level of donated funds to successfully meet their mission. Truly successful fundraising is achieved when a strong culture of philanthropy is in place. In these non-profits, everyone, including volunteer leadership, assumes responsibility for philanthropy and understands the important role they play in making it happen. Even when the organization has full-time, dedicated fundraising staff, no one is exempt. There are key elements that need to be securely in place for sustainable fundraising success within an organization. This presentation will define these elements, describe their importance, and demonstrate how participants can measure each element within their own organization.

Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

May 16, 2019 - 5:00pm

Field Placement Application materials are due for incoming students (20-month, Advanced Standing and out-of-sequence) for a Fall 2019 field start. Out-of-sequence students include any students interested in a national or international field placement over the Spring/Summer term, students interested in field placements that follow an alternative field schedule or any students in a special scholarship that starts field in the Fall.

May 17, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will address the cultural issues, barriers, strengths and needs that may arise in substance use treatment settings. Students will gain a theoretical understanding of cultural competence models and related clinical applications in assessment and intervention. Students will gain an understanding of the potential strengths and limitations of implementation methods for cultural competence in SUD/OUD practice and will engage in a critical analysis of the available literature. Students will review epidemiological data specific to the prevalence of SUD/OUD and utilization trends for diverse cultural and identity groups. Concepts relating to race, ethnicity, racial and intergenerational trauma and the clinical relevance to SUD/OUD will be discussed. Specific manifestations of culture and sub-culture arise in the context of substance use disorders (e.g. spirituality, ritual, symbolism, language, art, music, dance, dress, politics and literature); specialized attention to the impact of these identities...

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May 17, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Transitional age youth, defined as the transition period from adolescence to young adulthood, represents a developmental periods characterized by, among other things, increased risk taking and vulnerability for behavioral and mental health conditions. Yet the social work theoretical, empirical and practice literature remain underdeveloped, particularly for transitional age youth with behavioral health and mental health conditions. Social work practitioners and researchers alike play an essential role in ameliorating behavioral health conditions among transitional age youth. This course focuses on the state of the science when working with transitional age youth with behavioral health conditions. Students in this course will acquire a general understanding of (1) the prevalence and variations of behavioral health conditions among this overlooked and vulnerable population, (2) etiological factors associated with behavioral health conditions, (3) theoretical frameworks to inform practice with transitional age...

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May 17, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course introduces students to the world of dementia care for older adults and family caregivers. Demographic data regarding increased incidence of dementia in all ethnic/racial and socioeconomic groups will frame examination of intervention research with individuals with dementia and family caregivers.

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May 17, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Learn about the basics of kink play, how consent is discussed and negotiated, the difference between all the terms, and what it means to be in a 24-7 relationship. Understand the differences between fantasy (like 50 Shades of Grey) and reality, and how to support your clients/patients in their kink practices. There will also be a basic training on the basic types of consensually non-monogamous relationships that people have in their lives, how to support individuals in discussing these with frameworks with clients, and more. We'll talk about polyamory/non-monogamy -- various facets, how to get into it, and most importantly, how to help make it work when there are more than two people involved. Whether you're looking to learn something new, or just to add some knowledge to support your therapeutic or medical practice, this is a great overview for anyone.

This course offers 2 AASECT continuing education hours and is available at a discount to alumni of the Sexual Health Certificate Program.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

May 18, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will focus on developing the group work skills necessary to implement evidence-based family psychoeducation interventions in work with adults, adolescents, children and their families. Special emphasis will be given to the family psychoeducation approach using multiple family groups in the treatment of severe psychiatric disorders. This course will examine the theoretical and empirical foundations for family psychoeducation, as well as, the practice of multifamily group treatment in schizophrenia, bi-polar illness, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder and with children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

May 18, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will focus on developing the group work skills necessary to implement evidence-based family psychoeducation interventions in work with adults, adolescents, children and their families. Special emphasis will be given to the family psychoeducation approach using multiple family groups in the treatment of severe psychiatric disorders. This course will examine the theoretical and empirical foundations for family psychoeducation, as well as, the practice of multifamily group treatment in schizophrenia, bi-polar illness, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder and with children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

May 20, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental illness affecting roughly 26 million people, equating to 1% of the global population. Psychosis is experienced within schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders in addition to several other disorders, often framed as being 'psychotic features.' Since the majority of mental health services in the US are delivered by social workers, it is important for clinicians to be prepared for work with clients including the need for interventions tailored to the experience of psychosis. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis is a cognitive and behavioral approach tailored for individuals experiencing psychosis and is an effective and valuable evidence-based intervention to use in practice.

This workshop will discuss an overview of psychosis and its prevalence, a brief overview of CBT theory and basics, a central focus on intervention using CBT for psychosis, and the integration of recovery-oriented approaches in practice.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

May 20, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this workshop series, Carrie Landrum, Assistant Director of the Office of Student Conflict Resolution, and Dillon Cathro, MSW'19 candidate, will be exploring a very helpful communication technique that many facilitators, counselors, and educators find invaluable: the Non-Violent Communication (NVC) process developed by Marshall Rosenberg. We will also be exploring intercultural conflict styles to normalize and legitimize the many varied ways that humans may engage through conflict.  As social workers, we may unconsciously impose our cultural norms on others when we ask that others engage in ways that we believe to be superior or "best." To ensure we engage with others non-violently, these sessions will encourage social work students to recognize the ways in which we may unconsciously be imposing dominant norms on others, and give students the skills needed to mitigate those unconscious biases, in the midst of conflict. Lunch will be provided.

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May 21, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this workshop series, Carrie Landrum, Assistant Director of the Office of Student Conflict Resolution, and Dillon Cathro, MSW'19 candidate, will be exploring a very helpful communication technique that many facilitators, counselors, and educators find invaluable: the Non-Violent Communication (NVC) process developed by Marshall Rosenberg. We will also be exploring intercultural conflict styles to normalize and legitimize the many varied ways that humans may engage through conflict.  As social workers, we may unconsciously impose our cultural norms on others when we ask that others engage in ways that we believe to be superior or "best." To ensure we engage with others non-violently, these sessions will encourage social work students to recognize the ways in which we may unconsciously be imposing dominant norms on others, and give students the skills needed to mitigate those unconscious biases, in the midst of conflict. Lunch will be provided.

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May 22, 2019 (all day)

All students currently enrolled in field (SW515 or SW691) must turn in the Field Placement Verification form by this deadline. This form is considered complete after your Field Instructor signs off on it.

This form does not apply to incoming students.

May 27, 2019

May 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this workshop series, Carrie Landrum, Assistant Director of the Office of Student Conflict Resolution, and Dillon Cathro, MSW'19 candidate, will be exploring a very helpful communication technique that many facilitators, counselors, and educators find invaluable: the Non-Violent Communication (NVC) process developed by Marshall Rosenberg. We will also be exploring intercultural conflict styles to normalize and legitimize the many varied ways that humans may engage through conflict.  As social workers, we may unconsciously impose our cultural norms on others when we ask that others engage in ways that we believe to be superior or "best." To ensure we engage with others non-violently, these sessions will encourage social work students to recognize the ways in which we may unconsciously be imposing dominant norms on others, and give students the skills needed to mitigate those unconscious biases, in the midst of conflict. Lunch will be provided.

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May 28, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

In partnership with the Division of Public Safety & Security, the Office of Field Instruction is sponsoring an introductory lecture to personal safety and self defense.  Our presenters from DPSS will be Candace Dorsey, Empowerment Self Defense Manager, and Sergeant Gary Hicks.  

Description: "Our self-defense workshop takes a holistic approach to self-protection, emphasizing awareness and assertiveness skills as well as physical and verbal strategies to counter violence. The goal is to leave you better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault." 

Information will be presented in a lecture format, and further resources will be given for students who wish to follow up with a self defense course through DPSS.  

Food will be provided!  Students may arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 for food; the lecture will begin at 5:30.

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May 29, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

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.

May 30, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

In partnership with the Division of Public Safety & Security, the Office of Field Instruction is sponsoring an introductory lecture to personal safety and self defense.  Our presenters from DPSS will be Candace Dorsey, Empowerment Self Defense Manager, and Sergeant Gary Hicks.  

Description: "Our self-defense workshop takes a holistic approach to self-protection, emphasizing awareness and assertiveness skills as well as physical and verbal strategies to counter violence. The goal is to leave you better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault." 

Information will be presented in a lecture format, and further resources will be given for students who wish to follow up with a self defense course through DPSS.  

Food will be provided!  Students may arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 for food; the lecture will begin at 5:30. 

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May 31, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This minicourse will examine practice theory and techniques relevant to social work in a rural setting. There are many definitions of what might be considered a rural community. For the purposes of this course, we will define communities as rural that have a population size of 2,500 to 20,000 with no major metropolitan area within hour of the community. Rural communities are often plagued with similar problems as vast metropolitan areas such as high poverty rates, inadequate housing, and inadequate access to health care. However, the scarcity of resources and professionals including medical providers, socioeconomic underdevelopment, and physical distance from services and lack of public transportation are frequently identified as compounding factors of living in a rural community. The impact of differences in the key diversity dimensions such as ability, age, class, color, culture, ethnicity, family structure, gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status, national origin, race...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 5, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course focuses on the characteristics and competencies of the executive leader. After introductions and a brief overview on elements of leadership as conceptualized by different authors, we will look at a number of assays which will help the individual student compile her or his own profile. These assays will include "temperament" assessments such as the Myers-Briggs and the Emotional Intelligence Assay, on the characteristics side, and managerial assessments and Executive profile mapping from the competency sets. The interaction between characteristic sets and competency sets will be discussed. We will also explore the social psychology and sociology of leadership-in-action, Various readings from the Harvard Business Review, including one from Manfred Kets De Vries, an organizational thinker and trained psychoanalyst will be explored. The assignment will be to develop a personal learning/development plan.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 5, 2019 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

It’s not unusual to find yourself in a situation where you doubt your own ability to succeed, even when those around you view you as capable. Research finds that you are not alone in coping with this feeling that brings discomfort. Come to this interactive workshop to learn more about impostor syndrome and ways to manage it.

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June 6, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course will acquaint students with the basic and advanced facts about HIV/AIDS and sensitize students to the multitude of public health, social policy and social service delivery issues that AIDS presents, and provide US and global perspectives to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. Students will be sensitized to the special challenges AIDS presents for social work practice. Students will be presented with an approach to evidence based practice, and will review the state of HIV related evidence based prevention practice from national and global perspectives.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 7, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will focus on Substance Use Disorders, with particular attention to Opioid Use Disorder and evidence-based interventions, including Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT). Fundamental neurobiological, physiological and psychosocial aspects of chemical dependence will be reviewed, with special attention given to Opioid Use Disorder. The pharmacological functions and psychosocial benefits of Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT) will be a focal point of this mini-course. ...

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June 7, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

DBT is an empirically supported treatment for individuals with severe emotionally regulation problems. Part of the treatment consists of teaching individuals specific skill sets in mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and crisis management. Participants will learn an overview of these skills and how to integrate these skills into their clinical practice in both a group and individual therapy setting.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 7, 2019 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

This workshop will start with an orientation webinar on Friday, June 7 from 2-5pm. The remainder of the course, which is primarily experiential, will meet at the instructor's farm in Dexter, Michigan on Saturday, June 8...

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June 8, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will present the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to develop and manage the budget of a nonprofit social service organization and its programs. Students will learn to use techniques necessary to: 1) Plan, develop, display, revise, monitor, and evaluate a program budget; 2) Evaluate past financial performance (e.g. financial statements); 3) Monitor and evaluate the cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a nonprofit program and a nonprofit organization.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come have lunch and network with esteemed alum Andrea Muladore. 

Andrea Muladore, MSW '81,  spent 31 years at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan, where she served as manager of social work, spiritual care and Employee Assistance (EAP) programs.

She developed the spiritual care program from the ground up and worked to insure that social work maintained its core values and strengths as hospitals transitioned to case management (often nursing driven).

This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in health care, clinical work and management.

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June 12, 2019 - 5:00pm

For all students currently enrolled in field, the Field Educational Agreement is due for review for the Spring/Summer term.

This does not apply to incoming students. 

June 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Sport Social Work is becoming a powerful force in the field of sport and recreation. Social workers are leaders in infusing teams and programs with empowerment, self development, and inclusion, This workshop we will explore how social work values, concepts and interventions on both the micro and macro level enhance sport and recreation services. Specific strategies such as strength-based coaching, team building, conflict resolution, family collaboration, diversity training, community development, advocacy, and social policy will be discussed. Model interdisciplinary programs serving at-risk youth, members of the LGBT community, older adults, individuals with disabilities, and other special populations will be highlighted. Participants will learn how to apply the social work competencies of engagement, assessment, intervention, research, social and economic justice, human behavior in the social environment, social policy, and evaluation in sport social work practice. Clinical social work concepts from...

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June 17, 2019 to June 28, 2019

We invite others to join us in service by donating backpacks and/or school supplies for the 13th Neighborhood Festival Annual Backpack Giveaway in Detroit. The aim is to support the community in educational sustainability.  "Whatever good that will come out of our neighborhoods will be a direct result of the good we invest in our neighborhoods". 

Service is an essential core value of being a social worker, and the New Leaders of Afrikan Centered Social Work Scholars are excited to offer our service of support to the 13th Neighborhood Festival Annual Backpack Giveaway in conjunction with Yusef Bunchy Shakur in the City of Detroit that will be held on August 3, 2019. All donations will be given to the children/youth of the area. We hope you will share in our efforts by donating to this great event.

Questions can be directed to Yusef Shakur @ yshakur@umich.edu 

June 18, 2019 (all day)

This workshop focuses on methods of engaging and assessing families involved with the child welfare system. The workshop will use active learning methods to help participants develop beginning skills in positive engagement strategies, developing rapport with the family and conducting family assessments within a family adaptation and resiliency perspective. The workshop will use small group role-playing and feedback and large group discussions.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 18, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:15pm

This workshop focuses on methods of engaging and assessing families involved with the child welfare system. The workshop will use active learning methods to help participants develop beginning skills in positive engagement strategies, developing rapport with the family and conducting family assessments within a family adaptation and resiliency perspective. The workshop will use small group role-playing and feedback and large group discussions.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 19, 2019 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Come join us as we celebrate Juneteenth! The purpose of this event is to celebrate the independence of folks from the African Diaspora and the current liberation that includes graduate education at a public university and working as a professional. 

As a result of this event, students will be able to: describe the history of Juneteenth, identify three professional roles that Black professional Social Workers hold, identify two strategies to utilize when seeking a position, and provide two definitions of professionalism.

Refreshments will be served.

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Sponsored by the Association of Black Social Work Students, New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Scholar Program and the School of Social Work

June 19, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

In partnership with the Division of Public Safety & Security, the Office of Field Instruction is sponsoring an introductory lecture to personal safety and self defense.  Our presenters from DPSS will be Candace Dorsey, Empowerment Self Defense Manager, and Sergeant Gary Hicks.  

Description: "Our self-defense workshop takes a holistic approach to self-protection, emphasizing awareness and assertiveness skills as well as physical and verbal strategies to counter violence. The goal is to leave you better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault." 

Information will be presented in a lecture format, and further resources will be given for students who wish to follow up with a self defense course through DPSS.  

Food will be provided!  Students may arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 for food; the lecture will begin at 5:30.

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June 20, 2019 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

The Thursday course days will be held at the U-M School of Social Work. On Saturday, June 29th, the class will meet at Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. ...

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June 21, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

In this mini-course, students will learn a theoretical framework for social entrepreneurship and design thinking, as well as explore the individual skills and will necessary to respond to complex social needs both locally and globally. Students will be placed on teams throughout the course to engage in hands-on activities, case studies, competitions and a leadership project.

The objective of this course is to inspire and begin equipping students to become innovative leaders in the social sector. Specifically, we will address how to understand yourself as a leader within the context of a community and how to lead with moral imagination (the ability to put yourself in the shoes of the people you are serving); understand how an entrepreneurial mindset and operational skills can create and support social change; and turn theory into action by designing and carrying out a team leadership project.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

June 24, 2019

June 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come by and grab a lunch and discuss job searching, interviewing and salary negotiation with Director of Career Services, Michelle Woods. Lots of handouts will be given out. 

June 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join us as we come together in community to discuss and process the recent events with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, and finding ways to assist families and individuals at risk.

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June 26, 2019 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

During this workshop, attendees will follow Dr. Cindy Leung’s trajectory in public health. Exploring her early work in local food banks with food-insecure populations and her scientific research on the effectiveness of our federal food programs, attendees will then discuss her present-day qualitative research to better understand the lived experiences of food-insecure individuals. Participants will learn about populations affected by food insecurity, including low-income families and college students. To wrap up the session, attendees will learn how all of this information is being used to design programs and affect future policies to benefit food-insecure populations. A hands-on wellness activity will be presented by the CEW+ Inspire team to complement this workshop.

The discussion will be followed by a networking reception.

June 27, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Led by the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (OGPS) Wellness Counselor Kate Hagadone, PhD, LP, and OGPS Admissions & Diversity Coordinator Reginald Beasley, MA, session focuses on microaggressions prevention and useful strategies when they do occur. Snacks served. Free and open to the public.

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June 27, 2019 - 5:00pm

Final public school field placement educational agreement due for advanced standing students.

June 28, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course helps students increase their understanding of the legal issues frequently encountered by older adults and persons with disability, including estate planning, planning for incapacity, guardianship, elder abuse and exploitation, advocacy for quality long-term care and other services, eligibility for long-term care benefits and services, and elder abuse and exploitation. Students will discuss readings and case studies in small groups with other students and write short reflective pieces, as well as having the option to observe court proceedings.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

July 4, 2019

July 8, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services will discuss the licensure process for Michigan and how to research procedures for other states. The ASWB licensure exam process will be discussed as well. 

July 9, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? 

Join several of our MSW students for a live web chat. They're excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

This is an off-site, web-based session and may be attended via the Internet. The session will be recorded.

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July 11, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course focuses on the real community and personal impact of a public policy with sweeping national controversy, many deaths, and significant questions about social justice, racial discrimination, and even intent in the constitution. Because it is a mini-course, rather than a full course, this course will concentrate on one aspect of immigration policy? undocumented immigrants and the public policy strategy of enforcement for undocumented immigrants at the border and in the interior of the country. Along with discussion of the policies and practices of enforcement, we will bring local enforcement activities to the table and examine their impact on people, families, and Michigan communities. The discussion will have a global, national, state, and a local component. Students in this course will acquire the skills to critically analyze this aspect of immigration policy and its controversies. and about community and organization responses and activism.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

July 12, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course addresses the theoretical framework of trauma and trauma treatment from a culturally and philosophically diverse perspective. It seeks to provide information about why and how trauma and PTSD occur and how trauma treatment is affected by type of trauma experience, socioeconomic and cultural factors, individual personality and family functioning. Attention is focused on life span development and the meaning of trauma at different ages. Various types of trauma and trauma treatment are discussed from an individual, family, and socio/cultural perspective. The importance of understanding trauma and its relationship to grief and loss will be addressed. Coping and resiliency in surviving and recovering from trauma are explored, emphasizing the diversity of human response and focusing on the significance of social groups in integrating trauma. The formation and practice of rituals, and diversity in religious and spiritual experience as a component of coping with trauma will be discussed. Trauma...

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July 15, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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July 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

To continue our work from the Community Gathering last week,  Student Union is partnering with the Office of Global Activities and the Office of Student Services, to host a Letter Writing Campaign. The campaign will be centered on various topics that relate to current developments in immigration/asylum policy and enforcement.  We want to invite students, faculty and staff, within and outside of the SSW, to write to their state and national representatives expressing their concerns, and to urge the reps to push for humanitarian reform within various sectors of the immigration system. We will have various writing stations with postcards and the resources needed for participants to take action. RSVP: http://archive.ssw.umich.edu/forms/rsvp/index.html?eventID=E3714

July 18, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

The Michigan Medicine graduate social work intern program and the School of Social Work are proud to announce the second annual All Women Are Leaders celebration. This event addresses diversity in leadership, and shares wisdom and inspiration. Our student presenter this year is Fatima Nasir. Attendance at this event counts for two field hours for students. A reception will follow.

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July 22, 2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am

Microaggressions - the subtle everyday verbal and nonverbal slights and insults which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages - can effect anyone. In this thought-provoking presentation, attendees learn how background influences individuals' perceptions and experiences of other; strategies for building strong relationships; and ways to create more mindful & inclusive work environments. Facilitated by Clarissa Love of the Office of Health, Equity & Inclusion.

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July 23, 2019

July 26, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will address the sexual health needs of individuals and couples throughout the adult lifespan over diverse cultures and populations. This interpersonal practice minicourse can augment other interpersonal practice courses or can be taken independently. Building on basic sex therapy models and integrating these models with multicultural counseling theory and cultural and ethical competencies, course participants will examine their own cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and biases specifically with reference to sexual health. Utilizing the lifespan approach, key considerations in sexual health education and sexual health treatments will be described. Course participants will learn culturally appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and brief intervention approaches and will be challenged to think about the adjustment of interventions to include multicultural considerations and the intersectionality of clients identities. The course will emphasize strengths-based adaptation and resiliency in...

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July 27, 2019 - 10:00am

SSW Summer Commencement will be held at Hill Auditorium. A light reception will immediately follow at the School of Social Work in the Educational Conference Center (ECC).

All MSW degree candidates planning to graduate in August 2019 are encouraged to participate in Summer Commencement. Graduates with accessibility concerns should contact the Office of Student Services as soon as possible at ssw.oss@umich.edu or (734) 936-0961.

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July 29, 2019

August 2, 2019 - 5:00pm

For all students currently enrolled in field, TAB 3 must be completed and submitted.

The Educational Agreement Evaluation process begins with the student completing their portion of TAB 3.  This includes the documentation of field credits, total clock hours, the completion of the Key Learning Experience/Project, and clicking the approval button at the bottom of the page.  This allows the Field Instructor two weeks to review and complete their steps.

August 7, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This webinar will focus on providing financial aid information, including, understanding financial aid packages, student accounts and billing along with services offered by the Office of Student Services. This webinar will be offered off-site and students will be able to access via the Internet.

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August 16, 2019

August 19, 2019 - 5:00pm

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

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), completes, and approves Tab 3. The Field Instructor is responsible to submit the completed document by the due date.

August 20, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The SSW Book Club will discuss Fracturing the Founding: How the Alt-Right corrupts the Constitution, by John E Finn.

You are welcome to join us, whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the book.

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

August 23, 2019

August 26, 2019 - 7:45am to 9:30am

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 the School of Social Work (address below). On-street metered parking is available but limited. The Forest Avenue Parking Structure (650 S Forest Ave) is the closest parking garage.

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To ensure food and seating for all, please RSVP by Monday, August 19th; however, guests without registration will not be turned away. 

August 26, 2019 - 9:30am to 4:00pm

This Fall 2019 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 27 - 30.

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 26, 2019 - 2:15pm

Reconnect with Alumni, and show your school spirit!

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August 27, 2019

August 27, 2019 to October 5, 2019

Refugees have been at the forefront of political discussion in the United States as the Syrian crisis escalates and xenophobia heightens. Much has been said regarding these refugees, but all too often the voices of refugees themselves are left out of the conversation.

This exhibit uses the data collected from a Photovoice project, combining photography and transcriptions from groups discussions with adolescent refugees to better understand the lived experiences of adolescent refugees. The gallery highlights five main themes that were discussed: Stability and Security, Interpersonal Difficulties, Rooting Factors, Personal Growth, and Contribution.

Speakers for the opening reception are:

Andrea Belgrade, MS, PhD candidate at UM Psychology

Dr. Odessa Gonzalez Benson, PhD, Assistant Professor at UM School of Social Work

Ayah Kutmah, Founder of REvive

Dr. Mari Kira, PhD, Research Scientist at UM Psychology

Dilli Gautam, MPH, President of the Bhutanese Community of Michigan

The event is free and open to the public. Middle Eastern refreshments will be served.

Supplies for newborns (diapers, wipes, gentle laundry soap, etc.)

Staples (toilet paper, hand soaps, paper towels, etc.)

Test-prep books (TOEFL, SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc.)

School supplies (paper, pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, highlighters, white-out taps, 3x5 cards, etc.)

Personal care products (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, body ltion, hairbrushes, hair ties, manicure supplies, razors, shampoo, conditioner, soap, face cleanser, face moisturizer, etc.)

Monetary Donations and gift cards (Target, Old Navy, Meijer, Kroger, etc) can be donated to the orgs directly, not at the gallery.

Contact Person: Andrea Belgrade (belgrade@umich.edu)

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August 27, 2019 to August 30, 2019

Share, Explore, Engage, Discover (SEED) is the School of Social Work's orientation experience. SEED features programming tailored to incoming students. The goals of SEED include strengthening connection and community at the School of Social Work, exploring PODS (privilege, oppression, diversity, & social justice), and learning foundation-level social work skills.

New Student SEED Orientation for MSW students will be held on August 27, 28, and 29, with activities for specific groups scheduled for August 30th. Please carefully review the Fall SEED Orientation Schedule.

In addition, there will be a variety of optional social activities the weekend prior to and after SEED Orientation Week, as well as during SEED Week. These social events are optional and will be led by current MSW students. Feel free to join any or all social events!

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 education workshop (if starting field in the fall).

Fall SEED Orientation Schedule

SEED Week Social Event Schedule

August 28, 2019 - 8:00am to 11:00am

REQUIRED Pre-field orientation workshop (field credit given) for all incoming advanced field education (SW691) students with Fall 2019 placement start (advanced standing, transfer, and foundation exempt students)

August 30, 2019 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

First Generation Students (FGS) are students who are the first in their families to go to college for a bachelor's degree. FGS are trailblazers within their communities and at University of Michigan. Come meet other staff, students, and faculty who are also trailblazers at UofM. This event is free and open to all incoming and transfer first-generation students and their parents to meet and greet faculty, staff, and students across the university.

It is highly encouraged to complete the RSVP form included below by August 20, 2019. Though it is not required for attending the Open House, we use this form to assist with design and accommodations at the event. Light snacks will be provided. There is no dress code for this event. 

September 2, 2019

September 3, 2019

September 5, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

All new students entering the program with a practice method or method minor in Management of Human Services are invited to attend this session. Students will learn more about different opportunities offered in the SSW, meet the Management faculty, and get to know other students in their 2019 cohort. Lunch will be provided.

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September 6, 2019 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Stop by Festifall at the University of Michigan to speak with an representatives about the Commuity Action Social Change Minor, Sociology & Social Work Subplan, Master of Social Work and PhD programs.

September 10, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

First day of class for students enrolled in SW 531.

September 10, 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! 

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September 10, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school. 

September 11, 2019 - 11:00am to 2:00pm

An admissions representive will attend the New York University Social Work graduate school fair to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. 

September 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join Betsy Williams, Writing Skills Coordinator, and Darlene Nichols, Social Work Librarian, for an overview of resources and expectations for graduate-level academic writing and library research.

Short presentations will allow ample time for your questions.

This session will be repeated on Monday, September 16 from noon-1. You are welcome to bring your lunch.

September 11, 2019 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

The protests in Hong Kong that started with oppositions to the extradition bill have evolved rapidly, garnering international attention due partly to the scale of the protests but mostly to the level of brutality exhibited by the Hong Kong police and the threat of China’s military intervention (this article has a good background: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/world/asia/hong-kong-protests-explained.html). The protests have been led by young people who use social media to organize without identifiable leaders, and their tactics were inspired by Bruce Lee’s line: “Be water.” The ongoing protests have exposed deep-seated fear of China’s control of Hong Kong, and long-simmering frustration of young people with the society. Dr. Lydia Li will provide a brief history of the relationship between Hong Kong and China, and background contexts of the Hong Kong society to help understand the current conflict.  The protests have triggered many questions relevant to social work, especially those related to organizing and tactics. For example, what are the strengths and weaknesses of being leaderless and “like water”? How to draw the line between non-violence and forceful tactics? How to remain peaceful when being treated violently? Are tactics that cause inconvenience to innocent others, such as blocking public transportation and airport, justified?  The event is an open discussion.

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September 11, 2019 - 5:00pm

All students currently enrolled in field (SW515 or SW691) must turn in the Field Placement Verification form by this deadline. This form is considered complete after your Field Instructor signs off on it.

This form only applies to students currently registered for field.

September 12, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

This course was designed to increase the knowledge base and competency level of social workers who plan to work with (or are interested in) military service members, veterans and their families. This will be accomplished by introducing participants to basic military background and structure, the common problem-areas experienced by this community, and the diverse sub-groups that exist within this unique population. ...

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September 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course, offered over two days, will focus on three or four key skills in the area of Managerial Supervision in the Human Services.

Day 1 begins with an introduction to Managerial Supervision and the differences between managerial supervision and clinical supervision. We also focus on the tensions between these two work modalities and the conflicts they can create. Issues of power, fatefulness, working to standard, and evaluation are considered as well. Supervisory role playing in triads, with a supervisor, a direct report, and an observer will be used.

In the afternoon of Day 1, the focus will be on Supervision for Retention, especially stressing areas, such as child protective service, where the supervisor and the supervisee are involved in fateful decision making but are not geographically proximate.

Day 2 will stress the effective Supervisory meeting, both dyadic and group based. The second day concludes with a discussion of decision making within the supervisory context.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

September 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This introductory course will examine the principles of Infant Mental Health intervention with families of infants and young children. Using attachment theory as a foundation, we will examine best practices in supporting early developing relationships between infants and young children and their caregivers. Special attention will be given to understanding the processes through which practitioners can promote infant well-being and expand parenting capacity to nurture and protect their children.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

September 14, 2019 - 11:30am to 4:00pm

Purpose: The purpose of this event is to explore how AfroFuturism informs Our knowledge in Social Work/Social Science fields. How we will Go Beyond what Beyond White Social Work means and its destination to explore the impact on emphasizing, listening, centering Black voices, as often Black experiences/pain are utilized as tools for others' learning.

We do not see ourselves historically in the conversation of social work Beyond being subjects in Our classrooms. 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.

The sessions will explore Black Womxn, Hypervisibility/Invisibility in Spaces, Environmental Justice, Transformative Creative Arts Movements, Black Veterans, AfroFuturism and AfroWomynhood Exploring Creative Impact on the Diaspora, Beyond Allyship: Anti-Racist Coherence and Afrofuture Consonance etc.

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This event is part of the University of Michigan's School of Social Work SEED Orientation week, and is free and open to all. For more information please contact Florence Alexander, Yusef "Bunchy" Shakur, Lauren Davis, Nyshourn Price, & Daicia Price at goingbeyond-teach.in@umich.edu

Sponsored by: Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, New Leaders in African Centered Social Work, U-M School of Social Work Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Office, Black Radical Healing Pathways, U-M School of Social Work

September 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join Betsy Williams, Writing Skills Coordinator, and Darlene Nichols, Social Work Librarian, for an overview of resources and expectations for graduate-level academic writing and library research.

Short presentations will allow ample time for your questions.

This session will be a repeat of the workshop from Wednesday, September 11. You are welcome to bring your lunch.

September 16, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

September 16, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Innovation in Action (IiA) at the University of Michigan is a campus-wide experience to take on the world's biggest challenges with purpose. Throughout this interdisciplinary journey, you and your team will do a deep dive into a problem and come out the other side with robust insights about complex issues, and the tools to synthesize that data and turn it into a solution. According to a former IiA student, "Innovation in Action continues to make an impact in my life, even many years later. The skills I've learned from the experience continue to be an essential part of my life today." Come to an info + networking session to learn more and build your team. Today is the the first session; more are scheduled over the next two weeks and listed on the RSVP form below.

September 17, 2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

The So Cool So Just (SCSJ) Organization Fair is hosted by the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Undergraduate Minor, Ginsberg Center, and the Office of the Community Engaged Academic Learning. This SCSJ fair creates space for organizations to connect with students seeking opportunities to get involved on campus, build community with other social justice organizations, and share activities and programs related to social change.

September 17, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join us for this special lunch and learn session with our own School of Social Work alumna, Terry Axelrod.  Terry is the Founder and CEO of Benevon, which has trained and coached over 5,000 nonprofit teams to implement the Benevon Model for Sustainable Funding.  Terry will share her story, having started as a social worker in behavioral health. She is a champion for all MSW students learning to deeply engage individual donors in their nonprofit’s mission to bring about a culture of philanthropy.

She will walk us through the systematic process she developed and engage in an open discussion about why donor engagement is a critical skill for all social workers. 

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September 17, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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September 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Call to all artists and allies -
Please join Professor Pinto for an open discussion about arts-based social work practice. Current artistic efforts share with social work an emphasis on politics, process, community building and creativity. All ideas and interests are welcome.

September 18, 2019

12 PM to 1:30 PM or 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM

B800 SSW Building

Refreshments will be served.

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The School of Social Work has a long history of promoting the arts. When the School of Social Work building was designed, a dedicated group of alumni, faculty and art experts discussed the value of art and the value an art collection could bring to the School. Michigan Social Work's art collection is the first standing art collection within a school of social work in the nation. Read more about the school's recent art initiatives and practices in the Fall 2019 Ongoing.

September 18, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

September 18, 2019 - 5:15pm to 6:45pm

Call to all artists and allies -
Please join Professor Pinto for an open discussion about arts-based social work practice. Current artistic efforts share with social work an emphasis on politics, process, community building and creativity. All ideas and interests are welcome.

September 18, 2019

12 PM to 1:30 PM  or 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM

B800 SSW Building

Refreshments will be served.

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The School of Social Work has a long history of promoting the arts. When the School of Social Work building was designed, a dedicated group of alumni, faculty and art experts discussed the value of art and the value an art collection could bring to the School. Michigan Social Work's art collection is the first standing art collection within a school of social work in the nation. Read more about the school's recent art initiatives and practices in the Fall 2019 Ongoing.

September 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Dr. Cass' session will explore the historical and contemporary underpinnings of African-centered education in places where young people are most frequently found: schools. This will also examine the application of racial affirming concepts, approaches, and strategies in the formation of an urban African-centered high school. The session is necessary for school-based practitioners engaging Black youth in the learning environment with a focus on urban adolescents.

Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

September 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

All new and continuing students with a practice method or method minor in Social Policy and Evaluation are invited to attend this session. Meet recent graduates, faculty, and staff and discuss evaluation opportunities within the School of Social Work and Curtis Research & Training Center. Learn about course planning, internship opportunities, career planning and more. Lunch will be provided.

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September 20, 2019 - 1:00pm to 6:00pm

This is a public symposium of the Cuir Américas Working Group | Grupo de Trabajo Feminista/Queer/Cuir to be held in Ann Arbor on September 20, 2019, to advance the publication of two scholarly journal special issues that will appear in the United States (in English) and in Brazil (in Spanish and Portuguese). They aspire to create a public space at the University of Michigan for the discussion of LGBTQ Latinx, Indigenous, and Afro- diasporic gender and sexuality through this one-day public event. Their interdisciplinary, transnational, action-based, Latinx queer feminist scholarly group includes university-based scholars and independent scholars and activists that are involved in diverse educational initiatives in several Latin American countries and U.S. Latinx communities. They will host a panel discussion, a keynote speaker, and a reception.

For more information about the special issue of GLQ on Queer/Cuir Américas: Translation, Decoloniality, and the Incommensurable, please visit https://cuiramericas.org/.

September 23, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

September 23, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid. 

Light Dinner will be provided.

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September 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid. 

September 24, 2019 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm

An admissions representive will attend the Spelman College Social Science Graduate School Fair to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

September 24, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

An admissions representative will be coming to the Oakland University Open House to share information on U-M's MSW program. 

September 25, 2019 - 8:00am to September 27, 2019 5:00pm

MSW students will be available in the conference exhibit hall to share information on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

September 25, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

This session is intended for incoming MSW students interested in Global Independent Study; a student-initiated opportunity that allows students to travel abroad. When abroad, students engage with a topic of their choosing while working with a faculty instructor. Students from all practice methods, areas and curriculum tracks are eligible to apply and will receive 1-6 elective credits. 

We will have a panel of returned global independent study students share about what they did this past summer, where they went, and their overall experience. An overview of the application process will also be provided. Then we will open it up for questions from interested students. Click here for more information about Global Independent Study.

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September 26, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Lunch will start at 12:00. The town hall will start at 12:30.

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September 26, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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September 26, 2019 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid. 

Dinner will be provided.

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September 26, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Common Roots planning committee is proud to announce our second event, the Faculty, Staff and Students of Color Meet and Greet. This event gives students an opportunity to connect with one another and provide networking opportunities for the School of Social Work's faculty, students, and staff of color. Dinner will be served and doors will open at 5:30 PM, the event will formally begin at 6:00 PM. 

Common Roots is a planning committee consisting of members from the Office of Student Services, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, the LatinX Social Work Coalition, the Associaition of Black Social Workers and the Black Radical Healing Pathways.

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September 27, 2019 - 8:00am to September 28, 2019 3:00pm

Admissions representatives will be available in the conference exhibit area to share information on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

September 27, 2019 - 11:30am to 1:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid. 

Lunch will be provided.

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September 28, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Understanding the implications of early relationships on adult functioning can inform adult psychotherapy in ways that can assist clients in their capacity to form and maintain healthy relationships. Using attachment theory as the foundation, this course will address relationship-based intervention in interpersonal practice with adults.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

October 1, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Drop in to ask instruction- and course-related questions

October 1, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

This event will follow a Design Thinking approach where students spanning multiple and intersecting identity groups will facilitate dialogue to reflect on realities and generate ideas around transparency, inclusivity, communication, and engagement with DEI initiatives on campus including within Student Life.

October 2, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Change it Up! brings bystander intervention skills to the University of Michigan community for the purpose of building inclusive, respectful, and safe communities. It is based on a nationally recognized four-stage bystander intervention model that helps individuals intervene in situations that negatively impact individuals, organizations, and the campus community.This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Space is limited. For faculty and staff, please contact RackhamEvents@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/E33m8.

October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm

For all students currently enrolled in field, the Field Educational Agreement is due for review for the Fall 2019 term.

October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

The term "post-truth," the Oxford Dictionaries 2016 Word of the Year, reflects an era where everyone is a few clicks away from information that supports any goal, belief, or outcome desired whether or not that information is factual. Evaluating information and recognizing "fake news" is a critical skill for everyone. For social workers, advocates, policy makers, and others responsible for human well-being, it's essential to find reliable data and other evidence to promote best practice and avoid the dangers of inaccurate information. Skill in locating and evaluating information can also help a practitioner work with clients and others who bring incorrect information into an interaction. This mini-course will address the following: ...

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October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

October 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Please join the School of Social Work for this special event due to demand from students and employers.

Come explore the variety of field and employment options in the Southeast Michigan area. Opportunities at area organizations in all levels of social work from clinical to macro will be represented.

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October 3, 2019 (all day)

Students submitting a field application for a Winter 2020 field start can have their Goal Statement and resumes reviewed by the Office of Career Services Writing Center if they choose.

Contact ssw-cso@umich.edu with questions or to set an appointment.

October 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

This mini-course is designed to familiarize students with the current theories of couple therapy. Selected empirically supported models utilized in couple therapy will be examined The course also looks at some of the key issues and challenges faced by therapists who provide couple therapy. This mini-course will be skill based and focus on helping students to learn effective approaches to working with couples in therapy.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

October 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

October 4, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join us for a School update and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards!

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October 4, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

This webinar, taught by SSW alumnus Russ Linden, describes the practice of collaboration through the lens of two case examples in which collaborative leaders overcame enormous barriers in pursuit of their shared goals.

We discuss the nature of collaborative leadership, six key factors that promote collaboration, and how to address many collaboration hurdles.

Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

October 4, 2019 - 5:00pm

The CASC Minor Student organization grant provides funding for declared students engaged in social justice and social action programs, initiatives, and projects. If you are a member of a student organization seeking funding for materials, supplies, space, food, or other related expenses, apply online using the CASC Minor Funding Form.

The deadline for this grant cycle to apply is Friday, October 4th.

CASC Minor Funding Form

October 5, 2019 (all day)

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.

October 5, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course focuses on the real community and personal impact of a public policy with sweeping national controversy, many deaths, and significant questions about social justice, racial discrimination, and even intent in the constitution. Because it is a mini-course, rather than a full course, this course will concentrate on one aspect of immigration policy? undocumented immigrants and the public policy strategy of enforcement for undocumented immigrants at the border and in the interior of the country. Along with discussion of the policies and practices of enforcement, we will bring local enforcement activities to the table and examine their impact on people, families, and Michigan communities. The discussion will have a global, national, state, and a local component. Students in this course will acquire the skills to critically analyze this aspect of immigration policy and its controversies. and about community and organization responses and activism.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

October 5, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Perhaps now more than ever, social work scientists and practitioners alike affirm the need to fully understand the variability of substance use behaviors, including substance misuse, abuse and dependence, from a multidisciplinary approach. However, the literature and practice with regard to substance use and neuroscience in the context of social work remain in its infancy. Neuroscience is concerned with better understanding brain function and structure across the lifespan, including the use of innovative methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging. This mini-course will provide an introduction to substance use and neuroscience in the context of social work and cover topics such as the ethical and legal aspects in neuroscience, potential alterations in brain function (e.g., cognitive) and structure (e.g., D2 dopamine receptor) linked to substance use behaviors, gene x environment interaction (e.g., neurogenetics), and the developmental and cultural aspects of neuroscience. Developing a fuller...

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October 5, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am

Join us for a fun afternoon as we prepare to cheer on the Wolverines!
Following the tailgate, buses will be available to take you to and from the game.

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October 5, 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.

October 7, 2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am

The 2019 DEI Summit Community Assembly & Discussion highlights Year 3 progress of the U-M DEI Strategic Plan and kicks off the Year 4 implementation.

This year's keynote speaker features Van Jones--political commentator, author, and host of CNN's The Redemption Project and The Van Jones Show--followed by a roundtable discussion involving campus-based initiatives. The event will also include remarks from U-M President Mark Schlissel and senior leadership.

Van Jones is President & Founder of the nonprofit, Dream Corps -- a justice incubator that houses the following initiatives: #cut50, #YesWeCode, #GreenForAll, and #LoveArmy. All with the overarching goal to create innovative solutions that "close prison doors and open doors of opportunity." Van has also led a number of other social and environmental justice enterprises, including The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and Color of Change.

A Yale-educated attorney, Van has written three New York Times Bestsellers. In 2009, Van worked as the green jobs advisor to the Obama White House. He has earned many honors, including the World Economic Forum’s "Young Global Leader" designation, Rolling Stone’s 12 Leaders Who Get Things Done, Fast Company's 12 Most Creative Minds On Earth, a Webby Special Achievement Award and Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

October 8, 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! 

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October 8, 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Please join us as we welcome River Coello to campus as our keynote speaker for National Coming Out Week 2019 and LGBTQ History Month 2019.

About River:River Coello is a queer and trans multidisciplinary artist from Guayaquil, Ecuador living in Chicago, Illinois.

As an actor, River has appeared on various stage productions, having trained at Acting Studio Chicago, Second City Training Center, and the University of Michigan. As a writer, River’s work explores various liminalities of the human condition through a focus on River’s own identities and experiences, grounded in a deeply spiritual perspective.

Acerca de:River Coello es un/a artista multidisciplinario/a cuir/qüeer y trans de Guayaquil, Ecuador viviendo en Chicago, Illinois.

Como actor/actriz, River ha aparecido en varias producciones de teatro, habiendo entrenado en Acting Studio Chicago, Second City Training Center y la Universidad de Míchigan. Como escritor/a, el trabajo de River explora varias liminalidades de la condición humana a través de un enfoque en sus propias identidades y experiencias, bien fundado/a en una perspectiva profundamente espiritual.

Spectrum Center Accessibility StatementIf you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accommodation Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, but we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

October 9, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The School of Social Work Student Union: First Generation Student Subcommittee invites you to join Dr. Clelia O. Rodríguez author of Decolonizing Academia: Poverty, Oppression, and Pain at the University of Michigan. Dr. Rodríguez is a woman of color and an educator, born and raised in El Salvador. The seminar will foster dialogue that encourages graduate students to challenge inequalities, disrupt racist ways of learning, and inhibit the exploitation of communities through scholarly practice.

October 10, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Do you plan to work in the United States after finishing your degree? This program is designed to help international students maximize their chances of finding employment in the US after graduation. We'll discuss interview preparation, resume writing, cross-cultural issues, networking, and ways to identify appropriate opportunities. We'll also provide an overview of immigration regulations pertinent to international students, and University Career Center services that are available to you on this campus.

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October 10, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 11, 2019 - 8:15am to 3:30pm

Workshop approved for 5 CE contact hours, intermediate level.

Join us for a full-day conference covering the way that youth become disengaged from education and workforce systems, and strategies to overcome structural and systematic barriers to constructive work and career development. 

Morning Keynote: Congressman Andy Levin
Afternoon Keynote: Ann Leen, Assistant Vice President-Youth Services, SER Metro Detroit

October 12, 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.

October 14, 2019

October 14, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

October 15, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 15, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

October 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

The School of Social Work Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, the Spectrum Center and Queer Advocacy Coalition would like to invite you to attend "Healing Through Words." This event will provide a space for students to connect, heal, and learn from each other's experiences, identities and narratives.

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October 16, 2019 - 3:30pm to 7:00pm

An admissions representative will be coming to Eastern Michigan University to present on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. 

October 16, 2019 - 4:00pm

Liliana Goldín, professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work and the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, is an anthropologist who has worked with Mayan native populations in Guatemala since the 1980s. She has studied modern Mayan women and their engagement to work during the transition of Guatemala from an agrarian society to an industrial society, and the simultaneous onset of Mayans' risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.  Professor Goldin is currently researching culturally compatible approaches to reducing diabetes risk among Mayans in Guatemala.  During her visit to the School, she will give a talk entitled "A sustainable intervention to improve adherence to Type 2 Diabetes protocols among indigenous peoples of Guatemala." A reception will follow.

October 16, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

To Welcome the Stranger: A Sukkot Open House

Join students, faculty, and staff of the Jewish Communal Leadership Program to celebrate the Sukkot holiday and share reflections on the Sukkot-related theme of welcoming the stranger.

The holiday of Sukkot centers around the sukkah (a temporary shelter). Traditionally, Jews would eat, sleep, and gather in the Sukkah during this annual harvest festival. 

All are welcome-- no knowledge/prerequisites of Judaism/Hebrew required.

Seasonal, dairy, kosher-style hors d'oeuvres provided.

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In keeping with Sukkot’s recognition of both fragility and community, JCLP invites attendees to bring the following items which will be donated to Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County's Food Pantry: Feminine toiletries (Pads), Household cleaners, Detergent pods ,Toothbrushes /Toothpaste, Shampoo/Conditioner, Men’s deodorant & Shaving needs, and Mouthwash.

October 17, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

In August 2019, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a new rule with the potential to dismantle important civil rights protections against discrimination in housing.

Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, known as the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing and in other housing-related activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. However, HUD's new rule proposes to replace the use of "disparate impact" in determining housing discrimination and to raise the burden of proof required to prove discrimination. Moreover, the new rule proposes to release lenders and landlords from responsibility for computer-based algorithms that discriminate while automating decisions about credit scoring, home insurance, and mortgage interest rates.

Come learn about submitting public comments and make your voice heard on this critical issue! No prior experience submitting public comments is necessary.

Please visit B780 in the School of Social Work on Thursday, October 17, 2019 any time between 12:00pm to 1:30pm to submit a public comment regarding this rule.

Public comments on this rule will only be accepted until October 18, 2019.

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October 17, 2019 (all day)

Field Placement Application due for 16-month students starting field in January 2020

October 17, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

October 17, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

The Semester in Detroit program, Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor (SSW) and the Bogg Center invite your participation in a discussion about James and Grace Lee Boggs vision, framework, and application of transformational social change grassroots leadership. Hosted by Boggs Center board members Stephen Ward and Tawana Petty, the session will explorelessons learned from James and Grace Lee Boggs’ lifelong legacy of community organizing in the cityof Detroit. Through structured facilitation and reflection, participants will engage in discussion that examines the following questions:

What is (r)evolutionary social change?

What is the difference between a “riot” and a “rebellion”?

How do we move from a moment to a movement?

What is the role of dialectical thinking in deep divides?

What are transformative aims toward social justice?

Participants are highly encouraged to watch the American Revolutionary film, and read the publishedwork of James and Grace Lee Boggs prior attending this session for a historical overview. 

Light dinner served

Tawana Petty (Honeycomb): is a mother, social justice organizer, youth advocate, poet and author. She is the Director ofPetty Propolis, where she gets to grow through organizing transformative art and education initiatives. Honeycomb is afour-time author and founding member and editor of Riverwise Magazine, a Data Justice Coordinator for the DetroitCommunity Technology Project, a member of the Detroit Digital Justice Coalition, a Detroit Equity Action Lab fellow anda board member of the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership. To learn more aboutTawana "Honeycomb" Petty visit her website at honeycombthepoet.org.

Stephen Ward, PhD: is a lead faculty member with the Semester in Detroit program, historian who teaches inthe RC Social Theory and Practice program (STP) as well as the Department of Afroamerican and AfricanStudies (DAAS).

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October 18, 2019 - 7:45am to 12:30pm

The Semester in Detroit program, Communtiy Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor (SSW), and the Boggs Center invite your participation in a site visit to the Cass Corridor Commons to learn about contemporary activism in Detroit inspired by the legacy of James and Grace Lee Boggs. Led by visionary activist Tawana Petty, we will explore the following questions:

What can we learn from current activists/organizers about Detroit based activism from an anti-racist lens?

In what way has the life, legacy and work of Grace and Jmmy influenced existing forms of activism?

What key themes/takeaways from James and Grace Lee Boggs are important to consider for the future?

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October 21, 2019 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Why should you attend this on-site flu shot clinic?

It’s conveniently located so you don’t have to go out of your way to get your flu shot  

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the best way to prevent influenza is to receive a seasonal flu shot

Learn more about the flu here

List of insurances and other forms of payment accepted

October 21, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The SSW Career Services Office is proud to feature alum Frank Poma, MSW '79. Frank has 30 years of experience in the health care field. He rose from social worker to president of St. John River Hospital (now part of Ascension Health) and currently serves as the Practice Executive for the Center for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. The  Center for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery is an independent group providing services at two health systems.

Come to have a free lunch, network and learn about an alum's exciting career!

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October 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The SSW Book Club will discuss Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow.

You are welcome to join us, whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the book.

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

October 22, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us a for a panel discussion with CASC Minor alumni. Panelists will share their stories and journey engaging in social justice and change work. Learn more about their academic career as undergraduate students, experience in the minor, and the challenges, and lessons learned about applications of social justice "in the real world". Light dinner served and RSVP not required to participate. 

Anouk Versavel (2017): Anouk Versavel (she/her/hers) graduated in 2017 from UofM with majors in Women’s Studies and Sociology (Law Justice and Social Change) and a CASC minor. During undergrad, Anouk was a CASC student board member, taught yoga at aUM, and worked for the Global Feminisms Project through the Institute for Research on Women and Gender. Originally from Antwerp, Belgium, she moved to San Francisco, CA after graduation and for 2 years worked as a Project Manager at Civic Edge Consulting, a communications firm with public sector clients. She also volunteered at the UC Hastings Center for WorkLife Law. Anouk just started studying at Northwestern School of Law and will graduate with a JD in 2022. 

Amy Ketner (2013): Amy Ketner was born and raised in the Flint area, a place which influenced her understanding of society and identity from an early age.  After graduating from UM in 2013, Amy accompanied youth and young adults in Santiago, Chile for two years through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.  Since her return to the US, Amy has worked at St. Mary Student Parish (a Catholic Church), coordinating the parish's programs in Spanish. Together with the community, she formed an immigration team to support parishioners and community members who are undocumented, and to promote education and advocacy around immigrant rights.  Amy collaborates with other community organizers across SE Michigan, building a network of parishes and organizations to accompany our immigrant community. 

Emily Hill (2014): Emily is a licensed clinical social worker. Emily graduated with a BA in Psychology and minor in CASC in 2014, and then went on to earn her MSW from the University of Michigan in 2015. After graduation, Emily worked as a child therapist in community mental health in Wayne County, providing school-based and home-based behavioral health services to children and families. She then transitioned to working as a research associate for the School of Public Health and Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities on a national study focused on improving medication adherence for youth living with HIV. Emily currently works as a clinical social worker in the HIV/AIDS clinic in the University of Michigan Health System, where her primary responsibility is risk reduction counseling and education. Emily also works as a private practice therapist at Amplify Colectivo in downtown Ann Arbor, and will be pursuing a certification to become a Sex Therapist/Sexuality Educator beginning next year. 

Tahany Alsabahi (2017): Tahany Alsabahi is a 2017 graduate of the University of Michigan (U-M), where she double majored in International Studies and Middle Eastern & North African Studies and minored in Community Action and Social Change. As a student, Tahany worked as a Program Coordinator for the Program on Intergroup Relations; co-founded the Yemeni Students’ Association to create a space for Yemeni students to organize around the war in Yemen; and co-chaired Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE), where she led campaigns urging the University to divest from companies complicit in human rights abuses. For two year after graduating, Tahany worked in higher ed social justice initiatives in the College of LS&A. Currently, she's in her first year of law school at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and hopes to take her CASC background to the legal field. 

Violet Kelly-Andrews (2018): Graduated in 2018 with a major in Performing Arts Management and minors in CASC and History. After graduating, moved to New York City to spend the summer doing arts education before moving to London to a Masters program at King's College London in Arts and Cultural Management. Masters dissertation was in evaluating the impact of a diversity and leadership program that Arts Council England funded. More info on program can be found here: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/change-makers
 

October 23, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The School of Social Work’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion brings bystander intervention skills to the SSW community for the purpose of building inclusive, respectful and safe communities. The training is based on a nationally-recognized four-stage bystander intervention model that helps individuals intervene in situations that negatively impact individuals, organizations, and the campus community. Unable to attend in person, view the livestream: https://bluejeans.com/639314111

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October 23, 2019 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm

An admissions representative will be coming to Michigan State's Psychology department to share information on U-M's MSW program. For more information, contact ssw.msw.umich.edu.

October 23, 2019 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm

An admissions representive will attend the Michigan State Graduate School Fair to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

October 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Want to practice a genre of professional writing, or to publish your thoughts on a current social or political issue? This interactive workshop will provide an overview of writing short opinion pieces followed by discussion and feedback on your draft essays.

For fullest feedback, please bring two printed copies of your draft essay. If you don't yet have a draft, you can still come. Bring your ideas.

You are welcome to bring your lunch.

October 24, 2019 (all day)

Field Placement Application materials due for all Global, JCLP, NCS, and National placements (Spring/Summer Term 2020)

Global applications are due through the Office of Global Activities (ssw.oga@umich.edu). 

JCLP applications: field placement request application

National Placement applications (includes National Community Scholars): field placement request application

October 24, 2019 - 7:30pm to October 27, 2019 12:00pm

Admissions representatives will be available in the conference exhibit hall to share information on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

October 24, 2019 - 9:30pm

Join the Ambassadors for a night of karaoke and good times at Old German Downtown Ann Arbor. Entrance is free!

Folxs will meet in front of the school and walk over at 9 pm.

Please RSVP Here! And save the date for November 14, 2019 for the next opportunity if you cannot make it!

October 25, 2019 - 2:30pm to 8:00pm

This event was created by social work graduate students three years ago as a way to combat virulent white supremacists on campus and provide space for processing, healing, and building action and power against oppression. This year, the conference aims to center community knowledge in the fight against white supremacy. This will be developed through challenging ourselves to explore our own internalized white supremacy so that we can project love and wield power in our communities, institutions, and society at large. We are pleased to announce that this year our keynote lecture will be led by community and cultural worker, emergent strategy activist, doula, and author of Pleasure Activism: Adrienne Maree Brown.

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October 25, 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

The Deans and Directors of the following schools invite you to a joint reception to meet and reconnect with representatives, alumni, faculty, and students.

Andrews University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Madonna University, Michigan State University, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Michigan, Wayne State University

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October 26, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

As drug overdose deaths continue to rise, it is imperative that social workers are equipped with the skills to face this crisis, both from a micro and macro perspective. In this course, students will engage with the crisis from a policy perspective as they explore potential solutions. Students will participate in a simulation through which they will explore the role of the government in combating the opioid crisis. Examples of roles that students will take include: policymakers, policy advocates, prescribing doctors, and community stakeholders. Students will be assigned a role, will research their character, and will engage with the other participates as that character throughout the duration of the simulation...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

October 26, 2019 - 1:00pm

Join your fellow MSW students for a Fall break to enjoy the fall foliage and brisk weather. The Brighton Recreation Area offers barrier-free facilities and accessible restrooms and trails. With various trails ranging from 1 mile to 18 miles, this is the perfect spot for the novice and experienced hikers alike and everyone in between.

Family and friends are more than welcome! Come and go as you are able. Snacks will be provided.

If you have transportation needs, please let us know in the comment section.

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October 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join us to learn about the innovative family preservation work the Ruth Ellis Center is doing in collaboration with the Family Acceptance Project to increase safety, well-being, permanency and placement stability with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in child welfare. We will connect the direct service work to the larger strategy of efforts lead through a Children's Bureau Quality Improvement Center model. The Ruth Ellis Center, under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is one of four national sites selected to develop, evaluate and publish information on services which increase positive outcomes with LGBTQ youth in foster care.

Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

October 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Michelle Woods, Director of SSW Career Services, will present introductory information about social work licensure. She will explain what you need to know about licensure, how to prepare for licensure, the application process and a discussion of licensure exams will be presented. Please come with all of your questions and conerns to help demystify licensure!

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October 28, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? Come to this event to hear about several options for doing so, as well as how you can prepare for the experience while still a student at U-M! This event is presented by the International Center, and the English Language Institute.

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October 29, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Come hear from experienced professionals working in a variety of global health fields discuss how they launched their careers, and what competencies they relied on the most. This session will let you assess your competencies and help you identify new areas of growth.

October 30, 2019 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

We are pleased to host the 16th annual International Opportunities Fair, an event that brings students and representatives of organizations together to explore:

Internships Abroad

Volunteering Abroad

Teaching Abroad

Post Graduation Opportunities

Grants/Fellowships/Scholarships

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October 30, 2019 - 2:00pm

An admissions representative will be coming to St. Mary's College to present on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. 

October 31, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Margo Dalal, MSW ’18 will discuss her work as a non-extractive lender to cooperative and democratically owned and operated businesses with the Detroit Community Wealth Fund. We will discuss how particular methods of community empowerment, small-scale economic development and reclaiming ownership in marginalized urban communities, is an emerging area of social work.

Lunch provided.

November 1, 2019 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

An admissions representative will attend the Central Michigan University Social Work graduate school fair to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

November 1, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Dorian Warren, president of the Center for Community Change Action, will give a talk about his book, titled "The Hidden Rules of Race: Barriers to an Inclusive Economy," as part of the 2019 Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series.

November 1, 2019 - 5:00pm

The CASC Minor Student organization grant provides funding for declared students engaged in social justice and social action programs, initiatives, and projects. If you are a member of a student organization seeking funding for materials, supplies, space, food, or other related expenses, apply online using the CASC Minor Funding Form.

The deadline for this grant cycle to apply is Friday, November 1st.

CASC Minor Funding Form

November 2, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This class will focus on the use of adventure-based activities in therapy with individuals, groups and families. Students will be introduced to adventure through readings, discussions, guest speakers and experiences. This one credit mini-course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical, philosophical and experiential understanding of adventure and experiential learning and its application to therapy. Course content includes the theoretical and philosophical foundations of adventure based practice, a discourse on the safe and appropriate use of adventure activities with different client groups, a demonstration on facilitating adventure activities, and use of adventure activities in assessment and intervention.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 4, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Food will be available at 5:00. The town hall will begin at 5:30.

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November 5, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

November 5, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Ilana Kaufman’s talk, “Jewish Community, Race, and Social Justice” will be presented free and open to the public on Tuesday, November 5 at 7pm. The event will be held in the Educational Conference Center of the School of Social Work (1080 S University Ave). She will discuss the intersection of U.S. Jewish identity and race, as animated by modern movements for social justice. Informed by community pain-points such as Jewish communal reactions to the Women’s March and the Movement for Black Lives Platform, Kaufman will explore notions of anti-Semitism, community and movement-building, and how to effectively partner with groups despite some fundamental disagreements and tensions.

Ilana Kaufman is the Executive Director of the Jews of Color Field Building Initiative. Kaufman’s work aims to draw attention to those in the Jewish community who have diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, namely non-white and non-Ashkenazi heritage, or of multiple racial and ethnic identities. These individuals, many of whom identify as Jews of Color, have historically been underrepresented in our Jewish institutions and largely invisible in Jewish demographic studies. Through the Jews of Color Field Building Initiative, Kaufman develops more accurate demographic information about how many American Jews of Color there are and how to create more inclusive Jewish communities. She focuses on grantmaking to programs that support Jews of Color, research and field building, and community education.

The event is generously sponsored by the Jewish Communal Leadership Program in the School of Social Work, Trotter Multicultural Center, Michigan Hillel, The School of Social Work Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, and LSA Diveristy, Equity, and Inclusion.

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November 6, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

MSW students and admissions staff will attend NASW-MI Legislative Education and Advocacy Day to join together with hundreds of social justice advocates from around Michigan. This all-day event features two inspiring keynote addresses, networking opportunities, social justice forums, and over twenty workshops on legislative issues, political action, and advocacy efforts. Current MSW students can contact Nyshourn Price to sign up to attend.

Prospective students: Stop by the exhibit table to learn about the MSW program!

November 6, 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Keynote speaker Bonnie Ewald, Associate Director, Center for Health and Social Care Integration and Program Manager of Strategic Development and Policy Social Work and Community Health, Rush University Medical Center will discuss the role of social work interventions and psychosocial care management in context to interprofessional efforts at Rush Medical Center. She will highlight:

The Bridge Model an interdisciplinary transitional care model with a focus on social determinants of health, patient engagement, and community-level factors. Bridge decreases readmissions and improves post-discharge follow-up. 

The AIMS program which integrates social workers into primary and specialty care teams to support individuals with complex biopsychosocial & functional issues and their caregivers.

Assistant Professor Xiaoling Xiang leads the research and grant development activities on the Bridge Model. Xiang will discuss her findings from qualitative and quantitative studies.  

 Ashley McClain, Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Supervisor will share information on the Michigan Medicine Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Program.

This event is free and open to the public and a reception will immediately follow.

November 7, 2019 - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Opening Keynote by Louise Aronson with 12 breakout sessions with leaders, scholars and other experts on behavior, ethics, architecture, treatments, brain health, technology and more.

Information and link to registration below. 

November 7, 2019 - 9:00am to 10:00am

This course is designed to educate attendees about the challenges in recognizing and treating pain conditions with older adults in this time of preferred minimization of opioids.

Knowing when to consider Palliative Care or Hospice for older adults with chronic conditions will also be discussed during this presentation. Each presenter will focus on social work implications for their respective area of expertise.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 7, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Join the School of Social Work to learn about what social work is from current students, alum, and from our Career Services Director Michelle Woods. Representatives will also be speaking about ways to get involved with social work on an undergrad level! Food will be served.

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November 7, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

The SSW SU First-Generation Subcommittee & Common Roots presents the Resume Swap for First-Generation Students of Color. Come together with your fellow peers to swap resumes. We will all give and receive feedback. Dr. Rogério Pinto will be present to give some feedback and share some tips with students. The event will be capped at 20 students. Food will be provided.

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November 8, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss tips to help you search for jobs more effectively. Interviewing and salary negotiation techniques will be also discussed.

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November 9, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will focus on developing the group work skills necessary to implement evidence-based family psychoeducation interventions in work with adults, adolescents, children and their families. Special emphasis will be given to the family psychoeducation approach using multiple family groups in the treatment of severe psychiatric disorders. This course will examine the theoretical and empirical foundations for family psychoeducation, as well as, the practice of multifamily group treatment in schizophrenia, bi-polar illness, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder and with children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 12, 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! 

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November 12, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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November 12, 2019 - 4:00pm to November 19, 2019 5:30pm

An admissions representative will be attending the U-M Dual Degree Fair to share information on pursing a dual MSW degree. For more information, contact ssw.msw.umich.edu.

November 13, 2019 - 8:00am to 9:00am

Drop in to ask instruction- and course-related questions

November 13, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

A growing economy, changing tax laws, evolving technology, emerging impact investments...all of these factors influence philanthropists. This session will explain current trends in philanthropy, including what, why and how donors give, and discuss the impact of those trends on charitable organizations.

Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 13, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Join Common Roots Planning Committee as we host our recruitment event for the Fall 2019 semester. The Common Roots Planning Committee will detail accomplishments, discuss plans for transition and goals for the Winter 2020 semester. 

Please join us! Lunch will be served. 

Common Roots is a committee consisting of representatives from the SSW’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, the LatinX Social Work Coalition, the Black Radical Healing Pathways, Association of Black Social Workers, the Office of Student Services and SSW Student Representatives.

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November 13, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is hosting a global-themed art exhibit this semester to celebrate and acknowledge the vast intersectionalities in experiencing mental health across the globe. This event will be open to anyone, and it will be a celebratory arts event where performers, poets, actors and just any student can share words or a prepared presentation representing important takeaways or noteworthy lived experiences regarding mental health from a culturally informed lens. Dinner/refreshments will be provided, and after the performances, there will be space for attendees to decorate Luminaria bags in memory or in honor of loved ones who have had journeys with their mental health, and how their diverse experiences have differed due to their various cultural backgrounds.

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This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Global Activities.

November 14, 2019 - 8:30am to 3:30pm

Admissions representatives will be available in the conference exhibit area to share information on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

November 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Organizations that deliver direct or indirect support and services to the general population have emerged to attempt to be trauma-informed by making a commitment to change the culture of their organization. SAMHSA shares four areas that organizations that are committed to being trauma informed: realize the impact and recovery of trauma, recognize the signs and symptoms of someone impacted by trauma, respond to needs with policy, procedural and practice changes, and resist re-traumatizing actions and behaviors. Adopting a trauma-informed approach within an organization is beneficial to recipients of services as well as the staff, volunteers and partners of the entity.

Developing a trauma-informed culture includes intervention at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Supporting organizational shifts includes a systematic process that includes engagement, assessment, targeting goals, plan development, implementation and evaluation. This workshop seeks to support organizations in adopting a trauma-informed culture.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 14, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

We are excited to invite you to the 2nd Annual Social Work in Higher Education Meet and Greet! 

This open house style event will take place on Thursday, November 14th from 12-1:30 at the School of Social Work Room B780 and will include opportunities to:

Explore the application of social work in higher education

Learn about available field placements in the setting of higher education

Connect with social workers working in higher education

Learn about the Social Workers in Higher Education Affinity Group logo competition

Build your network

Eat lunch!

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November 14, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Join UM students, faculty, and staff in this storytelling event as part of the annual International Career Pathways (ICP) series. Audience members will get to listen to storytellers share about their international experiences. This event is similar to “The Moth” in which true stories are told in a live setting. Refreshments will be served. 

For more information, as well as to RSVP to attend, click here.

If you'd like to apply to be a featured storyteller, please apply here by October 26th. 

This event is co-sponsored by the College of Engineering, the School of Information, the LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center, the School of Social Work, and the International Center.

November 14, 2019 - 9:30pm

Join the Ambassadors for a night of karaoke and good times at Old German Downtown Ann Arbor. Entrance is free!

Folxs will meet in front of the school and walk over at 9 pm.

Please RSVP here!

November 15, 2019 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss the licensure process for Michigan and how to become licensed in other states. The licensure exam will also be discussed as well as resources to help you prepare for the exams. 

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November 15, 2019 - 2:30pm to 5:45pm

*DHHS participants, please note the change in scheduled time from the one listed in the catalog.*

This workshop will help participants gain a deeper understanding of suicide prevention and interventions in clinical practice. With the goal to become more comfortable and confident identifying and helping address suicidal ideation, plan(s) and intent in communities, this training will offer opportunities to engage in role-plays and review case examples.

Ethical and legal responsibilities as social workers exist when working with consumers. It is essential to understand the complexity of responses in clinical practice when suicide is present and needs to be addressed. This workshop will allow participants the opportunity to explore their beliefs regarding suicide at different stages of the lifespan and how one's beliefs do and do not influence our practice.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 15, 2019 - 6:30pm to 10:00pm

"This documentary focuses on drag queens living in New York City and their "house" culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers. Groups from each house compete in elaborate balls that take cues from the world of fashion. Also touching on issues of racism and poverty, the film features interviews with a number of renowned drag queens, including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija and Dorian Corey."

Come join Queer Advocacy Coalition, Association of Black Social Work Students, Latinx Coalition, Black Radical Healing Pathways, and Common Roots in viewing this provocative film. 

Refreshments will be served.

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November 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will introduce and address issues of concern to interpersonal practice clients that identify as Transgender, Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Queer or questioning, focusing on the basic knowledge, interpersonal practice and advocacy skills it takes to become increasingly competent in providing counseling and advocacy for people who are members of these marginalized, yet highly resilient, groups. From a strength-based perspective, grounded in Affirmative Practice Principles, this course will focus on basic social work knowledge and understanding of these groups, the social injustice and stigma they face; but ultimately, how to effectively engage, assess and intervene with current, associated issues through therapy and advocacy. This course will also address self-exploration and ethical dilemmas for social work students and providers with TBLGQ people, and include real practice experiences with people from our local community. Students will be encouraged to actively engage in the course. Class...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 16, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us for our Ambassador Harvest Party as we celebrate community and the passing of seasons. Entrees and beverages will be provided so please be sure to RSVP so we can get accurate numbers for food. The menu will cover vegan & vegetarian options. Appetizers, side dishes, and desserts are encouraged yet are NOT required.

Faculty, Family, and kids are welcome! Come for the food and stay for games, conversation, and community. The Northwood Community Center is accessible by the Michigan Bus Line. Northwood buses pick up at the Central Campus Transit and run every 10-15 minutes.

Note: The Northwood Express Bus does NOT stop at the Community Center so pay attention to the Bus Line and/or ask the driver if you are uncertain. We hope to see you there!

November 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

In Separated, William D. Lopez examines the lasting damage done by a daylong act of collaborative immigration enforcement in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Exploring the chaos of immigration enforcement through the lens of community health, Lopez discusses deportation's rippling negative effects and what it looks like from the perspective of the people who experience it. Focusing on those left behind, he reveals their efforts to cope with trauma, avoid homelessness, handle worsening health, and keep their families together.

November 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come have lunch and network with esteemed alum Andrea Muladore. 

Andrea Muladore, MSW '81,  spent 31 years at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan, where she served as manager of social work, spiritual care and Employee Assistance (EAP) programs. She developed the spiritual care program from the ground up and worked to insure that social work maintained its core values and strengths as hospitals transitioned to case management (often nursing driven). This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in health care, clinical work and management.

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November 18, 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

The Spectrum Center invites this year's Transgender Awareness Week Keynote, Kavi Ade. Kavi Ade is a black trans queer speaker, arts educator, and nationally recognized poet of Afro and Indigenous Caribbean descent. Speaking on race, gender, sexuality, mental health, domestic violence, and sexual assault, Kavi's work grapples with being set at the throne of violence, and exploring the ways in which a body can learn to survive. Using art as resistance, they create transformative dialogue that aims to combat supremacist powers, and heal communities that have been harmed. Kavi has given poetry readings and keynote speeches, led workshops, and spoken on panels in numerous cities and communities, including over 100 colleges and universities, domestically and internationally. Kavi received the leeway foundation's transformation of work that honors "women and trans* artists and cultural producers who create art for social change, demonstrating a long-term commitment to social change work."

November 19, 2019 - 10:30am to 12:30pm

Join the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Minor to learn about the importance of social justice in Art & Design.  This event provides you with an opportunity to network with current and prospective CASC students in the STAMPS School of Art & Design and is hosted by CASC-STAMP students, Sara Kenward and Sophia Schwartz.  

November 19, 2019 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Have Funding Will Travel is an opportunity to explore a variety of funding options for overseas internships and research opportunities, for both undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Representatives of several U-M funding offices will provide information, and you will be able to meet with them individually. This is a crucial opportunity to explore awards will lead to international travel, careers, and more. Everyone is welcome, but undergraduate juniors and first-year masters students are especially encouraged!

This session will begin with an introductory panel presentation, after which you may rotate throughout the room for answers tailored to the questions you have.

Food will be provided! Come take a well-deserved study break and think about where your education can take you.

This event is sponsored by the International Institute

November 20, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The SSW Book Club will discuss Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye.

You are welcome to join us, whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the book.

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

November 20, 2019 - 5:00pm

Join us as we explore the connection of African-Hispanic roots in American History by Detroit based ensemble RicanStruction

The performance troupe of director Osvaldo “Ozzie” Rivera, dancers Celia Benvenutti, Sheila Royster as well as percussionists Chinelo Amen Ra, and Enrique Hernandez, will utilize a performance/lecture approach that transforms us on an Afro Puerto Rican musical journey through the Spanish Speaking Caribbean highlighting the significance of African-Hispanic presence. This historical perspective illuminates how three primary cultural and racial "currents" (African, Spanish & Native American) influence present-day Latin American music and culture.

A significant component of the presentation features a participatory segment where the audience can participate in the Afro Puerto Rican community-building tradition of Bomba. (*Bomba’s origins are rooted in the island's history of African enslavement)

Refreshments will be served, please RSVP.

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Sponsored by the New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work and The School of Social Work

November 21, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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November 21, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:15pm

An evening conversation with Aundreah Walenski '17 MSW to learn about the most prevalent mental health disorders, their treatments, why we should care about mental health, how it affects our work, and what we can do about it in everyday practice.

November 21, 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

The Spectrum Center, Council for Disability Concerns, and School of Social Work DEI Office are very excited to host multi-talented brown trans disabled artist, Kay Ulanday Barrett this November. Kay is a poet, performer, and educator whose work has been supported and published by organizations including the UN Global LGBTQ+ Summit, the Asian American Literary Review, and Race Forward. Join us in hosting them during Trans Awareness Week to hear about their work, both in reading and in their experience creating it. Event navigation details: http://bit.ly/SCeventnav. More Trans Awareness Week events: http://bit.ly/TransAwareness19

November 22, 2019 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm

November 25, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Come celebrate with the School of Social Work’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a ceremony to honor the award winners and nominees for the DEI Impact Awards, recognizing individuals or groups in the School who have made significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion in the School of Social Work and/or in the community.

Lunch will be provided.

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November 26, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

This session will focus on how social workers can effectively engage and serve alongside immigrant communities. There will be presenters from Michigan Immigrant Rights Center and Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Lunch will be served.

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November 26, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

All members of our SSW community are invited to participate in our regular meeting focused on undoing racism efforts. The first portion of the meeting will offer an opportunity for participants to share recent and current activities with the second portion leaving space for employees to engage in SEED workshop that was provided to students and for students to provide an update on ways concepts of power and oppression can continue to be advanced for the remainder of the academic year.

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November 27, 2019

December 1, 2019 - 11:45pm

Supported by the School of Social Work, CASC is excited to offer two global independent study opportunities for declared students in the minor. Visit the program Mcompass website and application India or Uganda. If you have any questions email cascminor@umich.edu.

The opportunity in Chennai will focus on the principles of community participation and indigenous social work at the intersection of rural development in the region.

Application Deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2019

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December 2, 2019

December 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Lunch will be available at 12:00. Town hall will start at 12:30.

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December 3, 2019 (all day)

This is the last day of field seminar for all students currently enrolled in SW531 Foundation Field Seminar.

December 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Please join us for a screening of an in-progress documentary about the 2011 earthquake and tsunami being put together by a current MSW student, Matthew Bouse. The footage was collected in August as part of a Global Independent Study. The screening will include scenes focused on the history of the affected area, social factors moderating recovery, mental health effects of natural disasters and culturally-appropriate community interventions. Following the film, a discussion will be held. Topics may include global mental health, disaster recovery and the documentary's progress. Japanese snacks will be provided!

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December 3, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Chronic pain is a common comorbity for those seeking mental health and social work services. Chronic pain is often undertreated or mistreated due to inadequate access to care, stigma, and social inequalities. This course discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Managing Chronic Pain (CBT-CP). CBT-CP is an evidence based treatment that has shown to be effective in assisting clients with improving their sexual health and functioning while living with a chronic pain condition.

This course also offers 2 AASECT CE hours.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

December 3, 2019 - 11:45pm

Supported by the School of Social Work, CASC is excited to offer two global independent study opportunities for declared students in the minor. Visit the program Mcompass website and application India or Uganda. If you have any questions email cascminor@umich.edu.

Mbarara, Uganda

The opportunity in Uganda focuses on community health, and students will be placed in a rural community and participate in training on leadership and management at the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Learn More About CASC Minor Global Program »

December 6, 2019 (all day)

Pre-field orientation for out-of-sequence advanced field education students starting field in January 2020

December 10, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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December 11, 2019

December 12, 2019

December 12, 2019 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

During this seven hour workshop, the Spectrum Center will present key concepts and terminology related to LGBTQ identities, communities and advocacy. Spectrum will then ask participants to apply these concepts and the NASW Code of Ethics to inclusive practices in the workplace and when working with LGBTQ clients, including the use of pronouns, a focus on inclusive language and suggested best practices. The presentation will be provided through Google slides and will include an emphasis on group discussion, individual reflection and direct participation.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

December 12, 2019 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

Your activism in Detroit is inspiring, and it makes a difference. Join us at the Detroit Center, to celebrate and showcase student engagement in Detroit. Enjoy refreshments and lunch while networking and relationship-building with community organizations, leaders, activists, elected officials, and others. Transportation will be provided from the School of Social Work to the Detroit Center and back.

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December 13, 2019

December 14, 2019 - 10:00am

SSW Winter Commencement will be held at Hill Auditorium. A light reception will immediately follow in the Michigan League Ballroom.

All MSW degree candidates planning to graduate in December 2019 are encouraged to participate in SSW Winter Commencement. Graduates with accessibility needs should contact the Office of Student Services as soon as possible at ssw.oss@umich.edu or (734) 936-0961.

Information for December 2019 Graduates

Commencement Day Instructions for Graduates

December 15, 2019

December 16, 2019 - 5:00pm

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

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), completes, and approves Tab 3. The Field Instructor is responsible to submit the completed document by the due date.

December 17, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

All members of the Michigan Social Work community are invited to participate in the ongoing Undoing Racism work group meeting. Please join us on Tuesday, December 17 from 1-3pm in SSWB 3661 to continue with building a community that is dedicated to dismantling racism within School. Attendees will receive an electronic or printed copy of "Toward Humanity: Shifting the Culture of Anti-Racism Organizing" by Tawana Petty. We hope to see you on the 17th! Lisa, Daicia, Lauren, Lorraine, and Rich

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December 19, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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December 21, 2019

January 7, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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January 8, 2020

January 8, 2020 - 11:45am to 12:00pm

Join us for the kick off of the 21-Day Equity Challenge in a commitment to deepening your understanding of and willingness to confront racism for 21 consecutive days beginning January 6 and ending January 26. SIGN UP HERE! During every morning of the Challenge, you'll receive an email "prompt" with readings, videos and/or podcasts. You are encouraged to take about ten to fifteen minutes each day with the material in the prompt.

Throughout the month we will also be collectively reading Towards Humanity: Shifting the Culture of Anti-Racism Organizing by Tawana Petty.  Reading and reflections will occur in preparation for Tawana Petty's visit to University of Michigan School of Social Work. Please stop by for refreshments as we commit to fresh new efforts!

January 9, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

This course focuses on an issue that many social workers confront in their practice with children and families - the use of discipline and physical punishment in childrearing. This course examines research on the effectiveness of a wide range of parental disciplinary approaches. This course introduces a series of evidence-based parenting interventions, and discusses how these interventions approach parents' beliefs and behaviors related to child discipline. We will discuss how cultural norms and beliefs may influence parents' discipline choices, and how social workers can engage in productive dialogue with parents to help parents achieve their parenting aims. Content of this course is based on the book published by the instructor titled "Ending the physical punishment of children: A guide for clinicians and practitioners."

Please note that although there are two parts to this course you do not have to attend both parts. The content of each webinar can stand alone.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

January 10, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This class will focus on the use of adventure-based activities in therapy with individuals, groups and families. Students will be introduced to adventure through readings, discussions, guest speakers and experiences. This one credit mini-course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical, philosophical and experiential understanding of adventure and experiential learning and its application to therapy. Course content includes the theoretical and philosophical foundations of adventure based practice, a discourse on the safe and appropriate use of adventure activities with different client groups, a demonstration on facilitating adventure activities, and use of adventure activities in assessment and intervention.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

January 13, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Listen to a recording of the Town Hall:

January 14, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

First day of class for students enrolled in SW 531.

January 14, 2020 - 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! 

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January 15, 2020 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Join the International Center for information on how to find and fund an international internship or service program! We’ll cover internships offered through U-M, as well as non-UM/external options.

January 15, 2020 to January 19, 2020

Admissions representives will exhibit at the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference in Washington, DC to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. 

January 16, 2020 - 11:55am

Clinical Associate Professor Abigail Eiler is coordinating a flash mob to dance to a brief clip from Common’s song “Glory,” which was used in the film “Selma.” “Social change happens in many different forums,” says Eiler. “Art is a way to embrace different methods and encourage wide participation.” To participate, please watch this video of the dance moves and send Eiler an email to be put on the mailing list.

Weather Permitting.

January 16, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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January 16, 2020 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

This course is designed to deepen knowledge and skills in grief counseling to work effectively with a diverse range of bereaved individuals. Theoretical underpinnings of grief and loss counseling and contexts in which counseling may occur will be explored. Developing specific grief assessment and intervention skills applicable to a range of clients across the lifespan and different types of loss will be the focus of the course.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

January 17, 2020 - 5:00pm

The CASC Minor Student organization grant provides funding for declared students engaged in social justice and social action programs, initiatives, and projects. If you are a member of a student organization seeking funding for materials, supplies, space, food, or other related expenses, apply online using the CASC Minor Funding Form.

The deadline for this grant cycle to apply is Friday, January 17th.

CASC Minor Funding Form

January 18, 2020 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

We invite you to connect with faculty and School of Social Work alumni at a special reception held in conjunction with the Society for Social Work and Research 2020 conference

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January 20, 2020

January 21, 2020 - 5:00pm

Youth have the ability to lead and galvanize social and political movements for change. Both through their understanding of the importance of social media and use of technology, to their involvement in communities, and power to connect and drive their peers, youth are especially positioned to be great drivers of social change. Join us for a special joint discussion with CASC featuring local youth leaders and change-makers, as they discuss the impact of their work and the movements they are leading. CASC alumni working in youth organizing will be featured along with other panelists TBA.

Attending this session counts for field credit. Please document your attendance and contact your field faculty supervisor for information.

CE Contact Hours for this session are pending.

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January 22, 2020 - 5:00pm

All students currently enrolled in field (SW515 or SW691) must turn in the Field Placement Verification form by this deadline. This form is considered complete after your Field Instructor signs off on it.

This form only applies to students currently registered for field.

January 23, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

This course focuses on an issue that many social workers confront in their practice with children and families - the use of discipline and physical punishment in childrearing. This course examines research on the effectiveness of a wide range of parental disciplinary approaches. This course introduces a series of evidence-based parenting interventions, and discusses how these interventions approach parents' beliefs and behaviors related to child discipline. We will discuss how cultural norms and beliefs may influence parents' discipline choices, and how social workers can engage in productive dialogue with parents to help parents achieve their parenting aims. Content of this course is based on the book published by the instructor titled "Ending the physical punishment of children: A guide for clinicians and practitioners."

Please note that although there are two parts to this course you do not have to attend both parts. The content of each webinar can stand alone.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

January 23, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join us for a talk with Professor Michelle R. Munson of the New York University Silver School of Social Work. She is a recognized expert in mental health services and interventions for adolescents and young adults and is the director of NYU Silver’s Youth & Young Adult Mental Health Group.  A light lunch will be served.

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January 23, 2020 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Photovoice is a process in which people typically those with limited power due to poverty, language barriers, race, class, ethnicity, gender, culture, or other circumstances use video or photo images to document their environment and experiences and share them with others. It uses visual methods to communicate lived experience and to create a basis for discussion and action. The images are often used, with captions composed by the photographers, to bring the realities of the photographers lives home to the public and policy makers and to spur change. However, PhotoVoice can also be a method used direct practice, evaluation, and management settings...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

January 25, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Evidence suggests that women face unique leadership challenges. Marginalization based on gender, family and work priorities, and societal expectations create a system that hinders the maximization of leadership potential. In addition, women bring diverse capabilities and hold unique characteristics in the work world today. Community benefit organizations must leverage this diversity of leadership to improve decision making, tap into diverse points of view, and inspire social change.

This course will examine the social, structural and personal dynamics that differentially impact women and men as leaders. It will prepare all students to identify and harness the specific needs and capabilities of women. It will provide the knowledge and skills to succeed and contribute added value in their roles as leaders at any level.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

January 25, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Participants will learn about comprehensive assessment and evidence based interventions with pre-school children (ages 3-5). This course aims to increase developmentally relevant and effective practice with preschool children and their families. A particular lens will be assessment and intervention in the context of school, however, assessment and intervention strategies within other settings will also be discussed. Special attention will be paid to the needs of preschool children most likely to be under-served by, or expelled from, preschool (e.g. children with behavior problems, and children impacted by trauma, and children with developmental delays.)

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

January 28, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

In honor of  MLK Symposium Events and the Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor Program, 10 Year Anniversary: 

The following session will explore themes presented in Tawana Petty’s book Towards Humanity: Shifting the Culture of Anti-Racism Organizing. Through a lecture and panel discussion, the presenter will explore pressing issues facing antiracist organizing and  her vision and approach to a humanistic philosophy. Following the lecture, the speaker will host a conversation with community development organizer Lauren A. Hood to discuss how Detroit based organizers navigate questions, themes, and challenges in ant-racist organizing, applications of humanism, and other guiding philosophical principles toward change. This event is co-sponsored by the Community Action and Social Change Minor Program, SSW Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Semester in Detroit Program. 

Tawana Petty (Honeycomb): Tawana "Honeycomb" Petty is a mother, social justice organizer, youth advocate, poet and author. She is intricately involved in water rights advocacy, data and digital privacy education, and racial justice and equity work. She is Director of the Data Justice Program for the Detroit Community Technology Project (DCTP) and co-leads Our Data Bodies (ODB), a five-person team concerned about the ways our communities’ digital information is collected, stored, and shared by government and corporations. Tawana is a convening member of the Detroit Digital Justice Coalition (DDJC) on behalf of DCTP, which organizes Data DiscoTechs (discovering technology) fairs and other initiatives to foster media and digital literacy. She recently co-produced with ODB, the Digital Defense Playbook, a workbook of popular education activities and tools for data justice and data access for equity, as well as the report, A Critical Summary of Detroit's Project Green Light and Its Greater Context, on Detroit's Project Green Light surveillance program. Tawana is a co-founder of Riverwise Magazine, a quarterly magazine which lifts up community stories by Detroit residents, which might otherwise be misrepresented or underrepresented in local and national media. Riverwise Magazine recently produced a special surveillance issue, Detroiters Want to Be Seen, Not Watched. She is a board member of the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership (Boggs Center), a Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL) Fellow, and the organizer of an annual art festival and artist retreat in historic Idlewild, Michigan, which convenes over 30 artists, organizers, herbalists and innovators each year to create art, share healing practices and respirit each other and the communities they serve. Tawana is the recipient of several awards, including the Spirit of Detroit Award, the Woman of Substance Award, Women Creating Caring Communities Award, Detroit Awesome Award, University of Michigan Black Law Student Association's Justice Honoree Award, was recognized as one of Who’s Who in Black Detroit in 2013 and 2015, the Wayne State Center for Peace and Conflict Studies' Peacemaker Award, and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2018.

Lauren Hood: Born & raised in Detroit, Lauren A. Hood brings double consciousness to the practice of community development. Being both a trained practioner and a lifelong resident, Hood serves as a translator/negotiator between development entities and citizen stakeholders. Through her work as an Equitable Development Strategist, Hood develops engagement frameworks, facilitates dialogues, and creates platforms that allow for the emergence and inclusion of often unrecognized place based expertise in city planning and neighborhood development processes. Through her consultancy Deep Dive Detroit, Hood produces workshops and events on community engagement, equitable development and racial justice for civic, philanthropic & institutional clients. Passionate about preserving the city's cultural heritage, Hood regularly writes and delivers keynotes on the value of placekeeping, preserving black spaces and how to authentically engage community. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the City of Detroit Planning Commission and on the board of directors for Detroit Sound Conservancy, MoGo, and on the advisory board of the Urban Consulate.  She holds an undergraduate business degree and Masters Degree in Community Development, both from the University of Detroit Mercy. To learn more about Lauren A. Hood visit her website at laurenahood.com/work

Please note that the RSVP For this program is closed. Additional overflow space will be available in the School of Social Work Building, McGregor Commons lobby.

The program will also be available for remote access through live stream. See link below 

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This event is co-sponsored by the Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor, SSW Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Semester in Detroit Program. 

January 29, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The SSW Book Club will discuss the memoir Ordinary Girls, by Jaquira Díaz.

You are welcome to join us, whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the book.

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

January 30, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join us for lunch and a book talk with alumnus, Dexter Voisin. He will discuss the ideas in his book "America the Beautiful and Violent: Black Youth and Neighborhood Trauma in Chicago"

Voisin has more than 28 years of post-MSW clinical experience in the areas of substance abuse, adult psychopathology, and adolescent and family therapy. His expertise and research findings have been frequently cited by numerous members of the international, national and local media.

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January 31, 2020 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Join the Jewish Communal Leadership Program with "Tikkun - An Interfaith Magazine"​ and  Greater Lansing Network of Spiritual Progressives​ for "Revoluntionary Love" Rabbi Michael Lerner lecture.

Rabbi Lerner will discuss his recent work "Revolutionary Love" a political manigest to heal and transform the world. 

The program will be livestreamed via the link below.

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February 3, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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February 3, 2020 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

To gather MSW students pursuing higher education social work to discuss how they feel they could be better supported by the SSW and if/how they see themselves being involved with the Affinity Group or organizing separately.

Conversation will be facilitated by the University of Michigan Social Workers in Higher Education Affinity Group's Central Organizing Committee members Field Faculty Rachel Naasko and MSW Candidate Felicia McCrary. 

*Snacks will be provided.

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February 3, 2020 - 5:00pm

Due to the Career Center for review.

February 3, 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Dr. Joy Saniyah, Ph.D is the founder and director of Integrative Empowerment Group. As a queer woman of color, Joy is passionate about working with those who are marginalized in society and underrepresented in help seeking environments. Joy has over 13 years of experience in working with college students at several major universities, including three years at CAPS at the University of Michigan.

February 4, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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February 4, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Dean Lynn Videka invites you to join her for dinner and conversation with School of Social Work alumni and friends.

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February 5, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

An admissions representative will be coming to The University of Michigan Psychology department to share information on U-M's MSW program. For more information, contact ssw.msw.umich.edu.

February 5, 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

LGBTQ activists have tried to make particular people into martyrs for political purposes. Some "martyrs" like Matthew Shepard have been successful, while others like F.C. Martinez have not. Those reasons have much to do with race, gender, class, and religion. This topic looks at several examples from mainstream media to think about LGBTQ acceptance in the United States.

February 6, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Join us for a LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week event focused on tension and trauma releasing excersices (TRE). TRE can help release muscular tension, reduce stress and calm the nervous system. 

February 7, 2020 to February 26, 2020

Assistant Professor Odessa Gonzalez Benson leads an action research team from U-M’s School of Social Work, School of Information, Taubman College of Urban Planning and Architecture, and Tunisia-based The Association La Terre Pour Tous who developed “Missing Migrants of the Mediterranean.” This exhibition shares stories, voices and hopes of “missing migrants” and their families, using graphic documentation and data visualization works. Through the exhibit, the team hopes to synthesize social justice, advocacy, design and technology in the form of public scholarship. "We hope to synthesize social justice and advocacy with design and technology in the form of public scholarship," stated Gonzalez Benson.

February 7, 2020 - 9:00am to 12:15pm

This session is focused how to support and facilitate academic success within higher education for students who have experienced foster care. Nationally about 50% of children who experience foster care will graduate high school and about 2-4% of those will earn a four year degree. This presentation will give an overview of educational outcomes as well as the barriers and unique needs of students who have experienced foster as well as strategies, tools, and resources that DHHS foster care workers and other supportive adults can use in their practice when working with young people navigating educational options.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 7, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will focus on the cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression. The course will begin with a review of the nature and diagnosis of depressive disorders. The course will focus on the techniques of behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring. Several case examples will be utilized and students will engage in role-play and detailed class discussion focused on these techniques. Emphasis will be given to practical application of therapy techniques. The course will also include strategies for enhancing adherence to behavioral homework assignments.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 8, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course has a clinical focus and practical orientation; therefore, we will examine basic neuropsychopharmacology, neurotransmitter systems, drug metabolism, and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychotropic medications to only a limited degree. Our emphasis will be on primarily on understanding the physiological actions, therapeutic effects, and potential toxicities associated with prescribed pharmacotherapies for major classes of mental disorders affecting youth, adults and older adults.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 8, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This mini-course focuses on the real community and personal impact of a public policy with sweeping national controversy, many deaths, and significant questions about social justice, racial discrimination, and even intent in the constitution. Because it is a mini-course, rather than a full course, this course will concentrate on one aspect of immigration policy: undocumented immigrants and the public policy strategy of enforcement for undocumented immigrants at the border and in the interior of the country. Along with discussion of the policies and practices of enforcement, we will bring local enforcement activities to the table and examine their impact on people, families, and Michigan communities. The discussion will have a global, national, state, and a local component. Students in this course will acquire the skills to critically analyze this aspect of immigration policy and its controversies. and about community and organization responses and activism.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 11, 2020 - 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! 

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February 11, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Tuesday, February 11, 12:00-2:00 PM
School of Social Work, Educational Conference Center (ECC) (SSW 1840)

Presenters -

Dr. Toni Antonucci, Elizabeth M. Douvan Collegiate Professor, Psychology

Dr. James Ashton-Miller, Albert Schultz Collegiate Research Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Lydia Li, Professor, Social Work

The reception will begin at 12:00 PM with the program directly following at 12:30 PM.

February 12, 2020 - 5:00pm

For all students currently enrolled in field, the Field Educational Agreement is due for review for the Winter Term.

This does not apply to incoming students. 

February 13, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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February 18, 2020 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm

The Leon and Josephine Winkelman Memorial Lecture was established at the University of Michigan School of Social Work by the Winkelman brothers - Stanley J., John, Frederick R., and Henry R. - as a memorial to their parents

The lecture series provides a forum for the presentation of new and emerging knowledge from the social sciences and the helping professions in the field of gerontology, and for the discussion of the application of such knowledge to the development of social policy, the organization and management of social welfare services, and the delivery of social work services.

Brave New Age of Social Relations

Toni Antonucci, PhD, Elizabeth M. Douvan Collegiate Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, LSA, Research Professor of the Survey Research Center, ISR

February 18, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Join us a for a panel discussion and mixer with CASC Minor alumni. Panelists will share their stories and journey engaging in social justice and change work. Learn more about their academic career as undergraduate students, experience in the minor, and the challenges, and lessons learned about applications of social justice "in the real world". Light dinner served 

February 19, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Dr. Shannon Lane, author of "Political Social Work: Using Power to Create Social Change and Social Welfare Policy in a Changing World," discusses her book at the School of Social Work.  Lane is a pioneer and leader in the field of political social worker and professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Lane began her political career in her undergraduate studies by working for the United States Senate and then pursued her MSW from U-M.

She will discuss how to engage individuals and communities in voting, influencing policy agendas and seekings and holding elected office. Lane will introduce critical thinking exercises in the areas of power, empowerment and conflict; planning political interventions; empowering voters; persuasive political communication; and making ethical decisions in political social work.  The seminar will also touch on the roots of social workers historically involved in political action to challenge systemic social inequality.

This material is based upon work supported by the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching's Instructional Development Fund and CEW + Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund

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February 19, 2020 - 5:00pm

20-month Peace Corps applicants apply for Field in event they are not accepted into the Peace Corp.

February 19, 2020 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

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.

February 20, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

The School of Social Work Office of Student Services and Career Services Office are proud to feature a dinner chat with two recent social work graduates who are working in Detroit. This event will take place in the Dearnborn Room at the U-M Detroit Center in midtown. Our featured guests are Brandi S. Butler and Lidi Armenta.

Brandi S. Butler is an LMSW, licensed to practice independently in both Michigan and California. She received her education from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2010 and went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree in 2011. Her MSW concentration was Interpersonal Practice with Children, Youth, and Families and Management of Human Services.

Butler served as a School Social Worker for Detroit Schools for 4 years, prior to her transition into leadership roles within Community Mental Health (CMH) organizations, in Michigan and California. Upon returning to Michigan, Brandi founded The Culture Coach, LLC (2016). The Culture Coach is a holistic wellness brand, where Butler collaborates with organizations throughout Metro Detroit to improve workplace climate and culture, through exploration of the unique needs and goals of the organization, and uses her expertise to develop and implement a series of fun trainings to move the organization to achieve their goals. Butler also currently manages the behavioral health department at Arab American and Chaldean Council; which offers comprehensive services to children, youth, and adults in Wayne County. In addition to her work in CMH, Butler provides skill building, public speaking, and trainings for professionals, parents, and community stakeholders.

Lidi Armenta, MSW '14, began her career with the U.S. government after being selected as a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF). Lidi was hired as a PMF by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and worked in the Office of Public and Indian Housing at the HUD Detroit Field Office for five years before transferring to the Office of Multifamily Housing, where she works as an Asset Resolution Specialist. In addition to completing the PMF program, Lidi participated in the HUD Management Development Program and now serves as a Coach for the program. Lidi also serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Prior to earning her MSW at the U of M SSW, Lidi earned her BA in Sociology/Latin American & Latino Studies Combined at the University of California Santa Cruz. Additionally, Lidi worked as a Case Manager and Career Developer with Hillsides Youth Moving On program, a transitional housing program for Transition Age Youth (TAY) in Pasadena, CA. Lidi is a member of the Detroit chapter of the Young Government Leaders (YGL) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

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February 21, 2020 - 5:00pm

The CASC Minor Student organization grant provides funding for declared students engaged in social justice and social action programs, initiatives, and projects. If you are a member of a student organization seeking funding for materials, supplies, space, food, or other related expenses, apply online using the CASC Minor Funding Form.

The deadline for this grant cycle to apply is Friday, February 21st.

CASC Minor Funding Form

February 24, 2020 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

For youth and adults of color, prolonged exposure to racial discrimination may result in debilitating psychological, behavioral, and health outcomes. To help their children prepare for and prevent the deleterious consequences of discrimination, many parents of color utilize racial socialization, or communication about racialized experiences. Given heightened awareness to discrimination plaguing Black communities, better understanding of how racial socialization processes and skills development can help youth and parents heal from the effects of past, current, and future racial trauma is important. Greater racial socialization competency is proposed as achievable through intentional and mindful practice, thus, this workshop will explore theories and practices important in the healing processes of racial trauma. 

This event is being co-sponsored by the School of Education and the School of Social Work.

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February 25, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Watch a recording of the event:

February 29, 2020

March 2, 2020 - 3:15pm to March 27, 2020 3:15pm

The CASC Social Justice Internship Fund provides up to 500 dollars funding for students seeking internship, field, or volunteer opportunities in community settings with a social justice emphasis. Supported by the generosity of CASC alumni and friends, the CASC Social Justice Internship seeks to offset a portion of students' cost of living to encourage social-justice-oriented participation in community settings.

Requirements;

Applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated financial need

Applicants must describe how their internship reflects the CASC mission and vision to promote the knowledge, tools, and skills to engage diverse communities in social change efforts.

Applicants must provide a clear description of their host organization or agency, their specific role, and what they hope to contribute and learn from the experience.

Priority applications include community efforts that are not sponsored by the university.

Visit the CASC Minor Grants page for more information about the fund and how to apply.

March 3, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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March 4, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Saeed Jones is an acclaimed queer Black poet.

The SSW Book Club will discuss his coming of age memoir, How We Fight for Our Lives.

You are welcome to join us, whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the book.

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

March 5, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid.  Stay for a reception immediatelly following to meet current students and alumni of the School of Social Work.

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March 5, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Please join us for a special reception to reconnect with alumni and meet current School of Social Work students who are interested in working in the DC area.

Event is complimentary - Registration is required

If you have any question please contact us at ssw.alumnioffice@umich.edu or (734) 763-6886.

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March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm

March 10, 2020 - 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! 

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March 11, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

The job search can seem like a daunting task. Where do I start? What can I do to be effective? How do I find employers who are hiring?

The 2-Hour Job Search Method offers a handy road map to help you plan and strategize your job search.

Michelle Woods, SSW Career Services Director, will discuss how to utilize methods from “The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster” book by Steve Dalton for your job search.

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March 11, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Please join the University of Michigan MLK Health Sciences Committee and the Institute for Social Research as we host author and ethicist Harriet A. Washington on March 11 for a presentation and discussion on her book "A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and its Assault on the American Mind." 

Harriet A. Washington has been the Shearing Fellow at the University of Nevada's Black Mountain Institute, a Research Fellow in Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School, and a senior research scholar at the National Center for Bioethics at Tuskegee University. She is the author of Deadly Monopolies, Infectious Madness, and Medical Apartheid, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN/Oakland Award, and the American Library Association Black Caucus Nonfiction Award.  

Does the dose make the poison? Are US patterns of environmental toxicity driven by socioeconomics or race? Are hereditarian scientists correct in ascribing intelligence to racial genetics? How have our habitual modes of thought blinded us to the true nature of environmental toxicity, and what challenges face public health practitioners as they assess the roles of industry, science and government?

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March 11, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

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 1st.

Join us for an opportunity to connect with others and celebrate!

Dinner will begin at 5:00PM

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March 11, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

An admissions representive will be attending the LSA Opportunity Hub Grad School Fair to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

March 12, 2020 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

This mini-course is designed to familiarize students with the current theories of couple therapy. Selected empirically supported models utilized in couple therapy will be examined The course also looks at some of the key issues and challenges faced by therapists who provide couple therapy. This mini-course will be skill based and focus on helping students to learn effective approaches to working with couples in therapy.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 12, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

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March 13, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course is aimed to create the following impacts on student learning: increased knowledge of the history of community based art and design in the US; increased knowledge of methods for collaborative community based art and design; develop skills in collaboration with community groups in developing community based art and design projects; Knowledge and skills to evaluate the impact of community based art and design activity.

Our class is organized around principles of adragogy (adult learning), empowerment, and collaboration. We will develop a co­learning environment that will include presentations, skill building activities and exercises, speakers, and different media. Experiential activities will be central to the structure and process of this course.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 13, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Common Roots invites you to join them for a fun, food-filled mixer with student organizations of color at the School of Social Work! The hope is to foster community building, collaboration, and networking opportunities for different student organizations and their leaders.

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*Common Roots is a committee consisting of representatives from the SSW’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the LatinX Social Work Coalition, Black Radical Healing Pathways, Association of Black Social Workers, the Office of Student Services, the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition and other SSW students.

March 14, 2020 - 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.

March 16, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Financial therapy is a relatively new hybrid between the worlds of personal finance professionals and mental health professionals. For social workers, learning more about personal finances in a way that goes above providing resources and advocating for clients is paramount. In this webinar, you'll learn how this specialty came to be and how it can help you personally and professionally.

Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 18, 2020 - 7:00pm to March 21, 2020 12:00pm

An admissions representive will exhibit at the Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Annual Conference in Birmingham Alabama to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

March 18, 2020 - 7:00pm to March 21, 2020 5:00pm

An admissions representive will exhibit at the Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Annual Conference in Birmingham Alabama to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

March 19, 2020 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Join Dean Lynn Videka, alumni, faculty, staff and social workers from across the University for a special event to celebrate the social work profession.

Event is complimentary - Registration is required

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March 19, 2020 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Join Dean Lynn Videka, alumni, faculty, staff and social workers from across the University for a special event to celebrate the social work profession.

Event is complimentary - Registration is required - Walk-ins will not be permitted

If you have any questions please contact us at ssw.alumnioffice@umich.edu or (734) 763-6886.

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March 20, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This is an advanced methods mini-course focused on forensic interviewing of children. The mini-course is particularly relevant to interviewing children alleged to have been sexually abused, but also be relevant to gathering information from children about a spectrum of traumatic experiences. This mini-course will provide a critical review of the evidence/research that is relied upon in forensic interviewing of children and will provide information about best practice. The course takes a child-centered/social justice approach, will admonish professionals to take into account the child's needs, developmental stage, and functioning, as well as the specifics of the allegations, when conducting forensic interviews. ...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 23, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come grab lunch and have a conversation with alum Jessica Ayoub. Jessica earned her MSW from the University of Michigan in December 2015. Her ability to marshal volunteer forces played a crucial role in the passage of Proposal 3, an ACLU-backed ballot measure that makes it significantly easier for Michiganders to vote.  Prior to joining the ACLU-MI, she did a stint in AmeriCorps, working with Detroit school students. After that, she worked with Forgotten Harvest, helping provide quality food to low-income residents throughout metro Detroit. Through it all, one consistent thread has been a bedrock belief in helping community members develop the ability to take the lead on issues facing them. In her current role, Jessica serves as the ACLU of Michigan’s Public Engagement Strategist.

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March 23, 2020 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Please note: This course will be moved online. More details will be provided by the instructor...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 25, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

This event has been moved online to BlueJeans.

Michelle Woods, Director of SSW Career Services, will present information about social work licensure. She will explain what you need to know about licensure, how to prepare for licensure, the application process and a discussion of licensure exams will be presented. Please come with all of your questions and concerns to help demystify licensure!

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March 25, 2020 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Join social workers practicing at the University of Michigan to network/socialize, connect, celebrate, learn, and support each other Wednesday, 3/25 from 5:30 - 7PM at Arbor Brewing Company - 114 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

FREE "swag" with our brand new logo will be available!

This event is hosted by the University of Michigan Social Workers in Higher Education Affinity Group.

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March 25, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

The panel discussion will offer a space to discuss ethical dilemmas faced in daily practice. It will widen the understanding of ethical situations across the social work practice field; alumni will share personal experiences from their practice discussing best practices in handling ethical challenges. Each will draw on their skills and knowledge identifying issues that have arisen and how they managed them. 

Dinner will be served

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March 26, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Do you know what to do if you have to testify in court? Are you prepared? Do you know what to say? What not to say? Going to court for the first time is always “a learning experience.” You rarely have a second chance to make a first impression. Here is your opportunity to get it right the first time. Learn from an MSW (Jud Morris, U-M SSW ’71) with several court appearances.

Blue Jeans is available for this event. Please RSVP to receive the call-in information.

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March 26, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

The School's Faculty Allies for Diversity (FAD) Committee in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI) invites you to a social support virtual conversation (students, faculty and staff) among those individuals wishing to prevent and stop stigmatization of and hostility against vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 epidemic. The March 26 conversation will add a focus on compassion fatigue, a state of mental health often experienced by those on the front lines fighting against disease and social disparities..

Please join:

Faculty Allies Co-Chairs Rogério Pinto and Addie Weaver

DEI Director Larry Gant

Faculty Allies members: Trina Shanks, Todd Herrenkohl, David Córdova and Lorraine Gutiérrez

We look forward to having a robust discussion.

March 27, 2020 - 9:30am to 4:00pm

The topic for this year's spring faculty development retreat will be Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how to integrate universal design practices into our classrooms. The day will consist of a presentation and hands-on workshops related to course design and other topics led by faculty facilitators and CRLT staff.

Continuing education hours for this retreat are pending.

Please RSVP for this event!

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The tentative agenda follows:

1:45-3:45pm with brief break at midpoint

March 28, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

The focus of this course is on the concepts, theory, principles and practice to the assessment and interpersonal psychotherapy of adults and adolescents with mood disorders. The course content reflects advanced material of current relevance for effective and evidence-based clinical social work practice. Specifically, this mini-course will provide updated training in the Interpersonal Psychotherapy treatment of mood disorders. This course will review diagnostic criteria and assessment, but will mainly focus on clinical skills and will be an interactive seminar type class.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

March 28, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Learn about and discuss ways to bring back good/earned time credits within the Michigan prison system with local and state legislators. Featured Panelists include Senator Jeff Irwin, Senator Sylvia Santana and more!

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March 29, 2020 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

The Jewish Communal Leadership Program at the University of Michigan School of Social Work is hosting an interactive program on the topic of Jews and Money. We’ll explore how antisemitism, privilege, poverty, and philanthropy have impacted the relationship between Jews and money, especially as it relates to Jews at the University of Michigan and our personal relationships to money. Guest speakers, engaging activities, and small group discussion will help attendees understand the myths and realities of Jewish wealth and identify antisemitic stereotypes related to money. People of all ages, backgrounds, and religions are encouraged to attend. Students and community members welcome.

Cosponsored by Trotter Multicultural Center, Michigan Hillel, School of Social Work Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Frankel Center for Judaic Studies

Parking: Thompson Lot (508 Thompson St.) is two blocks from the venue and street parking can be found all down State St. and surrounding streets. All parking (deck and street) are free on Sundays. 

Building accessibility: There is a wheelchair ramp at the front (State St.) entrance. The program is downstairs on the lower level. You will find the stairs directly to your left upon entering. The elevator is past the stairs also on the left. All-gender, accessible restrooms are on the main floor and second floor. Women’s and men’s accessible restrooms are also located on the lower level. 

Food: Brunch will be served, free of cost. Kosher options available. Upon registration, please inform us of allergies and dietary restrictions so we can accommodate you. 

Questions? Contact Lauren Fine at lfine@umich.edu

March 30, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join us for a Virtual Town Hall focused primarily on Spring/Summer semester in relation to COVID-19. Here are a few topics that will be addressed:
classes, field education, financial aid, health & wellness, etc.

Students will be able to send in questions online. The session will be recorded for viewing following the Town Hall Session.

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Click here to view the questions log »

March 30, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Approximately 70,000 unaccompanied children crossed the U.S. southern border in 2019. An unaccompanied minor is a child who enters the country without a parent or legal guardian or a child who, for other reasons, has been separated from their parent or legal guardian. The majority of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border are apprehended, processed and initially detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Once children leave the custody of border patrol, they are received by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The unaccompanied minors hope to establish permanency in the United States.  

The Child and Adolescent Data Lab is currently working with the National Center for Youth Law and Civil Rights Clinic to evaluate and the care and supervision of unaccompanied children at the border. The assessment includes site visits to Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, interviews with program staff and the analysis of data. 

Beyond an occasional media report, virtually nothing is known about this large population of children.  

What systems do we have in place to serve these children?  

Where do these children go?  

How long does the process take?  

What improvements could be made to better serve these children?  

These are some of the questions we seek to answer.

Joseph Ryan, professor of social work and co-director of the Child and Adolescent Data Center

Ryan’s research and teaching build upon his direct practice experiences with child welfare and juvenile justice populations. He conducts applied research in social service settings and has numerous studies focusing on child maltreatment, parental substance abuse, childhood trauma and juvenile delinquency. Ryan was appointed by the governor to serve on the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice. He also serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including Child Maltreatment, Child Welfare, Social Work Research and Residential Treatment for Children and Youth. 

Ryan is committed to building strong university and public agency partnerships that utilize empirical evidence to advance knowledge and address critical questions in the fields of child welfare and juvenile justice.

March 31, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

SSW staff and faculty will be online during this session to answer Spring/Summer and Fall 2020 registration questions. There will no be a formal presentation during the webinar. Please just send in any questions that you have regarding your schedule.

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April 1, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come take an opportunity to relax and unwind at the Free the Mind Wellness Fair! The fair will feature self-care activities, games, healthy snacks, and on-campus resources that support wellness. 

Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.

April 2, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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April 2, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Dear Social Work Community:

For the past two weeks, the Faculty Allies for Diversity (FAD) in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI), has held social support virtual conversations among those individuals wishing to prevent and stop stigmatization and all issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The April 2nd conversation will add a focus on physical distancing and solidarity.

Please join:

Facilitator: Rogério Pinto 

Faculty Allies Co-Chairs Rogério Pinto and Addie Weaver

DEI Director Larry Gant

Faculty Allies members: Trina Shanks, Todd Herrenkohl, David Córdova and Lorraine Gutiérrez

We look forward to having a robust discussionCOVID-19: Stigma, Physical Distancing, and Solidarity

April 2, 2020 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Since 2010, the CASC minor is a space that fosters community among students engaged in social change and provides course work and experiences aimed at helping students deepen their understanding of what it means to be a change agent. Join us in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the minor, and the community that shape the direction, work, voice, and vision for the future.

The 10-year anniversary celebration will highlight the history of the minor, commemorate alumni, and lift up the work of current students committed to social change, in diverse contexts. The program will feature presentations and performances by alumni, and highlight reflections and community focused initiatives led by students in the minor.  

The program will conclude with a roll out of the Community Art Installation, designed by CASC students and alumni to commemorate the vision of the minor, and honor the role of activism, social movements, and core principles of community-based action.

We look forward to celebrating the CASC 10 year anniversary with the broader campus community, and invite your participation in this exciting occasion.

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April 3, 2020 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

The U-M Spectrum Center and the School of Social Work Office of Global Activities are collaborating to host Trans Visibility Passport Day. During this event, the Washtenaw County Clerk's office will assist students and community members to apply for, renew, or change their passport. 

Currently, you can obtain a ten-year passport with an updated gender marker if you have had clinical treatment determined by your doctor to be appropriate in your case, to facilitate gender transition. No specific details are required about the appropriate treatment to have an updated gender marker on your passport.

The cost of a passport is:

Regular Passport Book $110 (will take 4-6 weeks to receive the passport)

Expedited Passport Book $170 (will take 2-3 weeks to receive the passport)

A passport card is an additional $30

There is a separate processing fee of $35 applicable to all passport applications

Please be aware that all payments must be made on the day of the event. Payments for the passport book or card must be payable to the U.S. Department of State. Payments for the processing fee must be payable to Washtenaw County Clerk. All payments MUST be a check or a money order. Counter checks are not allowed.

Financial support may be available for students applying for a passport who are requesting name or gender maker change. Please send a message to ssw.oga@umich.edu to request more information

First Time Applicant Requirements

Gender Marker Update Requirements

Name Change Requirements

Renewels Requirements

April 3, 2020 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

The Graduate Certificate in Community Action and Research presents Monica White, University of Wisconsin-Madison associate professor of Community and Environmental Sociology, speaking about "Food Justice, Environmental Justice and Community Engagement."

Friday, April 3, 2020

 3- 5 PM, School of Social Work

1840, Educational Conference Center

April 6, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss tips to help you with interviewing and salary negotiation. This workshop is for students who will lauch their job search soon.

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April 6, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in our teletherapy course. Due to a truly unprecedented level of interest in this course, we've already exceeded capacity for continuing education participants.

If you are interested in receiving a recording of the session, please submit the form at this link: https://ssw.umich.edu/r/teletherapy

We are hoping to distribute the recording within 1-2 weeks of the course.

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This webinar is designed to support social workers, who, as a result of COVID-19, may be practicing telehealth/teletherapy for the first time. This webinar is also relevant to social workers with some experience in telehealth who may be interested in learning more about the ethical provision of clinical services online.

The session will cover the definition and history of teletherapy, benefits and drawbacks of teletherapy for both providers and clients, and legal and ethical concerns, with specific attention to ethical considerations during COVID-19.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

April 7, 2020 - 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! 

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April 8, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The SSW Book Club will meet via Zoom to discuss a short novel by Louise Erdrich, The Birchbark House.

This novel for young readers tells a family story of an Ojibwa girl, starting in 1847 near Lake Superior.

You are welcome to join us, whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the book.

All members of the SSW community are invited. Please email Betsy Williams, David Pratt, or Joe Galura for the Zoom link.

April 9, 2020 - 9:30am to 10:30am

Join Michigan Social Work staff and members of senior management as we answer your questions on working from home, COVID-19 updates and any other topic you request.

Please submit your questions ahead of time so we are prepared to answer.

We are all navigating uncharted territory and uncertainty about what the future may bring. Thank you for keeping Michigan Social Work research, teaching, continuing education, student support, and faculty assistance going. Your dedication and work is an asset to our School.

Go Blue and Stay Healthy,

Lynn and Candace

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April 9, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The School of Social Work’s ENGAGE Team is hosting virtual discussions for students and the Michigan Social Work community on engaging and assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion on April 9 showcases the emergency response work of MSW student and Pastor of the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit, Charles E. Williams II. Williams shared other community engagement opportunities in Detroit. The Office of Field Education also will provide guidelines on receiving field credit for volunteer work, and Dominique Crump, MSW '19 will guide students through a meditation and discussion on the importance of self-care.

In addition, the session will:

share community volunteer opportunities

discuss how these activities may count for field credit, and will

showcase the needs of community and organizational leaders responding to the crisis

share stories of volunteer experiences

Note; if you are an MSW student, the hours you volunteer may be counted towards your field hour requirements. Check with your field faculty member and have your volunteer opportunity approved in advance as a supplemental field experience activity.

Organizers: ENGAGE SSW and the Office of Field Education

Facilitators: Trina Shanks, Dan Fischer, Sonia Harb, Fatima Salman, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, and Dominique Crump 

Featuring: The Ginsberg Center

We look forward to you joining us for a rich conversation on how we can mobilize ourselves to better respond to community needs during this time of crisis.

Watch the Recording Here

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

April 9, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Dear Social Work Community:

For the past two weeks, the Faculty Allies for Diversity (FAD) in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI), has held social support virtual conversations among those individuals wishing to prevent and stop stigmatization and all issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The April 9 conversation will add a focus on identity and intersectionality.

Please join:

Facilitator: Rogério Pinto 

Faculty Allies Co-Chairs Rogério Pinto and Addie Weaver

DEI Director Larry Gant

Faculty Allies members: Trina Shanks, Todd Herrenkohl, David Córdova and Lorraine Gutiérrez

We look forward to having a robust discussion

April 10, 2020 - 8:30am to 4:15pm

Join us for an engaged conversation with Michigan Social Work faculty members, national doctoral education leaders and graduates of our joint doctoral program. We welcome you to join us to set a vision of the future of doctoral education at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. 

8:30-9 AM Breakfast

9-9:10 Opening Remarks: William Elliott III, Professor of Social Work, Director, Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science

9:10-10:15 The State of PhD Education Today: Cynthia Franklin, Associate Dean for Doctoral Education and Stiernberg/Spencer Family Professor in Mental Health, Steven Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin and President Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work 

10:30-11:45 The Role of Theory in Social Work: Lynn Videka, Dean and Carol T. Mowbray Collegiate Professor of Social Work; Beth Glover Reed, Associate Professor of Social Work and Women's Studies; James Jaccard, Professor Silver School of Social Work, New York University; Moderator: Lorraine M. Gutiérrez, Associate Dean for Educational Programs, Professor of Social Work, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Professor of Psychology

12-1:15 PM Working Lunch: The Future of Doctoral Education: Elizabeth Lightfoot, Professor and Doctoral Program Director, University of Minnesota School of Social Work 

1:15-2:15 The History of Doctoral Education: Sheila C. Feld, Professor Emerita of Social Work; Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, Professor Emerita of Social Work; Ruth E. Dunkle, Wilbur J. Cohen Collegiate Professor of Social Work; Moderators: Bradley J. Zebrack, Professor of Social Work and Nina Jackson Levin, PhD Student, Social Work/Anthropology

2:15-2:45 Poster Presentation and Research Opportunities for Students

3-4 Joint Doctoral Program Alumni Discussion: Matthew Chin, Social Work/Anthropology, ‘16, Assistant Professor, Fordham University, School of Social Science; Jaclynn Hawkins, Social Work/Sociology,‘15, Assistant Professor of Social Work; Elizabeth Rhodes, Social Work/Political Science,‘16, Research Director, Y Combinator Research; Lynn Warner Social Work/Sociology ‘98, Dean, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York; Moderator: Joseph Himle, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Howard V. Brabson Collegiate Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work, and Professor of Psychiatry, Medical School

4-4:15 Closing Remarks - William Elliott III

April 10, 2020 - 2:00pm to 5:15pm

NOTE: We are waiting to determine whether this course will be held online.

This part didactic, part experiential workshop will explore practices to engage with child welfare involved families with caregivers impacted by mental illness. It will explore common diagnostic criteria, what they mean, and how provider interactions can positively impact mental health for the better with engagement skills and strategies.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

April 14, 2020 - 12:00pm

This is the last day of field seminar for all students currently enrolled in SW531 Foundation Field Seminar.

April 14, 2020 to April 20, 2020

An admissions representive will exhibit at the National Association of Black Social Workers Annual Conference to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

April 15, 2020 - 6:00pm

Michigan still utilizes Truth in Sentencing, meaning anyone convicted of a felony is required to serve 100% of their minimum sentence. The vast majority of other states have a good time or earned time credit system that allows those currently incarcerated to reduce their sentences by participating in different educational and vocational programs. This virtual town hall will feature a panel of Michigan legislators, including Senator Sylvia Santana and Senator Jeff Irwin, to take questions and comments from their constituents on the issue.

Attendees are required to register for the Zoom meeting. You may submit questions on the RSVP form in advance for the panelists. Let your voices be heard!

REQUIRED ZOOM REGISTRATION

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April 16, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

The School of Social Work’s ENGAGE Team is hosting virtual discussions for students and the Michigan Social Work community on engaging and assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion on April 16 features the Ginsberg Center’s opportunities for community engagement and strategies for providing assistance during times of crisis and self-care ideas from Dominique Crump, MSW '19.  In addition, each session will:

share community volunteer opportunities

discuss how these activities may count for field credit, and will

showcase the needs of community and organizational leaders responding to the crisis

share stories of volunteer experiences

Note; if you are an MSW student, the hours you volunteer may be counted towards your field hour requirements. Check with your field faculty member and have your volunteer opportunity approved in advance as a supplemental field experience activity.

On April 9, the conversation showcased the emergency response work of MSW student and Pastor of the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit, Charles E. Williams II. Williams shared other community engagement opportunities in Detroit. The Office of Field Education also provided guidelines on receiving field credit for volunteer work, and Dominique Crump, MSW '19 guided students through a meditation and discussion on the importance of self-care.

Organizers: ENGAGE SSW and the Office of Field Education

Facilitators: Trina Shanks, Dan Fischer, Sonia Harb, Fatima Salman, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, and Dominique Crump 

Featuring: The Ginsberg Center

We look forward to you joining us for a rich conversation on how we can mobilize ourselves to better respond to community needs during this time of crisis. 

Please refer to the following resources for more information: 

Volunteer Opportunity List (updated weekly)

Engage Volunteer Log

ENGAGE Covid 19 Resource Guide

4/9 Session Recording

4/9 Presentation Slides

Watch the Recording Here

Session Recording

Presentation Slides