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October 4, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!

All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.

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October 5, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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October 5, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm

International students often face a unique set of challenges while pursuing their education outside their home countries. Many of the challenges related to class participation, assignments, and engagement with the US academic culture can be made less difficult when faculty are aware of the challenges and equipped with tools to help mitigate them.

In this workshop, Dr. Zuzana Tomaš, Associate Professor of ESL/TESOL at Eastern Michigan University, will present information about the US academic culture and factors that influence international student success. She will then share a framework and pedagogical strategies that she has developed for faculty to work more effectively with international students.

Dr. Tomaš will also draw from the results of the U-M SSW International Student Experience Survey - which was developed by the Office of Global Activities and shared with students in the Winter 2022 semester - to illustrate how these strategies could help address issues present at the School of Social Work. She will be joined by some of our international students who will share their experiences.

All faculty are invited to learn more about how you can better support international students and help them feel welcomed at the U-M School of Social Work!

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October 5, 2022 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm

An admissions representative will be coming to the Atlanta Univerity Center Consortium Graduate School Fair to share information on U-M's MSW & PhD programs.

October 6, 2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is very pleased to announce that we will be recognizing individuals and organizations who have demonstrated commitment to improving the culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the School of Social Work; in the U-M campus; and in our surrounding communities throughout the State of Michigan. We will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of this year's nominees, as well as introduce elements of the DEI 2.0 strategic planning process.

This year, the DEI Office is pleased to announce the following nominees for the DEI Impact Awards:

Professor Leo Kattari, Leo Lecturer 1

Professor Prem Pahwa, SHCP Director and Adjunct Leo Lecturer

Black Radical Healing Pathways, SSW Student Organization

We are so very excited to convene in community with you all!

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October 6, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Learn more about the Coursera-based Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research MasterTrack™ Certificate and how this certificate can be applied to the University of Michigan's MSW program. During this session we will discuss the structure of the MasterTrack certificate, the full MSW degree program, and the application process for students interested in earning their Master of Social Work degree online or on-campus through the University of Michigan. 

*Please note: This session is informational only and does not provide a certificate of completion.

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October 6, 2022 - 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.

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October 7, 2022 - 5:00pm

This deadline applies to the following cohorts:

Winter 2022 cohort: Online Part-Time Advanced Standing

Spring/Summer 2022 cohort: Online Part-Time MasterTrack, Online Part-Time Sociology + Social Work, Online Part-Time UM Dearborn Human Services + Social Work

October 11, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Join an info session to learn more.

The CASC Info Session provides an opportunity to learn more about the minor, requirements, course offerings, the MSW preferred admissions program, and other ways to get involved in programs, events, and other experiences in the minor. We invite you to join us for a virtual presentation.

In order to join, complete the RSVP below. The zoom link and official invitation will be sent the day before the event, via email.

We look forward to meeting you!

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October 11, 2022 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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October 12, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Join us for an information session for incoming MSW students interested in pursuing a Global Independent Study, a student-initiated opportunity to design a global social work project abroad. Students from all pathways and curriculum tracks are eligible to apply and can receive 1-6 elective credits. Grant recipients will receive up to $2,500 to help cover the cost of their experience. 

The session will provide an overview of the grant, the application process, and travel considerations, followed by a Q&A session. We will also have a panel of returned Global Independent Study students share about what they did this past summer, where they went, and their overall experience. 

If you cannot attend this event in person, a recording of the session will be made available.

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October 12, 2022 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

An admissions counselor will meet virtually with Eastern Michigan BSW students to share information about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

October 12, 2022 - 5:00pm

Students should select and save an Assignment for each competency.  You will not be submitting the Ed Agreement to your field instructor at this time, that will happen at the end of the term.

This only applies to students enrolled in field (SW515 or SW691) for Fall 2022.

October 12, 2022 - 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.

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October 12, 2022 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

The Jewish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) invites you to its annual outdoor Sukkot Open House on Wednesday, October 12 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the School of Social Work courtyard.

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday centered around the sukkah - a temporary dwelling and a place of celebration, harvest and connection. Join students, faculty and staff in our own School of Social Work sukkah to celebrate our community and share in the joy of this autumn holiday.

All are welcome - no prior knowledge of Jewish holidays necessary. Seasonal kosher hors d'oeuvres provided (dairy/conservative). An informal welcome will be held at 6 pm.

This is an in-person, outdoor event. RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 6.

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October 13, 2022 - 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.

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October 17, 2022

October 17, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This in-person session at the School of Social Work will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: On Campus Program, Online Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!

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October 19, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

The Office of Global Activities hosts a bi-weekly coffee hour for all international students and visitors in the School of Social Work. This coffee hour will be a social event for international students and visitors to get together and talk about their experiences with this semester so far. It will be a great opportunity to connect with other international students and visitors after Fall Break, ask questions, and share advice. Milk tea will be served at this Coffee Hour. Please fill out the RSVP form by Tuesday, October 18 at 11:59 PM to confirm your attendance and select your milk tea flavor.

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October 19, 2022 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

The Fedele F. and Iris M. Fauri Memorial Lecture on child welfare is presented annually in recognition of the former University of Michigan Dean and Vice President Fedele F. Fauri and his wife, Iris. Dean Fauri's leadership and accomplishments in the field of child welfare spanned nearly 50 years.

For this year's conference, we will focus on dynamics underlying child trafficking in and across local and global contexts. We will examine how and where child trafficking occurs; who is most vulnerable, and conditions under which child exploitation and trafficking place victims at risk. Experts will also speak about the consequences of child trafficking, measures taken to protect vulnerable children, and potential solutions to this enduring, global problem. In their remarks, panelists will integrate research and practice to inform policy at the local, state, national, and international levels.

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October 20, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Child and Adolescent Data Lab (CADL) and the Program Evaluation Group (PEG) invite you to this introduction to the data visualization tool Google Data Studio. Google Data Studio is a free online tool in the Google suite that can help you create customized reports and dashboards with your data. SSW Professor Brian Perron, CoDirector of CADL, will conduct the workshop.

Workshop Recording

October 20, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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October 20, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

This discussion is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy's Poverty Solutions.

From the cash bail system, to fines and fees while incarcerated, to the cost of reentering society, our society functions on a punitive system of fines and fees that often catapults those already experiencing hardship into a spiraling cycle of debt and repayments - never fully able to catch up. Join us as we explore the inequity surrounding fines and fees in our criminal justice system and its role in increasing race-based disparities. Featured panelists include Washtenaw County Prosecutors Eli Savit and Victoria Burton-Harris; and Dr. Meghan O’ Neil, Research Scholar at the Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research. This panel will be facilitated by MSW Student and Co-founder of Michigan Liberation, Nicholas Buckingham.

Event Recording

October 21, 2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

ADHD is the most studied diagnosis of children and adults. This course will discuss the latest research findings, provide greater understanding of the effects ADHD has on the brain and how these effects are very similar to those left on the brain by traumatic experiences. We will discuss the spectrum of trauma, and how even small sometimes unnoticed brain injuries can cause symptoms comparable to those recognized as common ADHD symptoms. We will draw a clear connection between the spectrum of trauma and ADHD. We will also look at demographics of who is diagnosed with ADHD...

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

October 21, 2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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."

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

October 22, 2022 - 10:00am to 5:30pm

Building Power is a student led conference that provides attendees with the opportunity to learn about interconnected injustices and engage in collective liberation.

This year's conference includes workshops and affinity group sessions on, but not limited to: environmental justice; food and land sovereignty; and housing disenfranchisement. The goal of this event is to create a space to strengthen community ties and mutual aid projects, as well as to supply attendees with the toolkit needed to partake in more sustainable and self sufficient practices in both their activism and personal life. Our keynote speaker will be Mama Shu, founder of an up and coming eco-village in Highland Park, Michigan. 

The conference will be held on October 22 of this year from 10am-5:30pm at the School of Social Work. Food and Drinks will be provided. Attendance is open to all and we have the opportunity for students and staff to volunteer!

October 24, 2022 - 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.

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October 25, 2022 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

An admissions counselor will meet virtually with students attending Eastern Connecticut State University's BSW program to share information about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

October 25, 2022 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

Click here to RSVP »

October 26, 2022 - 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.

Register to attend »

October 27, 2022 - 9:00am to 5:30pm

Admissions counselors will be available to talk with LEAD attendees about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

October 27, 2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The journey to dismantle racism has not ended. Join us to build community collaboration and continue the conversation about anti-racist practice. We invite all members of our school community to attend meetings.

Please RSVP. A Zoom Link will be sent out the day of the event.

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We are also meeting on the following dates:

Thursday, November 17, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Thursday, December 8, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

October 27, 2022 - 5:00pm

October 28, 2022 - 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.