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Academic Apartheid: Race and the Criminalization of Failure in an American Suburb
March 30, 2023 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET
Join us on March 30th for a thought-provoking talk by Dr. Sean J. Drake, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Syracuse University. In "Academic Apartheid: Race and the Criminalization of Failure in an American Suburb," Drake presents an insightful analysis of longstanding educational inequality from a nuanced perspective. Drawing on over two years of ethnographic fieldwork, he unveils hidden institutional mechanisms that lead to the overt segregation and symbolic criminalization of Black, Latino, and lower-income students who struggle academically. This talk will explore how institutional definitions of success contribute to school segregation, how institutional actors leverage those definitions to justify inequality, and how local immigrant groups use their ethnic resources to succeed. Don't miss out on this interactive discussion and register today!
This talk will be both held in the ECC (1840) and livestreamed on the frontpage of the SSW website.
About Dr. Sean J. DrakeDr. Sean J. Drake is Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University, Senior Research Associate at the Maxwell Center for Policy Research, and Faculty Affiliate at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Professor Drake holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine, and a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University.
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For Prospective Students- Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
March 31, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
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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Community Conversation: The Role and Perception of Social Workers in Interdisciplinary Work
March 31, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
MSW student facilitators Shani Horn and L Tantay invite you to a Community Conversation about the role and perception of social workers in interdisciplinary work on Friday, March 31st, from 12-1pm online via Zoom.
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Social Work Career Services Job Fair (in person)
March 31, 2023 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
Students can connect with our Career Services team for a variety of resources for professional development, career counseling, job search strategies, license preparation and more.
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For Admitted Students- Connect Virtually with Current Online and On-campus MSW Students!
April 4, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Congratulations! Newly admitted MSW Students can connect virtually with Current MSW students regarding the MSW program!
What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? What is Ann Arbor like in the Winter? Join an MSW student as well as other admitted 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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Registration Info Session for Spring/Summer 2023 Online Students
April 5, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
This session is designed to share important registration information for students beginning the Online MSW program in Spring/Summer 2023. Invited students will be emailed a link to join the session.
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ID's: Exclusion by Design
April 6, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Identification cards allow those who have them to gain access to resources and fully participate in our society. Unfortunately, 11% of all American citizens lack an ID - that's over 12 million citizens across the country. Those without ID's are disproportionately from marginalized communities: 18% are elderly, 25% are African Americans, 20% are Hispanic/LatinX, and in general, 18% are individuals making less than $35,000 a year. In 2008, the State of Michigan implemented restrictive policies governing eligibility to gain access to a state ID card and driver's license, explicitly excluding the undocumented community from the identification system, and reducing the list of available documents individuals can use to prove state residency. This disproportionately negatively impacts a variety of marginalized communities. Restrictions were also adopted to prevent those without a government-issued ID from accessing an array of basic resources and services, including housing assistance, employment assistance, food pantries, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, prescription medication, participating as a parent in a child’s school, among other restrictions. In doing so, it has converted necessities into privileges. Join us for a special virtual discussion examining this issue and advocacy happening around it, featuring panelists: Keta Cowan, Attorney, Ann Arbor Human Rights Commissioner (HRC), and Chair of the Washtenaw County ID Task Force; Phimmasone Owens, advocate and member of Strangers No Longer; and Maria Ibarra-Frayre, Deputy Director of We the People Michigan, and partner of the Drive Michigan Forward Coalition.
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For Prospective Students- Connect Virtually with Current Online and On-campus MSW Students!
April 6, 2023 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
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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For Prospective Students- Connect Virtually with Current Online and On-campus MSW Students!
April 10, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET
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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Passover Flower Printing Workshop
April 11, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Join second-year Jewish Communal Leadership Program students Ellery Rosenzweig and Caroline Strauss (she/her), along with NOW Studios founder Petals Sandcastle (they/them) for an interactive art workshop at NOW Studios on N. University Ave on Tuesday, April 11 at 6 pm. All are welcome to join for a sweet evening of conversating and creating flower print journals. Together, we will reflect on the Passover traditions of renewal and liberation.