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Second Year Continuing Students Goal Statement/Resume Due for Review
February 3, 2020 - 5:00 PM ET
Due to the Career Center for review.
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LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week Keynote Speaker - Dr. Joy Saniyah
February 3, 2020 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
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.
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MSW Prospective Student Session
February 4, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
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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Florida Alumni & Friends Dinner
February 4, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Dean Lynn Videka invites you to join her for dinner and conversation with School of Social Work alumni and friends.
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University of Michigan Psychology Department Visit
February 5, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
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.
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Queer Martyrdom: The Religious and Sexual Politics of LGBTQ Inclusion with Dr. Brett Krutzsch
February 5, 2020 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
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.
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LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises Workshop
February 6, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
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.
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Missing Migrants of the Mediterranean
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.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) for Depressive Disorders
February 7, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
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.
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Higher Education Supports for Youth with Experience in Foster Care
February 7, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM ET
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.