Showing events starting from February 28, 2019

February 8, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

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 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

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 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

The Gift of Aging in Place: Navigating Multiple Levels to Achieve a Society for all Ages

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.

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February 12, 2020 - 5:00 PM ET

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 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

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 - 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET

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.

Topic

Brave New Age of Social Relations

Keynote Speaker

Toni Antonucci, PhD, Elizabeth M. Douvan Collegiate Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, LSA, Research Professor of the Survey Research Center, ISR

Recording of the Event

February 18, 2020 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET

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 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

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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