Showing events starting from February 28, 2019

February 20, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET

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 - 5:00 PM ET

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 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

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 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

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February 29, 2020 ET

March 2, 2020 - 3:15 PM to March 27, 2020 3:15 PM ET

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 - 3:00 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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March 4, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

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.