Showing events on March 28, 2013
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NASW-Michigan Legislative Education & Advocacy Day 2013
March 28, 2013 - 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM ET
Help social workers become an influential voice in Michigan's political arena. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at NASW-Michigan's role in Michigan's political process. Learn how you can become a key advisor to the legislators and an effective advocate for the social work profession and the State's most vulnerable citizens.
To sign up, complete a registration form and submit it to the Office of Student Services (1748 SSWB) along with $15 (cash or check made payable to: Regents of the University of Michigan) by March 15, 2013 at 5pm. Please DO NOT submit your form directly to NASW-MI or complete the NASW online form.
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Fatherhood Research Panel
March 28, 2013 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Join us for an interdisciplinary conversation on fathers, fathering, and fatherhood. The panel will address various ways in which fatherhood and fathering are being pursued by leading researchers at the University of Michigan. Issues to be addressed include race, class, and ethnic differences in the practice of fathering, what constitutes "healthy" and "unhealthy" fathering, the significance of fathering in modern family formations, and the state of intervention practices and efforts on behalf of fathers and families.
Moderator: RICHARD TOLMAN, Professor, School of Social Work
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Special Session for CO Students (who entered Fall 2012)
March 28, 2013 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Community Organization students who began the MSW program in Fall 2012 are invited to this special session to help you strategize for completing the MSW program and preparing for the future:
-What am I trying to accomplish? How well am I doing? How could I improve my educational experience Expressing your goals and skills. Inventorying your courses. E-portfolio 101. Career opportunities. Getting started in the field.
Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP at the link below.
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From Silence to Recognition: Confronting the Legacy of Historical Anti-Semitism in Higher Education
March 28, 2013 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET
Join the Jewish Communal Leadership Program for an evening of dialogue and discussion, featuring the film From Silence To Recognition: Confronting Discrimination in Emory's Dental School History, which documents the history of discrimination against Jews at Emory University's School of Dentistry. A panel discussion will follow, which will include Dr. Perry Brickman, whose personal experience and research led to the film's creation.
Panel and audience discussion will focus on the legacy of historical anti-Semitism at Emory, the University of Michigan and elsewhere. What is the University of Michigan doing to address contemporary concerns of inclusion both for Jews and other historically marginalized communities? This event is free and open to the public. Kosher for Passover snacks will be provided.