Showing events starting from September 1, 2014 up to September 30, 2014

September 8, 2014 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

ADDITIONAL 16-month Field Placement Planning Information Session 

Please join us to learn about the field placement application process, important deadlines and more.

This is an additional Info Session for students starting field in winter 2015 for those who can't make the earlier one.

September 8, 2014 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

All 16-month MSW students in Health and Mental Health concentrations interested in field placements at the UM Health Systems Department of Social Work are welcome to attend this information session for field placement offerings.

This session immediately follows the 16-month Field Placement Planning Information Session in SSWB 1840 (ECC)

2014 Flyer for Hospital Placements

September 9, 2014 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET

CASC seniors completing the fall capstone project are required to attend this evening orientation.

September 10, 2014 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Mindfulness is a self-regulation technique of becoming fully present in the moment by focusing one's attention on one simple task, such as breathing or walking.  Many research studies have shown numerous benefits of mindfulness practice that include stress reduction, increased resilience, and improvement of mood disorders.  Mindfulness is utilized in many treatment methods, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and has many benefits to offer clients and health providers alike. 

This presentation will be given by mindfulness practitioners who are lay and monastic students of Thich Nhat Hanh, and is free and open to people of all backgrounds. Light snacks will be provided for mindful eating.

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September 11, 2014 - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM ET

If you're interested in service work, life abroad, foreign languages, a government career and applying the theory of your coursework to real world problems in health, education, the environment, agriculture, community development and entrepreneurship, consider international work with Peace Corps! Learn more about working abroad for Peace Corps and "the toughest job you'll ever love." 

Learn about the new one-hour application, hear about the international work of local Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and learn about what PCVs do, where they go and how Peace Corps service opens diverse career paths for RPCVs. Get your questions answered and even learn about grad school partnerships between Peace Corps and universities across the country, including many with U of M.

Check out the Peace Corps website to start planning where you will go after graduation: http://www.peacecorps.gov/openings

September 11, 2014 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

What's a better way to talk about community action and social change than over a free dinner? This is a wonderful opportunity to [re]connect with others interested in social work and social change! 

September 12, 2014 - 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! 

September 15, 2014 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

The Latino Social Work Coalition invites you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Please bring an item or memory that resembles your heritage. Or a picture of your Hispanic hero.

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Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by Latin@ Coalition, Latin@ Studies Program and the School of Social Work