Showing events starting from March 1, 2018 up to March 31, 2018

March 1, 2018 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET

Please join us for a special alumni reception to reconnect with alumni and meet current
School of Social Work students who are interested in working in the DC area. 

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March 5, 2018 ET

March 5, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM ET

#SocialWorkMonth; March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize our work as leaders in making society a better place. Join the school for some light snacks and giveaways! 

March 5, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

The Office of Global Activities hosts bi-weekly coffee hour for all international students and visitors at the School of Social Work. It is a time to relax and socialize with each other. Please come join us! Boba tea will be provided if you RSVP before 9 AM on the day of the event.

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March 6, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Join the DEI Office for a “Lunch and Learn” session focused on LGBTQ policy in America. Learn about the state of protections for LGBTQ folks both past and present, and where we might be headed under the Trump administration and beyond. We invite you to learn not only for yourself, but also to be better prepared to serve your LGBTQ clients and constituents, and to talk about ways that you can better protect and advocate for yourself and your clients.

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March 6, 2018 - 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 7, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Service and Madalyn  DeJonge, Educational Services Lead for Seelio, will discuss tips for updating and adding work and learning experiences to an eportfolio utilizing the Seelio online platform. All of the sessions will be working sessions so bring your laptops. 

Food will be served.  If you have specific dietary restrictions, please list them in the accomodations box. 

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March 7, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Creating Change In and Out of the Profession: Tactics for Social Work Advocacy 

Duane Breijak, LMSW-Macro (MSW '12)
Director of Member Services, NASW Michigan Chapter

Allan Wachendorfer, LMSW-Macro (MSW '14)
Director of Public Policy, NASW Michigan Chapter 

Wondering how to best advocate in the current political climate? How do we as social workers make change within our own field? There are countless ways social workers can and should leverage their skills, expertise, and voices to make lasting change on policy and legislative levels. In this workshop, Allan and Duane will provide an overview of current Michigan legislation that has potential implications for social workers and social justice, discuss ways to make change within the profession, and learn strategies to utilize NASW as your professional ally. Ethical considerations and obligations will also be covered.

Lunch will be served, please RSVP.

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Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office and the Office of Student Services.