Showing events starting from February 1, 2019 up to February 28, 2019
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Navigating Ethical Challenges for Social Work Online (Webinar)
February 21, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Professional social workers need to develop effective personal and professional strategies to effectively address ethical issues and challenges related to the use of social media in their practice. This webinar will utilize the 2017 NASW, ASWB, CSWE, and CSWA Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice and the NASW Code of Ethics to assist participants in exploring practice implications related to online networking (ON) and social media use. Participants will explore core ethical concepts that guide practice and define their personal and professional responsibilities with regard to risk management, as well as help them discover the benefits of sound agency policies related to the ethical use of ON and social media.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Black History Month Trivia Night
February 21, 2019 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Celebrate Black History Month with the DEI Office in friendly competition with a trivia night! Dinner and prizes will be provided.
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Muslim Garb: An Exploration of Muslim Identities
February 21, 2019 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Join us for a brief presentation and following discussion about "Muslim Garb". We will discuss topics related to Muslim dress and the connections between culture and religion. Food from Pizza House will be provided.
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LCPI Event: The Impact of Michigan's Medicaid Expansion on Dental Care Utilization, Oral Health and Job-Related Outcomes
February 22, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Professor Edith C. Kieffer, MPH, Ph.D., University of Michigan School of Social Work, conducts research addressing health and health care disparities. She has extensive experience planning, conducting and analyzing data from qualitative formative research and intervention research studies in community and health care settings, including randomized clinical trials. Kieffer is a co-Investigator for the evaluation of the Healthy Michigan Plan Medicaid expansion. She is leading qualitative studies around Michigan that explore the experiences of beneficiaries and health care providers, and the impact of Medicaid coverage, including its requirements and incentives, on access to and use of care, beneficiary health and other outcomes.
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Black Panther Viewing Party
February 25, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 2:45 PM ET
The Association of Black Social Workers would like to invite you to a Black Panther Viewing Party. Join us for some fun, soul food, and a brief discussion following the film! There will be catering through Cuppy's Best Soul Food restaurant located in Ypsilanti.
This event was supported in collaboration with the Center for Educational Outreach, SSW DEI Office, Office of Student Services, and professor Daicia Price.
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"Changing the Game: What is the Cost of Silence?"
February 27, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM ET
Join the students from the Fall 2018 Facing Race mini-course in a conversation around racial equity as we explore themes of: accountability, decolonization, challenging viewpoints, digging deeper and changing the narrative. Let's share what we can commit to doing to 'change the game' to address racial equity in the School of Social Work and beyond. This is a collaborative space for students, faculty, and staff.
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Common Roots: Faculty and Staff of Color Meet & Greet
February 28, 2019 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET
The Common Roots planning committee is proud to announce our first event, the Faculty and Staff of Color Meet and Greet. This event gives students an opportunity to connect with one another and provide networking opportunities for the School of Social Work's faculty and staff of color.
Common Roots is a planning committee consisting of members from the Office of Student Services, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, the LatinX Social Work Coalition, the Associaition of Black Social Workers and the Black Radical Healing Pathways.
For more information please feel free to contact the planning committee, [email protected].
Dinner will be served and doors will open at 5:00 PM, the event will formally begin at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.