Showing events starting from September 1, 2019 up to September 30, 2019
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Labor Day
September 2, 2019 ET
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Classes and Field Education begin and registration for NCFD students
September 3, 2019 ET
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Management of Human Services Student Meeting - For New MSW Students
September 5, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
All new students entering the program with a practice method or method minor in Management of Human Services are invited to attend this session. Students will learn more about different opportunities offered in the SSW, meet the Management faculty, and get to know other students in their 2019 cohort. Lunch will be provided.
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Festifall - University of Michigan
September 6, 2019 - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET
Stop by Festifall at the University of Michigan to speak with an representatives about the Commuity Action Social Change Minor, Sociology & Social Work Subplan, Master of Social Work and PhD programs.
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SW 531 Foundation Field Seminar
September 10, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
First day of class for students enrolled in SW 531.
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CASC Info Session
September 10, 2019 - 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!
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Idealist.org New York Graduate School Fair
September 10, 2019 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.
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NYU MSW Graduate School Event
September 11, 2019 - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET
An admissions representive will attend the New York University Social Work graduate school fair to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
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Tips for Successful Graduate School Writing
September 11, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Join Betsy Williams, Writing Skills Coordinator, and Darlene Nichols, Social Work Librarian, for an overview of resources and expectations for graduate-level academic writing and library research.
Short presentations will allow ample time for your questions.
This session will be repeated on Monday, September 16 from noon-1. You are welcome to bring your lunch.
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The Hong Kong Protests: Conversation and Implications for Social Work
September 11, 2019 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM ET
The protests in Hong Kong that started with oppositions to the extradition bill have evolved rapidly, garnering international attention due partly to the scale of the protests but mostly to the level of brutality exhibited by the Hong Kong police and the threat of China’s military intervention (this article has a good background: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/world/asia/hong-kong-protests-explained.html). The protests have been led by young people who use social media to organize without identifiable leaders, and their tactics were inspired by Bruce Lee’s line: “Be water.” The ongoing protests have exposed deep-seated fear of China’s control of Hong Kong, and long-simmering frustration of young people with the society. Dr. Lydia Li will provide a brief history of the relationship between Hong Kong and China, and background contexts of the Hong Kong society to help understand the current conflict. The protests have triggered many questions relevant to social work, especially those related to organizing and tactics. For example, what are the strengths and weaknesses of being leaderless and “like water”? How to draw the line between non-violence and forceful tactics? How to remain peaceful when being treated violently? Are tactics that cause inconvenience to innocent others, such as blocking public transportation and airport, justified? The event is an open discussion.