Showing events starting from January 1, 2021 up to January 31, 2021

January 21, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Join us for our first meeting of the semester to build community collaboration and continue the conversation about anti-racist practice and actions.

Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff, and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school and structural levels. This workgroup was established in 2019 after the community took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshops, and builds on their anti-racist community organizing model. Our work has been largely focused on building collective community and emphasizes the role that white members of our community must take on to dismantle and undo white supremacist structures. 

We know there are many important efforts going on at SSW; Undoing Racism will amplify all these efforts, including the advocacy sparked by MSW and Doctoral students. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.

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January 21, 2021 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn about all of the program options for advanced standing students in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Michigan. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Part-time, and Full-time options. Attendees will be invited to ask questions during the session.

Information on the advance standing program can be found at: https://ssw.umich.edu/admissions/msw/advanced-standing

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January 21, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET

Youth have the ability to lead and galvanize social and political movements for change. Both through their understanding of new powerful means of communicating and their power to connect and drive their peers, youth are especially positioned to be great drivers for equity. Join us for a special joint discussion with CASC featuring local youth leaders and change-makers as they discuss the impact of their work and the movements they are leading. This discussion features youth panelists that include CASC alumni and longtime youth organizer of 482forward, Kayla Tate; 482Forward Director of Youth Organizing, Dillon Cathro; youth organizer for the African Bureau for Immigrant and Social Affairs, Yamah Bahdeh; and Youth Organizer at the East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEACE), Javaye Henry. CASC Director Dr. Katie Richards-Schuster, and Assistant Director, Diana Seales, will also be joining.

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January 25, 2021 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

Rogério Pinto and Marc Arthur welcome artists and allies to an open discussion about arts-based social work practice and learning more about the exciting work of the Arts-Based Social Justice Collective. Last semester the collective organized online workshops, presentations, and engaged in lively virtual discussions about how artistic efforts and social work share an emphasis on politics, process, community building and creativity. All ideas and interests are welcome.

The School of Social Work has a long history of promoting the arts. When the School of Social Work building was designed, a dedicated group of alumni, faculty and art experts discussed the value an art collection could bring to the School. Michigan Social Work's art collection is the first standing art collection within a school of social work in the nation. Read more about the school's recent art initiatives and practices in the fall issue of the School’s magazine Ongoing. 

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January 26, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Congratulations! Newly admitted MSW Students can connect virtually with Current MSW students regarding the MSW program!

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? What is Ann Arbor like in the Winter? Join an MSW student as well as other admitted MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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January 26, 2021 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, Residential Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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The next informational webinar will be held on February 11, 2021:

https://ssw.umich.edu/events/list/2021/02/11/62479-msw-prospective-student-information-session

January 27, 2021 - 5:00 PM ET

All students currently enrolled in field (SW515 or SW691) must turn in the Field Placement Verification form by this deadline. This form is considered complete after your Field Instructor signs off on it.

This form only applies to students currently registered for field.

January 28, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

The SSW Book Club will meet at noon via Zoom to discuss the two books chosen for Read Watch Connect:

Towards Humanity: Shifting the Culture of Anti-Racism Organizing, by Tawana Petty

How to be an Antiracist, by Ibrim X. Kendi

Our discussion is one among multiple events focused on the work of these authors.
You are welcome to join us, whether or not you have attended before, and whether or not you have finished the books.

All members of the SSW community are invited. Use your umich Zoom account to join. (If needed, contact 4-HELP for help with SSO authentication: 734-764-4357)

 https://umich.zoom.us/j/94895926160