Showing events on September 29, 2021
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Tips for Successful Graduate School Writing
September 29, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Join Betsy Williams, Writing Skills Coordinator, and Darlene Nichols, Social Work Librarian, on Zoom for an overview of resources and expectations for graduate-level academic writing and library research.
Short presentations will allow ample time for your questions.
Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94505952232
Use your U-M Zoom account and SSO Authentication.This session will also be offered on Monday, September 20 from noon-1, also on Zoom.
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Latinx Immigration - Legal and Social Work Perspectives
September 29, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us as we host two panelists, Dr. Luis Zayas from the University of Texas - Austin and Carlos Peña of the International Rescue Committee, to discuss legal and psycho-social issues experienced by Latino families from Central America at the US-Mexico border who are seeking asylum and safety and instead experience injustices and trauma. This panel discussion is sponsored by the University of Michigan Latinx Faculty and Staff Research Group, the SSW Global Social Work Pathway, and the SSW Office of Global Activities. Watch one of the speaker’s previous TED talks on the topic here. Watch a video about the U.S. Border-Industrial Complex by author Robert Reich here.
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JCLP Sukkot Open-House
September 29, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET
Join students, faculty, and staff of the Jewish Communal Leadership Program to celebrate the Sukkot holiday.
The holiday of Sukkot centers around the sukkah (a temporary shelter). Traditionally, Jews would eat, sleep, and gather in the Sukkah during this annual harvest festival.
All are welcome -- no, knowledge/prerequisites of Judaism/Hebrew required.
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School of Social Work at the University of Michigan Graduate and Professional Programs Virtual Event
September 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Join the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan Graduate and Professional Programs Virtual Event. A broad range of degree programs at the University of Michigan will be spotlighted. Find Your Path to Go Blue!