Showing events starting from February 1, 2023 up to February 28, 2023

February 10, 2023 - 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET

Come for fun and snacks! Virtual Games Provided for the online cohort!
 

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February 13, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Ivan Harsløf, visiting scholar to the SSW and Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway.

From the early 1990s and onwards, social inequalities in the Nordic countries have risen at a notably higher rate than in other OECD countries. Although inequalities are still comparatively low, this development has raised concerns about the Nordic welfare model's longer-term ability to maintain comprehensive redistribution in the context of globalization.

With a focus on Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, the presentation will focus on the main features of the Nordic welfare model. These include an active social state, a large public sector, an orientation towards universalism and gender equality, and democratic-corporatist governance structures.

The presentation examines how the interrelated trends of globalization, technological changes, and demographic changes are putting a strain on the Nordic welfare states. Particularly it considers how these megatrends are impacting evolving new social risks. These types of risks—often referred to as postindustrial social risks—are reproduced and aggravated across generations and they are increasingly affecting low-educated groups. Against this background, the presentation finally explores different scenarios for the future of the Nordic welfare states. 

Lunch will be provided to all in-person attendees to this event. The presentation will include time for Q&A.

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February 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective 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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February 14, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

The So Cool So Just (SCSJ) Organization Fair is hosted by the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) Undergraduate Minor and the Ginsberg Center. Since 2012, the fair has created space for organizations to connect with students seeking opportunities to get involved on campus, build community with other social justice organizations, and share activities and programs related to social change.

This year, we are planning an in-person fair at the School of Social Work convention room 1820. If you have questions, email [email protected] for information.

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February 15, 2023 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

We invite you to a conversation about the importance of discomfort in discussions about race and how that connects to issues like white nationalism.

White nationalism is the belief that white people have their own racial and national identity (= what makes someone who they are) and should have the most power, authority, and rights in a country based on the idea that they are better in some way than people from other groups (adapted from Cambridge dictionary definition).

In America, we live in a white supremacist culture. This country was built on racist ideals that are still apparent today. Currently, we are witnessing white nationalism on a large scale in the rise of hate crimes and overt racist rhetoric. But there are also elements of white nationalism in our day-to-day interactions with each other. Today we are going to talk about how white nationalist mindsets and frameworks are at play in our own school community.

This is a time for conversation - to share feelings, expand our minds, and talk together as a school community. To aid the conversation, space will be limited. (We know it's coming up soon, so if you miss it, don't fear! If there is a lot of interest in this topic, we can hold another session soon.)

This event will be rescheduled for a later date.

About the format. With these smaller Community Conversations, our hope is to explore restorative dialogue and build community, creating a space where we are all teachers and learners. We will draw heavily on practices from intergroup dialogue and restorative justice.

February 16, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

This session is co-sponsored by the Wallace House Center for Journalists at University of Michigan

Why do Black and Brown journalists matter? In journalism and other forms of media the narratives of Black and Brown people in America have often been told from a White or mainstream perspective, resulting in skewed presentation of issues, perpetuation of stereotypes and persistent marginalization. Join us for a virtual discussion on the importance of diverse representation in media, featuring local BIPOC journalists who will discuss their experiences in the field. This session will be co-moderated by Lynette Clemetson, Director of the Wallace House Center for Journalists at University of Michigan. Panelists include Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts and Culture at the City of Detroit; Kat Stafford, National Investigative Writer for the Associated Press; and Jarrad Henderson, Visual Journalist and Filmmaker and 2022-2023 Knight-Wallace Fellow here at U-M.

February 16, 2023 - 2:00 PM ET

Learn more about the Coursera-based Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research MasterTrack™ Certificate and how this certificate can be applied to the University of Michigan's MSW program.

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February 16, 2023 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 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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