Showing events starting from September 1, 2023 up to September 30, 2023

September 6, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Join the School of Social Work community for a pizza lunch as we kick off the Fall 2023 semester.

September 7, 2023 ET

September 8, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

This session will challenge practitioners to reflect on their current practices and identify opportunities to incorporate anti-racist practices. Participants will learn important definitions and strategies to identify one's own biases and how bias impacts those whom we serve. Social work standards concerning diversity will be examined, along with one's professional obligations and responsibilities.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

September 8, 2023 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

This course will examine the impact of previous historical events on the contemporary life of African Americans. The course will cover these historical events: slavery and the triangular trade, Jim Crow, lynchings, the great migration, Marcus Garvey and the New Negro movement, redlining and housing discrimination and the civil rights movement. The course will also investigate how these historical events negatively impact current African American life including: racial differences in wealth accumulation, the impact of racism on physical and mental health, racial socialization of children (“the talk”), discrimination and micro-aggressions, and the impact of mass incarceration on family life.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

September 11, 2023 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

This in-person session at the School of Social Work will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: On Campus Program, Online Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!

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September 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET

Working towards social justice requires the intentional development of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture by intervening at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. The Certificate in Dismantling Oppression is designed for individuals in all areas of practice. Individuals and organizations that have a commitment to challenging social injustices will apply core concepts and strategies to disrupt oppression at interpersonal and institutional levels. Participants will learn how oppression interferes with achieving social justice within the United States, increase knowledge of anti-oppressive practices, and obtain tools to dismantle oppression using common agreements...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

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

As a part of the field application process, the Office of Field Education will be hosting a session for students considering hospital-based placements via zoom on Wednesday 09/13/23 from 12-1 p.m. This session will focus on requirements for most hospital-based placements and other important considerations as you prioritize your placement interests. Topics to be covered include medical vs psychiatry placements, macro placements, training programs within the placements, and specific application processes for individual health care systems. There will be a recording posted for those unable to  join the live sessions.

September 13, 2023 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

The School of Social Work will be hosting the Student Org Fair in the lower level commons. This is a great opportunity to connect with SSW Student Orgs and others to learn about the different ways to get involved during your time here at Michigan! 

To get a complete list of all SSW Student Org, check out our SSW Student Org Directory!