Showing events starting from January 1, 2018 up to August 9, 2024
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Social Justice Changemaker Lecture
October 18, 2023 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Incarceration and its Aftermath:
How art can create pathways to reintegration and healingJoin us for a discussion between Reuben J. Miller and Nicole R. Fleetwood on the impact of mass incarceration on individuals and society, what life is like after incarceration, and the healing power of art for people impacted by the carceral system.
The Social Justice Changemaker Lecture was established by a generous gift from Dr. Neil C. Hawkins and Annmarie F. Hawkins and the Hawkins Family. This annual lecture focuses on important global social justice issues including race and nationality, immigration and refugees, income inequality, gender identity and sexual orientation, education, health, and mental and physical disabilities. The Lecture aims to bring prominent social justice experts and advocates from multiple disciplines, including social sciences, science, humanities, the arts, and the professions, to the University of Michigan Campus.
Event Schedule:
The Social Justice Changemaker Lecture is hosted by the School of Social Work with the support of our co-sponsors:
12:00 pm Registration Opens
12:30-2:00 pm Lecture
2:00-3:00 pm Reception -
U-M SSW Field Instructor Training: What is Field Instruction
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Employment Based Field Placement Information Session
May 21, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM ET
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Sip n' Socialize
June 4, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Join us for a lively coffee hour! Enjoy some snacks and celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn in a relaxed and friendly setting!
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DEI Dialogue Space: Trust-Building
June 12, 2024 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Join the DEI team as we dialogue about restorative justice tools for building trust and navigating tension during times of heightened tension due to global conflicts. For this session, we will meet remotely over zoom. We will share tools for integrating restorative justice methods into community spaces and collectively explore practices for building trust in academic and professional environments during times of increased interpersonal and global conflict.
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Juneteenth 101: Cultivating Black Culture, Liberation, and Joy
June 20, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Step into an immersive workshop where the rich tapestry of Juneteenth History intertwines with the nourishing flavors of soul food, creating a unique experience for social workers. Engage in career-specific reflections that serve as the main course for thought-provoking discussions, addressing current praxis and cultivating future social work transformations. Join us for a workshop that blends the essence of soulful traditions with the transformative journey of social work - a feast for the mind, heart, and soul.
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Sip n' Socialize
June 25, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Join us for a lively coffee hour! Enjoy some snacks and celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn in a relaxed and friendly setting!
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Gaza Movie Screening & Processing Space
June 27, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET
Join us for a screening of Gaza, the 2019 documentary by Garry Keene and Andrew McConnell. The purpose of the event is to build community and bond while also exploring the beautiful culture of the Middle East. The documentary highlights real individuals living in the Middle East and takes a "day in the life" approach. The goal is to bond with community while also spreading cultural awareness and education. Following the movie, we will host a processing space to discuss further. Food will be served.
This event is being held in collaboration with the SSW DEI Office, MI Social Workers for Palestine, Black Radical Healing Pathways, Southwest Asia and North Africa Social Work Association (SWANA), and the School of Information DEI Office.
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Sip n' Socialize
July 2, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Join us for a lively coffee hour! Enjoy some snacks and discuss DEI awareness. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn in a relaxed and friendly setting!
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Community Conversation: Disability Pride
July 10, 2024 to 1:00 PM ET
We invite you to a Community Conversation to discuss disability pride! Disability Pride Month is celebrated every year in July to mark the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. Let’s come together to discuss disability pride. What does it mean? How do we live and further disability pride in our lives and in our workplaces? How far have we come since the passage of ADA, and what further changes would improve accessibility for all?