Showing events starting from September 7, 2024 up to September 29, 2024
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session - Virtual
September 19, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET
This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!
All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.
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An Introduction to Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases
September 19, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
This course introduces participants to the growing and impactful field of mental health evaluations for immigration cases. Participants will explore various forms of immigration relief and understand the critical role mental health evaluations play in supporting individuals applying for different types of relief.
This course will help participants understand the legal context, ethical considerations, and the vital importance of cultural competence and humility in conducting mental health evaluations for immigration cases. In addition to introducing participants to this growing field, participants will also leave with an understanding of how they can better support those going through the immigration application process.Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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New Field Instructor Training (In Person)
September 19, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
This training is specifically geared towards new Field Instructors, however any Field Instructor is welcome to attend the training as a refresher.
RSVP deadline is Friday 09/13/24 at 12:00 PM.
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So Cool, So Just Fair
September 19, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Please join us at the So Cool So Just Fair! This event is organized by the University of Michigan's Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor with the support of The Ginsberg Center.
The So Cool, So Just Fair is a recruitment opportunity for campus organizations to connect and be in community with students and organizations that are actively working on campus to create change, like the Dot Org. The fair will be on Thursday, September 19th from 3-5 pm on the Diag. Tables will be provided for student organizations and departments to table during this time. Small food items will be provided. We hope to see you there!
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SSW Meeting - Promotion and Tenure Committee
September 20, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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Advocacy through Storytelling: Skill Building for Social Workers at All Levels of Practice
September 20, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
The field of social work require education and professional competencies for social workers to be equipped to promote and advocate for equity and justice in their practice. Story-telling is an uniquely powerful way to engage in advocacy. As social workers, our professional experience at any level (micro, mezzo, and macro) can help guide decision-makers (within institutions, organizations, and in policy-making) to make informed decisions based on best practices and social work values and ethics. Join us for an interactive workshop to learn more about what makes storytelling an effective method for advocacy and tips for telling your own story.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Where does Power Live? Tools for Civic Engagement and Electoral Wellness (Session 1)
September 22, 2024 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
The purpose of the Electoral Wellness (Civic Engagement & Mental/Emotional Wellbeing) series is to invite the SSW DEI community into an ongoing conversation about power and hope during the Fall 2024 election cycle in a way that is meant to build trust and self-awareness. This experiential series will allow SSW students, faculty, and staff to build relationships in a setting that is grounded in restorative justice practices such as trust-building and active listening. This calendar of three sessions will use interactive activities to support participants in engaging in mindfulness and collective visioning as tools to protect hopefulness and plan for a socially just future in the face of uncertainty and political unrest.
Outcomes: Participants willExperience Restorative Justice values in practice
Engage in self-awareness by naming feelings through the use of art
Examine power checks and balances within National and State Governments
Explore electoral hopes and fears
Discuss practices for discussing the election with clients
Practice grounding tools in the space that can be used with clients in the field
Engage in a collective visioning exercise
Process emotions following the 2024 election
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SSW Meeting - Curriculum Committee
September 23, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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SSW Meeting - Executive Committee
September 24, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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Placement Verification Forms Due for All Students Currently in Field
September 24, 2024 (all day)
Please ensure you submit your placement verification(PVF) on time. This will ensure access to your Online Educational Agreement (OEA).
This requires both student and Field Instructor submissions. This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.