Showing events on October 24, 2024
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Coffee Hour Event: Socialize and Celebrate with the DEI Office
October 24, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Join us for our monthly Coffee Hour, an event for social work students to come together, socialize, and engage in meaningful conversations. Hosted by the DEI office, these sessions provide an excellent opportunity to observe and celebrate various monthly themes in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Enjoy a selection of tea, coffee, and assorted snacks while connecting with your peers and celebrating the unique themes of each month. Whether it's recognizing cultural heritage, social justice issues, or seasonal festivities, each Coffee Hour will be a chance to learn, share, and build community.
Event Details:
When: Thursdays, once every month, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: New DEI Office, SSW Room 2607
Upcoming Dates:
October 24, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
November 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
December 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This month's theme and celebration for the upcoming Sip n’ Socialize Coffee Hour event is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Substance-Exposed Infants and the Risk of Subsequent Maltreatment
October 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Parental substance use disorders increase the risk of child maltreatment and placement in foster care in part by compromising appropriate parenting practices and creating an environment that is not responsive to the needs of children. Substance use was second only to mental health as the most frequently identified risk factor for child maltreatment. Estimates from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) indicate that the prevalence of parental substance use disorders as an identified condition of removal more than doubled between 2000 and 2019, and that 50% of children under the age of one placed in foster care were removed for reasons related to parental substance use...
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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International Community Hour: Fall Holidays
October 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Join the OGA for our Fall Holidays International Community Hour, where we’ll learn about Halloween, Diwali, and Día de los Muertos—three vibrant holidays observed during the fall season. This event will provide an opportunity to deepen your understanding of these celebrations through arts and crafts that highlight their unique traditions. Open to all social work students - Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and celebrate the diversity of global holidays!
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Dialogue Deck: What Does It Mean to Be American? Embracing Differences of Beliefs Through Productive Dialogue
October 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
The School of Social Work Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) invites you to join us for an enlightening Dialogue Deck event exploring the question, "What does it mean to be American?" In this interactive session, we will embrace the diversity of beliefs and experiences that shape our national identity. Participants will engage in meaningful dialogue, examining how we can foster understanding and unity amidst our differences.