Showing events starting from February 1, 2025 up to February 28, 2025

February 3, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM ET

Please join us for our first CommuniTea of the Winter semester with Associate Professor of Social Work, Dr. M Candace Christensen! Dr. Candace is a feminist, arts-based social justice researcher and activist whose work focuses on preventing gendered, racial, and anti-LGBTQ+ violence through community-engaged methodologies, with a particular emphasis on queer and trans youth development, creative social work practices, and empowerment-driven interventions. Join us to coffee, tea, snacks, and learn from Dr. Candace!

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February 3, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

As we dive into the new semester, we are excited to invite you to our Winter Writing Retreat—a perfect opportunity to kickstart your writing projects, applications, and assignments with support and camaraderie.

Our retreat is open to students, staff, and faculty, offering a relaxed environment to make progress on your individual writing endeavors. Whether you’re crafting a research paper, working on your application for a Global Independent Study (due March 2nd), polishing up your resume, or simply looking to carve out focused writing time, this event is for you!

Here's what you can expect:

One-on-One Consultations: Meet with our Writing & Study Skills Coordinator, Betsy Williams from Career Services feedback and guidance.

Quiet Writing Spaces: Enjoy designated areas for focused writing.

Community Support: Connect with fellow writers, share progress, and stay motivated.

Refreshments: Complimentary snacks and beverages to keep you energized.

Held in collaboration with the Office of Global Activities, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Career Services. 

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February 4, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

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February 4, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

Changing the Narrative: The Evolution and Global State of Child Protection-- History, Gaps, Failures and Missed Opportunities

The Advances in Child Maltreatment Prevention speaker series features the work of leading prevention and child welfare scholars engaged in efforts to strengthen and reform child‑serving systems. The series provides a forum for new and emerging knowledge from the social sciences and the helping professions that can improve the health and well-being of vulnerable children and their families.

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February 7, 2025 - 5:00 PM ET

Please refer to your Canvas for more directions.

This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.

February 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

Join Betsy Williams, SSW Writing Skills Coordinator, and Jennifer Nason, Social Science Librarian, on zoom for an overview of expectations and resources for graduate-level academic writing and library research. Short presentations will leave plenty of time for your questions.

All MSW students are welcome to join us. You can register in advance or just show up on zoom. 

 Join the zoom using your umich email.  

This zoom session will be recorded. View the recording here.  (U-M login with SSO required)

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February 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

Webinar Recording

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February 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM ET

Please refer to your Canvas site for more details. Students should select and save an Assignment for each competency. You will not be submitting the Ed Agreement to your field instructor at this time that will happen at the end of the term.