Showing events starting from October 20, 2018 up to October 30, 2018
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Immigration Enforcement, Human Rights, and Social Justice
October 20, 2018 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
This mini-course focuses on the real community and personal impact of a public policy with sweeping national controversy, many deaths, and significant questions about social justice, racial discrimination, and even intent in the constitution. Because it is a mini-course, rather than a full course, this course will concentrate on one aspect of immigration policy? undocumented immigrants and the public policy strategy of enforcement for undocumented immigrants at the border and in the interior of the country. Along with discussion of the policies and practices of enforcement, we will bring local enforcement activities to the table and examine their impact on people, families, and Michigan communities. The discussion will have a global, national, state, and a local component. Students in this course will acquire the skills to critically analyze this aspect of immigration policy and its controversies. and about community and organization responses and activism.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Adventure/Experiential-Based Therapy
October 20, 2018 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
This class will focus on the use of adventure-based activities in therapy with individuals, groups and families. Students will be introduced to adventure through readings, discussions, guest speakers and experiences. This one credit mini-course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical, philosophical and experiential understanding of adventure and experiential learning and its application to therapy. Course content includes the theoretical and philosophical foundations of adventure based practice, a discourse on the safe and appropriate use of adventure activities with different client groups, a demonstration on facilitating adventure activities, and use of adventure activities in assessment and intervention.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Keeping Our Door Open - A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Refugee Resettlement
October 22, 2018 - 8:00am to October 23, 2018 3:00pm
This two-day symposium on refugee resettlement features keynote speakers U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12th District) and Mark Hetfield, President and CEO of HIAS (founded as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society). HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees. School of Social Work presenters includes Associate Professor Sherrie Kossoudji and Assistant Professor Odessa Gonzalez Benson. Benson, received funding from the U-M Office of Research Faculty Grants and Awards to support this symposium.
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The Impact of Episodes: Lunch & Discuss
October 22, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Impact of Episodes: Lunch & Discuss will use profound television shows and visual media as a catalyst for discussion as it pertains to the School of Social Work and social work profession. This event features an episode from the hit television series HBO's Insecure.
In this episode, Issa Dee struggles to find value in her position at a nonprofit organization while also seeking guidance for her financial struggles. Join the students of the DEI office as we unpack and discuss key elements of this episode and relate it back to the social work program. Click here to review the episode's trailer.
*Lunch will be provided. Please include any dietary restrictions and/or accommodations in the RSVP form.
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Active Minds Panel Discussion
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Unite for Social Change Lunch Social
October 23, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Trying to find a yummy, fast, and affordable meal for lunch? Wanting to find a convenient location for lunch meetings? Bring $5 cash to the SSW Lower Atrium to join the Lunch Social!The U-M SSW is launching bi-weekly lunch socials in Fall 2018 as a part of the Unite for Social Change initiative that allow students, faculty and staff to come together and share delicious meals. We ask for a $5 recommended donation for each meal (cash only). Your donation will support the Student Union, a student organization, and future lunch socials.
RSVP not required.
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Michigan State University Graduate School Fair
October 23, 2018 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
An admissions representive will attend the Michigan State University graduate school fair to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
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MSW Prospective Student Webinar
October 23, 2018 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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Global Health Career Competencies
October 23, 2018 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Come hear from experienced professionals working in a variety of global health fields discuss how they launched their careers, and what competencies they relied on the most. This session will let you assess your competencies and help you identify new areas of growth.
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Revolution and Evolution: Lessons from James and Grace Lee Boggs
October 23, 2018 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Semester in Detroit program, Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor (SSW), and the Boggs Center invite your participation in a discussion about James and Grace Lee Boggs vision, framework, and application of transformational social change and grassroots leadership.
Hosted by Boggs Center board members Stephen Ward and Tawana Petty, the session will explore lessons learned from James and Grace Lee Boggs’ lifelong legacy of community organizing in the city of Detroit. Through structured facilitation and reflection, participants will engage in discussion that examines the following questions:
What is (r)evolutionary social change?
What is the difference between a “riot” and a “rebellion”?
How do we move from a moment to a movement?
What is the role of dialectical thinking in deep divides?
What are transformative aims toward social justice?
Participants are highly encouraged to watch the American Revolutionary film, and read the published work of James and Grace Lee Boggs prior attending this session for a historical overview.
Tawana Petty (Honeycomb): is a mother, social justice organizer, youth advocate, poet and author. She is the Director of Petty Propolis, where she gets to grow through organizing transformative art and education initiatives. Honeycomb is a four-time author and founding member and editor of Riverwise Magazine, a Data Justice Coordinator for the Detroit Community Technology Project, a member of the Detroit Digital Justice Coalition, a Detroit Equity Action Lab fellow and a board member of the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership. To learn more about Tawana "Honeycomb" Petty visit her website at honeycombthepoet.org.
Stephen Ward, PhD: is a lead faculty member with the Semester in Detroit program, historian who teaches in the RC Social Theory and Practice program (STP) as well as the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS).