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August 26, 2019 - 9:30am to 4:00pm

This Fall 2019 SSW International Student Orientation session will provide information for incoming MSW international students. Lunch will be provided.

Please note that all incoming MSW students are expected to attend Fall SEED Orientation, which is scheduled for August 27 - 30.

Mandatory Check-In Information

The Mandatory International Center check-in will be a part of the International Student Orientation session and the following items are required to complete your check-in.

You must bring the original and a photocopy (make the copies after you have entered the U.S.) of the following documents:

Passport (picture page and current U.S. visa page)

I-20 (page 1) or DS-2019 (page 1)

Form I-94

August 26, 2019 - 2:15pm

Reconnect with Alumni, and show your school spirit!

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August 27, 2019

August 27, 2019 to October 5, 2019

Refugees have been at the forefront of political discussion in the United States as the Syrian crisis escalates and xenophobia heightens. Much has been said regarding these refugees, but all too often the voices of refugees themselves are left out of the conversation.

This exhibit uses the data collected from a Photovoice project, combining photography and transcriptions from groups discussions with adolescent refugees to better understand the lived experiences of adolescent refugees. The gallery highlights five main themes that were discussed: Stability and Security, Interpersonal Difficulties, Rooting Factors, Personal Growth, and Contribution.

The opening reception will be on September 11th at 5:30 pm in Hatcher Gallery.

Speakers for the opening reception are:

Andrea Belgrade, MS, PhD candidate at UM Psychology

Dr. Odessa Gonzalez Benson, PhD, Assistant Professor at UM School of Social Work

Ayah Kutmah, Founder of REvive

Dr. Mari Kira, PhD, Research Scientist at UM Psychology

Dilli Gautam, MPH, President of the Bhutanese Community of Michigan

The event is free and open to the public. Middle Eastern refreshments will be served.

Donations to support local refuees will be collected throughout the exibition:

Supplies for newborns (diapers, wipes, gentle laundry soap, etc.)

Staples (toilet paper, hand soaps, paper towels, etc.)

Test-prep books (TOEFL, SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc.)

School supplies (paper, pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, highlighters, white-out taps, 3x5 cards, etc.)

Personal care products (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, body ltion, hairbrushes, hair ties, manicure supplies, razors, shampoo, conditioner, soap, face cleanser, face moisturizer, etc.)

Monetary Donations and gift cards (Target, Old Navy, Meijer, Kroger, etc) can be donated to the orgs directly, not at the gallery.

Contact Person: Andrea Belgrade (belgrade@umich.edu)

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August 27, 2019 to August 30, 2019

Share, Explore, Engage, Discover (SEED) is the School of Social Work's orientation experience. SEED features programming tailored to incoming students. The goals of SEED include strengthening connection and community at the School of Social Work, exploring PODS (privilege, oppression, diversity, & social justice), and learning foundation-level social work skills.

New Student SEED Orientation for MSW students will be held on August 27, 28, and 29, with activities for specific groups scheduled for August 30th. Please carefully review the Fall SEED Orientation Schedule.

In addition, there will be a variety of optional social activities the weekend prior to and after SEED Orientation Week, as well as during SEED Week. These social events are optional and will be led by current MSW students. Feel free to join any or all social events!

Various activities will provide great opportunities to meet and connect with MSW students, faculty, and staff. During SEED Orientation students will also receive their faculty advisor assignment and attend a pre-field education workshop (if starting field in the fall).

Fall SEED Orientation Schedule

SEED Week Social Event Schedule

August 28, 2019 - 8:00am to 11:00am

REQUIRED Pre-field orientation workshop (field credit given) for all incoming advanced field education (SW691) students with Fall 2019 placement start (advanced standing, transfer, and foundation exempt students)