Showing events on October 2, 2019
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Change It Up!
October 2, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Change it Up! brings bystander intervention skills to the University of Michigan community for the purpose of building inclusive, respectful, and safe communities. It is based on a nationally recognized four-stage bystander intervention model that helps individuals intervene in situations that negatively impact individuals, organizations, and the campus community.This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Space is limited. For faculty and staff, please contact RackhamEvents@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/E33m8.
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Field Educational Agreement Due for review
October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm
For all students currently enrolled in field, the Field Educational Agreement is due for review for the Fall 2019 term.
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Social Work Practice in the Era of Fake News
October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
The term "post-truth," the Oxford Dictionaries 2016 Word of the Year, reflects an era where everyone is a few clicks away from information that supports any goal, belief, or outcome desired whether or not that information is factual. Evaluating information and recognizing "fake news" is a critical skill for everyone. For social workers, advocates, policy makers, and others responsible for human well-being, it's essential to find reliable data and other evidence to promote best practice and avoid the dangers of inaccurate information. Skill in locating and evaluating information can also help a practitioner work with clients and others who bring incorrect information into an interaction. This mini-course will address the following: ...
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Idealist.org Minneapolis Graduate School Fair
October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.