Showing events on October 16, 2019
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Healing Through Words
October 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
CancelledThe School of Social Work Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, the Spectrum Center and Queer Advocacy Coalition would like to invite you to attend "Healing Through Words." This event will provide a space for students to connect, heal, and learn from each other's experiences, identities and narratives.
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Eastern Michigan University BSW Class Visit
October 16, 2019 - 3:30pm to 7:00pm
An admissions representative will be coming to Eastern Michigan University to present on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
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Liliana Goldín: Guest Anthropology Talk
October 16, 2019 - 4:00pm
Liliana Goldín, professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work and the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, is an anthropologist who has worked with Mayan native populations in Guatemala since the 1980s. She has studied modern Mayan women and their engagement to work during the transition of Guatemala from an agrarian society to an industrial society, and the simultaneous onset of Mayans' risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Professor Goldin is currently researching culturally compatible approaches to reducing diabetes risk among Mayans in Guatemala. During her visit to the School, she will give a talk entitled "A sustainable intervention to improve adherence to Type 2 Diabetes protocols among indigenous peoples of Guatemala." A reception will follow.
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To Welcome the Stranger: A JCLP Sukkot Open House
October 16, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
To Welcome the Stranger: A Sukkot Open House
Join students, faculty, and staff of the Jewish Communal Leadership Program to celebrate the Sukkot holiday and share reflections on the Sukkot-related theme of welcoming the stranger.
The holiday of Sukkot centers around the sukkah (a temporary shelter). Traditionally, Jews would eat, sleep, and gather in the Sukkah during this annual harvest festival.
All are welcome-- no knowledge/prerequisites of Judaism/Hebrew required.
Seasonal, dairy, kosher-style hors d'oeuvres provided.
In keeping with Sukkot’s recognition of both fragility and community, JCLP invites attendees to bring the following items which will be donated to Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County's Food Pantry: Feminine toiletries (Pads), Household cleaners, Detergent pods ,Toothbrushes /Toothpaste, Shampoo/Conditioner, Men’s deodorant & Shaving needs, and Mouthwash.