Showing events starting from February 1, 2020 up to February 29, 2020
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Teaching drop-in
February 3, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Enter the Meeting ID: 286-489-360
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Social Work in Higher Education Student Meeting
February 3, 2020 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
To gather MSW students pursuing higher education social work to discuss how they feel they could be better supported by the SSW and if/how they see themselves being involved with the Affinity Group or organizing separately.
Conversation will be facilitated by the University of Michigan Social Workers in Higher Education Affinity Group's Central Organizing Committee members Field Faculty Rachel Naasko and MSW Candidate Felicia McCrary.
*Snacks will be provided.
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Second Year Continuing Students Goal Statement/Resume Due for Review
February 3, 2020 - 5:00pm
Due to the Career Center for review.
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LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week Keynote Speaker - Dr. Joy Saniyah
February 3, 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Dr. Joy Saniyah, Ph.D is the founder and director of Integrative Empowerment Group. As a queer woman of color, Joy is passionate about working with those who are marginalized in society and underrepresented in help seeking environments. Joy has over 13 years of experience in working with college students at several major universities, including three years at CAPS at the University of Michigan.
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MSW Prospective Student Session
February 4, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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Florida Alumni & Friends Dinner
February 4, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Dean Lynn Videka invites you to join her for dinner and conversation with School of Social Work alumni and friends.
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University of Michigan Psychology Department Visit
February 5, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
An admissions representative will be coming to The University of Michigan Psychology department to share information on U-M's MSW program. For more information, contact ssw.msw.umich.edu.
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Queer Martyrdom: The Religious and Sexual Politics of LGBTQ Inclusion with Dr. Brett Krutzsch
February 5, 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
LGBTQ activists have tried to make particular people into martyrs for political purposes. Some "martyrs" like Matthew Shepard have been successful, while others like F.C. Martinez have not. Those reasons have much to do with race, gender, class, and religion. This topic looks at several examples from mainstream media to think about LGBTQ acceptance in the United States.
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LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises Workshop
February 6, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Join us for a LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week event focused on tension and trauma releasing excersices (TRE). TRE can help release muscular tension, reduce stress and calm the nervous system.
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Missing Migrants of the Mediterranean
February 7, 2020 to February 26, 2020
Assistant Professor Odessa Gonzalez Benson leads an action research team from U-M’s School of Social Work, School of Information, Taubman College of Urban Planning and Architecture, and Tunisia-based The Association La Terre Pour Tous who developed “Missing Migrants of the Mediterranean.” This exhibition shares stories, voices and hopes of “missing migrants” and their families, using graphic documentation and data visualization works. Through the exhibit, the team hopes to synthesize social justice, advocacy, design and technology in the form of public scholarship. "We hope to synthesize social justice and advocacy with design and technology in the form of public scholarship," stated Gonzalez Benson.