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ENGAGE: Immigrants in Michigan: The Untold Story
April 1, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Immigrants have made vast contributions to this state - economically, politically, and socially. The fabric of American society was created by the contributions of a diverse range of immigrants. As a nation, however, we continue to suppress and demonize immigrants. This session explores the untold story of immigrants in Michigan, from undocumented and documented populations, to immigration issues and struggles that we, as social workers, are obligated to be knowledgeable about.
Special guests include Executive Director of the Office of Global Michigan; Executive Director of the International Institute, Wojciech Zolnowski; Executive Director and Founder of the African Bureau for Immigrant and Social Affairs, Fatou Seydi-Sarr; and founder of the Washtenaw Immigration Rights Coalition (WIRC), Laura Sanders.
Field credit is offered to students attending this session. Students should check with their field faculty supervisors for more information.
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Alumni Webinar Series | Integrating Behavioral Healthcare to Accelerate Management of Chronic Physical Health Conditions in Global Contexts
April 6, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Note: This course is available for free to U-M SSW alumni as part of our Alumni Webinar Series, which features invited alumni speakers. Please know that non-alumni participants are welcome to register as well!...
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session
April 6, 2021 - 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: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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Social Justice Changemaker Lecture: Creating Social Change Through Film and Music: Do the Right Thing!
April 6, 2021 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Introducing the new Social Justice Changemaker Lecture series, established by a generous gift from Neil and Annemarie Hawkins. These lectures will bring to U-M prominent social justice experts and advocates from multiple disciplines — including social sciences, science, humanities and the arts — to address global social justice issues.
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SSW Meeting - Office of Global Activities (OGA) Advisory Committee
April 8, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:30am
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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ENGAGE: Storytelling for Social Justice
April 8, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Storytelling, or listening to the stories of others and sharing your own stories, builds the foundation of human interaction. Telling others how we got here and why we care about an issue builds connection, allows us to share our values, and create meaning. The art of public narrative is used in all aspects of social work practice - from helping our clients rewrite the stories they tell themselves, to helping communities and groups galvanize social change, to helping policy makers and politicians tell a “story of self” while creating a “story of us.” Join us for a special discussion featuring the former Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit and current NYU Journalism Professor, Aaron Foley; current Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit, Eric Thomas; and Detroit poet, activist, and author, Jessica Care Moore.
Field credit is offered to students attending this session. Students should check with their field faculty supervisors for more information.
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Undoing Racism Community Meeting
April 15, 2021 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Join us for our April meeting to build community collaboration and continue the conversation about anti-racist practice and actions.
Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff, and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school and structural levels. This workgroup was established in 2019 after the community took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshops, and builds on their anti-racist community organizing model. Our work has been largely focused on building collective community and emphasizes the role that white members of our community must take on to dismantle and undo white supremacist structures.
We know there are many important efforts going on at SSW; Undoing Racism will amplify all these efforts, including the advocacy sparked by MSW and Doctoral students. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.
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Final Educational Agreement Due
April 19, 2021 - 5:00pm
For all students currently enrolled in field, the Final Educational Agreement is due to the Office of Field Education.
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Classes end
April 21, 2021
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Exam Paper period begins (4/22- 4/28)
April 22, 2021