Showing events on November 11, 2021
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Suicide is a Social Justice Issue
November 11, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:15pm
This webinar will provide context for suicide prevention as a social justice issue by identifying the disproportionate adverse impacts on racial and gender groups that are historically marginalized. Current statistics will be provided as well as basic screening and intervention strategies that are culturally responsive.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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ENGAGE: The Rise of Anti-Asian American Sentiment and Community Resiliency
November 11, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Anti-Asian American sentiment has spread across the U.S. like an epidemic, rising approximately 360% in 2021 alone. Discriminatory rhetoric used by politicians to describe the pandemic polarized the country and put Asian Americans at risk. However, is Anti-Asian hate truly a new phenomena? What is the history of racism against Asian Americans in this country? And how does it connect to the present discrimination we see? How has this community persevered, with the help of other BIPOC communities, to be strong while they continue to contribute to the fabric of American society? Join us for a lecture connecting the past to the present, and hear about the work of prominent Asian American leaders, activists, and students. Featuring LSA of American Studies Lecturer, writer and author, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang; students from the School of Social Work’s API Coalition; former Assistant Attorney General of Michigan and Executive Director of American Citizens for Justice, Roland Hwang; and MSU Law adjunct faculty and Executive Director of Street Democracy, Jayesh Patel. Students from the API Social Work Student Coalition will also be featured.
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session
November 11, 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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Strengthening Youth Empowerment for Community Change Symposium
November 11, 2021 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
This special conversation celebrates the School of Social Work's commitment to strengthening youth empowerment for community change. We have been leaders in the field during the past century, and look forward to advancing this work in the years ahead.
For this, we are bringing together some of the nation’s premier “youth and community” thought leaders to discuss: What are some strategies for strengthening youth empowerment for community change, in a society that is becoming more segregated and more diverse? What competencies are required, and what issues arise in using them? What are some opportunities for social work and social work education?
The program also recognizes Barry Checkoway for his contributions, as a scholar, teacher, and practitioner, on campus and in the community.
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