School of Social Work Events Calendar

August 26, 2025 to August 28, 2025

SEED Orientation will be held Tuesday, August 26 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Share, Explore, Engage, Discover (SEED) is the School of Social Work's fall orientation experience for incoming on-campus MSW students. All incoming on-campus MSW students should plan to join SEED Orientation Week activities. Various activities are scheduled each day during Fall SEED Orientation Week (8/26 - 8/28).

PLEASE NOTE: SEED Orientation begins on Tuesday, at the Michigan League on the 2nd Floor (Ballroom).

It is important to note that the first class session of SW590 will be held during SEED Orientation Week.

Preliminary SEED Orientation schedule

September 2, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET

Students that are being admitted into the MSW program in Fall 2025 but will not start field until the Winter 2026 term, please plan to attend this virtual Introduction to Field Education Webinar.

REGISTER HERE

September 16, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET

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. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.

RSVP here »

September 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET

Join us in celebrating this wonderful gift to the School of Social Work, made in honor of Annmarie Hawkins and her commitment to disability justice. Connie Sung will be honored as the inaugural Annmarie Hawkins Professor in Disability Justice.

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October 3, 2025 - 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM ET

Join us for the 2025 Michigan Social Work Homecoming & Reunion Celebrations!

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Friday, October 3 Welcome Reception

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy light refreshments while you meet and reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students!

Reunion Luncheon

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Join Dean Beth Angell for a special Homecoming & Reunion Luncheon.

Networking Reception

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us for dessert and an opportunity to connect with current students and your fellow alumni!

October 3, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET

The SSW community is invited to join us for a Networking & Dessert Social during Homecoming! At this event, attendees will have an opportunity to connect with alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students while enjoying some yummy treats. We hope you can join us!

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October 21, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET

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. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.

RSVP here »

November 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET

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. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.

RSVP here »