September 22, 2021 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The School of Social Work will be hosting our annual Student Org Fair on Wednesday, September 22th from 12-2 pm in the Lower Level and the McGregor Commons. All students are invited to join us! This is a great time to meet & discuss with incoming and continuing MSW student's organizational information, plans for the term as well as an opportunity to sign to be new members and leaders. There will be other resource individuals/offices present as well.

Please join feel free to drop by to gain more insight.

No registration or rsvp needed for MSW students; Leaders if you have not done it please do so soon. Questions? feel free to email me.

Nyshourn Price, ndp@umich.edu

Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management

September 23, 2021 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

Assistant Professor Jamie Mitchell will give the keynote address at the 7th Annual Michigan Medicine Social Work Research Symposium on September 23, 2021. The theme of this year’s virtual symposium is “A Research Odyssey: Integration of Social Justice and Shaping Inclusion in Research.” Associate Professor Cristina Bares will lead the "Networking and Research Trends" discussion. 

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September 23, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Note: ​This webinar series features invited alumni speakers with expertise in a variety of social work practice settings. The series is offered free of charge to alumni of the U-M School of Social Work, but anyone who is interested is welcome to register. You do not need to be an alum to participate in these sessions.

This "Equity Footprint" framework is geared toward community organizations to comprehensively analyze their impact (or footprint) in advancing equity. The model for the Equity Footprint derives from the carbon footprint--both begin with the understanding that harmful systems and practices have been established as the default. Rather than simply minimizing a damaging footprint, an Equity Footprint invites the organization to enact positive, equitable change across several domains including: programs, operations, culture, leadership & governance, evaluation & learning and communications.

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September 23, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Some of the most influential and impactful coalitions represent voices from diverse communities. Faith-based activists can be powerful in creating change, especially when they join forces with other faith-based groups.

Join us for a special session featuring local religious leaders and social justice activists who are committed to working with other religious groups to create meaningful community change. Speakers include Rabbi Alana Alpert of Detroit Jews for Justice, longtime interfaith social justice organizer and Former Executive Director of the Michigan Muslim Community Council and current Executive Director of the Oakland County Democratic Party, Sumaiya Ahmed Sheikh, President of South Asian American Voices for Impact (SAAVI) and appointed member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Faith-Based Security Advisory Council, Chandru Acharya, and La’Ron Williams, long time leader of the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.

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September 24, 2021 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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September 24, 2021 to September 25, 2021

Join us as for our annual Homecoming & Reunion Weekend!

Below is the full schedule of events.

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All events are planned to be in person with appropriate public health measures in place. Some events will have virtual components.

September 27, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

The Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care - Combined Track is designed for clinicians -- such as social workers, nurses, care managers, psychologists, and physicians -- who are interested in the distinct considerations for providing integrated care to both pediatric and adult populations. Participants will gain assessment, intervention, and consultation skills; will learn strategies to apply these skills in the workplace; and will link with a peer distance learning community to practice new skills and discuss ideas...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

September 27, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

The Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care - Pediatric Track is designed for direct practitioners -- social workers, nurses, care managers, psychologists and physicians -- who provide services in an integrated health care setting serving children, youth, adolescents and families, or those interested in providing care in a pediatric integrated health care setting. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills associated with providing consultation, screening, assessment, and interventions in primary care settings that serve the distinct developmental and systems of care needs for the pediatric population...

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.