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Social Work Practice in the Era of Fake News
October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
The term "post-truth," the Oxford Dictionaries 2016 Word of the Year, reflects an era where everyone is a few clicks away from information that supports any goal, belief, or outcome desired whether or not that information is factual. Evaluating information and recognizing "fake news" is a critical skill for everyone. For social workers, advocates, policy makers, and others responsible for human well-being, it's essential to find reliable data and other evidence to promote best practice and avoid the dangers of inaccurate information. Skill in locating and evaluating information can also help a practitioner work with clients and others who bring incorrect information into an interaction. This mini-course will address the following: ...
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Idealist.org Minneapolis Graduate School Fair
October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.
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Field Educational Agreement Due for review
October 2, 2019 - 5:00pm
For all students currently enrolled in field, the Field Educational Agreement is due for review for the Fall 2019 term.
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Career Services Agency Showcase
October 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Please join the School of Social Work for this special event due to demand from students and employers.
Come explore the variety of field and employment options in the Southeast Michigan area. Opportunities at area organizations in all levels of social work from clinical to macro will be represented.
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Optional Field Goal Statement and Resume Review Deadline
October 3, 2019 (all day)
Students submitting a field application for a Winter 2020 field start can have their Goal Statement and resumes reviewed by the Office of Career Services Writing Center if they choose.
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Working with Couples in Therapy
October 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
This mini-course is designed to familiarize students with the current theories of couple therapy. Selected empirically supported models utilized in couple therapy will be examined The course also looks at some of the key issues and challenges faced by therapists who provide couple therapy. This mini-course will be skill based and focus on helping students to learn effective approaches to working with couples in therapy.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Idealist.org Chicago Graduate School Fair
October 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.
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Homecoming and Reunion - All-Class Reunion Lunch
October 4, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Join us for a School update and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards!
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Alumni Webinar Series: Collaborating Across Boundaries
October 4, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
This webinar, taught by SSW alumnus Russ Linden, describes the practice of collaboration through the lens of two case examples in which collaborative leaders overcame enormous barriers in pursuit of their shared goals.
We discuss the nature of collaborative leadership, six key factors that promote collaboration, and how to address many collaboration hurdles.
Note: This webinar is free for U-M SSW alumni.Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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CASC Undergraduate Minor Student Organization Grant Deadline
October 4, 2019 - 5:00pm
The CASC Minor Student organization grant provides funding for declared students engaged in social justice and social action programs, initiatives, and projects. If you are a member of a student organization seeking funding for materials, supplies, space, food, or other related expenses, apply online using the CASC Minor Funding Form.
The deadline for this grant cycle to apply is Friday, October 4th.