Showing events starting from November 1, 2017 up to November 30, 2017
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Learning Community on Poverty and Inequality (LCPI) Event on an Understudied Dimension of Poverty
November 10, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
This event will feature a presentation titled, "The transportation security index: Developing a measure to capture an understudied dimension of poverty" by Alix Gould-Werth, PhD, a Researcher at Mathematica Policy Research, and Alexandra Murphy, PhD, an Assistant Professor at U-M Department of Sociology.
Lunch will be provided.
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Psychopharmacology for Social Workers
November 11, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
This course has a clinical focus and practical orientation; therefore, we will examine basic neuropsychopharmacology, neurotransmitter systems, drug metabolism (i.e, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychotropic medications to only a limited degree. Our emphasis will be primarily on understanding the physiological actions, therapeutic effects, and potential toxicities associated with prescribed pharmacotherapies for major classes of mental disorders affecting youth, adults, and the elderly along with other special populations. Lastly, we will discuss the social workers role, ethical and legal issues, collaboration and communication with prescribing doctors and nurses.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Social Workers for Self Care
November 12, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Join our weekly meeting to create a space to process events from the week, set and reflect upon self-care goals, and learn about various self-care care practices.
Snacks provided.
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Trans* In College: Personal Pathways To and Through The Research Process
November 13, 2017 - 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Join the DEI Office, TBLG Matters and Spectrum Center in welcoming Z Nicolazzo (pronouns: ze/hir) for an interactive discussion on Ze's research on Trans* In College: Personal Pathways To and Through The Research Process. Ze is an assistant professor and faculty associate at Northern Illinois University. Hir research focuses on mapping gender across college contexts, with a particular emphasis on affirmative and resilience-based research alongside trans* students. Ze recently published a book titled Trans* in College: Transgender Students’ Strategies for Navigating Campus Life and the Institutional Politics of Inclusion.
Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
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Trans Awareness Week Keynote Speech
November 13, 2017 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Z Nicolazzo (pronouns: ze/hir) will host an evening keynote that goes deeper into discussing the book Trans* in College: Transgender Students’ Strategies for Navigating Campus Life and the Institutional Politics of Inclusion.
Ze is an assistant professor and faculty associate at Northern Illinois University. Hir research focuses on mapping gender across college contexts, with a particular emphasis on affirmative and resilience-based research alongside trans* students.
Snacks will be provided.
Free and open to the public.
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Circle Process Event Focusing on the SSW Climate
November 14, 2017 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET
You are invited to join a Circle Process event for SSW Community Members. The purpose of the Circle is to share thoughts and ideas in a guided dialog about the School of Social Work climate and to have all voices be heard. The Office of Student Conflict Resolution will be coordinating multiple small-group Circle Processes to happen concurrently during this event. Associate Professor Sandra Momper will introduce us to this important practice. Circle Processes are a time-honored tradition practiced by Indigenous peoples globally, which through process and structure promote equality, inclusivity, and deep listening. We also hope to collect some of the main takeaways from these Circles to inform building a positive climate in the School.
This is the first of many actions that the School will take over this and future semesters to build a positive culture in the School. We will engage students, faculty, and staff in reviewing what we learn from these Circles. With your input and ideas, the School will be planning future events focusing on climate, training, and other community-building activities.
Come at 6 PM to enjoy a light dinner before the event.
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Spectrum of Advocacy and Activism Symposium: Finding Your Voice
November 15, 2017 - 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM ET
CEW is leading a one-day Spectrum of Advocacy and Activism Symposium focused on advocacy and activism training. This event will demonstrate how a person’s activism can change over time, how advocacy is tied to a person’s context and situational power, and how partnering with diverse perspectives can strengthen advocacy and activism efforts. "Health outcomes" has been selected as the theme for this year’s symposium because of increasing uncertainty surrounding healthcare in America, including coverage for women’s health care (mental health, mammograms, birth control, maternity care, etc.). The symposium will include presentations by local and national advocacy experts who have taken varied approaches to advocacy in ways that best leverage their current context (power, privilege, and identity). Find more information here.
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SSW Career Center Presents: Internship and Post MSW Opportunities in Fundraising and Development - CCS Firm Recruiter Visit
November 15, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Attend this session to learn about internship and career opportunities in fundraising with CCS.
About CCS Fundraising: "We partner with non-profits for transformational change."
CCS Fundraising, (ccsfundraising.com), is a strategic fundraising consulting firm. For seven decades, CCS has empowered many of the world's greatest organizations to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact. Together with our clients, we're delivering meaningful and measurable change for our communities and world. The SSW Career Services Office will host Laura Aikens, Senior Vice President. Laura has more than 14 years of experience working with local, regional, and national non-profit organizations. She is especially skilled at raising funds in resource-poor environments and has helped numerous organizations achieve their highest fundraising levels in years. Throughout her professional career, Laura has demonstrated a talent for mobilizing stakeholders and key constituencies. She is known for her ability to anticipate client needs and her "infectious enthusiasm." Laura is a leading member of CCS's Client Operations Committee, through which she oversees data management across all sectors to identify and evaluate national philanthropic trends. Laura received her BA from Hope College and MSW from the University of Michigan.Lunch will be served.
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Teaching Support: Continuing Instructor Education
November 15, 2017 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
This fall, the SSW is hosting a regular series of support activities around teaching. These have been designed as a result of requests from faculty.
In recent months, The UM Ann Arbor community has witnessed multiple incidents of hate speech and racist acts. Such incidents reflect a disturbing national trend: a 2016 article in Inside Higher Education referred to “an epidemic of racist incidents at campuses across the country.” These events, and the community’s responses to them, shape the conditions under which students learn and instructors teach. As social workers and instructors, how do we decide whether and how to address such incidents in our classrooms? This workshop provides an opportunity for us to consider multiple methods for engaging with students about campus incidents of hate speech and violence and to reflect on the affordances and challenges of each approach.
These sessions are available to all course instructors. A schedule of dates and events is below.
Continuing Instructor Education:
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Refugee & Migrant Child Health: Updates and Opportunities
November 15, 2017 - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM ET
11th Annual Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy
Each year, the CHEAR Center hosts the Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy, bringing in speakers from a variety of disciplines to explore important child health topics.
Refugee and Migrant Child Health: Updates and Opportunities
Keynote Speaker:
Curi Kim, MD, MPH
Director, Division of Refugee Health
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Administration for Children & Families
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services