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National Book Tour & Signing
January 30, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Join us for lunch and a book talk with alumnus, Dexter Voisin. He will discuss the ideas in his book "America the Beautiful and Violent: Black Youth and Neighborhood Trauma in Chicago"
Professor Dexter R. Voisin, PhD, has served as dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto since July 1, 2019. He holds the Sandra Rotman Chair in Social Work. Prior to this appointment, he was a professor at the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago for two decades, and a faculty affiliate at the Center for the Study of Race, Culture, and Politics, and at the Center for Health and the Social Sciences. Voisin was also the director of the STI/HIV Intervention Network (SHINE) and co-director of the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE). Voisin received his BA (psychology, cum laude) from St. Andrews College, MSW (practice) from the University of Michigan, and PhD (advanced practice) from Columbia University School of Social Work.
A central focus of Voisin’s scholarship is examining the impact of structural and neighborhood violence on a wide range of youth problem behaviors and the impact of gender on risk and protective youth trajectories. His research demonstrates that the problems of neighborhood violence exposure are correlated with youth mental health problems, school failure, negative peer networks and high rates of HIV-related risk behaviors, which are interconnected outcomes in the lives of adolescents, particularly those who live in urban communities. His latest project is a book entitled “America the Beautiful and Violent: Black Youth and Neighborhood Trauma in Chicago,” published August 2019.Voisin has more than 28 years of post-MSW clinical experience in the areas of substance abuse, adult psychopathology, and adolescent and family therapy. His expertise and research findings have been frequently cited by numerous members of the international, national and local media.
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Revolutionary Love: Rabbi Michael Lerner Lecture
January 31, 2020 - 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM ET
Join the Jewish Communal Leadership Program with "Tikkun - An Interfaith Magazine" and Greater Lansing Network of Spiritual Progressives for "Revoluntionary Love" Rabbi Michael Lerner lecture.
Rabbi Lerner will discuss his recent work "Revolutionary Love" a political manigest to heal and transform the world.
The program will be livestreamed via the link below.
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Teaching drop-in
February 3, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
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Enter the Meeting ID: 286-489-360
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Social Work in Higher Education Student Meeting
February 3, 2020 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM ET
To gather MSW students pursuing higher education social work to discuss how they feel they could be better supported by the SSW and if/how they see themselves being involved with the Affinity Group or organizing separately.
Conversation will be facilitated by the University of Michigan Social Workers in Higher Education Affinity Group's Central Organizing Committee members Field Faculty Rachel Naasko and MSW Candidate Felicia McCrary.
*Snacks will be provided.
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Second Year Continuing Students Goal Statement/Resume Due for Review
February 3, 2020 - 5:00 PM ET
Due to the Career Center for review.
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LGBTQ Health and Wellness Week Keynote Speaker - Dr. Joy Saniyah
February 3, 2020 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Dr. Joy Saniyah, Ph.D is the founder and director of Integrative Empowerment Group. As a queer woman of color, Joy is passionate about working with those who are marginalized in society and underrepresented in help seeking environments. Joy has over 13 years of experience in working with college students at several major universities, including three years at CAPS at the University of Michigan.
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MSW Prospective Student Session
February 4, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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Florida Alumni & Friends Dinner
February 4, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Dean Lynn Videka invites you to join her for dinner and conversation with School of Social Work alumni and friends.
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University of Michigan Psychology Department Visit
February 5, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
An admissions representative will be coming to The University of Michigan Psychology department to share information on U-M's MSW program. For more information, contact ssw.msw.umich.edu.
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Queer Martyrdom: The Religious and Sexual Politics of LGBTQ Inclusion with Dr. Brett Krutzsch
February 5, 2020 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
LGBTQ activists have tried to make particular people into martyrs for political purposes. Some "martyrs" like Matthew Shepard have been successful, while others like F.C. Martinez have not. Those reasons have much to do with race, gender, class, and religion. This topic looks at several examples from mainstream media to think about LGBTQ acceptance in the United States.