Showing events starting from February 1, 2016 up to February 29, 2016

February 19, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Larry E. Davis, MA, MSW, PhD, is the dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is the Donald M. Henderson Professor. He is the director and founder of the Center on Race and Social Problems, which conducts applied social science research on race, ethnicity, and color.  Davis earned his MSW '73 and PhD '77 from the University of Michigan School of Social Work.  His new book, Why Are They Angry With Us? Essays on Race, addresses the unresolved questions and conflicts about race in America from both the author's personal and a professional perspective. Davis relates racial incidents, observations, and issues to explain the workings of race and racism in America; confronting taboo topics such as race and prison, immigration, and internalized racism.

Discussants include Professor Rogerio Pinto and MSW student Danae Ross. Book will be available to purchase for $28 (cash or check) at the talk.  Lunch will be provided.

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February 19, 2016 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

The focus of this skill-based mini course is on the concepts, theory, principles and procedures appropriate to the assessment and effective cognitive-behavioral therapy of children and adolescents with anxiety problems. The course content reflects advanced material of current relevance for effective clinical practice. Specifially, this course will provide updated training in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety discorders in children and youth.

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

February 19, 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Join panelists from Flint, Detroit, and Muskegon Heights as they discuss issues around water access and management and the impact these issues have on communities of color.  

Sponsored by Multi Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) in recognition of Black History Month.

February 22, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

We continue to hear how Social Work is a mobile profession, but what does that mean? 
 
Marvin Parnes, a distinguished alumnus, will talk with us about the different paths you can take with your social work training that can lead to high-impact leadership roles. Marvin began his career as a clinical social worker and has served as the Associate Vice President of Research for the University of Michigan. He currently is the Managing Director of the University's renowned Institute for Social Research. 
Mr. Parnes credits his social work training, especially in group-dynamics and innovation, in his ability to create a shared vision and lead successful organizational change.
 
Come have lunch and hear how your social work skills can lead you to successful leadership roles!
 

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February 22, 2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

This course is open to the public and will feature student conversations with faculty.

This speaker for this session will be Associate Professor of Social Work Shawna Lee.

February 22, 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Ferguson, Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago... Cities across America are in crisis, grappling with the need to enact meaningful reforms in the wake of a growing spotlight on the use of deadly force by police officers.

Cincinnati, once synonymous with broken policing, has been put forward as model for reform in all of these cities and more--thanks to more than a decade of hard, sustained work by a broad array of community organizations, police leaders, federal officials, academics, and many others.

We've convened a discussion with some of the key participants in Cincinnati's reforms. With others, they worked together to develop and implement the new approach to policing that has garnered such national attention. They'll be joined by a leader from the Detroit Police Department for reflections on what the lessons of Cincinnati might hold for communities here in Southeast Michigan and elsewhere.

Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. The event will be live web-streamed. Please visit this page on the day of the event for viewing access information.

February 23, 2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

As the final event in the Washtenaw ID Project’s Solidarity in Action campaign, we are organizing a march down to the County Clerk’s Office (220 N. Main St.) for anyone who wants to support the initiative by getting their own County ID card!

We will meet in the School of Social Work’s McGregor Commons at 12pm, and will march down to the County Clerk’s Office together

If you’re interested in getting your own County ID card, please remember to bring the necessary documents – a cell phone or utility bill with your name, your Washtenaw County address, and a date within the past 30 days; and two identity documents, such as a state ID, driver’s license, or passport (or if you only have one of these documents, come with a friend and they can vouch for your identity!)

A full list of eligibility criteria and additional details can be found in the link to this event – please note, you must:

1) provide identity documents that add up to at least 300 points,

2) have at least one identity document from column A, and

3) be able to prove County residency.

Please dress warmly!

February 24, 2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The School of Social Work invites students, staff, and faculty to provide feedback on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan that is developed by the DE&I Committee.  

Information will be updated as the event nears its date.

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